What about Neko?

by Nancy Loewen

Published 21 July 2020
Becca's parents are getting a divorce. She's sad and confused, but more importantly, what will happen to Neko, their family dog? Neko doesn't understand what divorce is and Neko isn't allowed in Dad's new flat. How will they ever make this work?

In the end, Becca's parents decide to do pick ups at the dog park so Neko can see Dad. It's a step in the right direction. What About Neko? explores the issue of divorce through a sensitive story that children can relate to.

Providing a picture book approach to the PSHE topics of bullying, bereavement, divorce and adoption, A Helping Hand aims to help young children understand and cope with upsetting situations that they might face.

Roman and Iris

by Nancy Loewen

Published 21 July 2020
Roman was having a great time at summer camp ... until he accidentally bumped into Iris. Every day Iris found a new way to trouble Roman until eventually Roman dreaded going to camp. Why is Iris being so mean and what should Roman do to stop it happening?

Providing a picture book approach to PSHE topics, A Helping Hand helps children understand and cope with upsetting situations they might face. Bullying is difficult to deal with and A Helping Hand provides advice and guidance for both parents and children. Roman's story will enable children to talk about their own situation and express how they are feeling while notes for parents and teachers will help care-givers provide answers and support children in the best way possible.

Chloe's Special Family

by Nancy Loewen

Published 18 May 2021
Chloe's Tell Me Again Game explores the questions surrounding adoption through a sensitive story that children can relate to.

The Richardson's are having a big family reunion and Chloe can't wait to meet her new baby cousin. But as everyone is gushing over baby Braeden, Chloe can't help but feel different. She doesn't have the Richardson nose like Braeden and she doesn't have the Richardson chin either. She doesn't have them because Chloe was adopted. Chloe doesn't feel like a Richardson at all, until her parents come over and play her 'tell me again' game to remind her how special and loved she is.

Providing a picture book approach to the PSHE topics of bullying, bereavement, divorce and adoption, A Helping Hand aims to help young children understand and cope with difficult situations that they might face.

Leo's Book of Memories

by Nancy Loewen

Published 18 May 2021
A story about losing a parent and coping with the feelings of grief, loss and anger.

Leo's class are all making flower pots to give to their mums at the Mother's Day breakfast. But Leo isn't making a pot. Leo's mum died in a car crash and won't be going to the breakfast. Leo works on his memory book instead, but he's still very angry. He turns his memory book into an imagination book, of all the things his mum would have loved to do. In the end, Leo's dad takes him for a special breakfast and they remember Leo's mum together.

Leo's Memory Book explores the issue of bereavement through a sensitive story that children can relate to. Providing a picture book approach to the PSHE topics of bullying, bereavement, divorce and adoption, A Helping Hand aims to help young children understand and cope with upsetting situations that they might face.

Other titles in the A Helping Hand series include:
Roman and Iris: A Story of Bullying
What about Neko?: A Story of Divorce
Chloe's List of Firsts: A Story of Adoption