Celebrate
DIVERSITY
with primary children

The Pink! Project

A book bag with a difference

  • Perfect for talking with young children about equality and diversity, self-esteem and respect for others.
  • Supports Curriculum objectives to help children become confident individuals and responsible citizens.
  • Uses a Circle Time model to help children learn that we all deserve respect and understanding.

What's in the bag?

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A signed copy of Pink!

This heart-warming story by Lynne Rickards and Margaret Chamberlain follows Patrick the pink penguin on a voyage of self-discovery. Although he is different, Patrick has plenty to be proud of, and his friends learn to accept him and value his uniqueness.
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The Pink! Project Circle Time Lesson Guide

The story provides a springboard for discussion about how it feels to be different. This Lesson Guide helps teachers encourage children to think about how they treat others who are different from themselves.
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The Pink! Egg

A fuzzy pink "speaking toy" is the perfect size for children to pass around the circle.
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The Pink! Quiz and Pink! Pattern

After reading the story, children can try a fun quiz based on the book and make their own fuzzy beanbag just like the pink egg. Add a silly face or wacky hair!
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A Personal Letter from Patrick

This letter is addressed to the children's school and comes all the way from the South Pole!

What does it cost?

The Pink! Project book bag costs £30 plus £3 postage and packing.

How do I order?

Contact l.rickards@freeuk.com with your invoice address, delivery address and purchase order number.

Please note: the Pink! project book bag is currently only available in the UK.

 

Discover the new
PETS Book Bag

  • Designed to support early years areas of Learning and Development
  • Explores the relationship between animals and their environment
  • Provides guidance on how to treat animals with care and sensitivity

What's in the bag?

A signed copy of Jacob O'Reilly Wants a Pet

Jacob O'Reilly Wants a Pet

A signed copy of Jacob O'Reilly Wants a Pet, in which a young boy explores a host of pet options before finding the perfect companion.
A fun Quiz

Fun Pet Quiz

Jacob O'Reilly's Pet Quiz is a fun way for children to discover which type of pet suits them best.
Make Your very own Snail Hotel

Make a Snail Hotel

Make Your Own Snail Hotel provides guidance on the care and feeding of garden snails, and makes a great class project for Environmental Studies.
Your own cuddly snail

A Cuddly Snail

A very realistic cuddly snail looks just like the one Jacob finds at the end of the story.

And more!

Fun worksheets, activity ideas and a letter from the author engage children's imagination and allow them to work independently.

What does it cost?

The PETS Book Bag costs £25 plus £3 postage and packing.

How do I order?

Contact l.rickards@freeuk.com with your invoice address, delivery address and purchase order number.

Please note: the PETS Book Bag is currently only available in the UK.