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Parents can also join in the fun at home when children share what they learn in school by using the activities on their Ricky ROM (included with every student book).","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56298780295541,"sku":"9781408285480","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781408285480_bfd3b404-b051-4253-8c8f-5f099c6230be.jpg?v=1786019497"},{"product_id":"9781408285435","title":"Ricky The Robot 1 Activity Book","description":"Ricky, a loveable robot who makes English language learning special and fun for young learners. 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We will be recommending it.” - \u003cem\u003eDr P. Zeltzer MD, Consultant Paediatrician, UCLA, California\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I was hooked from the start! It made me feel validated, heard, and most definitely not alone. The techniques and insights have been extremely helpful.” - \u003cem\u003eKathryn, parent\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf we are caring for a child with hidden needs, we may be at breaking point. While loving and trying to support our child as best we can, we may feel exhausted by the constant fight to get help. We are likely to be overwhelmed by the judgement and criticism of others, and frustrated by how few people truly listen. 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