Books with author Barbara Willard

The Brooklyn Rink Rats is a fun children's story about a group of rats that live in Little Italy, New York. But these aren’t your ordinary rats. There’s one thing that makes them special: They play hockey. Oh, and they can talk! I guess you can say that makes them a little special, too.But there’s a problem . . .The human ice rink where they secretly practice will soon be closed down. Do the rats have what it takes to save the rink? Do they dare reveal themselves to the humans? Do they help them raise the money to keep it open? Or do they instead focus on training for the championship game against the Canadians, knowing that they may never get the opportunity to play them again?

With twenty educators contributing ideas piloted with children of different abilities and backgrounds in their care, 'Good Grief'has been designed to explore and demystify the experience of loss - in different contexts - within the framework of the National Curriculum.This second edition has been updated and revised, to include a new chapter on the effects of disasters on children. Suitable for all professionals, carers and parents, both books are activity based. Good Grief 1 facilitates the use of children's own experiences and encouraging improvisation and extension. Primarily designed for mixed ability secondary and adult education, Good Grief 2 will also be invaluable for many other statutory, professional and community organisations.

The Brooklyn Rink Rats is a fun children's story about a group of rats that live in Little Italy, New York. But these aren’t your ordinary rats. There’s one thing that makes them special: They play hockey. Oh, and they can talk! I guess you can say that makes them a little special, too.But there’s a problem . . .The human ice rink where they secretly practice will soon be closed down. Do the rats have what it takes to save the rink? Do they dare reveal themselves to the humans? Do they help them raise the money to keep it open? Or do they instead focus on training for the championship game against the Canadians, knowing that they may never get the opportunity to play them again?