Running on Empty S.E Durrant AJ’s grandfather has always been the one to keep his unusual family together, so when he dies things start to unravel at the edges. AJ is worried about his parents but they don t really seem to notice. In order to deal with his grief and to keep his anxiety at bay, AJ does what […] Empathy, Fame, Family, Fiction, Grief/Loss, Growing Up & the Facts of Life, Inspirational, Mental Health and Wellbeing, National Paralympic Heritage Trust, Olympic Park, Special Needs, Sports AGES: 10-12 AGES: 7-10 The Bear and The Piano David Litchfield One day in the forest, a young bear stumbles upon something he has never seen before. As time passes, he teaches himself how to play the strange instrument – and, eventually, the beautiful sounds are heard by a father and son who are picnicking in the woods. The bear’s piano playing makes him a huge […] Animals, Fame, Family, Friendship, Music, Performance, Picture Books, Self-discovery AGES: 3-7