Resilience topic books
Children’s books about resilience, perseverance, and grit, including titles suitable for KS1 and KS2 by David Long, Cece Bell, Matthew Syed, Julie Murphy, Esther Pia Cordova, and Barney Salzberg.
Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Inbal Leitner is an author and illustrator of children’s books. She studied at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem, where she specialised in illustration. Leitner has worked on a range of projects, including picture books and editorial illustrations.
Her debut picture book as both author and illustrator is Is It a Walnut?, published by Scallywag Press in 2021. The book explores themes of migration and adaptation through the story of a young boy and his mother. Leitner’s illustration style is characterised by the use of pencil and digital techniques, creating textured and expressive artwork.
In addition to her own books, Leitner has illustrated works by other authors. Her illustrations have appeared in various publications and exhibitions. She has also delivered workshops and events for children, focusing on storytelling and illustration.
Is It a Walnut? was published by Scallywag Press in 2021.
Children’s books about resilience, perseverance, and grit, including titles suitable for KS1 and KS2 by David Long, Cece Bell, Matthew Syed, Julie Murphy, Esther Pia Cordova, and Barney Salzberg.
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