MindUP Recommended Reading List: Key Stage 2 Lesson 1: How ...€¦ · Your Brain Robert Winston 02412435 99 Join Professor Robert Winston and introduce your child to the most powerful,

MindUP Recommended Reading List: Key Stage 2

Lesson 1: How Our Brains Work

Title Image Author ISBN Overview

All About Your Brain

Robert Winston

0241243599

Join Professor Robert Winston and introduce your child to the most powerful, complicated computer network that exists - their brain. From what the different parts of the brain do and why it changes at different stages in a person's life, All About Your Brain uncovers the amazing things your brain does while you are awake and asleep. All About Your Brain packed with amazing illustrations and fascinating facts like why bird song is similar to human speech and what makes animals yawn. As well as fun brainteasers to test your child's memory, perception, reasoning and reactions.

What Goes on In My Head?

Robert Winston

9781409348566

What Goes On In My Head? makes sense of the brain's mind-boggling structure and shows how this vital organ is the control centre for everything we do. What makes you happy? How does your memory work? Why are you laughing? What is positive thinking? Pick your brain to find the answers to these questions and much, much more inside.

The Nervous System

Christine Taylor-Butler

9780531207352

Explores the human nervous system, describing its parts and how they work, what happens when they don't work, and how to protect the nervous system from damage.

How to Take the GRRRR Out of Anger

Elizabeth Verdick

1575424940

Kids need help learning how to manage their anger. Blending solid information and sound advice with humour and lively illustrations, these anger-management tips guide kids to understand that anger is normal and to learn they can express it in healthy ways. The book teaches them how to recognize anger in themselves and others, how to handle situations and emotions (loneliness, guilt, frustration, fear) that lead to or mask anger, and how to deal with the anger they feel.

What Are You So Grumpy About?

Tom Lichtenheld

0316065897

Any parent of a young child knows that the best way to distract a child from his bad temper is to re-direct his attention to something humorous. Lichtenheld demonstrates just how this works in a series of double-spread cartoons depicting a variety of situations that might cause a rotten mood. The big, bold and broadly comic style is well-suited to the tone of the text and has solid child appeal.

Listening to My Body

Gabi Garcia

099895800X

This engaging and interactive book guides children through the practice of naming their feelings and the sensations that accompany them. Engages children in easy, kid-friendly mindfulness activities. Helps kids build on their capacity to be mindful, self-regulate, and develop emotional resilience.

Look Inside Your Brain

Ben Williams

1433336340

Learn all about the amazing things your brain does and how to keep it healthy and strong! Readers will discover the anatomy of the brain including neurons, the cerebellum, and the nervous system.

My Little Brain

Baby Professor

9781541901612

The human brain sits on top of the head to direct everything that goes on inside the body. It’s interesting to know that such grey organ is made up of so many connectors that hold the key to your personality.

Kids' 10-Minute Brain Workout: Brain-Training Tricks, Riddles and Puzzles to Exercise Your Mind

Gareth Moore

90515853X

Contains 90 brilliant, one-a-day, ten-minute brain workouts, each containing a variety of puzzles and exercises to complete. Including memory tests with words, shapes and numbers; simple calculations; word squares and jumbled sentences; verbal-reasoning exercises and Sudoku or Kakuro problems. The puzzles will test language, visual and spatial awareness, memory, attention and reasoning.

My Hidden Chimp

Professor Steve Peters

1787413713

The science behind the habits is discussed in a practical way with exercises and activities to help children think the habits through and start putting them into practice. The neuroscience of the mind is simplified for children to understand and then use to their advantage.

Lesson 2: Mindful Awareness


A Handful of Quiet

Thich Nhat Hanh

1937006212

A Handful of Quiet presents one of the best known and most innovative meditation practices developed by Thich Nhat Hanh as part of the Plum Village community's practice with children. Pebble meditation is a playful and fun activity that parents and educators can do with their children to introduce them to meditation. It is designed to involve children in a hands-on and creative way that touches on their interconnection with nature.

Cool Cats, Calm Kids

Mary Williams

0915166941

Today's children are stressed-they need coping tools that are fun, informative and memorable. Cool Cats, Calm Kids is a practical, humorous guide to relaxation and stress management for children ages 7-12. Cats-with their "nine lives"-have learned "nine secrets for keeping cool and calm," including #1: Take Catnaps ("Learning to Relax"); #3: Hiss...Puff Up! ("Stand up for yourself!"); and #9: Hang in There ("If at first you don't succeed, try, try again..."). In Cool Cats, Calm Kids cats are teachers, sharing their own techniques for relaxation and assertiveness.

Mindful Kids

Whitney Stewart

9781782853275

This boxed card deck includes 50 creative mindfulness games, visualizations and exercises divided into 5 categories to help children feel grounded, find calm, improve focus, practice loving-kindness and relaxation. Whimsical full-colour illustrations, on both sides of each card, breaks down each practice into easy-to-follow steps. Tips on individual cards plus an 8-page instructional booklet show modifications that make these activities inclusive for children of all abilities.

The Magic is Inside You

Cathy Domoney

1985557258

Join Madeleine as she learns how to take control of her thinking and turn her thoughts into a powerful, positive, can-do mindset which paves her way to confidence and success. Suggested activities included for parents, teachers and carers to use together with their children to develop a positive self-esteem.

