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Pat Thomas
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A First Look At: Poverty
The superb A First Look At series consists of a number of reassuring picturebooks that give advice and promote interaction between children, parents, and teachers…
A First Look At: Conflict: Is It Right To Fight?
This reassuring picture book explores questions and concerns about angry feelings and why people fight in a simple and accessible way. It talks about differences…
A First Look At: Racism: The Skin I'm In
This book spells out in simple terms why people may feel threatened by racial differences, what it feels like to be bullied because your skin…
A First Look At: Health and Fitness: My Amazing Body
This title explores what an amazing thing the human body is. It looks at different parts of the body, and how they work. The book…
A First Look At: Death: I Miss You
This reassuring picture book explores the difficult issue of death for young children. Children's feelings and questions about this sensitive subject are looked at in…
A First Look At: Starting School: Do I Have to Go to School?
In simple and reassuring terms, this entertaining book explores for young children aged approximately 3-6 what it is like to start school and how the…
A First Look At: Overcoming Shyness: Leave Me Alone!
This wonderful picture book helps children who become worried in social situations to overcome their fear of new places and people. It encourages confidence whilst…
A First Look At: Autism: I See Things Differently
This reassuring picture book explains what autism is in simple terms, helping children with siblings or classmates with autism understand what everyday life feels like…
A First Look At: Setting a Good Example: I Can Make a Difference
This delightful picture book explores what it means to set a good example. Discussion boxes offer an adult opportunities to discuss the issues directly with…
A First Look At: Healthy Teeth: Do I have to go to the Dentist?
This reassuring picture book helps children to understand the role of a dentist in helping them keep their teeth healthy. They will learn what they…
A First Look At: Everybody Matters: Respect For Others
A beautifully illustrated picture book that introduces children to the concept of respect. It explains that everyone deserves respect, whether by being treated fairly or…
A First Look At: Safety: I Can Be Safe
This book explores the issue of safety for young children. It explains the importance of understanding the difference between what is safe and what is…
A First Look At: Family Break-Up: My Family's Changing
A beautifully illustrated picture book to support children through divorce or separation. The fears, worries and questions surrounding this difficult experience are made accessible and…
A First Look At: Same-Sex Parents: This is My Family
This reassuring picture book introduces children to same-sex parenting. It shows that all parents love, care and support their children in the same way. Young…
A First Look At: Disability: Don't Call Me Special
A beautifully illustrated picture book that teaches children about a range of disabilities. It challenges the stereotypes that are often formed during childhood and explains…