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Charlotte
Add to your Practitioner Toolkit this helpful resource to read to children.
When Charlotte's parents decide to end their relationship, Charlotte finds herself navigating new situations around her siblings, the changes in her life and routine and the changes in the family dynamic. Charlotte is a child's perspective of parental separation and can be read alone or paired with Archie which takes the view of Charlotte's younger brother.
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Archie
Archie can be combined with Charlotte which takes the view of Archie's older sister.    
Eight-year old Archie's parents have decided to end their relationship. Archie finds himself navigating new situations around the changes to his life and routine, the changes in the family dynamic and the obstacles to finding support among his friends and peers at school.
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Listen to ME - The Bird Family Cards. (CARDS ONLY)

45 illustrated cards in a hand made drawstring bag.

The Bird Family Cards  are a set of illustrations to help children express their experiences of living in complex and vulnerable families. The cards (along with the books Archie and Charlotte) can be used in any environment as they beyond the need to use language, literacy, culture, race, gender or age boundaries. Sensitive subjects such as  bullying, parental separation, family violence, conflict, feeling alienated and ignored and single parenting are just some of the illustrations included and applicable to children of all ages.  Each sent of cards is held in a hand made draw string bag.  
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Listen to Me: The Bird Family Card Set. (Include 2 Books)

45 illustrated cards in a hand made drawstring bag.

The Bird Family Cards  are a set of illustrations to help children express their experiences of living in complex and vulnerable families. The cards (along with the books Archie and Charlotte) can be used in any environment as they beyond the need to use language, literacy, culture, race, gender or age boundaries. Sensitive subjects such as  bullying, parental separation, family violence, conflict, feeling alienated and ignored and single parenting are just some of the illustrations included and applicable to children of all ages.  Each sent of cards is held in a hand made draw string bag.  
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The Team Behind The Books

Illustrator
Heather Emonson

Author
Dr Rhonda Emonson

Testimonials

Dahli Sillivaine B. Sc

‘As a Social Worker and a person who has experienced trauma’s, I would like to say what a privilege it is to see these wonderful characters and their journey through difficult issues relevant to many. These endearing characters have universal appeal and whilst they are personable and relatable, they are depersonalized nicely so that those who may have difficulties, trust people and feel safe to transverse challenging issues through these lovable characters. This resource would be valuable to those working with children in many arenas. What a delightful collection. I look forward to the many journeys they take and anticipate then being pivotal in starting healing conversations with both young and old alike’.

Amelia: Community Worker  

I can’t believe what you feel inside just by looking at the emotions shown on the birds faces-I will use them with the kids in the community work that I do’

Jenny Glazebrook-Author-Speaker & Chaplain

In my work as a school chaplain and pastoral carer, I have found that picture books are a valuable tool to encourage children to begin talking about their struggles. Animal stories and illustrations in particular remove barriers and make the children feel safe and willing to open up to an adult reading with them. Even children who have previously struggled to express themselves are able to connect with the illustrations and share about their own difficulties. For this reason, I believe these stories with their beautiful animal illustrations and theme of family issues are a valuable resource for teachers, chaplains, pastoral carers and counsellors who work with children