Master of Mindfulness

Laurie Grossman

1626254648

Do you ever feel angry, disappointed, or stressed out about family problems, school, bullies, or trouble with friends? If so, mindfulness can help. Master of Mindfulness is a unique and empowering book written for kids by kids, with cool illustrations and tips that show you how to be confident, get focused, stay calm, and tap into your own inner strength so you can be your own superhero-no matter what life throws your way!

The Three Questions

John J Muth

9780439199964

With his stunning watercolours and text that resounds with universal truths, award-winning artist Jon J Muth has transformed a story by Tolstoy into a timeless fable for young readers. What is the best time to do things? What is the right thing to do? Nikolai knows that he wants to be the best person he can be, but often he is unsure if he is doing the right thing. So he goes to ask Leo, the wise turtle. When he arrives, the turtle is struggling to dig in his garden, and Nikolai rushes to help him. As he finishes work, a violent storm rolls in. Nikolai runs for Leo's cottage, but on his way, he hears cries for help from an injured panda. Nikolai brings her in from the cold, and then rushes back outside to rescue her baby too.

So Few of Me

Peter H Reynolds

0763626236

Leo's list of things to do keeps growing, until one day he wishes, "If only there were two of me." Just as the words are out of his mouth, poof! Another Leo appears! Two Leos become three, three become four, and four become more . . . but Leo can't help but notice that he has even more to do than before. As he struggles to deal with his overcomplicated life, Leo realizes that there may be a simpler solution to his overscheduling woes.

Mindful Me

Stacey Peterson Whitney Stewart

0807551449

Sometimes lives can get busy and out of control, and worries can take over. When that happens, knowing how to pause and regain composure with mindfulness can help! This easily digestible guide introduces kids to mindfulness as a way to find clarity, manage stress, handle difficult emotions, and navigate personal challenges. With step-by-step instructions to over thirty breathing, relaxation, and guided meditation exercises, readers will have an entire toolkit at their disposal and writing prompts will help them process their discoveries. Clearly written and relatable, this invaluable resource provides a positive introduction to the world of self-care and mindfulness.

Create Your Own Happy

Penny Alexander

0008301212

This illustrated activity book empowers children to shape their lives, and the lives of others around them, by taking practical, positive steps towards their own happiness and positive self esteem!

Lesson 3: Focused Awareness (The Brain Break)

50 Ways to Feel Happy

Vanessa King

1784930857

What can you do to help yourself (and others) feel happier? This book is packed full of activities and ideas to try with family, friends and on your own. So, whether you feel happy right now and want to stay that way or you need some ideas to help you feel happier, this book is for you. It’s a cheerful, fun, inspiring, and varied collection of projects for creative, happy and thinking individuals, containing a mixture of step-by-step projects and shorter activity ideas that encompass happiness-inspiring crafts, mindfulness, relaxation, and positivity techniques, and fun ways to get active and boost happiness outdoors.


Illumanatomy

Kate Davis 9781786030504

An anatomy lesson like no other! Look inside the human body with the magic three-colour lens and x-ray from head to toe to discover how your body works. Use the red lens to reveal the skeleton, the green to see the muscles working, and x-ray your organs with the blue lens to find out what they do day and night to keep you alive.

Breath by Breath

Paul Christelis

1445157047

This mindfulness story book for children includes simple mindfulness activities, which have been shown to help relieve stress and anxiety and improve health and mental well-being. This book teaches children to notice their breathing and use calming breaths to help deal with feelings of pain, worries and nervousness.

In this story, Sam helps his friends, Lenny and Selina, to feel calm and in control when they find themselves in difficult situations, such as before a school show or after a painful fall.

Breathe and Be

Kate Coombs

1622039378

Teaching mindfulness helps kids learn to stay calm, regulate their emotions, and appreciate the world around us. With Breathe and Be, author Kate Coombs and illustrator Anna Emilia Laitinen team up to present a book of poetry and art for young readers to make mindfulness easy, natural, and beautiful. Created for readers aged 4-8, here is a book sure to delight parents and kids alike, blending lovingly illustrated nature imagery with elegant poetry about living with awareness and inner peace.

Happy

Nicola Edwards

1848577176

The perfect soothing read for quiet time, Happy gently encourages young readers to explore their emotions and the beautiful world around them, with stunning illustrations and thought-provoking rhymes on every page. This poetic journey to a place of happiness and calm will inspire and empower your child to enjoy the practice of mindfulness.

Mindfulness for Vikings

Amanda Boulter

199990110X

Despite their fearsome reputation, even Vikings seek inner calm! These delightful drawings and inspirational sayings show Little Moose and his dog Wolfie hanging out, having fun, and living mindfully. And like most good things, they are wonderfully simple and profoundly deep at the very same time! This unique book contains over 45 original black and white drawings and thoughtful sayings that you can share with everyone from toddlers to Zen masters. It's the kind of book you'll come back to again and again. So why not join Little Moose and Wolfie as they show you how to find mindful happiness in adventure, play and just moosing around!

Mindfulness Kids

Carole P Roman

164152085X

Mindfulness for Kids applies mindfulness exercises to stories and real-life scenarios that kids go through at home, school, and with friends. Shared through the voices of five children: Jasmine, Willow, Kayli, Colby, and Zeke, Mindfulness for Kids is an engaging, kid-friendly guide for handling tough situations and powerful emotions mindfully. From using belly breathing to help with panic before a presentation to actively listening to siblings, Mindfulness for Kids addresses the everyday challenges that kids face with:

Human Body

Anna Claybourne

1409556689

This is a fact-packed, beautifully illustrated, all-round introduction to the human body and how it works. Full of extraordinary photographs with engaging and friendly text, plus experiments and activities to try, this book explores everything from allergies and brain waves to x-rays and zits. Carefully selected websites, accessed via Usborne Quicklinks, allow readers to look at amazing scans of the inside of the human body, take a 3-D tour of the brain, make an edible model of a DNA molecule and much more.

