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“Second in the gentle and inclusive Amber Class series, written by educational psychologist Damali. This collection of stories is based on the author’s real experiences in a primary school, and each story contains an activity to aid learning and help build empathy.”

—The Bookseller

“Enomwoyi Damali and Ruthine Burton’s story celebrates individuality and teamwork in a warm, diverse classroom setting, it’s a warm hearted, relatable read for KS1 independent reading.”

—School Reading List 

Amber Class: Making Friends (Amber Class #2)

Written by Enomwoyi Damali
Illustrated by Ruthine Burton
Published by Otter-Barry Books

Meet Amber Class!

Nzingha loves books and stories, Stacey sings and dances and Xaolin plays the piano. Andrew loves sport – but what about Kayden? He likes beetles – and making people laugh! And they ALL love their teacher, Mrs. Adisa. With Mrs. Adisa’s help, the children learn to believe in themselves and have a go at things; they find out how to sort out arguments and stay friends; and they discover how to feel good about themselves and their special talents.

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Publication Date: February 2026
Available As: Paperback
Chapter Book, Age 05 or older

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Setting: England

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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