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Empathy

How to Roller-Skate with One Leg Teaching Resources

Topic: Disability, Empathy, Growing up, Life changes

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: How To Roller-Skate with One Leg

Book Creator: Ella Dove

When Maya finds a list she made before losing her leg, she decides she’s still going to do everything on it – even though her former bestie has ditched her for the cool kids.

This funny and uplifting story by journalist and amputee Ella Dove is a celebration of friendship, family and overcoming adversity.

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I Can’t Even Think Straight – Discussion Questions

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, LGBTQ+, Race & identity

Age Range: 11-14, 14+

Related Book: I Can't Even Think Straight

Book Creator: Dean Atta

From Stonewall-Award-winning author of The Black Flamingo, Dean Atta, comes a must-read queer coming of age story written in verse. Big decisions, broken promises and messy relationships come to a head in this queer, coming of age story. 

Themes: Coming of age | In verse | Poetry | Queer stories | Pride

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Unicorn Boy Activity Sheets

Topic: Empathy, LGBTQ+

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Unicorn Boy

Book Creator: Dave Roman

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The One And Only You

The One And Only You – Activity Sheet

Topic: Empathy, Race & identity

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: The One and Only You

Book Creator: Shane Hegarty, Ben Mantle

The One And Only You: Teach little ones to cherish and celebrate individuality with The One and Only You, a heartfelt picture book written by bestselling author Shane Hegarty and illustrated by the award-winning Ben Mantle. 

Themes: Celebrating individuality | Identity | Space & Time

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The Cheat Book Vol.2 – Teaching Notes

Topic: Empathy, English, Race & identity

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: The Cheat Book (vol.2)

It’s a new term and Kamal’s feeling invincible with the trusty Cheat Book by his side. When his class take a trip to the WILD woods, Kamal promises to track down the infamous BEAST, but can the Cheat Book help Kamal and his friends defeat this legendary monster?!

The second book in this sidesplittingly funny illustrated series from Marvel comic book writer Ramzee supported by classroom activity sheets.

Themes: Empathy | Friendship | Humour

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The Lion Inside – EYFS Activity Sheets

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: The Lion Inside Board Book

Book Creator: Rachel Bright, Jim Field

The bestselling story about confidence, self-esteem, and finding your roar.

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The Koala Who Could – EYFS Activity Sheets

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: The Koala Who Could

Book Creator: Rachel Bright, Jim Field

A funny, rhyming story about embracing change and overcoming worries.

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The Squirrels Who Squabbled – EYFS Activity Sheets

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: The Squirrels Who Squabbled

Book Creator: Rachel Bright, Jim Field

Two greedy squirrels learn the importance of working together and sharing.

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The Way Home For Wolf – EYFS Activity Sheets

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: The Way Home For Wolf

Book Creator: Rachel Bright, Jim Field

A sparkling story of friendship and how we all need a helping hand from a friend.

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The Whale Who Wanted More – EYFS Activity Sheets

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: The Whale Who Wanted More Board Book

Book Creator: Rachel Bright, Jim Field

The stunning undersea adventure of the importance of community and not being greedy.

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The Gecko and the Echo – EYFS Activity Sheets

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: The Gecko and the Echo

Book Creator: Rachel Bright, Jim Field

A flamboyantly funny tale about love, fame and being considerate to others.

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The Pandas Who Promised – EYFS Activity Sheets

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: The Pandas Who Promised Board Book

Book Creator: Rachel Bright, Jim Field

An epic adventure with a heartwarming message about openness and honesty.

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