Topic: Empathy, English, Life changes, PSHE & Citizenship
Age Range: 3-6
Related Book: The Gecko and the Echo Board Book
Book Creator: Rachel Bright, Jim Field
The Gecko and the Echo is the flamboyantly funny new picture book about love, fame, friendship and how treating others with kindness makes the whole world a better and happier place. The latest rhyming tale from bestselling creators of The Lion Inside series, Rachel Bright and Jim Field. Bring the book to life with this sing-a-long song: Watch the Gecko and the Echo song here.
Themes: Friendship | Community and Kindness | Fame and Performing Arts
Topic: Disability, Empathy, English, PSHE & Citizenship
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: Jayben and the Golden Torch
Book Creator: Thomas Leeds
A story of courage, hope and friendship. Whatever pages are missing in your story, you can be the hero on the next page.
Themes: Adventure, Magical Worlds, Brain Injury, Epilepsy, Friendship, Courage
Topic: Empathy, English, Mental Health, Neurodiversity, PSHE & Citizenship
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: When I See Blue
Book Creator: Lily Bailey
An unforgettable, heartfelt story about life with OCD and the unique power of friendship, from inspiring author and mental health activist, Lily Bailey. Perfect for readers of A Kind of Spark and The Goldfish Boy.
Themes: Mental Health | OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) | Empathy | Friendship | Family | Overcoming Challenges
also Available: When I Feel Red Resources
Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, LGBTQ+, Life changes
Related Book: Jamie
Book Creator: L.D. Lapinski
Download this engaging resource pack for Jamie – a beautiful and uplifting story from L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency, about how to make your own place when the world doesn’t think you fit anywhere.
Themes: friendship | Justice | Inclusion | Gender | Pride | Creating Positive Change
Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, LGBTQ+, Life changes, PSHE & Citizenship
Related Book: Jamie
Book Creator: L.D. Lapinski
Download this engaging resource pack for Jamie – a beautiful and uplifting story from L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency, about how to make your own place when the world doesn’t think you fit anywhere.
Themes: friendship | Justice | Inclusion | Gender | Pride | Creating Positive Change
Topic: Empathy, LGBTQ+, PSHE & Citizenship
Related Book: Gender Identity for Kids
Book Creator: Andy Passchier
A fun, approachable and easy-to-use guide to gender identity for 7+ readers with colourful illustrations throughout. these discussion questions and activity sheet can be used in the classroom alongside the book
Themes: Identity
Topic: Empathy, English, Race & identity
Related Book: The Stories Grandma Forgot (and How I Found Them)
Book Creator: Nadine Aisha Jassat
From acclaimed poet Nadine Aisha Jassat comes a captivating mystery about memory loss, identity, and the unbreakable bond between grandmother and granddaughter. This resource pack contains cross-curricular activites and discussion questions for use in the classroom or library reading group.
Themes: Identity | Heritage | Memory | Family | Stories