Topic: Empathy, English, Life changes, Mental Health, PSHE & Citizenship
Related Book: You Will Be Okay
Book Creator: Julie Stokes
The death of a parent, sibling or friend is one of the most traumatic experiences for a child and it can be hard to know how to talk to them about it. In this honest, comforting and strength-building guide, children will be able to look toward the future with hope.
Themes: Grief and loss | Asking for help and support | Talking about difficult feelings | Finding strength in adversity | Literacy | PSHE
Topic: Art, English, PSHE & Citizenship
Related Book: Yesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup
Book Creator: Andy Sagar
Yesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup is the first in a magical new series for readers aged 8-12 from debut author Andy Sagar. This series is perfect for fans of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency and Starfell
Themes: Feeling Different | Belonging | Friendship | Identity | Potential | Self-Belief | Adventure | Creativity | Magical Creatures | Spells | Tea!
Topic: Art, Climate change, Empathy, English, Growing up, Science
Related Book: Julia and the Shark
Book Creator: Tom de Freston, Kiran Millwood Hargrave
A beautiful, lyrical story about a mother, a daughter, and love, from bestselling author Kiran Millwood Hargrave with illustrations by Tom de Freston.
Themes: Mental Health | Science | Environment | Family Relationships
Topic: Art, Climate change, Empathy, English, Growing up, Science
Related Book: Julia and the Shark
Book Creator: Tom de Freston, Kiran Millwood Hargrave
A beautiful, lyrical story about a mother, a daughter, and love, from bestselling author Kiran Millwood Hargrave with illustrations by Tom de Freston. Watch the author and illustrator video here, and download the accomanying certificates here.
Themes: Mental Health | Science | Environment | Family Relationships
Topic: Growing up, Life changes, Neurodiversity, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Science
NHS paediatrician andSunday Timesbestselling author of How to Grow Up and Feel Amazing, Dr Ranj, is here to inspire ALL young readers to love themselves, however their brains work.
Themes: The brain and nervous system | Multiple intelligences | Neurodiversity | Brain training | Learning styles | Mental health
Topic: Growing up, Life changes, Neurodiversity, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Science
Related Book: Brain Power
Book Creator: Dr. Ranj Singh
NHS paediatrician andSunday Timesbestselling author of How to Grow Up and Feel Amazing, Dr Ranj, is here to inspire ALL young readers to love themselves, however their brains work. Watch Dr. Ranj top tips here. Download extra activity sheets and extracts here.
Themes: The brain and nervous system | Multiple intelligences | Neurodiversity | Brain training | Learning styles | Mental health
Topic: Growing up, Life changes, Non-Fiction
Related Book: Go Big
Book Creator: Matthew Burton
Secondary school can seem scary. Corridors are wide, older students look terrifying and there’s homework, messy friendships and stressful exams to deal with.
But, whether children are about to land at secondary school or still settling in, Head Teacher and star of Educating Yorkshire, Matthew Burton is here to guide them through their journey – worry-free.
Themes: Mental Health | Growing Up | School
Related Book: Only Mostly Devastated
Book Creator: Sophie Gonzales
Only Mostly Devastated is an utterly joyful LGBT reimagining of Grease for readers aged 12+, which discusses a range of topics ranging from equality, diversity, grief and LGBT relationships.
This discussion questions are an ideal starting point for active discussion in your class or teen and young adult book groups.
Topic: Empathy, Growing up, Life changes, PSHE & Citizenship
Related Book: You Grow Girl!
Book Creator: Zoe Williams
NHS GP and This Morning’s resident doctor, Dr. Zoe Williams, is here to explain everything girls need to know about puberty – plus lots more. Watch a video of Dr. Zoe introducing the book here.
Download the You Grow Girl school resources here.
Themes: Puberty | The female body | Mental health and wellbeing Body Image | Confidence | Relationships
Topic: Growing up, Life changes, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship
Related Book: Go Big
Book Creator: Matthew Burton
Secondary school can seem scary. Corridors are wide, older students look terrifying and there’s homework, messy friendships and stressful exams to deal with.
But, whether children are about to land at secondary school or still settling in, Head Teacher and star of Educating Yorkshire, Matthew Burton is here to guide them through their journey – worry-free.
Themes: Mental Health | Growing Up | School
Topic: Growing up, Life changes, Mental Health, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship
Related Book: Fall Off, Get Back On, Keep Going
Book Creator: Clare Balding, Jessica Holm
Fall Off, Get Back On, Keep Going: Clare Balding’s first non-fiction book is a toolkit to help children bounce back from falls and fails.
Themes: Resilience | Patience | Confidence | Courage | Flexibility | Creativity | Speaking Out | Motivation | Kindness | Keeping Going
Topic: Empathy, Growing up, Life changes, Mental Health, PSHE & Citizenship
Related Book: You Grow Girl!
Book Creator: Zoe Williams
NHS GP and This Morning’s resident doctor, Dr. Zoe Williams, is here to explain everything girls need to know about puberty – plus lots more. Watch a video of Dr. Zoe introducing the book here.
Download the You Grow Girl poster here.
Themes: Puberty | The female body | Mental health and wellbeing Body Image | Confidence | Relationships