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Jayben and the Golden Torch – Teaching Resources

Topic: Disability, Empathy, English, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Jayben and the Golden Torch

Book Creator: Thomas Leeds

Can one boy with no memories save the world?

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

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When I See Blue – Teaching Resources

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

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Topic: English

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: The Bird Singers

Book Creator: Eve Wersocki Morris

Strange things have been happening to Layah and her younger sister, Izzie, ever since their mother dragged them to a rain-soaked cottage miles from anywhere in the Lake District: there is a peculiar whistling at night, a handful of unusual feathers appear on their doorstep and there are murmurings of a shadowed woman in the forest. And as the holiday takes on a dark twist, Layah begins to wonder if the myths might just be real.

Themes: Mystery | Friendship | Family | Sisterhood | Polish Folklore

The Bird Singers and The Wildstorm Curse – Teaching Resources

Topic: English, Geography, History

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: The Wildstorm Curse

Book Creator: Eve Wersocki Morris

Key Stage 2 resources for two spine-tingling supernatural mysteries from Eve Wersocki Morris, The Wildstorm Curse and The Bird Singers.

Themes: Mystery and adventure | Family and friendship | Courage | Kindness | Polish myths and fairy tales | Dyslexia | Theatre and storytelling

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Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, LGBTQ+, Life changes

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

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

The Magic Faraway Tree: A New Adventure – Teaching Notes

Topic: English, Modern Classic, PSHE & Citizenship, Science

Age Range: 3-6, 7-11

Related Book: The Magic Faraway Tree: A New Adventure

The Magic Faraway Tree: A New Adventure is the irresistible new story from Jacqueline Wilson, inspired by Enid Blyton’s world and characters. Return to the Enchanted Wood and climb the Faraway Tree to discover new worlds full of adventure.

Themes: Magical worlds | Instructional Writing | Descriptive Writing | Storytelling | Imagination and Creativity | Exploring the Natural World

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Jamie – Teaching Notes

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, LGBTQ+, Life changes, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

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

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Wish – Activity Sheets

Topic: English, Growing up, Life changes

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Wish

Book Creator: Jack Ryder

Join new friends Pixie and Wyld as they set out to solve a mystery of mermaids and magical coins, in this brilliant new adventure story from author Jack Ryder, for 7-9 year-olds. Download a fun wordsearch and colouring sheet from Wish – perfect for entertaining pupils before the end of term.

Themes: Adventure | Family | Friendship | Grief

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Meet the Maliks – Teaching Notes

Topic: English

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Meet the Maliks – Twin Detectives: The Cookie Culprit

Book Creator: Zanib Mian

Meet the Maliks is the first book in a new series from Zanib Mian, the author of Planet Omar, full of her trademark warmth and humour. When the mosque’s cookie competition is sabotaged, Maysa and Musa must band together to save the day…

Themes: Family and Identity | British Muslim Representation | Detective Stories | Creating Humour

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The Night Bus Hero – Teaching Notes

Topic: English, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: The Night Bus Hero

Book Creator: Onjali Q. Raúf

From Onjali Q. Rauf, the award-winning and best-selling author of The Boy at the Back of the Class, comes another incredible story, told with humour and heart. Told from the perspective of a bully, this book explores themes of homelessness, while celebrating kindness, friendship and the potential everyone has to change for the good.

Themes: Bullying | Homelessness | Kindness | Being a Hero

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Giraffes Can’t Dance – Activity Sheets

Topic: English, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: Giraffes Can't Dance

The bestselling picture book celebrating being exactly who you are and the joy of dancing to your own tune. A family favourite for over 20 years, it is a perfect way to introduce young children to the concepts of confidence, identity and community.

Teaching notes also available.

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Giraffes Can't Dance teaching resources

Giraffes Can’t Dance – Teaching Notes

Topic: English, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: Giraffes Can't Dance

The bestselling picture book celebrating being exactly who you are and the joy of dancing to your own tune. A family favourite for over 20 years, it is a perfect way to introduce young children to the concepts of confidence, identity and community.

These teaching notes can be used with children from EYFS through to KS1.

Activity sheets also available.

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