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Life changes

One Day At A Time activity sheet and book

One Day At A Time

Topic: Growing up, Life changes, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: One Day at a Time

Book Creator: Rachel Ip, Natelle Quek

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

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The Tree That Sang to Me – Teaching Notes

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

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Be Awesome Go Big Transition Pack

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

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: You Are Awesome

Book Creator: Matthew Syed

Be Awesome, Go Big is a package to help Year 6 students transition into Year 7. It can be used by students and parents at home or in school with teachers in class. It is designed to be motivational, helpful and reassuring and to help young people feel valued, loved, encouraged and equipped for the journey ahead.

A project from PiXL Club and Hachette Children’s Group.

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Paper Dragons – Teaching Notes

Topic: English, Geography, Life changes

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Paper Dragons: The Fight for the Hidden Realm

Book Creator: Siobhan McDermott

An extraordinary fantasy series for readers aged 9+, featuring an underwater school, fierce dragons, magical jellyfish and age-shifting immortals! Watch the epic trailer here!

Themes: Fantasy & Adventure | Chinese Mythology | World Building | Descriptive Writing

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Stepfather Christmas – Activity Sheets

Topic: Life changes

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Stepfather Christmas

Book Creator: L.D. Lapinski

From L. D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency, comes a heartwarming and hilarious story about a girl who is convinced her new stepdad is actually Father Christmas. Structured like an advent calendar, this is the perfect story to read one day at a time in the lead up to Christmas (with an extra special chapter for Christmas day!).

Themes: Christmas | Advent | Blended Families | Humour

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Topic: Empathy, Growing up, LGBTQ+, Life changes, Mental Health, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: How to Grow Up and Feel Amazing!

Book Creator: Dr. Ranj Singh

Filled with easy-to-understand explanations, down-to-earth advice and cheeky illustrations, this growing-up guide by trusted paediatrician Dr Ranj is perfect for boys aged 10+ who want to discover the confidence to be the very best version of themselves.

Themes: Gender and Identity | Growing up | Mental Health and Body Confidence | Developing Healthy Relationships

Wash Your Hands Mr Panda – Activity Sheets

Topic: English, Growing up, Life changes, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: Wash Your Hands, Mr Panda

Book Creator: Steve Antony

Join Mr Panda and friends as they learn all about handwashing, sneeze catching and other good hygiene practices.

With a lightness of tone and a gentle humour throughout, this new book in the ever-popular MR PANDA series is perfect for helping little ones to stay safe in a today’s world. A must-have for all bookshelves.

Themes: Hygiene | Manners | Early Learning Life Skills

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A Tricky Kind of Magic – Teaching Notes

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

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A Superpower Like Mine & A Superhero Like You – Teaching Notes

Topic: Art, Growing up, Life changes, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: A Superpower Like Mine

Book Creator: Liam Darcy, Dr. Ranj Singh

The superpower picture books by bestselling author and TV Doctor, Dr Ranj, will teach nursery and KS1 children to celebrate all the little and important things that make us all unique.

Themes: Superpowers | Celebrating Different Skills | Exploring Identity

Watch Dr Ranj introduce A Superpower Like Mine

Watch Dr Ranj read an extract from A Superpower Like Mine

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The Superpets and Me – Teaching Notes

Topic: Careers, English, Life changes, Non-Fiction, Science

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: The Superpets (and Me!)

Book Creator: Noel Fitzpatrick

Discover the amazing true stories of the heroic animals saved by the nation’s Supervet, Noel Fitzpatrick!

This inspiring memoir recounts the incredible stories of Noel’s animal patients, celebrating the unbreakable bond between humans and animals. Supported by curriculum-linked activity sheets.

Subjects: English | Science | Art & Design | PSHE (The World of Work)

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My Period – Teaching Resources

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

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: My Period

Book Creator: Milli Hill

My Period is the one-stop first period book from bestselling author Milli Hill – covering everything kids need to know, from what to expect and what period products to use, to learning how to track their cycles and feel proud of their amazing bodies.

Themes: Puberty | Body Positivity | PSHE

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The Exploding Life of Scarlett Fife – Activity Sheets

Topic: English, Growing up, Life changes

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: The Exploding Life of Scarlett Fife

Book Creator: Maz Evans, Chris Jevons

The Exploding Life of Scarlett Fife is the hilarious and heartfelt first book in a new series about BIG FEELINGS, how to navigate them and avoid literally exploding things, by the bestselling author of Who Let the Gods Out? Maz Evans, with illustrations by Chris Jevons.

Themes: Navigating emotions | Facing adversity | Emotional literacy | Humour

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