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“Amber Class is full of big feelings and even bigger lessons. In three inter-connected stories, the children tackle self-confidence, teamwork and discovering their own strengths… A relatable and uplifting read for early readers.”

—School Reading List

“This book is perfect for an early reader, or as a starter for a PSHE lesson at the beginning of the academic year for Year 1 or 2 class (aged 5–7). Every child is an individual, and classes are diverse in so many ways… The teacher role shines through giving the class the confidence to be who they want to be and to embrace differences – something that all class teachers want in their classroom.”

—English Association

Meet Amber Class (Amber Class #1)

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

Join the lively Amber Class in the pages of this book, and you’ll have fun and also learn lots of things with teacher Mrs. Adisa and classmates Nzingha, Jake, Kayden, Rebecca and the others.

There are three stories:

  • In Believe In Yourself, Amber Class find ways to boost self-confidence—except Kayden who’s watching a very large beetle climbing into Mrs. Adisa’s bag and they end with the Confidence Song.
  • In Sort It Out! ,the children discover ways in which opposite wishes can be reconciled and how arguments need not be arguments at all.
  • In Feeling Good, Amber Class find out what it means to feel good about themselves—because everyone is special and has their own qualities.

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Publication Date: May 2025
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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