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Exploring and explaining the range of mental health, from wellbeing through to mental health problems, in a non-stigmatising, accessible and accurate way.

Themes: Mental Health | Science | Anxiety | Stress

From astronaut Tim Peake and bestselling author Steve Cole comes an exciting action-adventure series rooted in cutting-edge space-age science and technology. Perfect for 9+ fans of Alex Rider, Young Bond and Cherub!

Themes: Space | Adventure | STEM | Ecology | Technology

From artists to aviators and scientists to revolutionaries, Little Guides to Great Lives is a brand new series of small-format guides introducing children to the most inspirational figures from history in a fun, accessible way. Meet Anne Frank and Nelson Mandela, amongst other historical figures.

Themes: History | Non fiction | Anne Frank | Nelson Mandela | People and Places

A riveting, magical adventure set deep underneath a richly reimagined London for 9+ readers.

Themes: History | Science | Identity | Fantasy | Ghosts

Join Vetman, Imogen, Findlay and a whole cast of incredible bionic animals as they save animal companions everywhere from the evil plans of The Man With No Name – just in time for Christmas! An amazing animal adventure for readers aged 7-11 from Noel Fitzpatrick, Channel 4’s Supervet.

Themes: Animals | Nature | Adventure

Welcome to the Shop of Impossible Ice Creams! Step inside to discover a delicious world of magical adventure, from bestselling author Shane Hegarty. First in a comic, heart-warming illustrated series, for 7+ readers.

Theme: Comic | Humour | Family | Anxiety | Identity

A reassuring story about the love between a little girl and her grandma, with practical information to help young children understand dementia and the changes it can bring.

Themes: Dementia | Grandparents | Families | Memories

16-year-old Freya has her life turned upside down when she’s forced to swap summer in the Algarve for poo camp – a specialist camp for children with bowel disease.

A sharply funny YA debut showing us that when sh!t happens, it’s how you deal with it that matters. Download discussion questions here.

Themes: Hidden Disability Representation | Friendship | Overcoming Adversity | Identity

16-year-old Freya has her life turned upside down when she’s forced to swap summer in the Algarve for poo camp – a specialist camp for children with bowel disease.

A sharply funny YA debut showing us that when sh!t happens, it’s how you deal with it that matters.

Themes: Hidden Disability Representation | Friendship | Overcoming Adversity | Identity

When Koku accidentally unleashes an ancient demon, he must enter the magical world of Olori to claim his power. Full of action, magic, and eye-catching comic book-style illustrations, this 9+ series draws on West African mythology and is perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers, Percy Jackson, and Dragon Mountain.

This resource pack contains cross-curricular activites and discussion questions for use in the classroom or library reading group.

Themes: Belonging | West African Mythology | Magic | Friendship | Adventure Writing | Superpowers

Cressida Cowell has a passion for developing the creative intelligence of children and she believes that reading allows the reader to grow three superpowers: creativity, empathy and intelligence.

These classroom ideas are based around Cressida’s beloved 12-book How to Train Your Dragon series and are designed to inspire these superpowers by exploring children’s imagination and allowing their creativity to come to the fore.

Themes: Courage | Family | Creativity | Imagination | Empathy

A positive, empathetic and empowering ten-step guide to help children whose parents are splitting up. With expert insight and practical tips from child psychologist, Angharad Rudkin, this is an essential handbook for children aged 9+ coping with separation and divorce.

Themes: Divorce and Separation | Families | Managing Emotions