Year 2
Our book for the Autumn 1st half term is:
How to be a Lion
By Ed Vere
What this book is about
How to be a Lion shows children that not all lions behave in the same way. Leo is gentle and makes friends with a duck. This book is the first in the scheme to explore peer pressure to behave in a certain way as the other lions tell Leo to be ‘more lion’. Children are encouraged to empathise with Leo and find a solution.
Link to hear this book being read: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVzc1gdLQn4
Our book for the Autumn 2nd half term is:
The Great Big Book of Families
By Mary Hoffman and Ros Asquith
What this book is about
The Great Big Book of Families is a celebration of diversity in the UK today; there are families represented but there are also houses, schools, jobs, festivals. It’s a great way to introduce the word ‘diversity’ and its meaning.
Link to hear this book being read: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMqjvma_lvo
Our book for the Spring 1st half term is:
Can I join your club?
By John Kelly
What this book is about
Can I Join Your Club? explores how Duck feels when animals exclude him from their clubs for not being like them. Duck sets up his own club and everyone is welcome, regardless of the animal noises they make. It helps the children to understand how we can celebrate that we are all different and that this helps to make things interesting. Pupils may also discuss how some can behave towards others at times.
Link to hear this book being read: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzFYNj9z5o8
Our book for the Spring 2nd half term is:
All are Welcome
By Alexandra Penfold
What this book is about
All Are Welcome shows us a diverse class of children with diverse families who come to school, where everyone is welcome. “We’re part of a community. Our strength is our Diversity. A shelter from adversity. All are welcome here”.
During the story, the children will see a range of cultures and backgrounds, with children being able to share and be proud of their different identities. The children will have a chance to think and reflect on their experiences and what they are proud of about their own identities.
Link to hear this book being read: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blPOSggB07c