That Bird Has Arms

That Bird Has Arms is a humorous and heartwarming tale about Roy, an otherwise ordinary bird-with one very unique feature: arms. In a world where being different isn't always welcomed, Roy does his best to blend in, until he finally learns that what sets him apart is also what makes him strong. This delightful story explores themes of identity, inclusion, and confidence, encouraging children to celebrate their uniqueness and challenge norms. With vibrant illustrations and a clever storyline, it's perfect for promoting self-esteem and open-mindedness in young learners.

Educational Benefits:

• Supports social and emotional learning around self-identity and acceptance.
• Encourages positive discussion about diversity and embracing differences.
• Fosters narrative comprehension and character empathy through an engaging plot.
• Promotes early literacy with playful language and visual humour.

Classroom Ideas:

• Have students draw their own œunique bird and write a short story about it.
• Discuss times students felt different and how it made them feel.
• Use the book in a SEL (Social Emotional Learning) unit about belonging and confidence.
• Explore what it means to be œnormal and celebrate classroom diversity.

Information:

• Ages: Ideal for Foundation to Year 2
• Format: Picture book