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Empathy

The Ickabog – Activity Sheets

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

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You Will Be Okay – Teaching Notes

Topic: Empathy, English, Life changes, Mental Health, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 11-14, 14+, 7-11

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

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Julia and the Shark – Poster

Topic: Art, Climate change, Empathy, English, Growing up, Science

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: Julia and the Shark

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

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Julia and the Shark – Teaching Notes

Topic: Art, Climate change, Empathy, English, Growing up, Science

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: Julia and the Shark

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

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The Boy at the Back of the Class – Poster

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

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The Boy at the Back of the Class – Activity Sheets

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

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The Boy at the Back of the Class – Teaching Notes

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

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You Grow Girl – Poster

Topic: Empathy, Growing up, Life changes, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

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

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You Grow Girl – Teaching Notes

Topic: Empathy, Growing up, Life changes, Mental Health, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

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

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The Lovely Dark – Poster

Topic: Empathy, English, Life changes

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: The Lovely Dark

Book Creator: Matthew Fox

Another breathtakingly original story from Matthew Fox, author of The Sky Over Rebecca. Set in the modern world, it features themes of life after a pandemic, mental health and grief, all handled with real lightness of touch.

Themes: Grief | Family | Covid | Afterlife | Greek mythology

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The Lovely Dark – Discussion Questions

Topic: Empathy, English, Life changes

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: The Lovely Dark

Book Creator: Matthew Fox

Another breathtakingly original story from Matthew Fox, author of The Sky Over Rebecca. Set in the modern world, it features themes of life after a pandemic, mental health and grief, all handled with real lightness of touch.

Themes: Grief | Family | Covid | Afterlife | Greek mythology

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The DinoFeelings series – Activity Sheets

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, Life changes, Mental Health

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: A DinoFeelings Book: The Worrysaurus

The DinoFeeligns series: Teach little ones about big feelings with the DinoFeelings picture book series: The Worrysaurus, The Hugasaurus and The Stompysaurus.

Themes: Dealing with Worries | Coping with Frustration | Overcoming Conflict | Kindness | Big Feelings

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