Neurology

April Chloe Terrazas

0984384898

Neurology explores the complexities of the Central Nervous System, beginning with the different sections (lobes) of the brain, continuing to the spinal cord and concluding with the structure and function of the neuron. Bold images engage the reader and color-coded text reinforce new material. Learn advanced vocabulary and bring out your inner Neurologist!

Lesson 4: Mindful Listening


Hearing

Sally Hewitt

1784934801

What do eardrums do? Why do you have two ears? What are sound waves? The ideal introduction to the sense of hearing, this fascinating book is full of fun activities, accompanied by simple scientific explanations, that encourage young readers to understand how their body works.

Hearing

Anita Ganeri

445132524

How does sound travel through the air? How does your body interpret the sounds you hear? Why do we have two ears and what does it mean to be deaf? All these questions and more to help you really understand what the sense of hearing is all about.

Silly Verse for Kids

Spike Milligan

9780141362984

A collection of the absurd, ridiculous, sublime and characteristically anarchic verse from the brilliant Spike Milligan. With his very own illustrations, this collection, which includes the famous On the Ning Nang Nong will make you laugh from the bottom of your belly - just like Spike did.

Book of Very Silly Poems

Michael Rosen

0140371370

Let your imagination run riot and laughter fill your belly as you explore traditional poems, rhymes with a twist, and subversive playground favourites in this playful treasure chest of verse.

The Talking Earth

Jean Craighead George

0064402126

"Billie Wind lives with her Seminole tribe. She follows their customs, but the dangers of pollution and nuclear war she's learned about in school seem much more real to her. How can she believe the Seminole legends about talking animals and earth spirits? She wants answers, not legends.

"You are a doubter," say the men of the Seminole Council and so Billie goes out into the Everglades alone, to stay until she can believe. In the wilderness, she discovers that she must listen to the land and animals in order to survive. With an otter, a panther cub, and a turtle as companions and guides, she begins to understand that the world of her people can give her the answers she seeks.

Silence

Lemniscates

9781433811371

What can you hear when you are completely silent? Beautifully illustrated and gently written, it encourages children to stop, listen, and reflect on their experiences and the world around them. Using qualities of mindfulness, readers are asked to pay attention to what otherwise gets drowned-out in our noisy environment and use those sounds as a means to develop imagination and curiosity, and learn a little more about themselves

Sound

Cody Crane

0531138054

From the honk of a car horn to the bark of a dog, sounds are everywhere. Even though they are not all the same, science tells us how they all work! In Sound readers will find out how sounds are created, how they travel, and how they are heard. Features include critical-thinking questions throughout the text; a simple, hands-on experiment; a glossary and more.

I Like This Poem

Kaye Webb

0141374225

Highwaymen and naughty children, sharks and baboons, the Snitterjipe and the Jabberwocky, all have their part to play. Each and every poem in this treasure chest of family favourites was chosen by a child for other children.

Lesson 5: Mindful Seeing

A Poem for Every Day of the Year

Allie Esiri A Poem For Every Day of the Year is a magnificent collection of 366 poems compiled by Allie Esiri, one to share on every day of the year. Reflecting the changing seasons and linking to events on key dates – funny for April Fool's Day, festive for Christmas – these poems are thoughtful, inspiring, humbling, informative, quiet, loud, small, epic, peaceful, energetic, upbeat, motivating, and empowering!

Poetry By Heart

Andrew Motion

9780241275979

Familiar poems and almost unknown poems. Love poems and war poems. Funny poems and heartbroken poems. Poems that re-create the world we know and poems written on the dark side of the moon. Poetry by Heart is an essential collection of over 200 poems, from Geoffrey Chaucer to Emily Dickinson, from Christina Rossetti to Benjamin Zephaniah, all carefully chosen for their suitability for learning and reciting. This is an anthology which celebrates the age-old pleasure of reciting poems - an anthology for all ages to treasure.


Life

Cynthia Rylant

1481451626

Cynthia Rylant and Brendan Wenzel explore the beauty and tenacity of life. Life begins small, then grows... There are so many wonderful things about life, both in good times and in times of struggle. Through the eyes of the world's animals--including elephants, monkeys, whales, and more--Cynthia Rylant offers a moving meditation on finding beauty around us every day and finding strength in adversity.

A River

Marc Martin

1783704330

There is a river outside my window. Where will it take me? So begins an imaginary journey from the city to the sea. From factories to farmlands, freeways to forest, each new landscape is explored through stunning illustrations and poetic text from this award-winning picture-book creator.

Around the World

Juliet Saumante

1441324755

Can you find what’s hidden? Explore new worlds as you search for people, animals, and objects on each page! Search for a winged lion in Venice, a surfer in Sydney, a samba parade in Rio de Janeiro, a historic emperor in Beijing, a famous park in Nairobi, and much more!

Things to find are presented visually on each spread, so kids not yet reading can search, too.

