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Homeschool Biryani
Habiba Anwar · Picture Books · 4+
5.0A warm picture book about Khadija, a homeschooled girl who starts to wonder if she's missing out, and her big question: can learning happen outside the classroom?
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The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
Jonathan Haidt
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt asks why teenagers' mental health deteriorated so suddenly in the early 2010s. He argues that the decline of free play and the rise of smartphones and social media 'rewired' childhood between 2010 and 2015, and he sets out practical steps for parents, schools, governments and teens themselves.
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Dummy: The Comedy and Chaos of Real-Life Parenting
Matt Coyne
Matt Coyne's honest Facebook post about life three months after his son Charlie was born went viral, became the Man vs Baby blog, and then became this Sunday Times Top 10 bestseller. Dummy is a laugh-out-loud account of becoming a dad, from 'Profanity Bingo' in labour to a categorisation of nappy disasters.
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The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Proven Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind
Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
Neuropsychiatrist Daniel J. Siegel and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson explain how a child's brain is wired and how it develops, and why that makes tantrums, meltdowns and big fears so normal. They then give parents 12 practical strategies to turn those difficult moments into chances to help their child's brain grow.
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How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk
Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
First published in 1980 and now a multi-million-copy bestseller, this is the classic, practical guide to everyday communication with children. Chapter by chapter, it covers helping children deal with their feelings, getting them to co-operate, alternatives to punishment, encouraging independence, praise, and freeing children from the labels and roles we give them.
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The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did)
Philippa Perry
Psychotherapist Philippa Perry skips the quick fixes and the perfect plans, and looks instead at what really matters in the relationship between a parent and a child. It's about understanding how your own upbringing shapes the way you parent, handling feelings (theirs and yours), and what to do when you inevitably get things wrong.
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My First Quran Storybook
Saniyasnain Khan
Forty-two of the best-loved stories from the Quran, gathered into one colourful hardback and told in simple language for young readers and listeners. From the Ark of Nuh to the Prophet Yunus and the Big Fish, each story ends with a moral value to talk about together.
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Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors
Hena Khan
With a young Muslim girl as a guide, this picture book links everyday colours to Islamic life, from a red prayer rug to a blue hijab. Each colour opens a window on clothing, food and other important parts of Muslim culture.
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Who Will Help Me Make Iftar?
Asmaa Hussein
Every Ramadan, Mustafa Amca and his wife open their home to friends and neighbours for iftar, but this year his wife is unwell. Mustafa has to find a way to keep their tradition alive, even when everyone he asks seems to be too busy to help.
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Bilal Cooks Daal
Aisha Saeed
Six-year-old Bilal can't wait to help his dad make his favourite dish, daal, and to share it with friends who have never tried it. The daal simmers slowly all day, and as more children join in, Bilal starts to wonder whether they'll love it as much as he does.
Read RecommendationHomeschool Biryani
Habiba Anwar
A warm picture book about Khadija, a homeschooled girl who starts to wonder if she's missing out, and her big question: can learning happen outside the classroom?
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