Great Books for PSHE and Citizenship - Books at Random House

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Badger’s Bad Mood
Hiawyn Oram and Susan Varley
0 862 64776 2
When Badger declares he feels ‘All
out of it’, his companion Mole
realises that Badger simply needs to
hear how much he is loved and
appreciated by all his friends. After
all, everyone in the woodland
community depends on him for
something. This gentle, sensitive
story also provides opportunities to
talk about self-esteem and
friendship.
R 1 2 3 4 5 6
It’s Your Turn, Roger!
Susanna Gretz
0 09 966091 1
Roger resents having to take his
turn to set the table and storms off
in search of a family who won’t
make him do anything. After visiting
three other homes he begins to
understand the benefits of everyone
helping and that only guests are
exempt from doing chores. More
importantly he realises how much
he loves home cooking!
R 1 2 3 4 5 6
Willy and Hugh
Anthony Browne
0 09 997780 X
On the face of it, Willy and Hugh
seem an unlikely pair to become
friends but they actually get on very
well and are able to offer mutual
support. Willy finds that the bullies
who torment him are less inclined
to do so while Hugh is around.
Hugh, on the other hand, is grateful
that Willy easily copes with scary
spiders. A lovely celebration of
friendship.
R 1 2 3 4 5 6
Way Home
Libby Hathorn and Gregory Rogers
0 09 948681 4
This picture book tackles
homelessness in a challenging and
engaging way. The images of rubbish
and urban decay reflect the life of a
street child who, whilst unloved
himself, does all he can to protect
his vulnerable kitten. Much to
discuss with older primary pupils
about why the boy might be
homeless and the role society
should take in alleviating
homelessness.
R 1 2 3 4 5 6
Rose Blanche
Roberto Innocenti and Ian McEwan
0 224 02841 3
A stark, uncompromising look at
children’s experiences in Germany
during the Second World War. A
young girl, Rose Blanche, observes
lorries rumbling through the town
and is curious to know where they
are going. Eventually, by following a
lorry, she discovers children behind
the barbed-wire barriers of a
concentration camp. Her response
to this discovery illustrates the
courage of individuals who help
others despite personal danger and
serves as a reminder that the
political decisions made by adults
have consequences for the most
vulnerable members of society.
R 1 2 3 4 5 6
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