: Eye Bogglers

Gianni A Sarcone

1780970749

Eye Bogglers is a visual feast for young fans of impossible images! The book contains many new adaptations of lesser-known optical illusions and plenty of favourite classics. A simple commentary introduces curious minds to this fascinating world where art and science collide, and explains why the illusions work as the do. Kids will love testing each other as page by page they encounter a diverse range of compelling visual challenges.

50 Optical Illusions

Sam Taplin 1409507793

A set of 50 of the most amazing optical illusions ever created. Each card has a mind-boggling illusion on one side and an explanation of how it works on the other. Includes a 'revealer' card to help check colours and take measurements to show that seeing really is believing.

The Street Beneath My Feet

Charlotte Guillian

1784937312

This double-sided foldout book takes you on a fascinating journey deep underground. One side of the foldout shows the ground beneath the city, whilst the reverse side shows the ground beneath the countryside. The underground scenes include tunnels and pipes, creatures' burrows, layers of rock and the planet’s molten core, and run seamlessly into the next. Mixing urban and rural settings, covering subjects such as geology, archaeology and natural history, The Street Beneath My Feet offers children the opportunity to explore their world through a detailed learning experience.

Journey

Aaron Becker

1406355348

The winner of the prestigious Caldecott Honor, and described by the New York Times as 'a masterwork', Aaron Becker's stunning, wordless picture book debut about self-determination and unexpected friendship follows a little girl who draws a magic door on her bedroom wall. Through it she escapes into a world where wonder, adventure and danger abound. Red marker pen in hand, she creates a boat, a balloon and a flying carpet which carry her on a spectacular journey ... who knows where? When she is captured by a sinister emperor, only an act of tremendous courage and kindness can set her free. Can it also guide her home and to happiness?

Lesson 6: Mindful Smelling

The Tunnel

Anthony Browne

1406313297

Once upon a time there lived a brother and sister who were complete opposites and constantly fought and argued. One day they discovered the tunnel. The boy goes through it at once, dismissing his sister's fears. When he doesn't return his sister has to pluck up the courage to go through the tunnel too. She finds her brother in a mysterious forest where he has been turned to stone...


Human Body

Anna Claybourne

1788887182

This 'owner's manual' to the human body explains how all its different parts work - from the hairs on your head to the tips of your toes. This book is information-dense but easy to understand; it's packed with head-scratching facts and eye-catching infographics. The kit includes a huge double-sided poster and over 100 stickers.

Stinky Science

Eddie Kay 1771383828

This book about the science of smells starts with the basics, from the reason why things stink to how our sense of smell works. Then come the specifics such as the link between scents and memory, descriptions of some of the worst smells on Earth, and information about the chemicals smells are made of. Young readers finally learn why feet and cheese can smell the same! An educational, hilarious compendium of the best-of in the gross-out science - with a glossary and index at the end.

Honeydukes, Scratch and Sniff

Daphne Pendergrass

1338253956

From Fizzing Whizbees to Cockroach Clusters, Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans to Chocolate Frogs, the Harry Potter films abound with sweets to enchant and astonish! Now for the first time, fans can scratch and savour the scents of delectable confections straight from the shelves of Honeydukes!

You Can’t Smell a Flower With Your Ear

Joanna Cole

0448404699

Enhanced with games, experiments, and other activities, a hands-on, easy-to-read study of the human senses explains how sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch work

Scratch and Sniff Food

DK Publishing

0789439883

Scratch the photographs of bananas, pizza, oranges, chocolate, and strawberries to smell these favourite foods

All About Your Nose

Jennifer Fretland VanVoorst

1489651500

The All About Your series introduces young readers to human anatomy. With engaging text, fun facts, and helpful diagrams, each book explores the appearance and function of a featured body part and its role in a healthy, working body.

Poo! What’s That Smell?

L and G Murphy

0330538527

Lenn Murphy, author of the best-selling Why is Snot Green? tells you everything you've ever wanted to know about the five senses. Find out which animal has the biggest eyes, what's inside your ear-holes, why sweaty socks smell so stinky, why sprouts and ice cream taste so different, why we can touch and feel things, and lots more!

Mo Smells the Holidays

Margaret Hyde

0981625533

Inspired by a real-life rescued dog, the Mo's Nose picture book series features lyrical tales about the titular dog who interprets his monochromatic vision through his heightened sense of smell--experiencing a world of colour through his nose. The full-colour illustrations expertly capture the mixed breed's sensitive, loving nature in a playful ink brush style. The books give readers an opportunity to rediscover their own senses through colour-themed scents woven into each storyline.

Lesson 7: Mindful Tasting


Are You What You Eat?

DK 9780241182345

Are You What You Eat? explains why your body is an amazingly complex machine and what foods you should eat to fuel it.

If you've felt sleepy during school or wondered what a superfood is Are You What You Eat? explains which foods and food groups boost your energy and keep you healthy. Take the quizzes, read the facts and answer the questions to find out which foods keep your brain in top gear. Understand why healthy eating is so important and the positive impact it has on every aspect of your life.

Roni Discovers Mindfulness

Roni c Roth Beshears

0692118039

RONI DISCOVERS MINDFULNESS is the fourth book in a series on weight management and wellness for school-age children and their families. The book incorporates mindfulness strategies to help children become aware of the eating process and internal body signals that guide food regulation. "Eight Mindful Eating and Lifestyle Tips for Kids" are included to begin the journey toward a more mindful way of living.

