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Advice for Starting a New School
Starting a new school is very daunting. Especially in a new country! Help your child make the new start as pain-free as possible with these simple tips.
By Carole Mallett Hobbs
Off We Go
Children need to be prepared for transitions. This activity book, designed for Third Culture Kids (TCKs) aged between 3 and 8, aims to prepare them for transitions and to make the experience a posi...
When Africa Was Home (Orchard Paperbacks): Karen Lynn Williams, Floyd Cooper: 9780531070437: Amazon.com: Books
Luminous artwork and a lyrical, informative text introduce Peter, an American boy who lives with his parents in an African village. Ages 4-7
By: Karen Lynn Williams
Sammy's Next Move: Sammy the snail is a travelling snail who lives in different countries
Sammy's Next Move is a wonderful story about a snail named Sammy who lives around the world with his parents. He is a ‘third culture kid’, TCK or global nomad. He often moves to new countries and h...
Little Blue and Little Yellow
Little Blue and Little Yellow are best friends, but one day they can’t find each other. When they finally do, they give each other such a big hug that they turn green! ...
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A Bad Case of Stripes
The story addresses a couple of important issues that children face. The desire to fit in is important, but it is more important that children learn to embrace who they are and be themselves. ...
Expat Child - Practical Overseas Relocation Advice for Parents
Moving abroad with children? A complete and practical guide to moving overseas and living the expat life with kids - wherever you are in the world.
By: Carole Hallett Mobbs
My Very Exciting, Sorta Scary, Big Move: A workbook for children moving to a new home
Moving is one of the most stressful life events for kids, but this award-winning book will help make it less hectic and more exciting. "My Very Exciting, Sorta Scary, Big Move" guides kids from wor...
A Color of His Own
The classic story about searching for somewhere to belong, from four-time Caldecott honor winner Leo Lionni.Elephants are gray. Pigs are pink. Only the chameleon has no color of his own. He is purp...
A Country Far Away
A remarkable and delightful picture book that shows how children are alike the world over, while at the same time celebrating the rich and interesting diversity of their ordinary lives.
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Leon the Chameleon
Leon the chameleon has a problem. When the other little chameleons turn green, yellow or blue -- he turns red, purple or orange! Leon doesn't turn the opposite color on purpose. He just can't help ...
When You Worry Too Much: 25 Books to Help Kids Overcome Anxiety, Worry, and Fear
The top books on helping kids overcome anxiety and worry for children, teens, and parents.