Topic: Climate change, English, Geography, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship
Related Book: There's a Rang-Tan in My Bedroom
Book Creator: Frann Preston-Gannon, James Sellick
Teach children about the plight of the orangutan and the dangers of deforestation in, There’s a Rang-tan in My Bedroom, the timely and beautiful picture book by James Sellick and Frann Preston-Gannon, in collaboration with Greenpeace. We’ve got lots of excellent resources that will help you plan KS1 and KS2 lessons and assemblies as well as encouraging children to think about campaigning and how to help save the environment.
Themes: Environment | Animal Welfare | Climate Change | Geography and deforestation
Topic: Growing up, History, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity, Sports
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: Black Stories Matter: Amazing Artists
Book Creator: J.P. Miller
Discover inspiring black men and women through history, from artists to inventors, in this beautifully illustrated biography collection. Black Stories Matter feature biographies of famous and inspiring black people, celebrating their lives and achievements, and seeing how they’ve made a difference to change the world we live in. The books are ideal for readers aged 9 and above.
Themes: Race & Identity | History |
Topic: Empathy, Growing up, LGBTQ+, Life changes, Mental Health, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity
Related Book: How to Grow Up and Feel Amazing!
Book Creator: Dr. Ranj Singh
Filled with easy-to-understand explanations, down-to-earth advice and cheeky illustrations, this growing-up guide by trusted paediatrician Dr Ranj is perfect for boys aged 10+ who want to discover the confidence to be the very best version of themselves.
Themes: Gender and Identity | Growing up | Mental Health and Body Confidence | Developing Healthy Relationships
Topic: English, History, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Politics
Related Book: If I Ran the Country
Book Creator: Rich Knight
What would you do if YOU ran the country?
This fun, smart-thinking introduction to politics gives kids the chance to run their own country, learning everything from elections and tackling big issues like climate change, to teamwork and leadership skills along the way. From journalist and BBC Radio 4 factual commissioning editor Rich Knight.
Themes: Politics | Leadership | Personal values | Fairness | Teamwork
Topic: Empathy, English, History, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity
Related Book: The Lion Above the Door
Book Creator: Onjali Q. Raúf
From the award-winning and best-selling author of The Boy at the Back of the Class, comes an incredible story about missing histories and the concept of a universal family, told with humour and heart.
Themes: History | Forgotten Stories | Racism | WW2 | Bullying | Family & Friends | Justice & Equality | Identity
Topic: Climate change, English, Geography, Modern Classic
Related Book: The Story of Greenriver
Book Creator: Holly Webb
A gorgeous epic about two animals and their against-the-odds journey to find each other, from bestselling author Holly Webb. Perfect for fans of Piers Torday and Kieran Larwood.
Themes: Family and siblings | Animal habitats | Natural disasters | Wildlife | Song | Home
Topic: Art, Empathy, English, Growing up, Life changes
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: A Tricky Kind of Magic
Book Creator: Nigel Baines
An action-packed graphic novel about finding magic when you need it the most, filled with humour and heart.
Themes: Grief | Humour | Graphic Novel
Topic: English, History, Non-Fiction
Related Book: Storyland: Britain began with myths… (children's edition)
Book Creator: Amy Jeffs
Uncover Britain’s lost myths and legends with your class in this beautifully illustrated mythology, supported by downloadable curriculum-linked teaching notes.
From the Trojan heroes who wrestled with giants to Syrian sisters who found refuge in our forests, inspire students to develop a love of our diverse and magical British history, uncovering heroes and monsters right on your doorstep.
Themes: History | Myths & Legends | Medieval Britain | Literacy | Storytelling
Topic: English, Growing up
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: The Magic Faraway Tree: A Christmas Adventure
Book Creator: Mark Beech, Enid Blyton, Jacqueline Wilson
The Magic Faraway Tree: A Christmas Adventure explores the much-loved Magic Faraway Tree at the most special time of the year. This brand-new story written by superstar author Jacqueline Wilson is set in the original world created by Enid Blyton.
Themes: Family | Friendship| Christmas | Festive | Classic children’s book characters
Topic: Maths, Non-Fiction, Science
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: Dinos Love Numbers
Book Creator: Mike Byrne, Adam Frost
Dinos Love Numbers introduces young readers to the magical world of numbers with this fun, dinosaur-themed picture book!
Themes: Maths | Dinosaurs | Science | Facts and Stats
Topic: Climate change, Non-Fiction, Science
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: Eco Explorers: A Planet Full of Plastic
Book Creator: Neal Layton
A Planet Full of Plastic is a great entry point for children learning about how plastic pollution impacts on the environment around them.
Themes: Recycling | Saving the planet
Topic: English, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity
Related Book: The Star Outside My Window
Book Creator: Onjali Q. Raúf
The Stars Outside My Window, told through the innocent voice of a child, this is a story that explores the subtle faces and endless impacts of domestic violence, and celebrates the power of hope and resilience, from Onjali Rauf, the award-winning author of The Boy At The Back of the Class.
Themes: Healthy Relationships | Fostering and Adoption | Coping with Loss | Hope