Taste

Anita Ganeri

1445132567

How many taste buds does the human tongue have? Why do some things taste good and some taste bad? Why is your tongue so long and bendy - and which other parts of the body help us to taste things? All these questions and more to help you really understand what the sense of taste is all about.

One Bite at a Time

Tracy Bryan

1518783546

In Western society, we live in a part of the world that eats really well, but most people don't take the time to notice this or understand where the food comes from. Most people don't eat mindfully and appreciate each bite they take. Eating mindfully is really simple to do and it helps us feel better throughout our entire body and mind when we do it. Discover what mindful eating is and learn how to practice it everyday... ONE BITE AT A TIME!

The Monster Health Book

Edward Miller

0823421392

Beginning with concise discussions of each of the food groups, along with the newly redesigned food pyramid, Ed Miller looks at all aspects of health and nutrition in this accessible and informative book. Fun facts about different foods are included throughout to keep the reading upbeat and clear distinctions are made between healthy and not-so-healthy meal choices. Readers will learn about nutrients, how to read foods labels and what it means to count calories. Readers will also learn how to develop healthy habits, such as making time for breakfast, tips for packing the best lunch, and the benefits of having a sit down (versus fast food) dinner.

Be Good To Your Body

Roz Fulcher

0486486435

More than 50 illustrated recipes encourage kids to delight in preparing and eating fresh, healthful foods. Simple dishes and snacks include Fruit Pizza, Cheesy Spaghetti Squash, Frozen Grape Pops, and Turkey Joes. Fun-to-colour pictures feature a feast of interesting facts, from where carrots originated (Afghanistan) to the first cultivated fruit (grapes).

How Did That Get In my Lunchbox?

Chris Butterworth

0763665037

One of the best parts of a young child's day is opening a lunchbox and diving in. But how did that delicious food get there? From planting wheat to mixing dough, climbing trees to machine-squeezing fruit, picking cocoa pods to stirring a vat of melted bliss, here is a clear, engaging look at the steps involved in producing some common foods. Health tips and a peek at basic food groups complete the menu.

Tasty Poems

Jill Bennett

9780192763242

In this delightful book for children, food is fantastic fun-with mountains of noodles, wobbling jellies, juicy grapes, and bouncing popcorn. Just beware of the ever-hungry crocodile! Illustrated with great humour by well-known artist Nick Sharratt, these poems will get every reader's tastebuds tingling.

Edible Science

Jodi Wheeler Toppen

1426321112

Grab a beaker, pick up your whisk, and get ready to cook up some solid science. Using food as our tools (or ingredients!) curious kids become scientists that measure, weigh, combine, and craft their way through the kitchen. Discover dozens of thoroughly-tested, fun, edible experiments, sprinkled with helpful photos, diagrams, scientific facts, sub-experiments, and more. And the best news is when all the mad-science is done, you're invited to grab a spoon and take a bite – and share your results with friends and family.

Lesson 8 and 9: Mindful Movement


Mindful Movements

Thich Nhat Hanh

781888375794

Mindful Movements have been lovingly illustrated by one of Thich Nhat Hanh's long-time practitioner, Wietske Vriezen. Drawn in a whimsical and immediately appealing style the booklet presents 10 routines that can be practiced by people of all ages and body types whether they are already familiar with mindfulness practices or not. The Mindful Movements are designed to be accessible to as many people as possible. Far from being another exercise program, Mindful Movements is for all those wanting to add a gentle but physical element to their meditation practice.

How Your Body Works

Thomas Canavan

0486797449

Fascinating facts are delivered in bite-sized increments, dense with information but easy to swallow. An appealing, modern visual style combines photos, infographics, cartoons, and computer-generated diagrams.

My Amazing Body Machine

Robert Winston

0241283809

My Amazing Body Machine takes kids on a unique and exciting journey through all the working parts of human anatomy.

From our intricately wired brain to our squeezing, squelching guts and relentlessly pumping heart, renowned scientist Robert Winston explores each part of this living machine through incredible, original papercraft artworks by Owen Gildersleeve. With clear text and fascinating bite-size facts about the human body, My Amazing Body Machine is a body book that makes learning about biology fun. Up-close photography shows how your body works in an immediate and ingenious way.

Twist: Yoga Poems

Janet S Wong

0689873948

Come explore yoga in a new way with TWIST, a collection of sixteen original poems sure to inspire even the youngest yogi! Feel the damp soil beneath you as Cobra, and grab hold of a star as Half-Moon. From Low Crow to Eagle and from Triangle to Tree, yoga comes alive with Janet S. Wong's artful creativity.

Dream Big

Deloris Jordan

1442412704

It's never too soon to dream big--or to take action! Pursue excellence with this inspiring picture book from the mother of star basketball player Michael Jordan. Before Michael Jordan was a record-breaking athlete, he was a young boy who dreamed of playing basketball for the United States Olympic team. His mother tells him, "Dreaming is for dreams. If you want to play, you better get busy." So what did Michael do? He got busy! Discover how Michael made his wish into a reality--Olympic gold medal included--in this motivational picture book for sports fans, go-getters, and anyone with big dreams!

Exercise and Play

Katie Wooley

1526304937

Why do I have to exercise? Why is it fun to play? The answers to these and many other questions about exercise and play can be discovered in this lively and informative series. The topics of fitness and fun are complemented by charming and humorous illustrations. This book is designed for children to begin to learn about the importance of being healthy, and the ways in which we can look after our bodies to keep fit and well.

