Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, History, Modern Classic, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: The Sky Over Rebecca
Book Creator: Matthew Fox
When mysterious footprints appear in the Stockholm snow, ten-year-old Kara must discover where they’ve come from – and who they belong to.
Themes: Empathy | Grief | Refugees | World War 2
Topic: Empathy, Growing up, Life changes, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship
Related Book: My Period
Book Creator: Milli Hill
My Period is the one-stop first period book from bestselling author Milli Hill – covering everything kids need to know, from what to expect and what period products to use, to learning how to track their cycles and feel proud of their amazing bodies.
Themes: Puberty | Body Positivity | PSHE
Topic: Empathy, History, PSHE & Citizenship
Age Range: 3-6
Related Book: When We Say Black Lives Matter
Book Creator: Maxine Beneba Clarke
When We Say Black Lives Matter is a beautifully illustrated and poignant picture book about the Black Lives Matter movement – its deep history, background and meaning – as well as a focus on the tremendous amount of work still left to do.
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Topic: Empathy, English, Modern Classic
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: The Ickabog
Book Creator: J.K. Rowling
Once upon a time there was a terrible monster called the Ickabog. Or so the story goes . . . A legendary adventure from one of the world’s greateststorytellers J.K. Rowling, now featuring striking illustrations from award-winning illustrator Ben Mantle.
Themes: Fairytale | Fantasy | Magic | Hope | Friendship | Storytelling
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, 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: Empathy, English, Growing up, Life changes, Modern Classic, Race & identity
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: The Boy At the Back of the Class
Book Creator: Onjali Q. Raúf
The Boy at the Back of the Class: Told with heart and humour, The Boy at the Back of the Class is a child’s perspective on the refugee crisis, highlighting the importance of friendship and kindness in a world that doesn’t always make sense. Winner of the 2019 Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and Blue Peter Book Award.
Themes: Refugees and Asylum Seekers | Conflict and War | Migration | Family | Friendship
Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, Life changes, Modern Classic, Race & identity
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: The Boy At the Back of the Class
Book Creator: Onjali Q. Raúf
The Boy at the Back of the Class: Told with heart and humour, The Boy at the Back of the Class is a child’s perspective on the refugee crisis, highlighting the importance of friendship and kindness in a world that doesn’t always make sense. Winner of the 2019 Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and Blue Peter Book Award.
Themes: Refugees and Asylum Seekers | Conflict and War | Migration | Family | Friendship
Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, Life changes, Modern Classic, Race & identity
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: The Boy At the Back of the Class
Book Creator: Onjali Q. Raúf
The Boy at the Back of the Class: Told with heart and humour, The Boy at the Back of the Class is a child’s perspective on the refugee crisis, highlighting the importance of friendship and kindness in a world that doesn’t always make sense. Winner of the 2019 Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and Blue Peter Book Award.
Themes: Refugees and Asylum Seekers | Conflict and War | Migration | Family | Friendship
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: 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