Fifteen thousand children under the age of fifteen passedthrough the Terezin Concentration Camp. Fewer than 100 survived. Inthese poems and pictures drawn by the young inmates, we see thedaily misery of these uprooted children, as well as their hopes andfears, their courage and optimism. 60 color illustrations.
A Handy Way to Find Out What’s Really Going On in There Drawing on the results of a ground-breaking nationwide survey ofteenagers, For Parents Only revealed several key surprises aboutthe inner lives of kids. Whether your child already is a teenageror you see those years barreling at you like an express train, thiscompanion study guide will help you put that priceless knowledge towork in your home. This invaluable resource–perfect for group discussion orindividual use–includes: ?thought-provoking questions to help you apply the For ParentsOnly findings to your child ?true-to-life case studies that coach you in the skills ofreading your children’s minds (scary, we know!), understanding whatmotivates them, and connecting with them at a deeper level ?practical, insightful discussion-starters and help for commonparenting “encounters” and much more! As you gain a clearer understanding of what’s going on in yourchildren’s lives and minds, you’ll learn how
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