The "Billy Says" series is a set of 6 books designed for children that covers issues relating to fostering and adoption. The series takes you through the experiences of a five year old girl called Kirsty and her magic doll Billy. Billy talks to Kirsty and helps explain what is happening to her and explores her feelings during her journey from an abusive home to a loving adoptive family.

I enjoyed reading them and sharing them with my children
and I would recommend them as a tool for talking to
children......... it allowed us all to talk about our feelings
in a safe and non-threatening way (review by adoptive mum
of 4 children..... Adoption Today, April 2004)

“Billy Says – It’s not your fault”

This book explores children’s feelings when they are living in neglectful families. The emphasis is on explaining to children that it is not their fault when there are problems at home.

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