The Journey by Francesca Sanna
Story for primary-aged children with beautiful illustrations about a family leaving everything behind to travel to a strange and unfamiliar place.
My Name is not Refugee by Kate Milner
Story appropriate for KS1 and KS2 which encourages children to put themselves into the shoes of someone who has to flee their home.
Black and British: An Illustrated History by David Olusoga
A visual history for younger learners which outlines some forgotten history of Black Britons throughout history.
Coming to England by Floella Benjamin
An autobiographical story of coming to England as part of the Windrush generation. Suitable for KS1 or KS2.
The Suitcase by Chris Naylor-Ballasteros
Story for younger children, also appropriate in KS2. A story of welcoming strangers, suspicion and understanding what people have been through.
The Day War Came by Nicola Davies
Story for primary-aged children about welcoming people fleeing war and demonstrating the power that children can have to effect change.
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr
A semi-autobiographical classic text which tells the story of a Jewish family escaping Germany before the Second World War.
Saving the Butterfly by Helen Cooper
A good companion to 'The Day War Came'. Suitable for KS1 or KS2.
Paddington by Michael Bond
A picture book version of Michael Bond's classic book, familiar to all children because of the two charming films. Covers themes of welcome, home and family.
Refugees and Migrants by Ceri Roberts
A non-fiction book which explains definitions and statistics in a child-friendly way. Good for encouraging discussion.
Wisp: A Story of Hope by Zana Fraillon and Grahame Baker Smith
A novel for KS1 about a child refugee. An uplifting story of hope.
Wishes by Muon Thi Van
Suitable for KS1 or KS2, inspired by the author's experiences. Tells the story of a family's search for a new home.
The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q Rauf
A tale of friendship and a child's perspective on the refugee 'crisis'. This book has also been turned into a play.