Books in Children's Guides series

This is an informative guide to the 'hows' and 'whys' of recycling. Written in a conversational style, this book offers children an approachable source of information on key subjects such as what materials can and cannot be recycled and why, how to make a compost heap and why it is good to recycle. It is filled with advice and tips on how children can make small changes to make their lives greener, including lending and borrowing each other's possessions and how to re-use old things. It also includes a glossary of terms as well as a list of the international recycling symbols and what they mean.

Written in the spirit of the other best selling titles in the Child's Guide series, this volume explains in child-friendly language the sacrament of baptism. We meet Anthony, a young boy whose baby brother is about to be baptized. Anthony eagerly invites the reader into his church and explains the importance of this once-in-a-lifetime sacrament. He leads readers through the baptismal ceremony step-by-step, describing the events through his own eyes. Throughout the book are interactive questions encouraging discussion between the child and parent or teacher: "Do you know why you have the name you do?"; "Do you know the name of your godparents?" When the time finally comes to baptize little James, Anthony proudly joins in the responses with the rest of the group. Written in clear, simple language, this book: --has vivid full-color illustrations throughout --can be either read to children or used by beginning readers --is a meaningful gift from parents and other family members --is the perfect teaching tool for use in Catholic schools or parish CCD classes Ages 5-9.

Transferring from primary to secondary school is a significant event in a child’s life. One minute you're a big fish in a relatively small pond, only to become a much smaller fish in a MUCH bigger pond. Getting to grips with such a momentous event involves a number of ever changing emotions and a substantial amount of resilience. A Children’s Guide to Starting Secondary School, provides support and guidance to year 6 and 7 students to help with the transition from primary to secondary school.It contains tips, guidance and activities on:•Bullying •Goal setting•Online safety •Personal Hygieneand much, much more.The journal pages provide activities which build self-esteem, confidence, and focus on nurturing social and emotional skills. This is the book many of us would love to have owned when we were at school. A welcome distraction from homework and an opportunity to capture a real-time glimpse of a precious childhood.