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Scary encourages children to talk about their own fears, using the some of the world’s ‘scariest’ animals as a springboard. Written by Laura Mucha and illustrated by Hannah Peck, Scary maps onto several areas of the curriculum, making it an excellent resource for teachers and librarians.

Themes: Science | English | PSHE  | Maths | Geography

From the bestselling creators of ILLEGAL and GLOBAL comes a timely and thoughtful graphic novel that will help your KS3/KS4 class open their hearts and minds to others.

Themes: Empathy | The impact of war | Graphic novels

The perfect story to help little ones remember that it’s OK to ask for help . . . and it’s SUPER to offer help. This latest book from award-winning creator Steve Antony is charming, funny and super sweet.

Themes: Empathy | asking for help | offering help | baking

Te second Duck laugh-out-loud Duck Delivers picture book packed with vibrant illustrations, hilarious high-stakes delivery-drama and an important message of perseverance, delivered by author-illustrator Tom Tinn-Disbury. Perfect for little ones who love vehicles and the post-people who knock on their door. 

Themes: Vehicles | Post | Animals

Discover the timeline of the Osemanverse with this updated poster for Heartstopper featuring Volumes 1-6.

Themes: LGBTQ+ | Graphic Novel | Romance | Mental Health

Meet Beast. Beast is bored of his sludgy, slimy swamp, until one day he finds a strange knobbly thing . . . A STICK! With a stick in hand, the magic is endless…

Themes: Days of the week | Creativity | Imagination | Play

Meet accidental time traveller Lily Tripp as she bounces throughout history navigating friendship dramas, first love and family. Lily Tripp has survived Victorian schoolteachers and Roman rule . . . but can she survive turning thirteen? Join her as she navigates life in a time before chicken nuggets were invented, her brother’s ridiculous clothes in every era AND being the servant of her arch enemy. 

Return to the Wundrous world of Nevermoor in Silverborn, the unmissable new book in the​ bestselling series full of magic and mystery, from award-winning author Jessica Townsend. The accompanying resources, linked below, are full of classroom ideas and cross-curricular activities for KS2, ideal for use in literacy lessons or as extra-curricular activities.

Themes: Magic | Family | Literacy |

Also available: Resources for the series, book 1, book 2, book 3, a poster, a book quiz and a trial quiz

The Quiet Bench in the playground is the perfect place to sit and watch the world go by. It’s a place to listen, think, and ask yourself questions. This mindful picture book from award-winning duo, Kes Gray and Nila Aye is the perfect book to encourage children – and adults – to slow down and start noticing the world around them.

Themes: Mindfulness | Curiosity | Friendship

Enter the windswept world of Wuthering Heights in this richly detailed colouring book, inspired by one of literature’s most haunting love stories and the new feature film starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi.

Themes: Literary classics | Romance | Creativity

What colour are mermaid poos? How many bottoms do aliens have? Do poos float in space? And what does a ghost say when it’s sitting on your toilet?
Find out in this rollicking rhyming picture book, packed full of potty-humour poems and revoltingly funny pictures from award-winning creators Kes Gray (Oi Frog!) and David Tazzyman (You Can’t Take an Elephant on the Bus). Perfect for reading aloud and guaranteed to get children and adults giggling!

Themes: Humour | Poetry | Rhyme | Animals

Meet Buzz Sausage Wolf! A hilariously silly sausage dog who’s determined to be the PERFECT pet – but how?  A funny and friendly cosy full-colour illustrated story about being yourself, ideal for newly independent readers moving on from picture books.

Themes: Dogs | Pets | Humour | Friendship