Primary books to support Mental Health Awareness Week

May 13th 2019

To support Mental Health Awareness Week, our librarians have created a mix of fiction and non-fiction titles suitable for Key Stages 1 and 2. Schools can help children develop their understanding of mental health by stocking their libraries with books that explore a range of different topics, helping them become more comfortable talking about mental and emotional issues.  

Elmer's Walk by David McKee

Suitable for Key Stage 1

Sweep by Louise Greig

Suitable for Key Stage 1

What's Going On Inside My Head by Molly Potter

Suitable for Key Stages 1 and 2

Mental Well-being and Mindfulness by Katie Woolley

Suitable for Key Stages 1 and 2

Alfred and the Blue Whale by Mina Lystad

Suitable for Key Stages 1 and 2

Breath by Breath: A Mindfulness Guide to Feeling Calm by Paul Christelis

Suitable for Key Stages 1 and 2

Boy Underwater by Adam Baron

Suitable for Key Stage 2

Earth to Daniel by Gwyneth Rees

Suitable for Key Stage 2

The Mystery of the Colour Thief by Ewa Jozefkowicz

Suitable for Key Stage 2

70 Ways to Boost Your Self-Esteem by Jenny Alexander

Suitable for Key Stage 2

To find out more about Mental Health Awareness Week, please visit www.mentalhealth.org.uk