Mental Well-being and Mindfulness

Katie Wooley

1526305631

You can't see mental wellbeing but you can feel it. Your mental wellbeing is all about how you think and feel. Some people call it 'mental health' or 'emotional wellbeing'. Having good mental health doesn't mean being happy all the time. We all experience feelings of anger, sadness, fear and frustration. These feelings are perfectly normal. Mental wellbeing comes from finding positive ways to manage these feelings as you grow and develop.

Good Night Yoga

Mariam Gates

162203466X

This beautifully illustrated, full-colour book tells the story of the natural world as it closes down for the night, while teaching children a simple flow of yoga postures inspired by their favourite characters from nature. Moving from Sun Breath to Cloud Gathering to Ladybug & Butterfly and more, readers learn techniques for self-soothing, relaxing the body and mind, focusing attention, and other skills that will support restful sleep and improve overall confidence and well-being.

Lesson 10: Perspective Taking


Auggie & Me

R Palacio 978-0552574778

Auggie & Me is a new side to the WONDER story: three new chapters from three different characters - bully Julian, oldest friend Christopher and classmate Charlotte - giving an insight into how Auggie has touched their own lives. Thought-provoking, surprising, infuriating, heart-breaking and heart-warming, AUGGIE & ME is fantastic exploration of different perspectives.

Rules

Cynthia Lord

0439443830

Catherine is a twelve-year-old that just wants a normal life. She finds a normal life impossible having a brother with autism. Catherine helps her brother by making rules for him. Her love for her brother is as real as her frustrations. Then she meets Jason, a non-verbal paraplegic who uses a book of pictures to communicate. She begins to realize that rules for behaviour are less important than the acceptance of others.

Restart (Chapter Book Upper KS2)

Gordon Korman

978-1338053777

Chase wakes up with amnesia after falling off a roof. He can’t remember anything, not even the kind of person he was. When he gets back to school he begins to learn who he was through the reactions of others. Turns out, he was a pretty mean kid. But now he has the opportunity to restart his life.

Fish in a Tree (Chapter Book Upper KS2)

Lynda Mullaby Hunt

978-0142426425

Ally is a talented artist and math whiz, but she has a secret. She feels stupid because letters don’t make sense to her. They are difficult to decode and seem to move around on the page. After being misunderstood by other teachers, Ally is transferred to Mr. Daniel’s class. There she finds support and encouragement and is finally able to let go of her protective shell.

The Other Side

Jacqueline Woodstock

978-0399231162

Clover's mum says it isn't safe to cross the fence that segregates their African-American side of town from the white side where Anna lives. But the two girls strike up a friendship, and get around the grown-up’s rules by sitting on top of the fence together.

Wonder Struck (Chapter Book Upper KS2)

Brian Zelsnick

978-0545027892

Ben's story takes place in 1977 and is told in words. Rose's story in 1927 is told entirely in pictures. Ever since his mother died, Ben feels lost. At home with her father, Rose feels alone. When Ben finds a mysterious clue hidden in his mother's room, and when a tempting opportunity presents itself to Rose, both children risk everything to find what's missing.

The Boy at the back of the Class (Chapter Book Upper KS2)

Onjali Q. Rauf

978-1984850782

This is a story about a 9yr old Syrian refugee who arrives in a new class. The whole class is curious about this new boy-he doesn't seem to smile, and he doesn't talk much. They learn that Ahmet fled a war zone and was separated from his family. A determined group of his classmates get together make a magnificent plan to reunite Ahmet with his loved ones. Balancing humour and heart, this relatable story about the refugee crisis from the perspective of children.

The Dark

Lemony Snickett

978-1408330036

Laszlo is afraid of the dark. The dark lives in the same house as Laszlo but mostly it spends its time in the basement. It doesn't visit Laszlo in his room. Until one night it does . . . Join Lazlo on his journey to meet the dark, and find out why it will never bother him again.

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs

Jon Scieszka

978-0140540567

A hilariously inventive retelling of the popular story which Publishers Weekly called the 'Funniest book of the year'.

The story tells the tale from the perspective of the wolf. A very different explanation for the chain of events!

Lesson 11: Choosing Optimism


What Do You Do With A Problem?

Kobi Yamada

978-1943200009

What do you do with a problem? This is the story of a persistent problem and the child who isn't so sure what to make of it. The longer the problem is avoided, the bigger it seems to get. But when the child finally musters up the courage to face it, the problem turns out to be something quite different than it appeared. Even though we don't always want them, problems have a way of bringing unexpected gifts. So, what will you do with your problem?

What Do You Do With An Idea?

Kobi Yamada

978-1938298073

This story inspires you to welcome an idea, to give it some space to grow, and to see what happens next. Ideas that are cultivated are just the starting point.

What Do You Do With A Chance?

Kobi Yamada

978-1943200733

What Do You Do With a Chance? is the story of a child who is visited by a chance but because he isn't sure what to do with it, lets it go. Later on, when a new chance comes around, he reaches for it, but this time he misses and falls. Now he is afraid. Will he be brave enough to take another chance when it comes around?

The Magic Inside You

Cathy Domoney

978-1985557253

Madeleine learns how to take control of her thinking and turn her thoughts into a powerful, positive, can-do mindset which paves her way to confidence and success.

