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The Face Stealer: A Kid's Intro to Cyber Security - L Fairlight
Regular price $23.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / perNo one ever expects the face stealer to steal their face - until it happens to them...
Kids are getting exposure to the internet - the good and the bad - younger and younger. Even if your kids don't get access to phones and social media apps, they may be exposed to them at friends houses. Conversations need to be had around what can potentially happen if you let people share you photos and information before they are put into a tricky situation.
In this cute picture book, you have the perfect opportunity to address the danger of putting your photo online with kids of any age, even if they don't have a device of their own yet.
A great conversation starter for parents and teachers about cyber bullying, keeping safe online, and responsibility around controlling where your pictures end up.Series: A Kids Intro, #1
Format: 24 pages, paperback
Published: 11 November, 2021
ISBN: 9780473606220
Language: English -
The Tiny Trick: A Kid's Intro to Cyber Security - L Fairlight
Regular price $23.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / perThink before you click agree!
This story of a little girl with her first phone is a great conversation starter to get your kids thinking about what they are agreeing to when they download apps, and what permissions they are allowing in the fine print.
Complete with questions to get older kids thinking as well, this is a great resource for parents at home or teachers for classroom use. Perfect for encouraging critical thinking, digital literacy, awareness around cyber security and data management, this book also contains information on social proof and checking app permissions, conversation starters and activities.Series: A Kids Intro, #3
Format: 29 pages, paperback
Published: 23 November, 2021
ISBN: 978473608606
Language: English -
The Fake Fact: A Kid's Intro to Misinformation - L Fairlight
Regular price $23.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / perYou'd never expect to find out something you believe isn't true... especially when you heard it from your mum!
Follow this little girl's journey as she learns how information travels and can get distorted by either accident or design.
A fantastic educational resource for parents and teachers to help children understand sources, bias and misinformation. A story that can be understood by primary aged kids, complete with conversation starters and activities for older kids as well.Series: A Kids Intro, #2
Format: 31 pages, paperback
Published: 23 November, 2021
ISBN: 9780473608637
Language: English -
The Greedy Game: A Kid's Intro to Microtransactions - L Fairlight
Regular price $23.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / perWondering how to guide your children through the intricacies of the digital realm in a world teeming with in-app purchases, downloadable content (DLC), in-game currencies, and microtransactions?
Look no further than "The Greedy Game," a fantastic read designed to acquaint kids with the art of monetization in game development, even in titles that are initially free to download.
Immerse your children in the gripping narrative of a young girl who finds herself entangled in the world of PUPPYBUX, where she not only grapples with the allure of microtransactions but also confronts the challenges of peer pressure, the hidden complexities of terms and conditions, and the concept of opportunity cost.
When she runs into trouble, her game developer uncle helps her navigate concepts like pay-to-play and pay-to-win games, as well as other ways that game developers make money from their work. This story helps children their online spending habits and the necessity of establishing firm financial boundaries.
A perfect accompaniment for when your child gets their first phone or device.Series: A Kids Intro, #5
Format: 48 pages, paperback
Published: 1 November, 2023
ISBN: 9780473695866
Language: English -
Working Through Chronic Pain and Fatigue - L Fairlight
Regular price $30.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / perWelcome to the Chronic Illness club. It sucks that you’re here, but welcome anyway!
Discover a groundbreaking guide to reclaiming your life from the challenges of chronic pain and fatigue.
Written by an author who intimately understands the journey of living with fibromyalgia, this book offers practical insights, actionable strategies, and heartfelt advice for managing the daily struggles of chronic illness.
Whether you're dealing with fibro, chronic pain, chronic fatigue, Long COVID-related symptoms, or another chronic illness this comprehensive resource combines the author's personal experience and practical solutions to provide relief and empowerment.
Dive into 'spoon theory' and explore mindfulness techniques, holistic approaches, and exercises designed to help you navigate your unique path to wellness and challenges around your shifting identity.
Complete with links to printable exercises on exploring your values system, capacity, relationships and lists of lifehacks to make your life easier, this book is a great companion to adjusting to life with shifting goalposts.
Format: B, 200 pages, paperback
Published: 4 September, 2023
ISBN: 9780473688721
Language: English -
HELP! I Got Sucked Into My Boyfriend's Fantasy Dungeons Fanfiction!: Book One: BRICK - Minnie Rider
Regular price $18.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / perSome fantasies are better off staying private.
At least, that was my first impression when I somehow got sucked into my boyfriend, James’ fanfiction universe of his dumb game "Fantasy Dungeons" AKA "F-Dungeons".
I mean, I got stuck as a succubus Healer, which must be the worst race and class and my luck keeps tanking on me. And did I mention he's not even a good writer? This world is full of plot holes!
The more I see of this world, the more I’m convinced when I get home, I need to give James a good knock to the head with a feminist textbook!
That is, if I can ever figure out how to get out of here with my limited Intelligence stats…
Or I could dump him and the real world and stay with my hunky orc warrior, Brick.
