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  • Child Labor in City Streets

    Edward Nicholas Clopper

    eBook (, Dec. 12, 2013)
    This volume is devoted to the discussion of a neglected form of child labor. Just why the newsboy, bootblack and peddler should have been ignored in the general movement for child welfare is hard to understand. Perhaps it is due to "the illusion of the near." Street workers have always been far more conspicuous than any other child laborers, and it seems that this very proximity has been their misfortune. If we could have focused our attention upon them as we did upon children in factories, they would have been banished from the streets long ago. But they were too close to us. We could not get a comprehensive view and saw only what we happened to want at the moment—their paltry little stock in trade. Now that we are getting a broader sense of social responsibility, we are beginning to realize how blind and inconsiderate we have been in our treatment of them.The first five chapters of the book review present conditions and discuss causes, the next two deal with effects, and the final ones are concerned with the remedy. The scope has been made as broad as possible. All forms of street work that engage any considerable number of children have been described at length, and opinions and findings of others have been freely quoted. I have attempted to show the bad results of the policy of laissez-faire as applied to this problem. Simply because these little boys and girls have been ministering to its wants, the public has given them scarcely a passing thought. It has been so convenient to have a newspaper or a shoe brush thrust at one, it has not occurred to us that, for the sake of the children, such work would better be done by other means. Although good examples have been set by European cities, we have not introduced any innovations to clear the streets of working children.The free rein at present given to child labor in our city streets is productive of nothing but harmful results, and it is high time that a determined stand was taken for the rights of children so exposed. A few feeble efforts at regulation have been made in some parts of this country, but this is an evil that requires prohibition rather than regulation. There is no valid reason why just as efficient service in streets could not be rendered by adults. Certainly it would be far more suitable and humane to reserve such work for old men and women who need outdoor life and are physically unable to earn their living in other ways. We could buy our newspaper from a crippled adult at a stand just as easily as we get it now from an urchin who shivers on the street corner. It is only a question of habit, and we ought to be glad of the change for the good of all concerned.
  • Saying Goodbye to a Brother or Sister

    Nicola Edwards

    Hardcover (Chrysalis Children's Books, Sept. 18, 2003)
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  • Brian and the Naughty Day: A book about saying sorry when we do things that hurt others

    Nicola Edwards

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Oct. 15, 2016)
    Brian and the Naughty Day is the sixth book in the Adventures of Brian series. These therapeutic children's books support children to resolve their thoughts, worries and fears through the use of metaphorical storytelling which allows children to reprogram their subconscious reactions to situations and find inner peace in times that cause difficulty or worry. Each book in the collection supports a different situation, issue or thought in a supportive and delicate way through the safe and non-intrusive power of stories. Each book combines both the wonders of a lovely story with these special writing techniques so that they can be enjoyed by the whole family, and they can be enjoyed even if the issue being discussed is not experienced. In Brian and the Naughty Day, Brian the cockapoo has been up to mischief and does not understand why him having fun has upset so many people. He turns to his friend the Blue Butterfly for guidance about the difference between fun that is entertaining and fun which hurts others. The story explores behaviour in a creative and sensitive way and through the use of metaphor and sensitive storytelling Brian helps to protect their innocence whilst allowing them to build their own understanding through it's journey. The Adventure of Brian books cover a range of subjects and worries that children experience and are the perfect companion for children aged 3 and upwards. Created by Nicola, an early years professional and lecturer who now works as a hypnotherapist, the series offers a non-intrusive way for children to work through difficulties in the imaginative medium of story telling. You can find out more by visiting www.adventuresofbrian.co.uk
  • Goodnight Baxter

    Nicola Edwards

    Paperback (Chrysalis Children's Books, )
    None
  • Vegetables

    Nicola Edwards

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Vegetables are described and defined, their growth is explored, and their special features and uses are presented in an engaging and accessible way. Science curricula calling for the understanding of plant and flower parts and growth are matched.
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  • Brian and the Big Black Dog

    Nicola Edwards

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Aug. 31, 2017)
    The 2-5 year old version of Brian and the Big Black Dog. Brian and the Big Black Dog is the ninth book in the Adventures of Brian series. These therapeutic children's books support children to resolve their thoughts, worries and fears through the use of metaphorical storytelling which allows children to reprogram their subconscious reactions to situations and find inner peace in times that cause difficulty or worry. Each book in the collection supports a different situation, issue or thought in a supportive and delicate way through the safe and non-intrusive power of stories. Each book combines both the wonders of a lovely story with these special writing techniques so that they can be enjoyed by the whole family, and they can be enjoyed even if the issue being discussed is not experienced. In Brian and the Big Black Dog Brian the cockapoo meets a Big Black Dog on his walk and is so scared he has to hide behind a tree. He turns to his friend the Blue Butterfly for help to overcome his fears and make friends with him by learning how to tell if a dog is friendly or not. The story explores fears of dogs in a creative and sensitive way and through the use of metaphor and sensitive storytelling Brian helps to protect their innocence whilst allowing them to build their own understanding through it's journey. The Adventure of Brian books cover a range of subjects and worries that children experience and are the perfect companion for children aged 3 and upwards. Created by Nicola, an early years professional and lecturer who now works as a hypnotherapist, the series offers a non-intrusive way for children to work through difficulties in the imaginative medium of story telling. You can find out more by visiting www.adventuresofbrian.co.uk
  • Voice

