Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family members

Lizzie loves plants, and her biggest wish is to be a gardener, a bold choice for a Victorian girl.

A Guardian/Observer Best Book of the Year Selected for the Summer Reading Challenge Selected for Empathy Lab's Read for Empathy CollectionLandfill has lived his whole life as a scavenger, running with wooflings, swimming with turtles and feasting on whatever he can catch.

My name is Inge.

Everyone knows how to live, be who they are, find their place.

A breathtaking reimagining of the Russian fairy tale of Baba Yaga, The House with Chicken Legs is the award-winning, spellbinding story of one girl's adventure to find her destiny.

I'm Dan Hope and deep inside my head I keep a list of things I want to come true.

My name is Squirrel.

My name is Adam Butters.

An accessible child-centred story about self-acceptance and the importance of opening up to those closest to you.

The magical bestselling adventure book by acclaimed author Sophie Anderson.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2021 CARNEGIE MEDAL"e;Written with passion and compassion, Anderson's talent as a weaver of magic and creator of evocative landscapes is growing with every book.

Discover the extraordinary lives of the inspiring girls who have lived throughout history at 6 Chelsea Walk.

Winner of the YA Book Prize 2018.

Two impulsive decisions.

Teva's life seems normal: school, friends, boyfriend.

All Amber wants is a little bit of love.

Becket Rumsey is all at sea.

Are you trying to cope with a long-term illness or a disability?

Are you a boy or a girl?

Are you feeling good about yourself?

Have you ever had an argument with your friends?

Are you trying to cope with your parents' separation or divorce?

Are you trying to cope with the death of a family member or friend?

A shooting has occurred.

Ellie is excited to go to Camp Hero, where the motto is: Where Super Friendships are Made!

Ellie is invited to a Halloween sleepover at her best friend Hannah's house.

Geothermal energy makes use of the energy already present within the earth.

Hydropower makes use of the energy in flowing water.

Solar energy harnesses the power of the sun.

Wind energy harnesses the power of the wind.

Explore beyond the headlines on the topic of the environment, learning how this issue is treated in the news and how to separate truth from spin.

Explore beyond the headlines on the topics of war and terrorism, learning how these issues are treated in the news and how to separate truth from spin.

Explore beyond the headlines on the topic of human rights, learning how this issue is treated in the news and how to separate truth from spin.

Explore beyond the headlines on the topic of protecting endangered animals, learning how this issue is treated in the news and how to separate truth from spin.

How many siblings does the average girl your age have?

Fathers laugh.

Brothers laugh.

Sisters play, giggle, and love.

Grandpas like to teach and play.

There are many different names for a grandmother.

A mother's love is unconditional and constant.

There are many kinds of families.

When a pet dies, it can feel like you lost your best friend.

When someone you love goes to jail, you might feel lost, scared and even angry.

When your parents divorce, it can feel like the world turns upside down.

What can you do?

Families come in all forms and sizes.

She grew up in a world where women were supposed to be quiet.

Where do you run when there's no one left to trust?

Kenny Wright is a sixth grade 'Grandma's Boy' in a tough inner city school, struggling with bullies, schoolwork and keeping his detentions secret from his 'G-ma'.