Slice of Life with Spice - this series is an Isekai LitRPG Romcom with polyamorous / reverse harem relationships packed with humour.
This book contains adult content recommended for ages 18 and over.Series: Help!, #1
Format: B, 91 pages, paperback
Published: 1 November, 2023
ISBN: 9798865501039
Language: English -
The Bee Man's Husband: A Modern Adaptation of the Bee-Man of Orn - Laura Wolf
Regular price $19.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / perThe Bee Man lived alone in a cottage outside the village of Orn with no one but his bees for company.
When a young necromancer's apprentice breaks his solitude, everything changes and the Bee Man is left wondering... what more could there be?
This modern adaptation of a classic tale follows the Bee Man on a journey of self discovery that will risk everything he has for a chance at something he desires but can't describe or identify until he finds it.
This book is a modern retelling of Frank R. Stockton's The Bee-Man of Orn. An author's note includes analysis of the changes made and classroom questions suitable for homeschoolers and high school aged children.Series: Laura Wolf's Fairy Tales, #2
Format: B, 55 pages, paperback
Published: 30 May, 2023
ISBN: 9798396632974
Language: English -
Maud and the Dragon: The Wyvern of Mordiford: An Adapted Tale - Laura Wolf
Regular price $19.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / perWhen young Maud found a little creature in the grass with brilliant green skin and beautiful eyes, she immediately fell in love.
She didn't find out it was a baby wyvern - a kind of dragon - until her parents insisted they kill it on the spot.
But for good or ill, Maud lied to her parents and took her new pet to a secret place in the woods where she could raise it.
As she grows up - along with her dragon - she's about to find out that no secrets last forever and there are consequences for every action.
This somber but fantastical fairy tale has been passed down through the ages and continues to inspire stories of dragons, friendship and folly.
An original retelling of a classic fantasy folk tale with Arthurian roots - complete with questions and resources for book clubs, teachers and homeschool.Series: Laura Wolf's Fairy Tales, #1
Format: B, 37 pages, paperback
Published: 21 February, 2023
ISBN: 9798318347100
Language: English -
The Big Music Quiz - Laura Wolf
Regular price $25.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / perBack due to popular demand for a music edition!
From my bubble to yours, The Great Lockdown Quiz series is a great way to set up quiz nights tailored to your social group's interests.
With 9 categories, 450 questions and tiebreakers, there's something for everyone.
Included Categories:
- Classical
- Pop Music
- Rhythm & Blues
- Rock and Roll
- Folk and Indie
- Musicals, Operas and Movies
- Hip-hop and Rap
- Experimental Music
- Miscellaneous
Everything you need to host your own quiz from home!Series: The Big Lockdown Quiz, #4
Format: C, 163 pages, paperback
Published: 9 December, 2021
ISBN: 9798781566143
Language: English -
The Big Lockdown Quiz 2 - Laura Wolf
Regular price $25.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / perBack due to popular demand for a second edition - Now with more multichoice answers!
Bored at home and wondering what you can do to hang out with your friends, family or neighbours?Let's put the social back in social distancing!
From my bubble to yours, The Great Lockdown Quiz is a great way to set up quiz nights tailored to your social group's interests. With 9 categories, 450 questions and tiebreakers, there's something for everyone.
Included Categories:
- Sports
- Music
- Movies/TV
- Geography
- Food
- Literature
- Animals
- Science
- History
Everything you need to host your own quiz from home!
Series: The Big Lockdown Quiz, #2
Format: B, 150 pages, paperback
Published: 1 November, 2020
ISBN: 9798557200400
Language: English -
The Big Lockdown Quiz - Laura Wolf
Regular price $25.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / perBored at home and wondering what you can do to hang out with your friends, family or neighbours?Let's put the social back in social distancing!
From my bubble to yours, The Great Lockdown Quiz is a great way to set up quiz nights tailored to your social group's interests. With 9 categories, 450 questions and tiebreakers, there's something for everyone.
Included Categories:
- Sports
- Music
- Movies/TV
- Geography
- Food
- Literature
- Animals
- Science
- History
Everything you need to host your own quiz from home!
Series: The Big Lockdown Quiz, #1
Format: B, 105 pages, paperback
Published: 29 October, 2020
ISBN: 9798639368431
Language: English -
The Flower Code: A Guide to the Language of Flowers - Laura Wolf
Regular price $30.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / perA red rose for love, an anenome for expectation, and a small white bellflower for gratitude: the Victorian Language of Flowers took the world by storm with its ability to communicate meaning both subtle and specific.
Here you will find a collection of the reference guides used at the time - both Kate Greenaway's 1884 guide relevant to Europe and the UK, and the 1881 guide from Gems of Deportment, relevant to America - as well as a collection of story excerpts, descriptions of use, and explanations on how to arrange a bouquet to convey the desired meaning.
The perfect reference guide for authors, romantics and floriography enthusiasts.
Format: C, 282 pages, paperback
Published: 5 November, 2020
ISBN: 9798559045559
Language: English