For all adopters living in Wiltshire, by adopters living in Wiltshire
We have a number of books available for you to borrow. These books either belong to members of WANDS or have been donated to us.
We do not make any recommendations or "approve" these books. We only make them available to you.
We do not receive any commission.
Don't forget there are also a number of books related to adoption available through Wiltshire Libraries.
If you have books that you would be happy to lend to others please let us know at admin@wearewands.org.uk
We have organised the books into categories shown below.
Adoption - information
Science, research and experience based book exploring adoption and questions about adoption
Adoption - memoirs
Adopters and adoptees share their story of adoption.
Attachment
Books focusing on research on attachment and how to raise and interact with children with attachment difficulties.
Children's books - accepting help, listening and trusting an adult
Books to read with your chil(ren).
Children's books - adoption and family
Books to read with your chil(ren).
Children's books - anger, jealousy and impulse control (lying and stealing)
Books to read with your chil(ren).
Children's books - anxiety, worries and low self-esteem
Books to read with your chil(ren).
Children's books - separation and growing-up anxiety
Books to read with your chil(ren).
Children's books - being loved
Books to read with your chil(ren).
Children's books - respecting body boundaries
Books to read with your chil(ren).
Children's books - attachment and feelings
Books to read with your chil(ren).
Education and Schools
Books focusing on working with schools and helping schools understand the impact of trauma on learning.
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FAS/FASD)
Books focusing on understanding FAS/FASD
Parenting approaches (trauma related)
Parenting approaches when raising children affected by trauma.
Parenting approaches
Positive and therapeutic parenting approaches.
Short reads
Useful and compact guides and books. May be great as an introduction for friends and family.
Therapies
Books exploring different therapies.