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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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Coming to England by Floella Benjamin

An autobiographical story of coming to England as part of the Windrush generation. Suitable for KS1 or KS2. 

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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Saving the Butterfly by Helen Cooper

A good companion to 'The Day War Came'. Suitable for KS1 or KS2. 

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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. 

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Refugees and Migrants by Ceri Roberts

A non-fiction book which explains definitions and statistics in a child-friendly way. Good for encouraging discussion. 

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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