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Nutmeg gets a little sister

Bookshop product- 978 1 905664 22 1 - Judith Foxon

The popular Nutmeg children’s book series tells the story of a little squirrel, and his younger sister and brother. In this story Nutmeg’s adoptive family is about to grow as his parents have decided to adopt his birth sister. Nutmeg is helped to explore his worries and the feelings that children may have when a new sibling joins the family.

Nutmeg gets adopted

Bookshop product- 978 1 873868 99 7 - 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.

Nutmeg gets cross

Bookshop product- 978 1 903699 13 3 - 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.

Nutmeg gets into trouble

Bookshop product- 978 1 903699 97 3 - Judith Foxon

The popular Nutmeg children’s book series tells the story of a little squirrel, and his younger sister and brother. Nutmeg likes school but has started having problems with bullying. He gets into trouble for fighting when he is trying to protect his friends. This book will help children from a wide age range to explore how events in school may affect them, and how best they can react and manage their emotions.

Oli and the pink bicycle

Bookshop product- 978 1 910039 09 0 - Catherine Jackson

This short booklet for children is part of a series designed to teach children about a range of health conditions common to many looked after children. This story about Foetal Alcohol Syndrome will be helpful for any child aged seven to 11 whose development and behaviour has been affected by parental substance misuse, or who knows someone else who is affected.

Once upon a time…

Bookshop product- 978 1 907585 56 2 - Joan Moore

Once upon a time... provides help and resources for those undertaking direct work with children. It contains a rich compendium of stories and drama - original, adapted, popular and made up by children - which explore how using storytelling and play in direct work with children can help both parents/carers and their child to build rapport and improve their relationship.

Our adoption journey

Bookshop product- 978 1 910039 42 7 - Jayne Lilley

Published as part of the Our Story series, this is the true story of Jayne, Dan, their son Charlie, and their adoption of Jessie, a baby girl. Told by Jayne, this memoir follows the joyful highs and heartbreaking lows of the journey that led them to their new adopted daughter.

Parent and child fostering

Bookshop product- 978 1 910039 97 7 - Paul Adams and Elaine Dibben

Parent and child arrangements with foster carers are a well-established phenomenon in England and Wales. In the majority of cases, this means adults with their children living with foster carers, usually in the context of care proceedings. This Good Practice Guide addresses the challenges faced by agencies and foster carers by this specialist area of work. It offers valuable advice, information and a host of practical suggestions on how to deliver a high quality service.