Provides a variety of word games and other puzzles, including logic problems, mazes, crosswords, quizzes, and cryptograms

The Big Book of Pencil Pastimes

Humor & Entertainment

Minter, James

Puzzles & Games

Bristol Park Books

Although The Original Big Book of Pencil Pastimes is perfect for travelers, it has something for everyone. This pleasing book of pencil puzzles tests the word lover’s speed, knowledge, and skill. It includes logic puzzles, mazes, alfabits, cryptograms, crosswords, and more.

The Original Big Book of Pencil Pastimes

This is Book II of The Life Lessons series written to help children form positive values that will serve them at this stage in their lives. Each book uses the power of traditional storytelling to illustrate, guide and shape their understanding in a safe environment.  In this book, we discuss pride. There are two different kinds of pride. The first is selfless and is based on a person’s achievements and qualities. Being proud of how we look, being part of a team or of one’s country is a feeling that comes from deep within us; it uplifts us and makes us feel confident. The other type of pride comes from our ego, which is arrogant, selfish and gives us an inflated opinion of ourselves; a sense of superiority. In reality, it makes us feel insecure, jealous and makes us feel the need to prove ourselves and impress those around us. Our egos think we are far more important than we actually are, and therefore won’t allow us to admit we’re wrong or that we've made a mistake. We justify our actions even when we know they are flawed.  In the story, Billy is nasty to his best friend Ant and they have a row. Ant goes away, confused by his friend’s behaviour. He feels hurt and let down, so he decides to find a new friend. When Billy sees how easily Ant finds someone else to play with, he feels abandoned, becomes annoyed and convinces himself it’s not his doing. There is no way he is going to apologise.  It is Billy’s ego that entices him to go and find his own new friends to show Ant he doesn't need him. Even though it feels a bit uncomfortable, he’s feeling confident. He’ll show Ant he doesn't need his friendship!  When he gets drawn in by the older boys and is talked into stealing, it starts to become a more serious issue.

Billy and Ant Fall Out: Life Lesson - Pride (Life Lessons)

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

Minter Publishing Limited

Billy Has A Birthday: Bullying (Billy Growing Up)

Children's Books

Growing Up & Facts of Life

For 7 to 9-year-old boys and girls. False pride makes a child feel so important that they would rather do something wrong than admit they have made a mistake. Could pride be playing a part in your child’s negative behaviour? Billy Field says something nasty to his best friend Ant Turner, and they row. Ant goes off and makes a new friend, leaving Billy feeling angry and abandoned. Billy’s pride will not let him apologise to Ant until things get out of hand. Is Billy the sort of person to have as a friend? Will it be possible for Billy and Ant to be mates again? Can they overcome their differences? Billy And Ant Fall Out is the second title in the Billy Books series. Each book addresses a unique topic—bullying, arrogant pride, jealousy, lying, stealing, lack of self-belief, understanding money, and secrets. Written to help parents, guardians and teachers deal with the issues that challenge pre-teen children; each topic is presented in a gentle way through storytelling. Setting the issues in a meaningful context helps children to understand the challenges, and to see things from a different perspective. The books act as icebreakers allowing for discussions of difficult subjects. Additionally, each title is supported by a free activity book to reinforce the learning, while having fun. Buying this book today will support your child in dealing with arrogant pride—a negative and unhelpful emotion.

Billy And Ant Fall Out: Pride (Billy Growing Up)

For 7 to 9 year old boys and girls. Stealing or theft is taking something without permission or payment. Help your child realise stealing is not an acceptable thing to do. Max Turner, Ant Turner’s younger sister, decides she wants to be more like her older brother and do boy things. She starts by painting her pink girlie bike green, but then thinks what it really needs are go-faster stickers. As she has no money, she steals them from a shop. Billy Field finds out and sets out to help her undo her misdoings. Does Max get caught? Will she own up to her what she’s done? Will she understand the consequences of stealing? Billy Helps Max is the fifth title in the Billy Books series. Each book addresses a unique topic—bullying, arrogant pride, jealousy, lying, stealing, lack of self-belief, understanding money, and secrets. Written to help parents, guardians and teachers deal with the issues that challenge pre-teen children; each topic is presented in a gentle way through storytelling. Setting the issues in a meaningful context helps children to understand the challenges, and to see things from a different perspective. The books act as icebreakers allowing for discussions of difficult subjects. Additionally, each title is supported by a free activity book to reinforce the learning, while having fun. Buying this book today will aid your child in working out right from wrong, and honesty from dishonesty.

