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Ana Sanfelippo Books

A positive, life-affirming celebration of human diversity, from how we look, to how we think and how we celebrate

A charming look at diversity for younger readers, A Billion Ways to Be explains and celebrates the beauty and variety of humankind, showing that there are billions of different ways to look, be a family and have fun, and all are equal. It also reveals how much we all have in common. Featuring simple text and bright, inclusive illustrations, this book is a great, child-friendly introduction to important concepts and values, such as respecting difference, valuing yourself and practising kindness and tolerance.

In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, meet Emmeline Pankhurst, an inspiring women’s rights activist who changed the world for future generations of women.

As a child, Emmeline Pankhurst was inspired by books about heroes who fought for others. She dedicated her life to fighting for women’s voting rights and, with hard work and great bravery, led a remarkable movement that changed the world. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the activist’s life.

 

This beautifully illustrated, colourful book is sure to help change your perspective on how you look at the world. Following the character putting on their ‘sunny-side’ specs inspired my class to do the same. This book enabled conversations about how we can change how we are feeling and how it is also okay to feel sad. There was a good variety of examples and situations the character faced which were very relatable. The interactive elements to the book made it special and it was easy to feel immersed in the story. The illustrations throughout the book and the bright colours used helped to attract my classes’ attention. Sunny Side Up could be used in PSHE or to open conversations about how pupils are feeling. Children could be inspired to make their own sunny-side specs and use these to help navigate their feelings.

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