Topic: Art, Empathy, English, Growing up, Life changes
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: A Tricky Kind of Magic
Book Creator: Nigel Baines
An action-packed graphic novel about finding magic when you need it the most, filled with humour and heart.
Themes: Grief | Humour | Graphic Novel
Topic: English, History, Non-Fiction
Related Book: Storyland: Britain began with myths… (children's edition)
Book Creator: Amy Jeffs
Uncover Britain’s lost myths and legends with your class in this beautifully illustrated mythology, supported by downloadable curriculum-linked teaching notes.
From the Trojan heroes who wrestled with giants to Syrian sisters who found refuge in our forests, inspire students to develop a love of our diverse and magical British history, uncovering heroes and monsters right on your doorstep.
Themes: History | Myths & Legends | Medieval Britain | Literacy | Storytelling
Topic: English, Growing up
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: The Magic Faraway Tree: A Christmas Adventure
Book Creator: Mark Beech, Enid Blyton, Jacqueline Wilson
The Magic Faraway Tree: A Christmas Adventure explores the much-loved Magic Faraway Tree at the most special time of the year. This brand-new story written by superstar author Jacqueline Wilson is set in the original world created by Enid Blyton.
Themes: Family | Friendship| Christmas | Festive | Classic children’s book characters
Topic: Art, English, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity
Age Range: 3-6
Related Book: Elephant Me
Book Creator: Giles Andreae, Guy Parker-Rees
From the creators of modern classic Giraffes Can’t Dance, Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees, Elephant Me is a wonderfully empowering picture book celebrating being YOU. This resource pack can be used with children from EYFS through to Key Stage 1.
Themes: Confidence | Identity
Topic: English
Age Range: 3-6
Related Book: Mrs Blackhat
Book Creator: Chloe Inkpen, Mick Inkpen
Mrs Blackhat the witch likes everything to be black. So what will she do with a GINGER cat? A hilarious rhyming picture book, perfect for Halloween!
Themes: Halloween | Rhyming story | Read aloud | Comedy
Topic: English, Race & identity
Age Range: 3-6
Related Book: Tiger Warrior: Attack of the Dragon King
Book Creator: Maisie Chan
When Jack’s grandpa gives him a magical jade coin, Jack gets into a battle between good and evil. Now he is the new Tiger Warrior, and it’s up to him to save the world!
Inspired by the Tiger Warrior series by Maisie Chan, these activity sheets will help young readers learn about the Chinese Zodiac as well as developing their descriptive writing skills.
Topic: English, Growing up
Age Range: 3-6
Book Creator: Nick East, Sue Hendra, Paul Linnet
Cristopher Pumpkin tells the tale of a Halloween pumpkin who doesn’t want to be scary! A funny rhyming story from the authors of Supertato and the creators of Simon Sock.
Themes: Halloween | Comedy | Blazing your own trail | Rhyming | Reading aloud
Topic: English, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity
Related Book: The Star Outside My Window
Book Creator: Onjali Q. Raúf
The Stars Outside My Window, told through the innocent voice of a child, this is a story that explores the subtle faces and endless impacts of domestic violence, and celebrates the power of hope and resilience, from Onjali Rauf, the award-winning author of The Boy At The Back of the Class.
Themes: Healthy Relationships | Fostering and Adoption | Coping with Loss | Hope
Topic: English, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity
Related Book: The Star Outside My Window
Book Creator: Onjali Q. Raúf
The Stars Outside My Window, told through the innocent voice of a child, this is a story that explores the subtle faces and endless impacts of domestic violence, and celebrates the power of hope and resilience, from Onjali Rauf, the award-winning author of The Boy At The Back of the Class.
Themes: Healthy Relationships | Fostering and Adoption | Coping with Loss | Hope
Topic: English, Race & identity
Related Book: Splinters of Sunshine
Book Creator: Patrice Lawrence
Splinters of Sunshine is a YA road-trip mystery. Spey’s friend Dee has disappeared off-grid. He has an idea of where she might be, but is he willing to accept help from his estranged father to track her down?
Note: This book covers some sensitive issues. It is advised that teachers/parents/carers read the book before sharing with students.
Themes: Families | Friendship | Authentic experiences | Unique voices | Mystery
Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, LGBTQ+, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity
Age Range: 3-6
Related Book: I Am NOT a Prince
Book Creator: Rachael Davis, Beatrix Hatcher
I Am NOT A Prince is a fairy tale for the 21st century that challenges gender stereotypes and encourages children to be proud of who they are and express themselves.
Themes: Identity | Kindness | Bravery | Hope | Acceptance | Friendship | Being proud
Topic: Climate change, English
Related Book: The Wild Before
Book Creator: Piers Torday
The Wild Before is a captivating animal adventure filled with hope and friendship. With timely themes of climate change and animal conservation, this extraordinary adventure is perfect for introducing young readers to big ideas.
Themes: Climate change | Friendship | Hope