Books with author Nicola Edwards

A study of the properties and uses of paper, for children between the ages of five and seven. It features colour photographs of children involved in activities to make them more accessible. The content supports schemes of work for science at Key Stage 1, and there are pages of notes for parents and teachers with information about scientific principles. The volume is part of a series in which children are encouraged to ask questions about what different materials are like, formulate ideas about how a material might behave, and test out these ideas for themselves. There is an index of key words and ideas.

Brian and the Magic Night is 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 Christmas Wish is the fourth 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 Christmas Wish, Brian the cockapoo is confused as to why his mummy is pre-occupied with this thing called Christmas. The story explores the importance of love and spending time with those who matter to us and why presents are not the key to happiness through the use of metaphor and sensitive storytelling.A Christmas story for all the family, no matter how young or old.

Brian and the Scary Moment is the tenth 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 Scary Moment, Brian the cockapoo wakes up from his sleep and cannot find his mummy which leaves him with a scared feeling. The story explores the feeling and supports children to manage these emotions through techniques taught to Brian and through the use of metaphor and sensitive storytelling. A story for all the family, no matter how young or old.

The 2-5 year old version of Brian and the Scary Moment. Brian and the Scary Moment is the tenth 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 Scary Moment, Brian the cockapoo wakes up from his sleep and cannot find his mummy which leaves him with a scared feeling. The story explores the feeling and supports children to manage these emotions through techniques taught to Brian and through the use of metaphor and sensitive storytelling. A story for all the family, no matter how young or old.

When Brian sees the long legs arrive he doesn't know what to do. He doesn't know if he wants to live somewhere else? What is a family? Can he take his blanket? Join Brian at the very beginning of his story, the day he goes to live with his forever family in the two year anniversary book from the collection. The eighteenth 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

Brian and the Poorly Day is the eighth 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 Poorly Day, Brian is feeling unwell and he doesn't like it, when his mummy says its time for the doctors he isn't sure if he wants to go! He ventures into the garden where Blue Butterfly is there to teach him how why we need doctors and why medicine makes us better. The story explores worries 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

The 2-5 year old version of Brian and the Christmas Wish. Brian and the Christmas Wish is the fourth 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 Christmas Wish, Brian the cockapoo is confused as to why his mummy is pre-occupied with this thing called Christmas. The story explores the importance of love and spending time with those who matter to us and why presents are not the key to happiness through the use of metaphor and sensitive storytelling. A Christmas story for all the family, no matter how young or old.