Practical and sensible advice to young readers about some tough real-life issues they may be facing; As well as giving advice on coping, the series aims to help children to flourish; Illustrated characters, Ali and Annie, give practical advice on how to cope with situations and give 'top tips' at the back of the book; Includes quotes on how other children coped with their individual situations; Illustrated character, Charlie the Dog, echoes the emotions that young readers may be feeling while reading about different scenarios, providing the children with empathetic support