Becoming Mum is a truly unique self-help book. It is the first book written to support women, all women, through the psychological passage to motherhood, empowering them to become the kind of mother they wish to be. The psychological passage to motherhood is undoubtedly one of the biggest and most important transitions of a woman's life. It is not without its challenges. Even without complications, becoming a mum includes dramatic physical challenges, from morning sickness to the birth itself. It also has wide-reaching flow-on effects, as it changes a woman's relationship with her partner, her career, her family and her friends. Becoming a mother is a joyous adventure for many, but it is also an adventure that includes physical, mental and emotional challenges, as well as enormous personal adjustment. In Becoming Mum, Dr Koa Whittingham, a clinical and developmental psychologist, parenting researcher and mother, draws on the latest research, her clinical experience and her own experiences as a mother. In each chapter you will find suggestions on how to apply the concepts presented in Becoming Mum to your unique situation, including coping with challenges such as miscarriage, postnatal depression and preterm birth. Discover: • your unique parenting values, and how to harness these to become a confident and happy mother • how to use mindfulness and acceptance to create a loving bond with your baby and support your baby's emotional development • techniques for coping with criticism, unhelpful advice, distressing emotions and physical pain • how to keep your romantic relationship healthy and your support network strong • flexible, step by step strategies for facing major challenges that can be adapted to your personal circumstances Becoming Mum is grounded in the latest scientific literature on parenting and psychological health, drawing from mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment Theory. The book encourages women to enjoy motherhood and builds each woman's self-confidence as a mother by helping her to discover-and live by-her unique mothering values. Further, Becoming Mum liberates mothers from the dual pressures of self-doubt and criticism from others, empowering every mother to parent her child in the way that she feels is best for her own unique baby. Becoming Mum is written in a flexible style that supports each woman's individual circumstances. The practical strategies provided in the book can also easily be adapted to suit further challenges such as miscarriage, postnatal depression and preterm birth. Mums deserve psychological support that is nonjudgmental, empowering and liberating-support that is grounded in each woman's values and easily adaptable to each woman's circumstances and now they can find that support in Becoming Mum. Become the mum that you want to be!

Becoming Mum

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Whittingham, Koa Lou

Women's Health

Pivotal Publishing

The Dare: Friends, Family, and Other Eerie Mysteries

Cynthea Liu, author of Disney's junior novel Turning Red and Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, pens a fast-paced, creepy mystery told with heart and humor.\n"Paris's desire for friendship will ring true with middle school readers." - School Library Journal\nAge Level: 9 and up Grade Level: 4 and up 
Ben Franklin Gold Award Winner 
Royal Dragonfly Award Winner 
Scholastic Book Clubs selection 
Oklahoma Book Award Honor 
Illinois Reads List selection 
U.S. Asian Pacific American Library Association Selection\nTwelve-year-old Paris Pan has moved to a small town where she has a real shot at making friends. But that friendship comes at a price. She must take The Dare, something that caused a girl to disappear on the very property she now resides. To make matters worse, Paris must play basketball against her will, eradicate a crush on the least desirable boy in 7th grade, and cope with a family crisis that was possibly caused by a chili dog. A humorous, suspenseful middle-grade fiction novel featuring a tween protagonist who is caught up in a "ghostly" mystery in a small town while navigating sticky situations at school and at home Great for children ages 9-12 who have grown out of chapter books and are looking for engrossing, fast-paced reading. Popular with both upper elementary and middle school girls and boys (4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th graders) Addresses social issues from peer pressure, bullying, empathy, friendship, and more Makes a wonderful tool or gift for anyone looking for a spooky story featuring a diverse, spunky female protagonist 
"It had everything in it; scary story element, the complexities with family, it covered emotional things to do with relationships of all kinds, how to be yourself and true to yourself, I thoroughly enjoyed the book." - Isaac Bawden, age 10 ★★★★★ 
"I have read it five times. Cynthea Liu, you are awesome, you write the best books in the world." - Your number one fan, Hanna\n"My 9 yr old daughter loves this book. I would definitely buy it again." - Amerson, Parent ★★★★★\n"Enjoyed the book. Even my mom read it. I received good points for my book report and my teacher was proud." - Vi ★★★★★\n"I bought two copies and gave one to [daughter's] best friend ... Meanwhile, they are reading (without being pushed) a chapter a night to each other ... Then they discuss the chapter and are LOVING the book." - Flora, Parent\n"My daughter is enjoying this book. Easy to read and the story was really age appropriate for my 12-year-old." - Parent\n"Oh, I loved it! I finished it in one sitting tonight! Paris is a hoot!" - Kathleen, Children's Bookseller\n"I loved it too! I'm really looking forward to you visiting our school! I know the kids will really enjoy it!" - Courtney, Elementary School Teacher\nJust wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the book. I stayed up past my bedtime last night reading and then finished it over breakfast this morning, making myself late for work!" - Roxanne, Writer\n"A masterpiece. Child readers will grow up and present battered copies to their children who will wonder what all the fuss is about, then present even more battered copies to their children." FredTownWard ★★★★★\n"Surprisingly creepy in parts, and freshly genuine throughout all ... the perfect starter scary story for the 10 and up set, and a charming addition to any Coming Of Age collection." - S. Mitchell, Author ★★★★★

