Topic: English, PSHE & Citizenship
Related Book: The Shop of Impossible Ice Creams
Book Creator: Jeff Crowther, Shane Hegarty
Welcome to the Shop of Impossible Ice Creams! Step inside to discover a delicious world of magical adventure, from bestselling author Shane Hegarty. First in a comic, heart-warming illustrated series, for 7+ readers.
Theme: Comic | Humour | Family | Anxiety | Identity
Topic: Disability, English, Geography, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity
Related Book: Koku Akanbi: The Heart of Midnight
Book Creator: Maria Motunrayo Adebisi
When Koku accidentally unleashes an ancient demon, he must enter the magical world of Olori to claim his power. Full of action, magic, and eye-catching comic book-style illustrations, this 9+ series draws on West African mythology and is perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers, Percy Jackson, and Dragon Mountain.
This resource pack contains cross-curricular activites and discussion questions for use in the classroom or library reading group.
Themes: Belonging | West African Mythology | Magic | Friendship | Adventure Writing | Superpowers
Related Book: Wings of Glory
Book Creator: Dermot O’Leary, Claire Powell
Set during the Battle of Britain in 1940, Dermot O’Leary’s brand new book, Wings of Glory, tells the story of the war effort from the point of view of the animal kingdom, in an accessible, child-friendly way with lots of action-adventure, humour and bird poo! Perfect for KS2 classrooms and those studying World War Two and the Battle of Britain.
Watch a video of Dermot reading an extract here: https://youtu.be/I6G8iuQD_Bg
Download our fun activity sheet pack, including quizzes, extracts, wordsearch and more here.
Themes: WW2, Battle of Britain | History | Courage | Animals
Topic: English, PSHE & Citizenship, Science
Related Book: Ember Shadows and the Fates of Mount Never
Book Creator: Rebecca King
In a land where your fate is decided before your twelfth birthday, Ember Shadows alone faces an unknown future. With a heart full of courage and a head full of inventions, Ember must traverse the enchanted realms of Mount Never in order to confront the mysterious fate-maker and save her sister’s life.
Themes: Fate | Family and Friendship | Creativity | Magic | Women in STEM
Watch the video series from author and primary school teacher Rebecca King here.
Topic: English, Neurodiversity
Related Book: Wider Than The Sea
Book Creator: Serena Molloy
The powerful tale of a girl who feels broken, and the dolphin who makes her whole. A story of friendship, hope and self-discovery, perfect for readers aged 9+, and beautifully illustrated in black and white by George Ermos.
Themes: Neurodiversity | Friendship | Self Belief | The Power of Poetry & Art
Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, LGBTQ+, Life changes
Related Book: Jamie
Book Creator: L.D. Lapinski
Download this engaging resource pack for Jamie – a beautiful and uplifting story from L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency, about how to make your own place when the world doesn’t think you fit anywhere.
Themes: friendship | Justice | Inclusion | Gender | Pride | Creating Positive Change
Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, LGBTQ+, Life changes, PSHE & Citizenship
Related Book: Jamie
Book Creator: L.D. Lapinski
Download this engaging resource pack for Jamie – a beautiful and uplifting story from L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency, about how to make your own place when the world doesn’t think you fit anywhere.
Themes: friendship | Justice | Inclusion | Gender | Pride | Creating Positive Change
Topic: Empathy, English, Race & identity
Related Book: The Stories Grandma Forgot (and How I Found Them)
Book Creator: Nadine Aisha Jassat
From acclaimed poet Nadine Aisha Jassat comes a captivating mystery about memory loss, identity, and the unbreakable bond between grandmother and granddaughter. This resource pack contains cross-curricular activites and discussion questions for use in the classroom or library reading group.
Themes: Identity | Heritage | Memory | Family | Stories
Topic: English, Life changes, Modern Classic
Related Book: Skellig: the 25th anniversary illustrated edition
Book Creator: David Almond
David Almond’s timeless classic Skellig about love, loss and hope, now available in a stunning 25th anniversary edition featuring illustrations by Tom de Freston.
Discussion questions also available.
Topic: English, Life changes, Modern Classic
Related Book: Skellig: the 25th anniversary illustrated edition
Book Creator: David Almond
David Almond’s timeless classic Skellig about love, loss and hope, now available in a stunning 25th anniversary edition featuring illustrations by Tom de Freston. These discussion questions also contain links to other available teaching resources.
Themes: Family | Grief | New beginning | Friendship | Siblings
Display poster also available.
Topic: English
Related Book: Crookhaven The School for Thieves
Book Creator: J.J. Arcanjo
Download this A3 poster for your classroom/ library.