New Releases by Sarah Levete

This series aims to help children recognise and understand their feelings in situations that they find awkward or stressful. A key theme will be to help children realise their own potential and to focus on their positive attributes. Ages 6 and over.

I Can Smile looks at sadness, an often complicated and confusing emotion. It focuses on six personal stories that children will recognise and relate to, looking at emotions ranging from grief at the death of a relative or pet to grumps, tantrums and depression. In each section, a child narrates her/his experience and feelings, and explains how he/she found a way of dealing with her/his emotions. Linked to each story are examples of other children who may have experienced the same feelings as the narrator for different reasons, along with guidance and strategies on understanding and living with these feelings. Though I Can Smile focuses on understanding sadness, it also touches on related issues such as divorce, bullying, making friends and looking after your body.

Photographs and text describe the habitats of different animals.

Explores the world of rivers and lakes, looking at how they have shaped the landscape and provided fresh water, a vital resource for human, animal, and plant life, and how communities both depend on them and can be devastated by them.

Five young people discuss what makes them jealous and the experiences they have while feeling jealousy.

Presents information on various aspects of weather and its effects on plants and animals.

Discusses aspects of health and safety such as keeping safe while playing, healthy eating, and dealing with emotional problems.

Describes how people feel about death, discussing what happens when someone dies, why people die, and how to cope with grief. Suggested level: primary.

Four children share their ideas on the ups and downs of friendship as they talk about not having friends, having arguments with friends and having fun with friends. Suggested level: junior, primary.

An introduction to personal safety, which covers a range of aspects of physical and emotional safety including good and bad touches, saying no, bullying at school, eating well, playing safely and out and about. In the HOW DO I FEEL ABOUT series, illustrated in full colour.

Often appearing during the teen or young adult years, eating disorders are illnesses that cause serious disturbances to the diet, such as eating much less or much more than is healthy. While eating disorders are treatable, if left untreated they can cause serious health complications and can even be life-threatening. Readers learn about the signs and symptoms of eating disorders and how they affect the body and mind. The author shares information on getting help and coping with an eating disorder, as well as developing a healthy body image. Recent news stories and statistics provide additional background on this complex problem.

Single parent, lone parent, broken, blended—these are some of the terms used today to describe families that result from a family breakup. It is often hard to understand the feelings and issues that young people experience when they find themselves caught up in a broken family. This tactful volume looks at the issues and feelings triggered by a family breakup. It explores the complicated emotions that a breakup can cause and the methods for dealing with these situations. Sidebars feature statistics about marriage and divorce and family relationships.