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Other books from Hawthorn Press

Storytelling with Children

Nancy Mellon

Telling stories is a peaceful, magical way of creating special occasions with children, whether it is at bedtime, around the fire or on rainy days. Nancy Mellon believes every parent can, and should, become a confident, creative storyteller. A story told by you is a gift to your child; a wonderful act of sharing and communication which enriches family life. Nancy’s gentle, practical advice is illustrated with many beautiful, funny and wise stories created by families who have discovered how the power of story transforms lives and relationships.

‘Nancy Mellon’s experience, advice and suggestions work wonders. They are potent seeds that give you the creative confidence to find your own style of storytelling.’ Ashley Ramsden, Director of the

School of Storytelling, Emerson College

‘Here is a treasure-trove for professionals and beginners – a book borne of years of experience, written from the heart and stirring to the soul. Reading it, I feel the urge to pull my own children close, to light a candle, to begin ... Nancy Mellon inspires us all to be storytellers ...’

Katrina Kenison, editor,
Best American Short Stories

192pp; 216 × 138mm; 978-1-903458-08-2; pb

The Well Balanced Child

Movement and early learning

Sally Goddard Blythe

‘Learning is not just about reading, writing and maths,’ says Sally Goddard Blythe. ‘A child’s experience of movement will help play a pivotal role in shaping his personality, his feelings and achievements.’ Her book makes the case for a ‘whole body’ approach to learning which integrates the brain, senses, movement, music and play.

240pp; 216 × 138mm; 978-1-903458-63-1; pb

What Babies and Children Really Need

How mothers and fathers can nurture children’s growth for health and well being

Sally Goddard Blythe

This book represents a milestone in our understanding of child development and what parents can do to give their children the best start in life. What Babies and Children Really Need draws on the latest scientific research to show how a baby’s relationship with its mother has a lasting and fundamental impact. Sally Goddard Blythe calls for a new Charter for Childhood in which nutrition, play, affection and discipline are valued as the basic building blocks for meeting children’s needs.

224pp; 234 × 156mm; 978-1-903458-76-1; pb

You Are Your Child’s First Teacher

What parents can do with and for their children from birth to age six

Rahima Baldwin Dancy

This lucid, practical and commonsense guide will help you navigate safely through the early years of childhood and find solutions that work for your own family situation. Create your own family rituals to ease the daily routine, nourish your child’s imagination with simple, home-made toys and materials from the garden and kitchen cupboard, and use imitation, repetition and setting limits to promote a harmonious family life.

‘One of the most readable and accessible books on parenting… Rahima shows a way of understanding child development that encourages respect and love for the natural unfolding of emotional life, intelligence and creativity in the young child.’ Kindling

400pp; 234 × 156mm; 978-1-903458-65-5; pb

**Pancakes for Findus**

Sven Nordqvist

It is Findus’ birthday, so Farmer Pettson wants to bake a big stack of pancakes for him. But before he can start, Pettson has to fix a puncture in his bike, find the keys to the shed and distract Anderson’s bull. Only then can he bike to the shop to buy flour for the pancakes.

28pp; 297 × 210mm; 978-1-903458-79-2; hb

When Findus Was Little and Disappeared

Sven Nordqvist

Farmer Pettson lives with his hens in an old red farmhouse. He sometimes feels lonely. One day his neighbour Mrs Anderson visits with the present of a tiny kitten in a cardboard box labelled Findus Green Peas …

28pp; 297 × 210mm;
978-1-903458-83-9; hb

Muddles, Puddles and Sunshine

Your activity book to help when someone has died

Winston’s Wish

Muddles, Puddles and Sunshine offers practical and sensitive support for bereaved children. Beautifully illus trated, it gives a helpful series of activities and exercises accompanied by the friendly characters of Bee and Bear.

‘Used with a supportive adult this is a useful resource, which when completed will be a wonderful memento that will help the grieving process.’ Journal of the National Association of Hospital Play Staff

32pp; 297 × 210mm landscape; full colour illustrations;
978-1-869890-58-2; pb

Gardening with Young Children

Beatrys Lockie

‘One does not usually associate three-year olds with gardening and yet, why not?,’ says Beatrys Lockie. ‘This is the age when they feel happiest being active. Small children are at one with the world around them, and have a natural sense of wonder. It is up to us to cultivate and nurture this.’

This delightful little book is packed with lively and imaginative ideas for making gardening part of your daily family or kindergarten routine. As well as basic horticultural techniques, there are things to make with berries, seeds and leaves, simple recipes, and stories, songs and poems about the insects, birds and animals of the gardening world.