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Lesley Harker

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A First Look At: Politeness: My Manners Matter

A First Look At: Politeness: My Manners Matter

In simple and reassuring terms, this entertaining book explores for young children aged 4 - 7 what it means to be polite, why it is…

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A First Look At: Asthma: Why is it so Hard to Breathe?

A First Look At: Asthma: Why is it so Hard to Breathe?

A First Look at Asthma is a gentle introduction to what asthma is, what the symptoms are and what can be done to control it.…

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A First Look At: Diabetes: Why am I so tired?

A First Look At: Diabetes: Why am I so tired?

A First Look at Diabetes is a gentle introduction to what diabetes is, what the symptoms are and what can be done to control it.…

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A First Look At: Starting School: Do I Have to Go to School?

A First Look At: Starting School: Do I Have to Go to School?

A beautifully illustrated picture book for children who are starting school for the first time. Going to school is a huge change for young children,…

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A First Look At: Honesty: I’m Telling The Truth

A First Look At: Honesty: I’m Telling The Truth

In simple and reassuring terms, this entertaining book explores for young children aged approximately 4 - 8 what it means to be honest, why it…

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A First Look At: The Death of a Pet: I Miss My Pet

A First Look At: The Death of a Pet: I Miss My Pet

A beautifully illustrated and reassuring picture book that explores the issue of the death of a pet in a simple but realistic way. The worries…

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A First Look At: Disability: Don’t Call Me Special

A First Look At: Disability: Don’t Call Me Special

This updated edition of this 20-year-old bestselling title, with consultants from Mencap, enables parents to help their children explore questons about concerns about disability in…

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A First Look At: Safety: I Can Be Safe

A First Look At: Safety: I Can Be Safe

This book explores the issue of safety for young children. It explains the importance of understanding the difference between what is safe and what is…

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A First Look At: Family Break-Up: My Family’s Changing

A First Look At: Family Break-Up: My Family’s Changing

This simple and reassuring picture book that explores concerns about divorce and family break-ups for young children The fears, worries and questions surrounding this difficult…

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A First Look At: Bullying: Stop Picking On Me

A First Look At: Bullying: Stop Picking On Me

Stop Picking On Me looks at the causes and the effects of both physical and verbal bullying and encourages communication of fears and worries to…

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A First Look At: Same-Sex Parents: This is My Family

A First Look At: Same-Sex Parents: This is My Family

This reassuring picture book introduces children to same-sex parenting. It shows that all parents love, care and support their children in the same way. Young…

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A First Look At: Respect For Others: Everybody Matters

A First Look At: Respect For Others: Everybody Matters

A beautifully illustrated picture book that introduces children to the concept of respect. It explains that everyone deserves respect, whether by being treated fairly or…

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A First Look At: Health and Fitness: My Amazing Body

A First Look At: Health and Fitness: My Amazing Body

This title explores what an amazing thing the human body is. It looks at different parts of the body, and how they work. The book…

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A First Look At: Conflict: Is It Right To Fight?

A First Look At: Conflict: Is It Right To Fight?

This reassuring picture book explores questions and concerns about angry feelings and why people fight in a simple and accessible way. It talks about differences…

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A First Look At: Racism: The Skin I’m In

A First Look At: Racism: The Skin I’m In

This book spells out in simple terms why people may feel threatened by racial differences, what it feels like to be bullied because your skin…

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A First Look At: Death: I Miss You

A First Look At: Death: I Miss You

This reassuring picture book explores the difficult issue of death for young children. Children's feelings and questions about this sensitive subject are looked at in…

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A First Look At: Healthy Teeth: Do I have to go to the Dentist?

A First Look At: Healthy Teeth: Do I have to go to the Dentist?

This reassuring picture book helps children to understand the role of a dentist in helping them keep their teeth healthy. They will learn what they…

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A First Look At: Setting a Good Example: I Can Make a Difference

A First Look At: Setting a Good Example: I Can Make a Difference

This delightful picture book explores what it means to set a good example. Discussion boxes offer an adult opportunities to discuss the issues directly with…

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