Books with author Nicola Edwards

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

In the third book of Nicholas Edwards's the Dog Whisperer series, Emily and her dog, Zack learn they can do more than read each other's mind- they can see ghosts! From the day Emily rescued her dog Zack, they have always shared a special connection. But it's more than special—they can read each other's minds. And since Zack can sense when someone is in danger, they've been using their special power to help save people. But now Emily and Zack have discovered something new. They can see ghosts! And one ghost in particular needs their help. Shocked by her new discovery Emily is determined to find out who this ghost is and why he is haunting her town. Helping the ghost will help save someone else. But if Emily and Zack are the only ones who can see the ghost, how can they get anyone to believe them? Will they be able to help in time or will the ghost be doomed to haunt the earth forever? Find out in Dog Whisperer: The Ghost.

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

In this book an active approach is taken to find out about the properties and uses of metals. Children are encouraged to ask questions and formulate ideas which they then test out. It asks where does metal come from?; Which metals are magnetic?; Does metal, wood or plastic conduct heat the fastest? And it also looks at musical instruments, the recycling of metal and asks why metals are used to make various everyday objects?