Parents and Caregivers Special Collection
We have a special collection of books available for you to borrow. If you would like to borrow them and can't fit in a visit directly to the library, please get in touch directly with us at [email protected] or 355 7192 extn 211 to make special arrangements.
Puberty
Usborne - What's happening to me? (Girls) This book is easy, well-illustrated and can be read by the children with you on hand to answer gnarly questions. Briefly discusses boys as well.
Usborne - What's happening to me? (Boys) This book is easy, well-illustrated and can be read by the children with you on hand to answer gnarly questions. Briefly discusses girls as well.
Raising Girls by Gisela Preuschoff. Why girls are different and how to help them grow up happy and confident. With an foreword from Steve Biddulph (author of Raising Boys).
Raising Boys by Steve Biddulph. A classic book for parent's of boys with lashings of commonsense, written to cover the three stages of boyhood development. This book is a bestseller worldwide.
He'll be OK by Celia Lashlie. Celia writes with great commonsense and from her viewpoint as an ex-prison warden in NZ. She's seen it all and has some great answers to help boys through the teen years.
Dyslexia
The Gift of Dyslexia by R Davis. The Library Journal describes this book as " A unique perspective on the subject of learning disabilities. Through his own real-life experiences (Davis) shares what everyone needs to know about dyslexia". Revised and expanded 2010 edition.
Dyspraxia
Dyspraxia (2nd Ed) by Geoff Brookes. "An easy, informative and very practical read" (Dr. Carmel Bochenek). This book is designed for teachers and staff working with students and offers practical advice.
Life
The Journey for Kids by Brandon Bays. Brandon shares her tips and tricks for parents and anyone who cares about children. This book was recommended to us and has proved popular. The book includes two full kids' processes for the 5 - 12 age group.
Reading
The Reading Bug and how to help your child catch it by Paul Jennings. Paul is one of our best loved authors at Elmwood. His humour-filled stories catch the imagination of our boys (and girls) and this book will inspire you to inspire your children.
Rocket Your Child into Reading by Jackie French. Another wonderful author gives us help with reading, focus, writing, spelling and getting help for reading. From the cover: "A book every parent should own!" Need a librarian say more?
Puberty
Usborne - What's happening to me? (Girls) This book is easy, well-illustrated and can be read by the children with you on hand to answer gnarly questions. Briefly discusses boys as well.
Usborne - What's happening to me? (Boys) This book is easy, well-illustrated and can be read by the children with you on hand to answer gnarly questions. Briefly discusses girls as well.
Raising Girls by Gisela Preuschoff. Why girls are different and how to help them grow up happy and confident. With an foreword from Steve Biddulph (author of Raising Boys).
Raising Boys by Steve Biddulph. A classic book for parent's of boys with lashings of commonsense, written to cover the three stages of boyhood development. This book is a bestseller worldwide.
He'll be OK by Celia Lashlie. Celia writes with great commonsense and from her viewpoint as an ex-prison warden in NZ. She's seen it all and has some great answers to help boys through the teen years.
Dyslexia
The Gift of Dyslexia by R Davis. The Library Journal describes this book as " A unique perspective on the subject of learning disabilities. Through his own real-life experiences (Davis) shares what everyone needs to know about dyslexia". Revised and expanded 2010 edition.
Dyspraxia
Dyspraxia (2nd Ed) by Geoff Brookes. "An easy, informative and very practical read" (Dr. Carmel Bochenek). This book is designed for teachers and staff working with students and offers practical advice.
Life
The Journey for Kids by Brandon Bays. Brandon shares her tips and tricks for parents and anyone who cares about children. This book was recommended to us and has proved popular. The book includes two full kids' processes for the 5 - 12 age group.
Reading
The Reading Bug and how to help your child catch it by Paul Jennings. Paul is one of our best loved authors at Elmwood. His humour-filled stories catch the imagination of our boys (and girls) and this book will inspire you to inspire your children.
Rocket Your Child into Reading by Jackie French. Another wonderful author gives us help with reading, focus, writing, spelling and getting help for reading. From the cover: "A book every parent should own!" Need a librarian say more?