
How to Shine at Primary School
illustrated by Allison Steinfeld
Interest age: 7 to 11
Reading age: 9+
Published by Wren and Rook, 2024
About this book
Teacher, BBC Bitesize presenter and TikTok star Kit Brown shares his top tips on how to shine at primary school in this sensitive and inspiring non-fiction book.
Spanning a range of subjects including motivation, goal setting, support networks, and finding one’s voice, Kit demonstrates his in-depth knowledge of primary school life and achieves a relatable and reassuring tone, no doubt aided by his own experience as a teacher.
The information presented in this book is well-pitched and engaging. Interactive elements, thought exercises, top tips and illustrations are dispersed throughout to break up the text which keeps the book flowing at a good pace. The activities themselves are well thought out and could easily be used in class as part of a PSHE sequence.
This book is full of enthusiasm and encouragement, but arguably its major strength is in its practical applications. Rather than just effusing on the power of a positive mindset, it provides children with real, relatable situations and step-by-step guidance on how to deal with them.
Kit Brown’s huge profile will make his advice even more likely to hit the mark, making this a great choice for children and teachers alike.
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