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
Rose Robbins is a British author and illustrator of children’s books. She studied at Cambridge School of Art, where she completed an MA in Children’s Book Illustration. Robbins’ work often explores themes of neurodiversity and sibling relationships.
Her debut picture book, Me and My Sister, was published by Scallywag Press in 2019. The book was recognised for its sensitive portrayal of autism and was shortlisted for the 2020 Klaus Flugge Prize. Robbins has also written and illustrated other titles, including Talking is Not My Thing! and LOUD!, both published by Scallywag Press.
In 2020, Talking is Not My Thing! was shortlisted for the UKLA Book Awards.
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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