    Nicola Edwards

    Paperback (M. Evans and Company, Oct. 1, 2009)
    None
  • Brian and the Magic Night

    Nicola Edwards

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, July 31, 2017)
    The 2-5 year old version of Brian and the Magic Night. The second book in the Adventures of Brian series. These therapeutic children's books support children to resolve their thoughts, worries and fears through the use of metaphorical storytelling which allows children to reprogram their subconscious reactions to situations and find inner peace in times that cause difficulty or worry. Each book in the collection supports a different situation, issue or thought in a supportive and delicate way through the safe and non-intrusive power of stories. Each book combines both the wonders of a lovely story with these special writing techniques so that they can be enjoyed by the whole family, and they can be enjoyed even if the issue being discussed is not experienced. In Brian and the Magic Night, Brian the cockapoo is joined by his best friend Boo as they help Darcey settle in her own bed and sleep safely. As they use their cockapoo magic and a special sleeping stone Darcey learns that it is ok to sleep in her own bed and that she will be completely safe all night long. The story explores safe sleeping routines and supports children who need help to sleep at night through the use of metaphor and sensitive storytelling Brian helps to protect their innocence whilst allowing them to build their own confidence through it's journey. The Adventure of Brian books cover a range of subjects and worries that children experience and are the perfect companion for children aged 3 and upwards. Created by Nicola, an early years professional and lecturer who now works as a hypnotherapist, the series offers a non-intrusive way for children to work through difficulties in the imaginative medium of story telling. You can find out more by visiting www.adventuresofbrian.co.uk
  • Brian and the Big Black Dog: A book for children who are scared of dogs

    Nicola Edwards

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Feb. 4, 2017)
    Brian and the Big Black Dog is the ninth book in the Adventures of Brian series. These therapeutic children's books support children to resolve their thoughts, worries and fears through the use of metaphorical storytelling which allows children to reprogram their subconscious reactions to situations and find inner peace in times that cause difficulty or worry. Each book in the collection supports a different situation, issue or thought in a supportive and delicate way through the safe and non-intrusive power of stories. Each book combines both the wonders of a lovely story with these special writing techniques so that they can be enjoyed by the whole family, and they can be enjoyed even if the issue being discussed is not experienced. In Brian and the Big Black Dog Brian the cockapoo meets a Big Black Dog on his walk and is so scared he has to hide behind a tree. He turns to his friend the Blue Butterfly for help to overcome his fears and make friends with him by learning how to tell if a dog is friendly or not. The story explores fears of dogs in a creative and sensitive way and through the use of metaphor and sensitive storytelling Brian helps to protect their innocence whilst allowing them to build their own understanding through it's journey. The Adventure of Brian books cover a range of subjects and worries that children experience and are the perfect companion for children aged 3 and upwards. Created by Nicola, an early years professional and lecturer who now works as a hypnotherapist, the series offers a non-intrusive way for children to work through difficulties in the imaginative medium of story telling. You can find out more by visiting www.adventuresofbrian.co.uk
  • A Pet

    Nicola Edwards

    Library Binding (Chrysalis Education, Oct. 15, 2003)
    The "Saying Goodbye To" series aims to help and support children going through the difficult and upsetting stages of bereavement by helping children to understand their feelings and the natural process of emotions of the loss of a loved one.
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  • Brian and the Night-time Noise

    Nicola Edwards

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, July 10, 2018)
    When Brian goes to stay at nanny and granddad's house he just cannot get to sleep. The noises are too loud and even when he hides under the duvet he can still hear them! He turns to his friend the Blue Butterfly to help him switch off the noises so he can get some sleep. Fortunately Blue Butterfly helps with some special techniques to make sleeping through new noises easier. The sixteenth book in the series of the Adventures of Brian, a therapeutic children's book collection helping children to resolve thoughts, worries and fears, More details available at www.adventuresofbrian.co.uk
  • Fruit

    Nicola Edwards

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Using simple text and illustrations, explains what fruits are, where they grow, and how people use them.
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