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Ten Little Series- Activity Sheets

Topic: English, Maths

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: Ten Little Monkeys

Book Creator: Mike Brownlow, Simon Rickerty

Teach children about counting and numbers with the help of these activity sheets inspired by the bestselling Ten Little series by Mike Brownlow and Simon Rickerty, perfect for reception or KS1 classes.

Themes: Maths

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Ten Little Series – Maths Teaching Notes

Topic: English, Maths

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: Ten Little Dinosaurs Board Book

Book Creator: Mike Brownlow, Simon Rickerty

Teach children about counting and numbers with the help of these fun and educational activities created from the bestselling Ten Little series by Mike Brownlow and Simon Rickerty, perfect for reception or KS1 classes.

Themes: Maths

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The Queen Next Door – Activity Sheets

Topic: English

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: The Queen Next Door

Book Creator: Sally Agar, Marcela Ferreira

The Queen Next Door is a beautifully illustrated modern-day fairy tale, filled with friendship, fun and fairness, from Marcela Ferreira and Sally Agar. Download these fun activity sheets for younger readers to enjoy

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Classic in Graphics: Macbeth – Discussion Questions

Topic: English

Age Range: 11-14

Related Book: Classics in Graphics: Shakespeare's Macbeth

Help children discover Shakespeare’s Macbeth like they’ve never seen it – or read it – before with the Classics in Graphics series

The bards brilliant prose has been re-imagined into inclusive and engaging graphic novels that read like a favourite film, including pitch-perfect illustrations, dyslexia-friendly designs and encourages readers to see themselves in these iconic roles.

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Themes: Literature | Plays

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Classics in Graphics: Romeo and Juliet – Discussion Questions

Topic: English

Age Range: 11-14

Related Book: Classics in Graphics: Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet

Help children discover Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet like they’ve never seen it – or read it – before with the Classics in Graphics series

The bards brilliant prose has been re-imagined into inclusive and engaging graphic novels that read like a favourite film, including pitch-perfect illustrations, dyslexia-friendly designs and encourages readers to see themselves in these iconic roles.

Download these discussion questions to use with your class

Themes: Literature | Plays

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Heartstopper – Poster

Topic: English, LGBTQ+, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 11-14, 14+

Related Book: Heartstopper Volume 1

Book Creator: Alice Oseman

Heartstopper is the multi-million-copy bestselling series by Alice Oseman.

Download this fun poster for your classroom.

Themes: LGBTQ+ | Diversity & Representation | Mental Health | Relationships

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Rabbit and Bear Series – Poster

Topic: Climate change, English, Geography, Modern Classic, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: Rabbit and Bear: A Bad King is a Sad Thing

Book Creator: Jim Field, Julian Gough

Rabbit and Bear is the critically-acclaimed, brilliantly funny woodland tales by Julian Gough and Jim Field. Gorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, these books are ideal for newly independent readers aged 5+ moving on from picture books.

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Heartstopper – Postercard

Topic: English, LGBTQ+, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 11-14, 14+

Related Book: Heartstopper Volume 1

Book Creator: Alice Oseman

Heartstopper is the multi-million-copy bestselling series by Alice Oseman.

This postercard contains fun activities, including quizzes, colouring sheets and more.

Themes: LGBTQ+ | Diversity & Representation | Mental Health | Relationships

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Heartstopper – Teaching Notes

Topic: Empathy, English, LGBTQ+, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 11-14, 14+

Related Book: Heartstopper Volume 1

Book Creator: Alice Oseman

Heartstopper is the multi-million-copy bestselling series by Alice Oseman.

These resources are based on Volumes One, Two and Three of Heartstopper and have been created by SHAPES for Schools.

Themes: LGBTQ+ | Diversity & Representation | Mental Health | Relationships

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Rabbit and Bear Series – Teaching Notes

Topic: Climate change, English, Geography, Modern Classic, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 3-6, 7-11

Related Book: Rabbit and Bear: A Bad King is a Sad Thing

Book Creator: Jim Field, Julian Gough

Rabbit and Bear is the critically-acclaimed, brilliantly funny woodland tales by Julian Gough and Jim Field. Gorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, these books are ideal for newly independent readers aged 5+ moving on from picture books.

Themes: Creative Writing and Comprehension | Geography | Animals | Drama and Arts

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The Dark Lady – Discussion Questions

Topic: English, History

Age Range: 11-14, 14+

Related Book: The Dark Lady

Book Creator: Akala

Akala’s debut novel for teens, The Dark Lady, will enthuse and entertain teenagers and young adults, showing that reading is a true super-power.

Themes: Family | Magic | Loneliness | Elizabethan Era

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Harper Drew – Poster

Topic: English, Growing up

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: What's New, Harper Drew?

Book Creator: Kathy Weeks

Packed FULL of mayhem and drama, What’s New, Harper Drew? is a laugh-out-loud series about discovering inner confidence and finding the funny in the everyday, from author Kathy Weeks with illustrations by Aleksei Bitskoff. For fans of Jacqueline Wilson and Dork Diaries.

Download this fun poster for your classroom.

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