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: 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, 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: English, Race & identity
Related Book: Splinters of Sunshine
Book Creator: Patrice Lawrence
Splinters of Sunshine is a YA road-trip mystery. Spey’s friend Dee has disappeared off-grid. He has an idea of where she might be, but is he willing to accept help from his estranged father to track her down?
Note: This book covers some sensitive issues. It is advised that teachers/parents/carers read the book before sharing with students.
Themes: Families | Friendship | Authentic experiences | Unique voices | Mystery
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
Topic: Disability, Empathy, English
Related Book: Let Down Your Hair
Book Creator: Bryony Gordon
The YA fiction debut from bestselling author Bryony Gordon, Let Down Your Hair is a modern twist on Rapunzel featuring a hair influencer who develops alopecia – and her quest for a different sort of happy ever after.
Themes: Social media | Online safety | Mental Health | Alopecia
Topic: Climate change, Geography, Non-Fiction
Book Creator: Helen Scales
Help KS2 children discover the extraordinary ways nature has survived and thrived in the face of environmental challenges in this beautifully illustrated collection of hopeful stories from around the world, written by marine biologist and broadcaster, Dr Helen Scales. With additional tips about the different habitats that animals and plants around the world call home and how they can help to make positive change.
Download a free chapter extract to share with your classroom.
Themes: Environment | Climate Change | Nature and Animal Kingdom | Eco
Topic: English, History, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity
Related Book: Ghost Boys
Book Creator: Jewell Parker Rhodes
A heartbreaking and powerful story about a black boy killed by a white police officer, drawing connections with real-life history, from award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes.
Themes: Race & Identity | History | Prejudice
Topic: Climate change, English
Related Book: Pop!
Book Creator: Mitch Johnson
An outrageous theft. A huge reward. Two friends on the run. POP! is an uproariously funny, action-packed new adventure about the power of courage, standing up for what’s right, and fizzy drinks, from the award-winning author of Kick, Mitch Johnson.
Tackling themes of consumerism and the environment, this is a great book for starting discussions and projects with children aged 9+. These resources have been created by Shapes 4 Schools.
Watch a video from the author here.