Nine engaging short stories for 9-12 year olds about important life issues. They are designed to foster empathy and understanding. The stories carry an important message; that young people are not alone in their thinking, and that anything is possible The appendix for teachers and parents/carers offers suggestions for questions and activities related to each short story. The activities involve further reading ideas, group discussions, research and video clips around the issues raised. Topics include self-esteem, family, friendship, endangered species, conservation and more...

Some of the funny and not-so-funny things that can happen when you're growing up. A little camaraderie for 6-9 year olds through entertaining poems.