Pat Thomas

In simple and reassuring terms, this entertaining book explores for young children aged 4 - 7 what it means to be polite, why it is important, and what the consequences might be for those who are impolite. The superb A First Look At series consists of a number of reassuring picture books that give advice and promote interaction between children,...

The superb A First Look At series consists of a number of reassuring picture books that give advice and promote interaction between children, parents, and teachers on a wide variety of personal, social, and emotional issues. This sensitively written picture book explains what poverty is and looks at the reasons why some people have less than others. The book is...

A beautifully illustrated and reassuring picture book that explores the issue of the death of a pet in a simple but realistic way. The worries and questions surrounding this difficult experience are made accessible and approachable, helping children to deal with their grief and come to terms with their feelings. The superb A First Look At series consists of a...

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 from a child with autism's perspective. The superb A First Look At series consists of a number of reassuring picture books that give advice and promote interaction between children, parents, and teachers on a wide...

A beautifully illustrated picture book for children who are starting school for the first time. Starting School: Do I Have to Go to School? encourages children to discover the joy of learning new things, meeting new people, and having new experiences. Notes for parents and teachers at the back of the book provide valuable advice on how to share this...

This book looks at some of the reasons why people have addictions. It is meant to be read with children and is aimed at helping to open up first discussions about the subject. The superb A First Look At series consists of a number of reassuring picture books that give advice and promote interaction between children, parents, and teachers on...

In simple and reassuring terms, this entertaining book explores for young children aged approximately 4 - 8 what it means to be honest, why it is important, and what the consequences might be for those who are dishonest. Children are shown that although being honest can be hard sometimes, it is worth it. Everyone likes people who speak the truth...

The superb A First Look At series consists of a number of reassuring picture books that give advice and promote interaction between children, parents, and teachers on a wide variety of personal, social, and emotional issues. ADHD: My Busy Brain provides a simple introduction to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Its aim is to promote understanding and ongoing discussion with...

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 simple but realistic way. This book helps them to understand their loss and come to terms with it. Notes for parents and teachers at the back of the book provide valuable advice on how...

A prolific poet, raconteur, activist, and thinker, Allen Ginsberg was also a prolific collector, meticulously saving letters, postcards, draft notes and manuscripts, photographs and snapshots, appearance bills and rally broadsheets, not only featuring him personally, but also his fellow poets, singers, lovers, writers, journey companions, friends, and agitators. Gathered here publicly for the first time is his personal archive of...