Great Books for PSHE and Citizenship - Books at Random House

Developing confidence and responsibility
Developing confidence and
The titles in this section provide opportunities to explore the range of experiences and emotions encountered by
growing children. From the first day at school (The New Boy) to a selfless act of bravery (Frog is a Hero), collectively these
stories demonstrate how individuals develop the necessary confidence and self-esteem to help them cope with new or
challenging situations.
Youngsters who empathise with Bernard’s frustration (Not Now, Bernard), Dave’s sense of loss (Dogger) or Hazel’s
jealousy (The Very Worst Monster) might find it easier to name and talk about their own feelings. While more mature
readers might reflect on their own abilities while reading about Jack’s endeavours (Jack’s Big Race), or the need to be
considerate towards others in the light of Levi’s experiences (The Lion and the Unicorn).
My Brother Sean
Petronella Breinburg
0 09 928911 3
The agony and ecstasy of starting
play-school are conveyed by a
simple text and emotionally charged
illustrations.
R 1 2 3 4 5 6
The Very Worst
Monster
Pat Hutchins
0 09 966041 5
Hazel is quite understandably
jealous of all the attention her new
baby brother receives, but she
eventually proves to her family
that she is actually the Worst
Monster in the World. A
humorous, yet sensitive
exploration of shifting relationships
in a growing family and the
process of coming to terms with
being the oldest sibling.
R 1 2 3 4 5 6
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Frightened Fred
Peta Coplans
0 862 64821 1
Coming from a very nervous
family, Fred the cat is often
frightened. But one day, during a
walk with his more confident
cousin, he overcomes his fear by
facing up to some mean looking
cats in the park.
R 1 2 3 4 5 6
Running away from
home
Gregory Rogers & Nigel Gray
0 09 972461 8
Sam is fed up with his Dad so he
decides to run away from home.
He packs his most precious
possessions, kisses the dog
‘goodbye’ and walks out into the
rain. Of course, he doesn’t get far
and is eventually tempted back
with juice and cake. A safe story
with which to explore a young
child’s frustration with the adult
world.
R 1 2 3 4 5 6
The New Boy
Holly Keller
0 09 926355 6
When Milton starts school things
don’t go too well, and even when
he starts to make an effort he still
doesn’t seem to be fitting in. But
when another new boy arrives,
Milton begins to relax.
R 1 2 3 4 5 6