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Growing up

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The Camel Who Had the Hump – KS1 Activity Sheets

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: The Camel Who Had The Hump

Book Creator: Rachel Bright, Jim Field

An uplifting story, empowering children to understand, accept and lift their moods.

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The Pandas Who Promised – KS1 Activity Sheets

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: The Pandas Who Promised

Book Creator: Rachel Bright, Jim Field

An epic adventure with a heartwarming message about openness and honesty.

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The Gecko and the Echo – KS1 Activity Sheets

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: The Gecko and the Echo Board Book

Book Creator: Rachel Bright, Jim Field

A flamboyantly funny tale about love, fame and being considerate to others.

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The Whale Who Wanted More – KS1 Activity Sheets

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: The Whale Who Wanted More

Book Creator: Rachel Bright, Jim Field

The stunning undersea adventure of the importance of community and not being greedy.

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The Way Home For Wolf – KS1 Activity Sheets

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: The Way Home For Wolf

Book Creator: Rachel Bright, Jim Field

A sparkling story of friendship and how we all need a helping hand from a friend.

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The Squirrels Who Squabbled – KS1 Activity Sheets

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: The Squirrels Who Squabbled

Book Creator: Rachel Bright, Jim Field

Two greedy squirrels learn the importance of working together and sharing.

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The Koala Who Could – KS1 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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The Lion Inside – KS1 Activity Sheets

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, Life changes

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 Letter With the Golden Stamp – Teaching Resources

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, Life changes, Mental Health, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: The Letter with the Golden Stamp

Book Creator: Onjali Q. Raúf

Celebrating the hidden army of Young Carers daily keeping their loved ones alive behind closed doors, and the everyday s/heroes that surround them, The Letter with the Golden Stamp delves into the fears and hopes of Young Carers everywhere, and the invisible sources of kindness knocking on all our doors.

Themes: Child carers | Empathy | Kindness | Community | Passion | Friendshipo | Family

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The Falling Boy – Teaching Resources

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, Life changes

Age Range: 11-14

Related Book: The Falling Boy

Book Creator: David Almond

From the award-winning author of Skellig comes a new story of hope, friendship and conquering your fears.

Nothing is the same this summer. With Joff’s father ill and his mother working, he can’t wait to escape each day, but when his adventures take him to the Chapel of Doom, he uncovers something unexpected, something truly magical.

This timeless coming-of-age story is supported by curriculum-linked activities and display materials.

Themes: Coming of age | Back to school | Family | Illness

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The Recruit (CHERUB) Teaching Resources

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, Modern Classic

Age Range: 11-14, 14+

Related Book: CHERUB: The Recruit

Book Creator: Robert Muchamore

The Recruit is the first book in the popular CHERUB series by Robert Muchamore. It’s an action-packed tale, raising questions about bullying, violence and the morality of acting for the safety of a large number of people at a disadvantage to a smaller number of individuals. It also raises questions about the exploitation of the environment and people in order to provide affordable resources.

Themes: Characters and settings | Adventure | Plot | Language and style

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How To Shine at Primary School – Display Materials

Topic: Empathy, Growing up, Mental Health, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: How to Shine at Primary School

How to Shine at Primary School is the ultimate positive guide to primary school from educator and TikTok sensation Mr Kit Brown. A bumper pack of classroom resources with display materials and worksheets including how to set shine goals and positive quotes to make your classroom SHINE!

Themes: Positivity| Resilience | Mental Health | Primary School

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