Dee's Stories: The Deaf Parents

Dee is an ordinary girl with three extraordinary stories to tell. This is the story of The Deaf Parents.

Like most children, Dee could speak English and the language of her ethnic heritage – Gujarati. However, Dee’s parents were both deaf which meant that she grew up communicating in British Sign Language too. Find out how Dee felt about being a child of deaf adults and about the things she and her sisters were responsible for as they cared for their parents.

Dancing with Jezebel

Three of the most fascinating characters in Israel's history are contemporaries and opponents. There is Elijah, the fiery prophet of God; Ahab, the weak and unfaithful king, and Jezebel, the beautiful pagan queen who leads the northern kingdom of Israel into deeper apostasy and paganism. Dancing with Jezebel is told through Obadiah, a righteous and God-fearing man in the court of Ahab. The Bible gives us little information about this man who both serves the king and befriends the prophet, but he is perfectly situated to tell what it would have been like to witness the manipulation of the king by the beautiful queen from Sidon. In this book, Obadiah is the grandson of Dan, one of the counsellors sent to Rehoboam, the foolish son of Solomon whose arrogance led to the rupture of Israel and the formation of the Northern Kingdom that became Samaria. Obadiah's wife, Naomi, is from Judah, the cousin of King Jehoshaphat, king of Judah. Obadiah gives a brief account of the kings of the Northern Kingdom, the origin of Samaria, and the conflicts with Judah and the revival of faith in the southern neighbour. This historical fiction is faithful to scripture concerning a forgotten era from Israel's history that speaks to issues of our day: the loss of historical faith, the rise of false religions, and the consequences of apostasy. There are fictional characters and narratives, but the actual history of Judah and Israel are faithfully recounted. It is a history we need to remember.

Caught It

Evie loves being with Mummy. Mummy loves being with Evie. But Evie is about to start school. What will she do? How will she get through the day without her Mummy? She will miss her so much.

However, what Evie doesn’t know is that she is about to discover a way of coping with letting go. She will learn that comfort can be brought by the invisible…

“Catch all the kisses that come your way. They’ll make you feel loved all through the day.”

So, join Evie as she discovers the magic of catching and blowing kisses; helping her to enjoy her very first day of school.

A heartwarming and touching story showing us that the people we love and miss can still remain near – however far away they may seem.

So why not spread the magic? Quick! Catch it! 

Calming Is as Easy as 1, 2, 3!

Calming Is as Easy as 1, 2, 3! was created to help students of all ages and all levels of ability learn and practice coping strategies to utilize when in an escalated state – whether that’s them being angry, nervous, scared, anxious, excited, or sad. Practicing these strategies can help both at home and in other environments when children need to regulate their feelings and calm their bodies in order to get back to being happy!

Between Two Homes

Ben and his sister, Beth, live with their parents by the beach. They love walking together with their dog, Toby. Suddenly, one day Ben's father tells them he is moving. Ben's life is shattered as he realises his parents are separating, but gradually he learns to adjust to the situation. The story follows his, and his family's journey while presenting a positive and optimistic perspective about the whole situation. It is a story of developing resilience, and gives children an opportunity to discuss this situation, and how to cope with stressful situations while coming out on top. A great resource for schools and parents.

Be Brave Beatrice

Be Brave Beatrice is about a girl who is sick. All she can do is lie in bed and feel terrible. She wants to run and play and go outside. She wants to see her friends but sicker and sicker she gets. The only way to get better is to take foul-tasting medicine. She tries.

Be Brave Beatrice encourages children to face their fears and shows them how important it is to keep trying. It is a story that every child, parent and carer will be able to relate to. Children get sick, and parents and doctors help them get well again. This often includes taking medicine that tastes gross and involves challenges for children, parents and carers alike.

Animaltastic!

Animaltastic! is an alphabetical, alliteration adventure. This unique book will develop your child's vocabulary through its use of Latin names, informative descriptions and an in-depth glossary. Take a look at some of the world's most intriguing creatures from the well-known to the unusual. Each page contains a colourful illustration with alliterative text, which captures the unique characteristics of each animal. Children of all ages and parents alike will love this book with its friendly writing style and fascinating facts.

Animal Alphabet

Animal Alphabet is an engaging and colourful book introducing young children to the Alphabet.

Lives and habitats of the animals are covered in many of the poems which also relate to some of the other animals in the collection.

From ‘Amy the Armadillo’ to ‘Zumba the Zonkey’ (a cross between a male zebra and female donkey), we are transported to the animal world with delightful images reflecting the lives of the animals.

It features a dog called Dido, Colin the Cat (a rather hungry one), a punk skunk called Sebastian, a rather sick dinosaur, a fat Turtle and a pig called Priscilla. Not forgetting the infamous Queenie the Quadrasaurapod!

Come and join the animals on the farm, in the jungle, up in the sky, under the sea and the house next door.

Am I Different?

An enchanting and uplifting tale of a little boy named Jack who is struggling with dyslexia at school. Sometimes it is difficult to understand why we are different, even though each and every one of us is unique. This story teaches us that despite the struggle and realisation of being different, just like Jack, one is still capable of fulfilling their dreams.

Allie the Alligator Gets Anxious

Allie feels strange when she is asked to go to the water park with her friend. She is unsure of new experiences and feels scared, worried and confused. Her mother tells her this is anxiety. See if Allie is able to use new skills to overcome her anxiety and try new things!

This book includes a parent and therapist companion with activities to help children overcome their anxieties.

A New Life in the Sky

Thankfully the loss of a child from any cause is very rare. That said, brain tumours are one of the more common forms of childhood cancers with significant morbidity and mortality rates. Treatments can be lengthy, brutal, and with a huge amount of emotional fallout for the patient, their extended family, friends, and classmates. Siblings suffer immeasurably. Many children die due to either the tumour or complications of the treatments.

This book was born of the need to help those most affected by the sorrow of loss. It is structured to help children, particularly siblings but also friends, to remember the good times, rather than the bad, as a tool in order to assist a positive progression through the stages of grief.

Parents who have suffered loss, teachers, and parents of classmates will find this book helpful in dealing with children affected by the loss of a child dear to them from whatever cause. The book has a positive approach to the aftermath of loss and as such will appeal to anyone seeking to come to terms with such a loss, or to better understand and help your own loved ones.