' Hundreds of people want to be in a b&. They all get guitars & they all play gigs & they all write songs, & they still never make it.' There's a big difference between being a rock star & a pop idol
- Will & Danny know which they'd prefer to be. They form the group Happy & it seems they are on the way to realising their ambitions. But when Happy's first gig is cut short by a fire at the venue, Will struggles to cope with his bitter disappointment & retreats into his private world, rejecting everyone around him. His girlfriend, Beth turns to Danny for comfort & their friendship soon becomes something more. With nothing left for him at home, Will leaves for London to stay with his session-musician father & to follow his dream.
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Lily & Blue Kangaroo share everything, even birthdays. & for her next one, Lily has decided that everything must be pink: pink invitations, pink party clothes, pink wrapping paper... Even Blue Kangaroo gets a pink ribbon to wear. He isn't sure that he likes it, & once everyone starts to arrive, all dressed in pink & carrying pink presents, he thinks that Lily would prefer him if he were pink. He gets so miserable, that he creeps away. But Lily misses him, & comes to find him.
'I love blue, & I love you!' she says, & she changes into a completely blue outfit, to show him she means it.

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It's never been easy to raise children, & arguably it's even more difficult now. In this measured & humane book Dr Edward Hallowell offers a sensible strategy for raising happy children. In his plan he has two primary goals for children: 1) that they develop a sense of 'connection' with those around them & 2) the development of a sense of mastery over one or more areas of their lives. When parents guide their children towards these goals, the outcome will be good. Other key issues he raises are:

- Don't push your child too hard in school
- High academic achievement has no correlation with happy adult life
- Put your efforts into helping your child become good at something that will become a passionate involvement
- Don't try to rush your child's development
- Teach manners





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Happy Children through Positive Parenting is a parenting book with a difference. It does not tell parents how & when to potty ...

When the honeymoon is over, real life begins...

Newly married Debbie is at her wits' end about her & Bryan's mounting

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When the honeymoon is over, real life begins...

Newly married Debbie is at her wits' end about her & Bryan's mounting

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The Tower Room: Loosely based on Rapunzel, this is the story of a sudden, unexpected, passionate relationship & the unforessen yet inevitable results of defying convention. When Megan glimpses Simon from her tower room, their worlds are changed forever.

Watching the Roses: A modern version of Sleeping Beauty, this is a haunting tale of treachery & betrayal. An ill-wishing has been placed on Alice, & it seems to be coming true.

Pictures of the Night: A retelling of the Snow White fairytale, this is a thirlling story of jealousy & enchantment. Is Bella's stepmother really as wicked as she believes?



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Depression in children is growing at such a rate that it is now recognised as a major health problem, both in the UK & internationally. This book, by the bestselling author of Beat Depression & Reclaim Your Life, will help deal with this problem in a friendly & practical way.

With clear explanations of what depression is & how kids get depressed, along with practical advice on managing the symptoms & nurturing the child, this book will offer hope to all parents whose children are struggling with this increasingly common condition. The book

Includes:: chapters on:

What is depression?
Managing the symptoms
Nurturing the child
Building a team around the child
The importance of Family

Alexandra Massey uses her expert knowledge & her own experience of childhood depression (both her own & that of her child) to offer positive help & support to parents.











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