Picture books

BOOK: ‘Blue’ by Sarah Christou

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 5+

PERFECT FOR: Exploring emotions like sadness, excitement, anger and grief through reading, playing a game or making art.

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BOOK: ‘My Dog, Hen’ by David Mackintosh

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 5+

PERFECT FOR: Creative activities using recycled materials

RESOURCES MADE BY: David Mackintosh

BOOK: ‘The Day War Came’ by Nicola Davies

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: Learning about refugees; exploring the impact of war across the world; understanding the value of education; developing empathy skills; studying how words and pictures can tell a story and more.

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BOOK: ‘The Day War Came’ by Nicola Davies

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 5+

PERFECT FOR: Learning about refugees; exploring the impact of war across the world; understanding the value of education; developing empathy skills; studying how words and pictures can tell a story and more.

RESOURCE MADE BY: Authorfy

BOOK: ‘The Jolley Rogers and the Pirate Piper’ by Jonny Duddle

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 6+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities, perfect for a witty, modern take on a traditional tale; a pirate-themed adventure with colourful characters; writing opportunities including newspaper reports and poetry; dance and movement; learning about The Black Death; studying the difference between picture books and chapter books; and writing and illustrating tips.

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BOOK: ‘I’m Sticking With You’ by Smriti Halls

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 5+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

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BOOK: ‘The Snowflake’ by Benji Davies

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 5+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

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BOOK: ‘Tad’ by Benji Davies

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 5+

PERFECT FOR: Curriculum objectives, comprehension questions and extra activities

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BOOK: ‘Izzy Gizmo and the Invention Convention’ by Pip Jones

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 5+

PERFECT FOR: Learning about recycling, inventions, describing materials and their properties, helping the environment and more

RESOURCES MADE BY: Simon & Schuster

BOOKS: ‘The Invisble’ by Tom Percival

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 5+

PERFECT FOR: Exploring themes of child poverty, taking things for granted, feeling sad, feeling invisible, community and hope

RESOURCE MADE BY: Simon & Schuster

BOOK: ‘Violet’s Tempest’ by Ian Eagleton

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 7+

PERFECT FOR: Exploring key themes of worry, friendship, self-confidence, Shakespeare, freedom, family, bravery, magic and loss

RESOURCE MADE BY: Ian Eagleton

BOOK: ‘Nen and the Lonely Fisherman’ by Ian Eagleton and James Mayhew

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 6+

PERFECT FOR: Exploring themes of fairy tales, loneliness, bravery, looking after our oceans and love

RESOURCE MADE BY: Ian Eagleton

BOOK: ‘What Did The Tree See?’ by Charlotte Guillain & Sam Usher

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 5+

PERFECT FOR: The life cycle of a tree, the seasons, local history and looking after the natural world

RESOURCE CREATED BY: Welbeck Publishing

BOOKS: ‘What We’ll Build’ by Oliver Jeffers

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 5+

PERFECT FOR: Exploring themes such as the importance of illustration in building a narrative, developing emotional connections, exploring fantasy and real world innovation

RESOURCES MADE BY: The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE). These resources have been made to provide schools with ideas to develop comprehension and cross-curricular activities around this text. CLPE provide a wide range free teaching resources for primary schools. Please visit www.clpe.org.uk to find out more.

BOOKS: ‘Meesha Makes Friends’, ‘Ravi’s Roar’, ‘Ruby’s Worry’, ‘Tilda Tries Again’ and ‘Perfectly Norman’ by Tom Percival

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 5+

PERFECT FOR: Exploring themes such as travel and exploration, magic, world building and environmental issues

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BOOK: ‘We’re Going On A Bear Hunt’ by Michael Rosen

SUITABLE FOR: Ages 5+

PERFECT FOR: Activities based around journeys, poetry, illustration and more

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A gorgeous, heartwarming story about believing in yourself and doing your best based on the ever-popular nursery rhyme ‘Hey Diddle Diddle’.

