Topic: Empathy, History, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: We Will Remember Them
Book Creator: Oliver Averill, S. Williams
The book includes poems and quotes from veterans across different conflicts, and who served and sacrificed in different ways.
We Will Remember Them is a helpful introduction to Remembrance for children in Lower Key Stage 2. The book, and especially the detailed illustrations, will help prompt discussion about who we remember and how we remember them.
Themes: World War I and II | Family | Grief | Politics
Topic: Empathy, History, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: We Will Remember Them
Book Creator: Oliver Averill, S. Williams
The book includes poems and quotes from veterans across different conflicts, and who served and sacrificed in different ways.
We Will Remember Them is a helpful introduction to Remembrance for children in Lower Key Stage 2. The book, and especially the detailed illustrations, will help prompt discussion about who we remember and how we remember them.
Themes: World War I and II | Family | Grief | Politics
Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, History, Modern Classic, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: The Sky Over Rebecca
Book Creator: Matthew Fox
When mysterious footprints appear in the Stockholm snow, ten-year-old Kara must discover where they’ve come from – and who they belong to.
Themes: Empathy | Grief | Refugees | World War 2
Topic: English, PSHE & Citizenship
Age Range: 3-6
Call the Puffins is a delightful series for readers 5+ all about puffins and teamwork. Each book follows a group of young puffins who are in training to join a search and rescue team.
Download these fun activity sheets to use with your class
Topic: Empathy, Growing up, Life changes, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship
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
Topic: History, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity
Related Book: The History Of The African & Caribbean Communities In Britain
Book Creator: Hakim Adi
Newly updated, The History of African and Caribbean Communities in Britain explores why people came to Britain, the problems they faced and the contributions these communities have made to British society. Brought to life with case studies and rarely published photographs, this is an opportunity to get up close to the experiences and vital impact African and Caribbean people have had in Britain.
Find out more about The History of African and Caribbean Communities in Britain in this video from author Professor Hakim Adi.
Topic: History, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity
Related Book: African Migrations
Book Creator: Hakim Adi
Newly updated, African Migrations explores the history of migration from Africa, from the forced migrations of slavery and the experiences of life in the Americas to the political and economic migrations of more recent times. Experiences are brought to life with case studies of children from the 20th and 21st centuries.
Find out more about African Migrations in this video from author Professor Hakim Adi
Topic: Art, English, Geography, PSHE & Citizenship
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom
Book Creator: Sangu Mandanna
Kiki Kallira is more of a worrier than a warrior. But today she’ll have to be a hero … A magical celebration of creativity and its powers.
Themes: Literacy | PSHE | Art | Geography | RE
Topic: Empathy, History, PSHE & Citizenship
Age Range: 3-6
Related Book: When We Say Black Lives Matter
Book Creator: Maxine Beneba Clarke
When We Say Black Lives Matter is a beautifully illustrated and poignant picture book about the Black Lives Matter movement – its deep history, background and meaning – as well as a focus on the tremendous amount of work still left to do.
Download these activity sheets to use with your class
Topic: Empathy, English, Life changes, Mental Health, PSHE & Citizenship
Related Book: You Will Be Okay
Book Creator: Julie Stokes
The death of a parent, sibling or friend is one of the most traumatic experiences for a child and it can be hard to know how to talk to them about it. In this honest, comforting and strength-building guide, children will be able to look toward the future with hope.
Themes: Grief and loss | Asking for help and support | Talking about difficult feelings | Finding strength in adversity | Literacy | PSHE
Topic: Art, English, PSHE & Citizenship
Related Book: Yesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup
Book Creator: Andy Sagar
Yesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup is the first in a magical new series for readers aged 8-12 from debut author Andy Sagar. This series is perfect for fans of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency and Starfell
Themes: Feeling Different | Belonging | Friendship | Identity | Potential | Self-Belief | Adventure | Creativity | Magical Creatures | Spells | Tea!
Topic: Growing up, Life changes, Neurodiversity, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Science
NHS paediatrician andSunday Timesbestselling author of How to Grow Up and Feel Amazing, Dr Ranj, is here to inspire ALL young readers to love themselves, however their brains work.
Themes: The brain and nervous system | Multiple intelligences | Neurodiversity | Brain training | Learning styles | Mental health