This book’s vivid illustrations and charming storyline will foster tolerance and understanding among peers, while the printable coloring pages will enlighten and engage learners! My Friend with Autism is the exceptional result of parent Beverly Bishop’s determination to educate her son’s classmates about autism, thus helping her son fit in at school. A peer narrator explains that his friend with autism is good at some things and not so good at others―just like everyone else! In an informative, positive tone, he addresses issues such as: Sensory Sensitivity Communication Differences Unique Ways of Playing Insistence on Routine At the end of the book are page-by-page notes for adults, which supplement the text with facts and explanations to further educate teachers and classmates’ parents
This amazingly unique book contains 2 books in 1! Read from one side to enjoy Sloth Sees the World, an adorable story featuring a young sloth, Brady, as he goes to Rio on his first adventure away from home. Flip the book and read from the second side, All About Sloths: What's Your Hurry? Fun Facts About Nature's Slowest Animal. In this factual book your little one will learn a bunch about these famously slow critters.
Leah’s Voice is a story that touches on the difficulties children encounter when they meet a child with special needs such as autism. Children who have a brother or sister with special needs may find it difficult to explain to their friends, or feel disappointed when their friends aren't more understanding. Leah's Voice tells the story of two sisters facing these challenges. Through her kindness and devotion, one sister teaches by example the importance of including everyone and showing acceptance.
Matt’s autism doesn’t keep him from having fun! Even when he struggles in social situations, his friend is there to help him out. The two boys love playing sports watching movies, reading books, and talking about animals. By working together, a best friend’s understanding and compassion change Matt’s frustration into excitement. No matter where they go—from the basketball court to the playground swings to the neighborhood pool—the two friends enjoy spending time with each other. This book is the perfect guide for parents and children to better understand people with autism spectrum disorders.
When Uncle Cosmo buys himself a motorbike and gives Mrs Armitage his boring old car, it soon becomes obvious that her driving skills leave a lot to be desired. Mrs Armitage and Breakspear cause havoc bumping into bollards, bedsteads, lorries, a crane and bedoinging over some extremely uneven roads. As the bumper, the doors, the mudguard and even the roof disappear along the way, the car is transformed into a mean machine and Mrs Armitage becomes Queen of the Road!
Find out what happens to the unfortunate Humpty Dumpty, ride with a fine lady to Banbury Cross, watch a cow jump over the moon, listen to Old King Cole's fiddlers, and march with the Duke of York in this wonderful collection of nursery rhymes. Brian Wildsmith has chosen over eighty best-loved rhymes that are full of charm and rhythm, and has illustrated them with great exuberance and imagination. Nursery rhymes are delight to share from one generation to the next and this beautiful book is sure to be enjoyed by young and old alike.
Discover the popular Wheels on the Bus rhyme in this fun-filled book. Fold out the play track, wind up the toys, and watch the busy buses whizz around the beautifully illustrated town.
Expect to eat well and find answers to all your questions. The thought of a salad makes me green, and I’m craving burgers 24/7. What should I do? I never have time to cook—how can I eat well on the run? Can I still have sushi? And what’s this I hear about tuna? How much weight should I gain . . . and at what rate? I never drink milk. Can I get enough calcium without it? Is it true that I should stay away from soft cheese? I’m a vegetarian. Do I have to switch over to meat-eating while I’m pregnant? How to eat your way healthily, deliciously, and effortlessly through those nine months of baby-making and beyond. It’s all here—whether you’re at home, on the run, or on the job; a snacker, a grazer, or a meal-eater; a salad lover or a candy craver; short on time or low on money; too queasy or bloated or beat to eat; trying to keep your weight on target or those pesky pregnancy symptoms in check. Plus, the latest lowdown on low carbs, vegetarian diets, caffeine, supplements, food safety, and more. Includes 175 quick-to-fix yummy recipes that pack in nutrients while gratifying taste buds.
This book offers a comprehensive introduction to breastfeeding - how to prepare for breastfeeding before baby arrives, how to involve the baby's father and other members of the family. There is a complete chapter on the proper breast feeding diet and the role exercise plays in the life of a nursing mother. There is new information on nursing and the working mum, how to prevent nursing problems and treat any that may occur. There's a full discussion on special situations, such as nursing premature babies, nursing more than one baby, nursing and breast cancer, and nursing and breast surgery, and there is an extensive chapter on weaning.