Rosie Revere Engineer

Andrea Beatty

978-1419708459

A charming, witty picture book about pursuing your passion. Rosie sets to work building a contraption to make her aunt's dream come true. Her invention complete, Rosie attempts a test flight--but after a moment, the machine crashes to the ground. Discouraged, Rosie deems the invention a failure, but Aunt Rose, it was a raging success. You can only truly fail, she explains, if you quit.

Great Women Who Changed The World

Kate Pankhurst

978-1408876985

Great Women Who Changed the World is the perfect introduction to just a few of the most incredible women who helped s Fly through the sky with the incredible explorer Amelia Earhart, and read all about the Wonderful Adventures of Mary Seacole amongst others

Lesson 12: Appreciating Happy Experiences

Mr Sherman’s Cloud

David Habben

978-1624146558

It's the little things that can turn a bad day into a better one. One morning, Mr. Sherman's bad mood takes the form of a literal rain cloud, soaking him and making his mood - and the weather - worse. An unexpected encounter with imaginative children helps Mr. Sherman find the silver lining to his cloud and brightens his day, turning his outlook from pessimism into optimism.

The Boy Who Conquered Everest (Chapter book)

Jordon Romero

978-1401931179

Jordan Romero was a regular 9yr old. So why would he want to climb the world's tallest mountains, so dangerous and difficult? Jordan spotted a map of the famous "Seven Summits," the tallest mountains on Earth's seven continents.4yrs later, Jordan was at 29,035 ft. summit of Mt. Everest. He had reached his goal: To conquer the mightiest of mountains and inspire other kids to dream BIG!


Create Your Own Happy

Penny Alexanda

978-0008301217

This illustrated activity book empowers children to shape their lives, and the lives of others around them, by taking practical, positive steps towards their own happiness and positive self-esteem!

Hello Sunshine

Freya Ete 978-1449474126

Hello Sunshine spreads happiness and joy in its own delightful way through the gorgeous designs and evocative words of artist and poet Freya Ete. "Enjoy this precious life," "Dance to the music of your heart," and "Never forget you are loved" are just a few examples of Freya's illustrated messages of joy and love.

Butterfly Lion

Michael Morpurgo

978-0006751038

A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a white lion. Bertie rescues an orphaned white lion cub from the African veld. They are inseparable until Bertie is sent to boarding school far away in England and the lion is sold to a circus. Bertie swears that one day they will see one another again.

Do Nice Spread Kind Be Happy

Bernadette Russell

978-1610672559

Russell, founder of the 366 Days of Kindness initiative, compiles nearly 80 suggestions for “committing acts of ninja niceness,” which include leaving notes expressing affection for a loved one, making a playlist for someone, and more elaborate ideas like hosting special events at nursing homes. The suggestions get their own vividly illustrated pages or spreads, which include a box to be checked off when the good deed is done, as well as space to write about how it was accomplished.

Pippi Longstocking

Astrid Lindgren

978-0192793799

Nine-year-old Pippi is an unusual and unpredictable character, she lives alone with a monkey, a horse, and no rules whatsoever! Every day is a crazy adventure with Pippi, but what else would you expect from the daughter of a swashbuckling pirate captain?!

Coming Home

Michael Morpurgo

978-1910200803

A plucky little robin sets out on an epic journey. Through dark forests, driving rain, clapping thunder and flashing lightning. Across frozen wastes, huge mountains and stormy seas he flies. And all the while he's dreaming of home. But will he ever get there?

Lesson 13: Expressing Gratitude


The Little Book of Gratitude (Upper KS2)

Dr Robert Emmons

978-1856753654

This beautiful book, written by Dr Robert A Emmons, discusses the benefits of gratitude and teaches easy techniques to foster gratitude every day.The book offers ideas of easy practices, such as keeping a daily gratitude journal, writing letters of thanks, to get us started whilst documenting the importance of gratitude for enhanced wellbeing and connectedness

Andy and The Lion

James Daugherty

978-0140502770

While walking to school one day, Andy meets a lion and soon makes a new friend. A tale of gratitude and helping out our neighbours, children of all ages will love this retelling of the classic folktale, "Androcles and the Lion."

I am Malala (Chapter book)

Malala Yousafzai with Patricia

978-1780622163

As the youngest ever Nobel Peace Prize winner, Malala Yousafzai is a symbol of peace and change; however, before the Taliban took over Pakistan and changed her world, Malala considered herself no different from the next person — except that she wanted to change the world. After readers learn how Malala stood up for education and for women and, in doing so, nearly lost her life, they will surely feel grateful for their own rights, hopes and dreams, and life.

Adolphus Tips (Chapter book)

Michael Morpurgo

978-0007182466

A heart-warming tale of courage and warmth, set against the backdrop of the second world war, about an abandoned village, a lifelong friendship and one very adventurous cat!

A great Big Heart

Wylinda Williams

978-1480835559

In A Great Big Heart, young readers get to experience the woman’s journey of generosity and learn the value of giving and showing kindness to others. This story uses fun characters to teach the biblical principle that when seeds of kindness are sown, it is only a matter of time before goodness returns.

Kensuke’s Kingdom

Michael Morpurgo

978-1405221740

Washed up on an island in the Pacific, Michael struggles to survive on his own. With no food and no water, he curls up to die. When he wakes, there is a plate beside him of fish, of fruit, and a bowl of fresh water. He is not alone . . .A gripping adventure ensues.

