Item category 2: Family Collection - When a book might help

Dyslexia is a learning difference with its own challenges and strengths. Therefore, conventional study techniques do not always suit the dyslexic learner. This book will empower dyslexic students by giving them tools and strategies to thrive at school. 'At School with Dyslexia' will help students...

Written by an autistic author, for autistic children and their allies, 'Autism' provides a compassionate approach to the topic, from an authentic voice.

Together Grandad and Ava adventure along the twisting path and over the hill where, beneath the canopy of their friend the old Oak tree, they make wonderful memories to treasure and share: from summer picnics with jam-sticky fingers to carefree days kicking through russet leaves in autumn's soft ...

Welcome to the autistic community! We're very glad you're here! Sometimes it can be difficult to feel proud of who you are. Maybe you feel different from other people or struggle to fit in - there is no need to worry! Yenn, Tanya and a tiny meerkat called Min are here to help you discover how to ...

Understanding your feelings and emotions is an incredibly important part of learning to become your most awesome autistic self! Yenn, Tanya and a tiny meerkat called Min are here to help you find out everything you need to know about your feelings and emotions, using tips and tricks they have pic...

Let's face it, other humans can be difficult to understand sometimes! There is no need to worry! Yenn, Tanya and a tiny meerkat called Min are here to help you find out everything you need to know about friendships, improving relationships with your family members, and how to deal with issues and...

The children are planting sunflowers at school and Carla gets given a seed called Vernon. All the other children's seeds are excited to get out of the packet and start growing. Not Vernon. He knows about slugs, and birds and thunderstorms. The world is scary. Carla waters him lovingly, but Vernon...

Bella the Bear couldn't be more excited. Her class is doing her favourite bedtime story, 'Little Red Riding Hood', for her school play, and she has the main part! She can't wait to be onstage, with her red cape flying. After a bumpy start, rehearsals go well and everyone is looking forward to the...

Bea can't wait for her birthday. There are only three days to go, and everything is going to be perfect! Then snow begins to block the roads - and everything begins to go wrong. With no party, no cards, and maybe even no cake, can Bea find a way to be OK - even in the middle of a really bad day?

What kind of person do you want to be? Kind, smart, thoughtful or wise, the possibilities are endless. Follow all of these amazing bees on their busy day, from their hive to school, on good days and bad days, and learn that being yourself is the best you that you can be - and if you believe in yo...