Children's Books

Liu, Cynthea

Biographies

Cynthea Liu, author of Disney's junior novel Turning Red and Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, pens a fast-paced, creepy mystery told with heart and humor.\nAge Level: 9 and up Grade Level: 4 and up 
Ben Franklin Gold Award Winner 
Royal Dragonfly Award Winner 
Scholastic Book Clubs selection 
Oklahoma Book Award Honor 
Illinois Reads List selection 
U.S. Asian Pacific American Library Association Selection\nTwelve-year-old Paris Pan has moved to a small town where she has a real shot at making friends. But that friendship comes at a price. She must take The Dare, something that caused a girl to disappear on the very property she now resides. To make matters worse, Paris must play basketball against her will, eradicate a crush on the least desirable boy in seventh grade, and cope with a family crisis that was possibly caused by a chili dog. A humorous, suspenseful middle-grade novel featuring a tween protagonist who is caught up in a "ghostly" mystery in a small town while navigating sticky situations at school and at home Great for children ages 9-12 who have grown out of chapter books and are looking for engrossing, fast-paced reading. Popular with both upper elementary and middle school girls and boys grades 4-7 Addresses social issues from peer-pressure, bullying, empathy, friendship, and more Makes a wonderful tool or gift for anyone looking for a story featuring a diverse, spunky female protagonist\n"Paris's desire for friendship will ring true with middle school readers." - School Library Journal\n"I have read it five times. Cynthea Liu, you are awesome, you write the best books in the world." Your number one fan, Hanna\n"We're going to do one chapter a night as our bedtime reading. It's really easy to read out loud, too. We're enjoying it!" - C. Tahmaseb, Parent\n"I bought two copies and gave one to [daughter's] best friend ... Meanwhile, they are reading (without being pushed) a chapter a night to each other ... Then they discuss the chapter and are LOVING the book." - Flora, Parent\n"Oh, I loved it! I finished it in one sitting tonight! Paris is a hoot!" - Kathleen, Children's Bookseller\n"I loved it too! I'm really looking forward to you visiting our school! I know the kids will really enjoy it!" - Courtney, Elementary School Teacher\n"Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the book. I stayed up past my bedtime last night reading and then finished it over breakfast this morning, making myself late for work!" - Roxanne, Writer\n"A masterpiece. Child readers will grow up and present battered copies to their children who will wonder what all the fuss is about, then present even more battered copies to their children." FredTownWard ★★★★★\n"Surprisingly creepy in parts, and freshly genuine throughout all ... the perfect starter scary story for the 10 and up set, and a charming addition to any Coming Of Age collection." - S. Mitchell ★★★★★\n"Enjoyed the book. Even my mom read it. I received good points for my book report and my teacher was proud." - Vi ★★★★★\n"It had everything in it; scary story element, the complexities with family, it covered emotional things to do with relationships of all kinds, how to be yourself and true to yourself, I thoroughly enjoyed the book." - Isaac Bawden, age 10 ★★★★★

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

Writing for Children and Teens: A Crash Course: How to Write, Revise, and Publish a Kid's or Teen Book with Children's Book Publishers

