Children's Books

These books are all aligned with NVC and written by NVC trainers. They are story books, not didactic books. 'Zak' is for 7-12 year olds, and offers a different story line than the 'good guys vanquish the bad guys' story lines of so many books. See www.zak-the-book.com The 'Charlie and Sophie' books are for 3-8 year olds, and are part of the 'Needs and Strategies' series from an NVC publisher in Italy. (Unfortunately we will not be re-stocking these books once the titles available sell out, as the cost is too high since the pound slipped against the euro.)

Note for U.S. customers: Heart Vistas is the U.S. distributor of the 'Sophie and Charlie' books. If you are ordering from the U.S. it will be cheaper to order from them. They also offer a curriculum teaching communication skills based on Nonviolent Communication for PreK-6th graders. www.heartvistas.com

	Zak by Bridget Belgrave Code: B500 Price: £4.99 Quantity in Basket: none
ISBN 0 953 9563 3 4; 157 pages; Enjoyed by 7 - 12 year olds and others. Reviews Zak is the only novel that my son Ben, age 9, has wanted to read six times. Anne Turner A kind story, and highly entertaining, Zak beautifully conveys the wisdom and ways of respect, acceptance, warmth and humility. I will read it again and again. Professor Hilton Davis, author of ‘Counselling Children with Chronic Medical Conditions’ Zak is an introduction to a whole new way of life, of cultivating awareness and perceptions and tapping in to the powerful, creative inner self. It’s listening to silence with pleasure, and feeling empathy non-verbally. It encourages children to feel things for themselves and to be aware of their own inner potentials, regardless of the assumptions and put-downs of others. It is a wholly healing book. Margaret Harrison, author of ‘Angels on Roller Skates’ I was delighted with Zak. He makes magic very real and ordinary. He gives it being and makes it come alive. He brings hope to find that magic in my own life. Fr. Chris Rajendrum Ideally, children's books should be reviewed by children. Only a child can truly judge whether the author has the right "voice" to communicate effectively with them. In this case, I'm prepared to stick my neck out and say that Bridget Belgrave has got it right. This is easy reading for any age group, without being in any way condescending. Zak's speech and narrative style reflect the age he is meant to be (eleven), but the novel could be read by (or to) anyone from the age of about five upwards. I must also warn the adult reader that, once you pick up this story, you are not going to put it down readily, and the 157 pages are liable to disappear in a flash, just like the egg in one of Zak's magic tricks. Deborah Fisher, Tregolwyn Books Reviews - full review at http://tregolwyn.tripod.com
	Sophie and the Storm Code: B401 Price: £4.49 Quantity in Basket: none
Sophie is scared of the thunder and lightening in the middle of the night. An exploration of 'needs and strategies' ensues! A beautifually presented and illustrated book by Italian NVC trainer Vilma Costetti and Monica Rinaldini. 24 full colour pages and 4 pages of black and white puzzles for kids to identify Sophie's observations, feelings, needs and strategies, and 2 pages for 'Mommy and Daddy' explaining the rationale behind this series. Esserci International 2005. Size:13cmx13cm, 5"x5" Suitable for 3-8 year olds.
	Charlie's Story Time Code: B404 Price: £4.49 Quantity in Basket: none
Charlie and his friends link arms and swing from side to side during story time at school. The teacher asks them to sit still. They don't. An exploration of 'needs and strategies' ensues! A beautifually presented and illustrated book by Italian NVC trainer Vilma Costetti and Monica Rinaldini. 24 full colour pages and 4 pages of black and white puzzles for kids to identify Sophie's observations, feelings, needs and strategies, and 2 pages for 'Mommy and Daddy' explaining the rationale behind this series. Esserci International 2005. Size:13cmx13cm, 5"x5" Suitable for 3-8 year olds.
	Charlie and Mommy at the Beach Code: B407 Price: £4.49 Quantity in Basket: none
Charlie is excited to be at the beach and starts throwing things. Mom is worried. They talk about what is important to each of them and things change. 24 full colour pages and 4 pages of black and white puzzles for kids to identify Sophie's observations, feelings, needs and strategies, and 2 pages for 'Mommy and Daddy' explaining the rationale behind this series. Esserci International 2005. Size:13cmx13cm, 5"x5" Suitable for 3-8 year olds.