A wonderful picture book that encourages children to try new or challenging things, to explore their creativity and to have confidence in their abilities.
This entertaining book explores the idea of 'being different'. The central character has less conventional looks than his classmates, but the story reveals that his kindness and intelligence are more important than the way he looks. The book also has an anti-bullying message.
Providing a good overview of what happens at a typical primary school. A good starting point to encourage children to talk about anxieties and emotions they may be experiencing related to starting school.
A picture book which acknowledges that getting used to wearing glasses can be a challenge for some children. The boy in the story ultimately grows to accept them.
A story that may help children understand that if you give someone who is different a chance you may actually really like them and they can do really well in class with some self esteem.
Acknowledging anxieties that some children may feel about making new friends and starting school. Provides positive suggestions for overcoming shyness.
This is an informative and positive book which covers many different types of dyslexia. It addresses the prejudices people with dyslexia sometimes come up against.
