Topic: Growing up, Life changes, PSHE & Citizenship
Age Range: 3-6
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One Day At A Time is a sensitive and reassuring story about dealing with divorce and separation, teaching readers 3+ that even the biggest changes in life get easier, and happiness can grow again, if you take it one day at a time . . .
Themes: Families | Divorce | Separation | Change
Topic: Growing up, Life changes, Mental Health, Neurodiversity, PSHE & Citizenship
Age Range: 7-11
Book Creator: Serena Molloy
A dyslexia-friendly verse story of hope, belonging and finding sanctuary in a difficult world, from the author of Wider than the Sea, Serena Molloy. Perfect for fans of A Kind of Spark.
Themes: Hope | Belonging | Friendship | Family | Finding Sanctuary
Topic: Growing up, Life changes, Mental Health, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship
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A project from PiXL Club and Hachette Children’s Group.
Topic: English, Geography, Life changes
Age Range: 7-11
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Topic: Life changes
Age Range: 7-11
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Themes: Christmas | Advent | Blended Families | Humour
Topic: Empathy, Growing up, LGBTQ+, Life changes, Mental Health, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity
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Themes: Gender and Identity | Growing up | Mental Health and Body Confidence | Developing Healthy Relationships
Topic: English, Growing up, Life changes, PSHE & Citizenship
Age Range: 3-6
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Themes: Hygiene | Manners | Early Learning Life Skills
Topic: Art, Empathy, English, Growing up, Life changes
Age Range: 7-11
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Topic: Art, Growing up, Life changes, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity
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Topic: Careers, English, Life changes, Non-Fiction, Science
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Subjects: English | Science | Art & Design | PSHE (The World of Work)
Topic: Empathy, Growing up, Life changes, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship
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Themes: Puberty | Body Positivity | PSHE
Topic: English, Growing up, Life changes
Age Range: 7-11
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