Billy Helps Max: Stealing (Billy Growing Up)

Minter Publishing

Suitable for boys and girls aged 7 to 9 years. Keeping secrets safe can be a burden for a child. Children need to be able to confide in a responsible adult. Help your child understand the impact that keeping secrets can have on all those involved. Billy Field and Ant Turner are asked to keep a secret from Max Turner, Ant's sister, about her upcoming birthday present. What starts off as innocent fun, ends up being nasty when Ant uses the secret to 'get his own back'. When Billy accidently damages his dad's new car he makes a pact with Ant about keeping it a secret. This puts a burden on them both, and nearly gets Eddy Jost into a lot of trouble. Does Max find out what her surprise birthday present is? Did Eddy get into more trouble? Will Billy own up? How does Ant cope with keeping secrets? Billy Knows A Secret is the eighth title in the Billy Books series. Each book addresses a unique topic--bullying, arrogant pride, jealousy, lying, stealing, lack of self-belief, understanding money, and secrets. Written to help parents, guardians and teachers deal with the issues that challenge pre-teen children; each topic is presented in a gentle way through storytelling. Setting the issues in a meaningful context helps children to understand the challenges, and to see things from a different perspective. The books act as icebreakers allowing for discussions of difficult subjects. Additionally, each title is supported by a free activity book to reinforce the learning, while having fun. Buying this book today will guide your child in dealing with this destructive behaviour.

Billy Knows A Secret: Secrets (Billy Growing Up)

Suitable for boy and girls aged 7 to 9-years-oldBilly Gets Bullied is the first volume in The Billy Growing Up series. The story follows Billy, a young boy who turns ten on the tenth October - 10, 10, 10 - a once in a lifetime occasion. Billy's excitement at his 'big' birthday perfectly captures that of a child who is bordering on adolescence - each birthday seems so much more important than the last, and the move from single to double figures is one of the greatest of all.On Billy's birthday, he is over the moon to be given a 20 note by his granddad. No more silly children's toys, he can finally buy what he wants. At the age of ten, this seems like a huge amount of money - more than Billy has ever owned. Things take an unpleasant turn when the local bully hears about Billy's birthday present, and forces him to give it up - or else.Billy, like many other children his ages, agrees to the bully's demands. Billy is devastated to have lost his special birthday present, but he attempts to keep the situation a secret from his mum and granddad. He has nothing to be ashamed of but has convinced himself that the adults in his life will be cross if they find out what has happened. Like many bullied children he feels he cannot turn to anyone for help. Fortunately, luck is on Billy's side, and his best friends little sister finds out about the bully and tells Billy's granddad. Together they are able to hatch a plan to get the note back and to ensure the bully gets what's coming to him Billy Gets Bullied is a wonderful example of a story that young children can enjoy reading together with their parents. Using traditional storytelling, it is entertaining while dealing with a serious issue that affects many children as they grow up. Bullying can be a difficult subject for children to talk about, and many feel frightened or embarrassed if they fall victim to bullying. This book acts as the perfect icebreaker for adults and children to begin discussing these issues. The message in the book is clear - you can't rid the world of bullies but you can do something about how you deal with them.

Billy Gets Bullied: Bullying (Billy Growing Up)

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The Big Book of Pencil Pastimes

The Original Big Book of Pencil Pastimes

Billy and Ant Fall Out: Life Lesson - Pride (Life Lessons)

Billy Has A Birthday: Bullying (Billy Growing Up)

Billy And Ant Fall Out: Pride (Billy Growing Up)

Billy Helps Max: Stealing (Billy Growing Up)

Billy Helps Max: Stealing (Billy Growing Up)

Billy Knows A Secret: Secrets (Billy Growing Up)

Billy Gets Bullied: Bullying (Billy Growing Up)