Strap on your helmet. Buckle up! Writing for Children and Teens: A Crash Course has been updated in 2023 by Disney and Marvel author and coach Cynthea Liu. If you're dying to know how to get your children's or teen book published, hop in this fun ride and rev that story engine. Please note: this book is not only suitable for adults but also for determined young writers (age 12 and up, middle school and high school grades, too). If you have younger writers in the family or classroom, this is a fun resource for you to learn from to help answer their questions about how children's book publishing works.\nNowhere will you find a more comprehensive, current, and detailed reference guide designed specifically for writing children and young adults, written by a bestselling, award-winning children's book author who is in the field today.\nWriting for Children and Teens is a ten-step course that addresses the nitty-gritty details of the business and covers core principles for picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and young adult novels, including ... How to stress-test your book ideas for the marketplace for any format How long your manuscript should be for any format How to format your manuscript How to write and revise your manuscript to make your book great including topics such as target audience, target market, character, plot, theme, setting, and description Common writing issues to avoid along with possible solutions How to determine if one should pursue major trade, small press, self-publishing, independent publishing, or hybrid publishing How to physically or electronically submit to literary agents and editors How to write a cover letter, query, synopsis, and author bio designed to entice Submission strategies for just about any situation for writers who have little to no experience How to interpret confusing submission guidelines, complete with advice on how to communicate professionally with agents and editors using their lingo Where to seek valuable input and help from the writing community Important resources, tools, and organizations every children's and teen book writer should know about 
Book coach Cynthea and her pooch crew from her website of the same name (Writing for Children and Teens) have been hard at work on this latest edition to deliver practical, current advice for you, your family members, your friends, and any of your fur-babies interested in writing for children and young adults.\nThe new paperback and hardcover editions are coming soon to an Amazon page near you.\nPraise for Writing for Children and Teens: A Crash Course\n"There are lots of books about writing for children out there. Many are good. Some are great. What sets this book apart is Cynthea Liu's straightforward, take-no-prisoners approach to teaching writing. There's no fat or fluff or baloney in this book; no long philosophical rants about writing. Instead, you'll find a distillation of how to write for kids written in clear, direct, language that's fun to read. It's like having a friend explain something to you over a plate of brownies. If want to learn how to write for kids, then this is the book to get." - EQ ★★★★★\n"The number of books lining the shelves on writing for children is mind-boggling. This is THE ONE you should pick up. Cynthea teaches the ins and outs of writing strong books for children with humor and excellent examples. Though this kind of expression may usually be reserved for novels, it is appropriate to say that this book is a page-turner. Once you start you can't stop reading it." - Stephanie G. ★★★★★\n"Excellent book with so much helpful information including how to set up your manuscript for submissions. If you're looking to get into submitting your work for publication to different publishers, this book is a must-have!" - Terra Kern ★★★★★

Teen & Young Adult

Education & Reference

Nowhere will you find a more comprehensive, current, and detailed writing reference guide designed specifically for writing children's and young adult books, written by a bestselling, award-winning children's book author who is in the field today. WRITING FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS: A CRASH COURSE is a ten-step course that relays all the nitty-gritty, specific details of the business, beginning with how to evaluate your book idea or concept all the way to pitching your children's or teen book to publishers, editors, and literary agents. Within each step, you'll find clear and specific information covering topics such as the children's book market, manuscript format, revision tips, finding the right literary agent or publisher, professional submission etiquette, and common faux pas to avoid.

Reference

Writing, Research & Publishing Guides

Amazon 2018 Top Ten Title in Writing Reference Children's Literature Nowhere will you find a more comprehensive, current, and detailed writing reference guide designed specifically for writing children's and young adult books, written by a bestselling, award-winning children's book author who is in the field today. WRITING FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS: A CRASH COURSE is a ten-step course that relays all the nitty-gritty, specific details of the business, beginning with how to evaluate your book idea or concept all the way to pitching your children's or teen book to publishers, editors, and literary agents. Within each step, you'll find clear and specific information covering topics such as the children's book market, manuscript format, revision tips, finding the right literary agent or publisher, professional submission etiquette, and common faux pas to avoid. This book will even tell you what kind of paper you should use and exactly how you should write your letters to editors and agents. Email queries are also addressed from Dear X to an appropriate sign-off. Bonus materials include templates for all of your submission needs as well as examples of real-life editorial letters sent to authors from editors today. You will get a complete inside peek to the children's fiction writing market for those who want to write picture books, easy readers, chapter books, and middle grade or teen novels.

Writing for Children and Teens: A Crash Course (How to Write, Revise, and Publish a Kid's or Teen Book with Children's Book Publishers)

Cynthea Liu

Twelve-year-old Paris Pan has moved to a small town where she has a real shot at making friends. But that friendship comes at a price. She must take The Dare, something that caused a girl to disappear on the very property she now resides. To make matters worse, Paris must play basketball against her will, eradicate a crush on the least desirable boy in seventh grade, and cope with a family crisis that was possibly caused by a chili dog.

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Becoming Mum

The Dare: Friends, Family, and Other Eerie Mysteries

The Dare: Friends, Family, and Other Eerie Mysteries

Writing for Children and Teens: A Crash Course: How to Write, Revise, and Publish a Kid's or Teen Book with Children's Book Publishers

Writing for Children and Teens: A Crash Course: How to Write, Revise, and Publish a Kid's or Teen Book with Children's Book Publishers

Writing for Children and Teens: A Crash Course (How to Write, Revise, and Publish a Kid's or Teen Book with Children's Book Publishers)

The Dare: Friends, Family, and Other Eerie Mysteries