Books published by Five Lanes Press

A funny, practical book that, unlike most green guides for children, doesn't only include fun facts and practical tasks but also takes a more holistic approach, helping readers develop an emotional connection with nature and think in terms of community.As well as explaining environmental problems in ways children can easily understand, the book offers: Real life stories of inspirational young people from around the world, such as Elizabeth Gadson, the 'little litter picker', school strike activist Greta Thunberg and Boyan Slat, the schoolboy inventor Made up example stories - designed to demonstrate how children in particular can make a difference Fun quizzes for children to check their own knowledge and attitudes Jokes Creative tasks as well as practical ones, to help children feel informed and motivated Social skills children might use to encourage the adults around them to think about these issues too, without annoying themThe book will appeal to teachers, parents and youth leaders as well as children, because many of the tasks are fun for adults and children to do together and in groups.

- Funny, practical and easy to understand for readers age 8+ - Short activities suitable for teachers to use in class - Fresh ideas for parents who want to support their child

This self-esteem guide for children, by the author of Bullies, Bigmouths and So-Called Friends, is funny, practical and easy to understand.It's about making choices, recognising boundaries, setting achievable goals, feeling in control and engaging with other people in positive ways.As well as quizzes, case studies and cartoons, there are 70 short practical tasks designed to help children build up their confidence and self-acceptance in a step-by-step way.The tasks, being varied and achievable for a wide ability range, are also suitable for teachers to use in the classroom, therapists working with young clients or parents looking for fresh ideas about how to support their child.This book is a revised and updated version of The Seven-Day Self-Esteem Super-Booster.

Many writers start out with an idea of what kind of thing they want to write and then never stray from that area of writing. That's a shame because if you think of yourself as just a novelist, or a poet, or a memoirist, or a non-fiction writer you don't get to explore the full range of your writer self.Going off your normal writing tracks will help you Feel the creative buzz of breaking new ground Find fresh ideas to bring back to your normal writing Open up new writing paths you never thought of followingWith seventy-five little forays into fiction, non-fiction, memoir and poetry; advice on writing in each genre and a chapter on how to set up a free-range writing group, this book is bursting with ideas for any time your wild writer's soul feels restless and needs new adventures