Thanks a Million

Nikki Grimes

978-0688172930

What makes you thankful? A book? Weekends? Your family? How do you say thanks? With a flower? With a chocolate bar? With a surprise? In sixteen extraordinary poems that range in form from a haiku to a rebus to a riddle, Nikki Grimes reminds us how wonderful it is to feel thankful, and how powerful a simple "thank you" can be.

The Other Side

A.M. Marcus

978-1519307842

Many people want what others apparently have, all while overlooking the possessions they have and the characteristics they possess. This story teaches your child to appreciate what they have, and not worry so much about what others possess.

Lesson 14: Performing Acts of Kindness


Wonder

R Palacio 978-0552565974

Born with a terrible facial abnormality, Auggie has been home-schooled by his parents his whole life. Now, for the first time, he's being sent to a real school - and he's dreading it. All he wants is to be accepted - but can he convince his new classmates that he's just like them, underneath it all? The kindness he is shown by some children is a lesson for us all.

The One and Only Ivan

Katherine Applegate

978-0007455331

Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this story is told from the point of view of Ivan himself. When Stella, an elephant, that lives next to Ivan, gets sick before she dies, she asks Ivan to promise to try and free the newly captured baby elephant named Ruby. Ivan begins to see his enclosure as a cage instead of a habitat. He does all he can to get the humans to pay attention and help Ruby.

The Three Questions

Jon Muth & Leo Tolstoy

978-0439199964

This book oozes kindness throughout whilst giving a deeper message of being mindful in the moment. What is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right thing to do? Nikolai knows that he wants to be the best person he can be, but often he is unsure if he is doing the right thing. His journey enables him to answer the three questions.

Each Kindness

Jacqueline Woodstock

978-0399246524

A powerful anti-bullying message. Chloe and her friends won't play with the new girl, Maya. Every time Maya tries to join Chloe and her friends, they reject her. Eventually Maya stops coming to school. When Chloe's teacher gives a lesson about how even small acts of kindness can change the world, Chloe is stung by the lost opportunity for friendship, and thinks about how much better it could have been if she'd shown a little kindness toward Maya.

Lesson 15: Mindful Action in the World

A Street Cat Named Bob (Chapter book)

James Bowen

978-1473633360

When James Bowen found an injured, ginger street cat he was living hand to mouth on the streets of London and the last thing he needed was a pet. Yet James couldn't resist helping the intelligent cat, whom he quickly christened Bob. He slowly nursed Bob back to health and then sent the cat on his way, imagining he would never see him again. Soon the two were inseparable and their comic and occasionally dangerous adventures transformed both their lives, slowly healing the scars of troubled pasts.

The Boy Who Biked the World (Chapter book)

Alistair Humphries

978-1903070758

This is a story of an incredible journey that Tom a school boy undertakes to cycle around the world. The more that people at school and home told him he couldn’t do it, the more Tom found himself wanting to prove himself. The book shows the incredible kindness that he was shown all through his journey.

The Boy Who Biked the World (Chapter book)

Alistair Humphries

978-1903070871

In part 2 of the story Tom’s journey takes him through their Americas.


The Seed That Fed A Million Children ( Chapter Book)

Magnus Mac Farlane-Barrow

978-0007578313

This book tells the inspirational and compelling story of how through miraculous circumstances and an overwhelming display of love from those around him led to the creation of Mary’s Meals; an organisation that now holds the key to eradicating child hunger altogether. This humble, heart-warming yet powerful story has never been more relevant in our society of plenty and privilege. It will open your eyes to the extraordinary impact that one person can make.

One Plastic Bag

Miranda Paul

978-1467716086

The inspiring true story of how one African woman began a movement to recycle the plastic bags that were polluting her community. Something had to change. Isatou Ceesay was that change. She found a way to recycle the bags and transform her community. This inspirational true story shows how one person's actions really can make a difference in our world.

One World

Michael Foreman

978-1849393041

A brother and sister spend their day playing on the beach by a rock pool. They create their own tiny marine world in a bucket and, with its wildlife, shells, oil and even a tin can, it is a microcosm of the larger world outside. With a series of stunning watercolours, the multi award-winning Michael Foreman makes clear his underlying concern about pollution within the environment.

101 Ways to Change the World

Aubre Andus

978-1787014862

101 Small Ways to Change the World is a practical, fun and creative book to inspire children at home, school and in the local community and beyond! All big ideas start with just one person who decides to do things differently. You could be that person.

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

William Kamkwamba

978-0803735118

When fourteen-year-old William Kamkwamba's Malawi village was hit by a drought, everyone's crops began to fail. Without enough money for food, let alone school, William spent his days in the library and figured out how to bring electricity to his village. Persevering against the odds, William built a functioning windmill out of junkyard scraps, and thus became the local hero who harnessed the wind.

Saving the Earth

Anna Clayborne

978-1786176622

Find out how to help save the planet with this handy pocket-sized book that's bursting with giant facts. From global warming to plastic pollution, learn about why the Earth is in danger, how humans can combat the problem and what the world will be like in the future.

We Live Here Too

Nancy Loewen

978-1404803688

An award-winning introduction to good citizenship. Using real-life experiences and advice column-style writing, this nonfiction picture book defines citizenship and explains how it can be demonstrated or used in daily situations -- "Does it really matter if I throw my gum on the ground?" -- through fun, creative, and responsible ways!

Documents

MindUP Recommended Reading List: Key Stage 2 Lesson 1: How ...€¦ · Your Brain Robert Winston 02412435 99 Join Professor Robert Winston and introduce your child to the most powerful,