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Growing up

Ava and the Acorn Discussion Questions

Ava and the Acorn – Discussion Questions

Topic: Growing up, Life changes

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: Ava and the Acorn

Book Creator: Paddy Donnelly, Lu Fraser

A heartfelt, stay-with-you-forever story about a young girl’s relationship with her grandad that gently introduces little ones to the concept of the circle of life. With stunning illustrations by Paddy Donnelly.  

Themes: Circle of life | Family | Growing Up | Trees | Change

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How To Catch An Idea Activity Sheets

How To Catch An Idea – Activity Sheets

Topic: Art, Growing up

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: How to Catch an Idea

Book Creator: Forest Xiao

Take your class on a unique and colourful hunt for ideas to help them channel their creativity and teach them that ideas big and small can come from anywhere and anything! 

Themes: Creativity | Imagination | Discovery

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Duck Delivers activity sheet

Duck Delivers – Activity Sheets

Topic: English, Growing up

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: Duck Delivers

Book Creator: Tom Tinn-Disbury

A laugh-out-loud picture book adventure 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

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How to Roller-Skate with One Leg Teaching Resources

Topic: Disability, Empathy, Growing up, Life changes

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: How To Roller-Skate with One Leg

Book Creator: Ella Dove

When Maya finds a list she made before losing her leg, she decides she’s still going to do everything on it – even though her former bestie has ditched her for the cool kids.

This funny and uplifting story by journalist and amputee Ella Dove is a celebration of friendship, family and overcoming adversity.

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I Can't Even Think Striaght teaching resources

I Can’t Even Think Straight – Discussion Questions

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, LGBTQ+, Race & identity

Age Range: 11-14, 14+

Related Book: I Can't Even Think Straight

Book Creator: Dean Atta

From Stonewall-Award-winning author of The Black Flamingo, Dean Atta, comes a must-read queer coming of age story written in verse. Big decisions, broken promises and messy relationships come to a head in this queer, coming of age story. 

Themes: Coming of age | In verse | Poetry | Queer stories | Pride

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Kickflip – Teaching Resources

Topic: Growing up, LGBTQ+, Life changes, Sports

Age Range: 11-14, 14+

Book Creator: L.D. Lapinski

The debut YA graphic novel from bestselling author L. D. Lapinski and exciting new illustrator Logan Hanning. A powerful and uplifting story about self-discovery, acceptance and belonging. Perfect for fans of Heartstopper.

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Breakthrough – Discussion Questions

Topic: Growing up, Life changes, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 11-14, 14+

Related Book: Breakthrough

Book Creator: Omar Sharif

The ultimate mindset manual to empower young people to navigate challenges and achieve success, inspired by Omar Sharif’s unforgettable true story.

Themes: Non-Fiction | Mindset Manual | Self Belief | Achieving Potential

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The House at the Edge of the World – Teaching Notes

Topic: English, Growing up, Race & identity

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: The House At The Edge of The World

Book Creator: Nadine Aisha Jassat

On a cliff far away is a house at the edge of the world: Hope House. But it isn’t like any other… A page-turning mystery exploring family, identity and belonging, from acclaimed writer Nadine Aisha Jassat. Perfect for KS2-3 readers.

Themes: ​Family | Identity | Belonging | Magic | Mystery

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The New Famous Five: Five and the Forgotten Treasure

Topic: English, Growing up, Modern Classic

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: The New Famous Five: Five and the Forgotten Treasure

Book Creator: Chris Smith

Can the new Famous Five catch the thief and find the forgotten treasure before it’s too late? Join the original Famous Five and a new group of children in this thrilling adventure series by bestselling author Chris Smith, inspired by Enid Blyton.

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Buzz Club – Discussion Questions

Topic: Growing up, Life changes, Mental Health

Age Range: 14+

Related Book: SH!T BAG

Book Creator: Xena Knox

A ground-breaking YA novel that empowers teenage girls to take charge of their desires and find their own buzz.

Themes: Relationships | Sexuality | Friendship | Female empowerment

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The Lion Inside – EYFS Activity Sheets

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: The Lion Inside Board Book

Book Creator: Rachel Bright, Jim Field

The bestselling story about confidence, self-esteem, and finding your roar.

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The Koala Who Could – EYFS Activity Sheets

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: The Koala Who Could

Book Creator: Rachel Bright, Jim Field

A funny, rhyming story about embracing change and overcoming worries.

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