Books we think you’ll enjoy!

Autism, by Jonathan Tommey and Polly Tommey (Piatkus) £12.99 ISBN: 978 0 7499 4238 0

"An interesting mix of personal experiences and professional input," says Sandra Merritt. Order it here.

Alcohol Nation, by Dr Aric Sigman (Piatkus) £13.99 ISBN: 978 0 7499 5428 4

"Dr. Sigman challenges all perceptions of why we drink and why so many of our young people are 'driven' to alcohol. This book is a must!" says Jordan Schroeder. Order it here.

Foster Care and Social Networking, by Eileen Fursland (BAAF) £14.95
ISBN: 978 1 9075 8514 2

Eileen explains 'IMs' and 'texts' and lists the different sites young people spend time on. She talks about the advantages as well as things to watch out for. This is a must read for anyone still getting to grips with the Internet! Order it here.

A Guide to Attachment, by John Timpson CBE (Timpson Ltd) £4.99
ISBN: 978 0 9559 380

A very simple explanation of attachment using pictures to make the concept easier to grasp. You can finish the book in five minutes or so and feel much wiser for it. Order it here.

Gatwick Bear, by Anna Cuffaro (Sparkling Books) £9.99
ISBN: 978-1-907230-02-8

In this adventure, Gatwick Bear (who lives at Gatwick airport) meets his new family, with fun and trouble along the way. Many of the children in your care will relate to Gatwick and the situations he finds himself in. He's a helpful bear who wants to be independent... yet craves the love of a family. This is a fun and exciting book for children, and can be ordered online here.

A Practical Guide to Caring for Children and Teenagers with Attachment Difficulties, by Chris Taylor (Jessica Kingsley Publishers) £18.99. ISBN 978 1 8490 5081 4

A book to guide residential carers, social workers and foster carers through attachment theory.
It provides techniques for caring for children with attachment difficulties.
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Digital Photography Made Easy, edited by Lynn Wright (Which?) £10.99. ISBN: 978 1 84490 105 0

Children grow up quickly, so it's important to capture those special moments as they happen. This book guides readers through every step of the digital photography process. Available at www.which.co.uk

Dale's Tale, by Helen Jayne (BAAF) £7.95 plus £2 p&p.
ISBN: 978 1 905644 917

The story of one foster family's journey from fostering to adopting. Inspiring and real, this is a great read. A full review was in our Summer 2010 issue.

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Boosting Self Esteem in Adoption, by Naomi Richards and Fiona Strachan

This ebook gives valuable insight and practical tips on boosting self esteem for your adopted or fostered child. It’s very clear and easy to follow. The points are made in such a way that you can picture how the child in your care would feel about different situations, helping carers/parents to understand what makes children insecure and where their insecurities come from. There are some brilliant practical tips on building self esteem, which make you want to put them into practice right away!
Cost: £2.50 for single download and £10 for organisation/agency multiple download for distribution.

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