KS2 Top Picks
Identity, Belonging, and Difference:
The Arrival by Shaun Tan: A wordless masterpiece about immigration, displacement, and finding a new home. Excellent for exploring empathy, cultural understanding, and complex emotions.
Julian is a Mermaid by Jessica Love: Celebrates self-expression, acceptance, and challenging gender stereotypes. Great for discussions about identity and belonging.
The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi: Explores the importance of names and cultural identity, and the challenges of fitting in.
Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson: A powerful story about the impact of small acts of kindness (or unkindness) and the importance of empathy.
The Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson: Two girls, one white and one black, live on opposite sides of a fence. Explores themes of segregation, friendship, and overcoming prejudice.
Loss, Grief, and Resilience:
Tear Soup: A Recipe for Healing After Loss" by Pat Schwiebert and Chuck DeKlyen: a wordless picture book that uses the metaphor of making "tear soup" to explore the grieving process
Badger's Parting Gifts by Susan Varley: A gentle and comforting story about loss and remembrance. Suitable for discussing grief and coping with death.
The Red Tree by Shaun Tan: A metaphorical exploration of difficult emotions like sadness, loneliness, and despair, but ultimately offers hope.
Environment, Nature, and Conservation:
The Lorax by Dr. Seuss: A classic tale about the importance of protecting the environment and the consequences of greed.
Wangari's Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa by Jeanette Winter: The true story of Wangari Maathai, who founded the Green Belt Movement in Kenya. Inspiring and empowering.
Where Once There Was a Wood by Denise Fleming: Shows the devastating effects of deforestation and the importance of preserving natural habitats.
History, Culture, and Social Issues:
Rosa by Nikki Giovanni: The story of Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott. A powerful introduction to the Civil Rights Movement.
The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt: A humorous and thought-provoking story about crayons who decide to go on strike. Can be used to discuss communication, compromise, and appreciating differences.
Rose Blanche by Roberto Innocenti and Christophe Gallaz: a poignant and powerful picture book set in Nazi Germany during World War II.
Magic Trash: A Story of Tyree Guyton and His Art by J.H. Shapiro: a fantastic choice telling the true story of artist Tyree Guyton and the Heidelberg Project in Detroit.
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