CHL2601
ASSIGNMENT 08 2024
AUGUST 23, 2024
STUDENT NO:
, Question 1
1.1 Recommended Books
a) **Sibling Rivalry**
**Book Title:** "The Family Book"
**Author:** Todd Parr
**Explanation:** This book highlights various family dynamics and
differences in a fun, colorful way, addressing the common challenges of
sibling relationships. By normalizing the idea that families can look
different and that rivalry is common, it helps children understand their
feelings and find ways to communicate.
b) **Being Disabled or Sick**
**Book Title:** "Just Like Me!"
**Author:** Vanessa Brantley-Newton
**Explanation:** This book showcases children of diverse abilities and
backgrounds. It promotes acceptance and teaches young readers that
disabilities don't define people, encouraging empathy and
understanding.
c) **Dealing with the Trauma of Divorce or a Family Break-Up**
**Book Title:** "Two Homes"
**Author:** Claire Masurel
**Explanation:** This story sensitively explores the feelings of a child
with parents living in separate homes, focusing on love and support
from both sides. It provides a safe space for children to process their
emotions regarding family change.
d) **Peer Rejection**
**Book Title:** "Dogger"
**Author:** Shirley Hughes
**Explanation:** This tale of a child who loses his beloved toy explores
themes of disappointment, friendship, and belonging, allowing children
to relate to feelings of rejection and the importance of empathy in
friendships.
ASSIGNMENT 08 2024
AUGUST 23, 2024
STUDENT NO:
, Question 1
1.1 Recommended Books
a) **Sibling Rivalry**
**Book Title:** "The Family Book"
**Author:** Todd Parr
**Explanation:** This book highlights various family dynamics and
differences in a fun, colorful way, addressing the common challenges of
sibling relationships. By normalizing the idea that families can look
different and that rivalry is common, it helps children understand their
feelings and find ways to communicate.
b) **Being Disabled or Sick**
**Book Title:** "Just Like Me!"
**Author:** Vanessa Brantley-Newton
**Explanation:** This book showcases children of diverse abilities and
backgrounds. It promotes acceptance and teaches young readers that
disabilities don't define people, encouraging empathy and
understanding.
c) **Dealing with the Trauma of Divorce or a Family Break-Up**
**Book Title:** "Two Homes"
**Author:** Claire Masurel
**Explanation:** This story sensitively explores the feelings of a child
with parents living in separate homes, focusing on love and support
from both sides. It provides a safe space for children to process their
emotions regarding family change.
d) **Peer Rejection**
**Book Title:** "Dogger"
**Author:** Shirley Hughes
**Explanation:** This tale of a child who loses his beloved toy explores
themes of disappointment, friendship, and belonging, allowing children
to relate to feelings of rejection and the importance of empathy in
friendships.
