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A First Look At: Addiction: Why Can't You Stop?

Series: A First Look At
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A First Look At: Addiction: Why Can't You Stop? explores some of the reasons why people struggle with addiction. Designed to be read with children, it aims to open up first discussions on a complex subject in a simple and reassuring way.

The book features clear, charming illustrations that make difficult feelings and situations accessible to young readers. Notes for parents and teachers at the back provide guidance on how to share this important topic with children effectively.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book is ideal for parents, teachers, and caregivers seeking to start conversations about addiction with young children. It is especially suitable for Early Years settings where emotional and social education is encouraged.

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The superb A First Look At series consists of a number of reassuring non-fiction picturebooks that give advice and promote interaction between children, parents, and teachers on a wide variety of personal, social and emotional issues

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

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 a wide variety of personal, social, and emotional issues.

Charmingly clear illustrations give readers immediate access to complex situations and feelings.

Notes for parents and teachers at the back of the book provide valuable advice for how to share this book with your child or class.

Written by a trained psychotherapist, journalist, and parent, and illustrated by an experienced children's book artist, this title is part of an acclaimed and successful series of picture-book non-fiction for Early Years. Books in the series give advice and promote interaction between children, parents, and teachers on a wide variety of personal, social, and emotional issues. They are excellent tools for teachers to use during classroom discussions.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526317537

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wayland

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Claire Keay

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 234.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Pat Thomas is a trained psychotherapist, trainee Naturopath, journalist and mother. After working as a journalist and broadcaster in the USA, she now works in the field of women's health and child development and writes for publications such as The Guardian Company Magazine and Practical Parenting as well as contributing editor to Natural Parent Magazine. Her book 'My Bees: My Family's Changing' was the winner of The English 4-11 Awards.

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