Mental Health Resources
Mental Health Awareness Week resources. Check out this selection of @beingbrilliant books. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek#Lonliness NB: Paid for resources
Category: Books
Inspirational book resources
NB: Dr Andy Cope@beingbrilliant www.artofbrilliance.co.uk Reading helps your brain stretch, as you create pictures in your mind. These pictures are unique, personal and can be an inspiration for your job, school and everything else. https://www.artofbrilliance.co.uk/products/books/
World book day 2022#25years
Visit: https://www.worldbookday.com/schoolsandnurseries/ for a wealth of ideas and resources.
‘But What If…’
‘But What If…’ by Paula Nagel is a story about transition and change which follows the story of Jake, who is finishing Year 6 and about to move up into Secondary School. He is worried about it as he has heard many rumors about how the older children might treat him. Find out more about […]
‘Badger’s Parting Gifts’
‘Badger’s Parting Gifts’ by Susan Varley is a classic, touching and moving tale of loss and friendship, Badger’s Parting Gifts provides comfort to children who may have lost a loved one and explains that grief can eventually give way to happy memories. The story revolves around Badger, who is so old that he knows he […]
‘Booksfortopics’.com – Mental Health
The ‘BooksForTopics’ website was launched in 2015 as a means of helping primary school staff to find high-quality books that are appropriate to use in a primary school setting. It is the creation of Alison Leach, an experienced primary teacher and English lead who knows that it is not always easy to source the right books to use in the classroom amid […]
‘For Every Child’
‘For Every Child’ is an extraordinary book published by UNICEF which features 14 of the most pertinent rights of the child, carefully chosen and retold in simple, evocative text that can be easily understood by every child. Each right has been interpreted in a stunning double-page spread by some of the world’s most acclaimed artists: […]
‘The Nightmare Catcher’ & ‘The Nightmare Catcher – The Explorers Guide’
–With thanks to Rachel Bostwick for the great recommendation!– ‘The Nightmare Catcher’ is the story of Jay Khan, who just wants to be left ALONE. His best friend’s clueless, dad’s always working and mum is… well, not doing great. His life is a bit of a mess, but that doesn’t matter because after school he […]
‘Lion’s in a Flap’
Lion is off on a school trip to Jungle Land – the most exciting theme park EVER! He should be thrilled, but he cannot stop worrying and it’s ruining the trip for him. Can Miss Bird and his friends help him to relax and have fun? ‘Lion’s in a Flap’ by Sue Graves and Trevor […]
‘My Back to School Bubble’
‘My Back to School Bubble’ is a new e-book which aims to help children understand the new protective measures that may be in place at their school, in an age-appropriate way. It reinforces public health messages including the importance of hand and respiratory hygiene, while reassuring children that everyone makes mistakes, helping to combat feelings […]