Topic: English, History, Non-Fiction
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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
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
Topic: Disability, Growing up, Mental Health, Neurodiversity, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship
Related Book: Break the Mould
Book Creator: Sinéad Burke, Natalie Byrne
Break the Mould is a heartfelt and inspiring guide to celebrating differences and finding your place in the world, for readers aged 8 and up.
Themes: Celebrating differences | Inclusivity | Empathy | Disability
Topic: Climate change, English
Related Book: The Wild Before
Book Creator: Piers Torday
The Wild Before is a captivating animal adventure filled with hope and friendship. With timely themes of climate change and animal conservation, this extraordinary adventure is perfect for introducing young readers to big ideas.
Themes: Climate change | Friendship | Hope
Topic: Climate change, English
Related Book: The Wild Before
Book Creator: Piers Torday
The Wild Before is a captivating animal adventure filled with hope and friendship. With timely themes of climate change and animal conservation, this extraordinary adventure is perfect for introducing young readers to big ideas.
Themes: Climate change | Friendship | Hope
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: Indigo Wilde and the Creatures at Jellybean Crescent
Book Creator: Pippa Curnick
Discovered in the Unknown Wilderness when she was just a baby, Indigo Wilde was adopted by a pair of World-Famous Explorers. Now she inhabits the colourful world of 47 Jellybean Crescent, a house full of magical creatures and wild adventures.
Packed with glorious full-colour illustrations by Pippa Curnick.
Subjects covered in resources: Comprehension and inference | Writing | Art, Design and Technology
Activity sheet, story prompts and quiz also available.
Topic: Climate change, Geography, Non-Fiction
Related Book: Eco Explorers: A World Full of Wildlife
Book Creator: Neal Layton
Award-winning author-illustrator Neal Layton is here to introduce the concept of biodiversity to younger readers, explaining what it is, why it’s so important, and children can make a difference.
Themes: Environment | Biodiversity | Nature and Animal Kingdom | Eco
Topic: English, PSHE & Citizenship, Science
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: The Exploding Life of Scarlett Fife
Book Creator: Maz Evans, Chris Jevons
From the best-selling Maz Evans comes a new series about Scarlett Fife: logical, mathematical – but when it comes to her feelings, completely out of control! A sparkling, heart-warming series with laugh-out-loud action for every child who has ever experienced Big Feelings.
Themes: Emotional literacy | Managing big feelings | Anger | Worry | Different-shaped families | Friendship | Mindfulness