Books with author Elizabeth Batt

Peer Abuse Know More! Bullying from a Psychological Perspective is a book that stands alone. This is not the run of the mill book on bullying that has been out there. It is a book that is unique in this problem and written by a pioneer in the field of bullying. There is a description of the problem along with solutions. Plus, it outlines the adult who survived childhood abuse by peers and what they can do towards healing and coping with the scars they carry. A must have for psychologists and therapists.

Digger and Tiger spend all their time in the Yard. It's full of junk and it's their place. Then one day someone arrives, wanting to play...Meggie Moon is from Level 4 of Ready Steady Read! a fantastic graded reading scheme with four reading levels from Little Tiger Press. Ready Steady Read! makes learning to read fun. Each book contains games and activities to reinforce learning and test comprehension in a way developing readers will enjoy as well as handy parent notes from Prue Goodwin, Lecturer in Literacy and Children's Books. Level 4 is suitable for able readers. The stories will help build their confidence, opening up the world of reading and imagination to them. About Level 4: *longer sentences with complex structure *rich, exciting vocabulary *complex stories of up to 400 words *emphasis on text more than illustrations

A fiercely gripping narrative as only Elizabeth Scott can write! Ava is welcomed home from the hospital by a doting mother, lively friends, and a crush finally beginning to show interest. There's only one problem: Ava can't remember any of them--and can't shake the eerie feeling that she's not who they say she is. As she struggles to break through her amnesiac haze, the only memories that surface take place in a very different world. Ava doesn't know what to make of these visions, or of the boy who is at the center of them all, until he reappears in her life and offers answers . . . but only in exchange for her trust.

Save her friendship, or save her best friend?Sade and Jackie have been best friends from the moment Jackie moved onto Campbell Street, but a dangerous secret is driving a rift between them that will cost more than their friendship.Naive and sheltered Sade has always played by the rules, but she soon finds herself breaking all of them to cover for Jackie's addiction. She's never lied to either of her moms before, yet the lies come more and more easily, burying her own truth. Outside of Jackie's keeper, who is she?Caught between Jackie's web of self-destruction and the best friends' code of secrecy, Sade must choose between saving her friendship, or saving her best friend's life.Sade on the Wall is a raw coming of age story filled with suspense, heartache, and prevailing hope.This is the third edition of fan favorite Sade on the Wall, originally published in 2012.

Meet David - a boy with Down syndrome. David invites readers to learn about Down syndrome from his perspective, helping them to understand what Down syndrome is and how it affects his daily life. He explains that he sometimes needs extra help at home and school and suggests ways that those around him can help him to feel supported. This illustrated book is ideal for young people aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers, social workers and other professionals working with children with Down syndrome. It is also an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.

Abby accepted that she can't measure up to her beautiful, magnetic sister Tess a long time ago, and knows exactly what she is: Second best. Invisible. Until the accident. Now Tess is in a coma, and Abby's life is on hold. It may have been hard living with Tess, but it's nothing compared to living without her. She's got a plan to bring Tess back though, involving the gorgeous and mysterious Eli, but then Abby learns something about Tess, something that was always there, but that she'd never seen. Abby is about to find out that truth isn't always what you think it is, and that life holds more than she ever thought it could...

In a perfect town with tidy streets, Flawless lawns and shiny seats, A pigeon swooped and looped the loop, and left behind a trail of poop! Soon the townsfolk frowned and shook ther fists, "That pigeon should be in a cage!" they stamped and shouted, full of rage.. WILL THEY EVER CATCH THAT PESKY PIGEON?" A rollicking, rhyming tale, guaranteed to make you giggle!