| Helen Kahn
Tyler, aged seven, thinks a lot about getting a forever family. Sometimes, his social worker helps him sort out what he feels and wants. There are all sorts of things on Tyler’s wish list, but most of all, he wishes for a new family who will love him and be kind. Tyler’s wishes is intended to help children who are waiting to be placed for adoption to understand and cope with their mixed feelings of uncertainty, apprehension and hope.
| Judith Foxon
The popular Nutmeg children’s book series tells the story of a little squirrel, and his younger sister and brother. In this book, Nutmeg’s birth mother usually sends him a letter for his birthday. This year, the letter is late and he is sad and worried. Through discussion with his friends, who have a range of different family situations, and his adoptive family, Nutmeg is helped to understand the effects that contact can have and the strong emotions it can arouse.
| Judith Foxon
The popular Nutmeg children’s book series tells the story of a little squirrel, and his younger sister and brother. Nutmeg is angry that being adopted makes him “different”. He misses his birth family but is cross with them at the same time. He is being bullied at school and finds some changes confusing. This book will help children to recognise and understand their muddled emotions and learn to come to terms with how their situation can make them feel.
| Judith Foxon
This popular children’s book tells the story of Nutmeg, a little squirrel, and his younger sister and brother. The siblings go to live with foster carers, and are then adopted, after their birth mother realises that she cannot keep them safe.
| Vera I Fahlberg, MD
Separation, loss, grief and change are expected parts of the experience of children in placement. How do those charged with the responsibility of planning for these children address their needs? This essential reference book - a 'must-read' text for more than 20 years - contains the theoretical knowledge base and skills necessary for understanding, working with and planning for children and their families.
| Paul Sambrooks
Buy all four books in the Dennis duckling series for just £25!
| Multiple
Three essential direct work books for children: A safe place for Rufus, Elfa and the box of memories, Morris and the bundle of worries for just £25!
