A SERIES OF BOOKS FOR CHILDREN Written by Annette Aubrey
         Illustrated by Patrice Barton
UNDERSTANDING DIVORCE:                        THERE FOR YOU
Jonathan thought a hundred thoughts
He felt them all spin in his head
'Are my mummy and daddy breaking up
Because of something I might have said?'
Jonathan's mummy and daddy are splitting up, and Jonathan is feeling very sad and confused. Explore with your child the difficult issue of separation and divorce as Jon's parents talk to him about their situation.
UNDERSTANDING ADOPTION: FLORA'S FAMILY 'Let's sit with Dad,' smiled Flora's mum.
'We have something to share with you, see. When you were a small, tiny baby
You became part of our own family.'
Explore with your child the issue of adoption as Flora's mum and dad explain to her how she became part of their family.
UNDERSTANDING BEREAVEMENT: A PLACE IN MY HEART 'My heart feels so sad and empty.
And my tummy is churning inside.
Things won't ever be the same again.
I want Grandad by my side.'
Andrew's granddad has died, and Andrew is feeling very sad and confused. Explore with your child the difficult issue of bereavement as Andrew talks about his feelings with his mum and dad.
UNDERSTANDING BULLYING:                        THE RAINBOW CLUB
'Let's put on our green clothes tomorrow
And be friendly with everyone who
Acts just like us and wears just green,
Who would never, ever wear blue!'
Chloe and Tommy have started a Green Team, and won't talk to anyone who is not wearing green clothes. Explore with your child the issue of bullying as you read about a school trip to the Zoo.