Rory loves his Dad, but he also really likes his Step-dad, Tony. He has weekends with Dad in the park and makes imaginary dens with Tony, so when Father’s Day comes, who should he make his card for at school?

When you put on your sunny-side specs a bad mood can become a good mood, a goodbye can become a hello, and even the impossible can become possible!

This beautifully written, gorgeously illustrated new I’m Sticking With You story is the perfect book for showing how you’re never truly lost when you have a great friend by your side.

A powerful and timely story, exploring the journey of two young refugee children in search of safety. Perfect for opening up conversations about conflict and war, encouraging empathy and understanding.

A heartwarming and engaging story perfect for children who find it hard to read out loud.

For Noi, even though he can’t keep it, the arrival of the whale changes his life for the better – the perfect gift from one friend to another.

A friendly, gentle story to help young children navigate big emotions.

A hilarious tale exploring the endlessly humorous mishaps of an Armadillo who wants to host the most amazing party.

Discover the ULTIMATE inclusive celebration of the mums and care-givers, packed full of irresistible, aw-factor artwork and a heart-warming rhyming text.

A flamboyantly fun tropical tale of love, fame, friendship from the creators of the international bestseller The Lion Inside.

Filled with 30 warm, joyful and atmospheric poems of every kind – from the funny to the gentle, from the surprising to the lyrical – each capture the experience of falling or being asleep, in a pure, emotional way and celebrates the wonderful, busy, imaginative minds of little children.

Unicorns with tummy trouble. Dragons with broken wings. Sneezy centaurs and mermaids with measles. Everyone in town knows just who to see when they are feeling poorly: Ava and her dads, the Marvellous Doctors for Magical Creatures.

In a very blue house on a very blue street, sits a little boy who feels as blue as the world around him. For this little boy has a BIG secret: he loves the colour yellow.

Hank and Hoog are best friends – they do EVERYTHING together. Until one morning, when a single, crisp, brown leaf falls to the ground…

Another spectacular story from the king of inclusive fairy tales, Ian Eagleton. An exciting adventure in the ice, to warm the coldest of hearts.

Alex Willmore’s hilariously funny picture book brings the prehistoric woolly mammoth dancing, swimming and SKATEBOARDING back to life. But will anyone believe it?

Count down to Halloween with this rollicking, romping story from award-wining author Tony Mitton. With hilarious, glowing artwork by Guy Parker-Rees, illustrator of the bestselling Giraffes Can’t Dance.

From Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl, comes a truly compelling, empathy-building book based on real life events in illustrator Chris Judge’s own life.

“Why should we get a brand-new dog when Hen is as good as new to us?” asks the young boy at the center of this story.

Do you love pirates? How about aliens? And jungle animals? Find them ALL in the pages of this laugh-out-loud interactive adventure!

Meet four magical friends who control the seasons in this irresistible new series from author-illustrator Jo Lindley.

Mink doesn’t believe in rules. She loves running wild and free. So, when a zebra appears in the square where she lives and she finds out that his parents have been captured by the evil Mr Spit, she knows that it’s up to her to help.

An empowering adoption story by ten-year-old Premier League Young Writer of the Year Rico Hinson-King, illustrated by the award-winning Nick Sharratt

From zebras playing cricket to a walrus on a mountain bike, this book will make you laugh out loud. Jam-packed with silly animals and all your favourite sports, it’s riotous, irresistible fun!

This moving picture book from the former Children’s Laureate, with illustrations from Tony Ross, tells a story of perseverance and hope, and is a testament to the importance of overcoming fear and learning to accept help.

Using everyday examples, clear explanations and colourful illustrations by Sarah Jennings, this book prompts children to broaden their perspectives and rejoice in their differences.

A big story about a tiny tadpole – about growing up, branching out, and taking a leap into life.

An enchanting and timeless winter tale from one of today’s most celebrated picture book stars.

For brave hunters and bear-lovers, the classic chant-aloud by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury.

Imagine if, on an ordinary day, war came. Imagine it turned your town to rubble. Imagine going on a long and difficult journey – all alone.