What Makes Me A Me?

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The story tells us that the main character doesn’t have an on-off switch, and this led us all to try acting like toys that can be turned off. The book’s text is rhythmic and patterned, meaning that the children have been able to join in more and more as they become familiar with the story. And ‘If you could make a clone of yourself, would the clone also possess your thoughts and memories? The ship needs numerous repairs at George’s Shipyard where George replaces the old wooden pieces with metal ones, until by the end of the voyage the 'Theseus' is entirely made of metal.

The children had great fun with me and a pretend remote control, making choices for when they could start and stop me. Take a look at the full range of additional resources to support this book, such as these We Are All Different Discussion Cards. And so every few months of his journey, Dave heads back to see Georgeand has any broken wooden bits replaced with metal.

This book would be good to use with children that find it hard to accept who they are, to support children’s self-esteem, or to just help children be aware that who they are is a perfectly made combination of many things. Pupils could sit in a circle and start a discussion using the questions provided at the end of each part, or you could work with the children to create your own questions. A funny and thought-provoking look at what makes us us, from Ben Faulks (known as Mr Bloom from CBeebies) and David Tazzyman (bestselling illustrator of You Can’t Take an Elephant on the Bus ). The title, front-cover illustrations and colours made it very easy to engage the children’s interest.

immediately pulls the reader in with its cute beanie-hatted be-spectacled character and the tactile title in glittery letters. This sweet story concludes with the boy realising that he is what makes him him and that we are all different but perfect in our own way.

This adaptation of Peter Worley’s 'The If Machine', encourages children to consider the meaning of identity and explores personal memories, experiences and the soul. There's also a full range of EYFS Personal, Social and Emotional Development Activities to choose from, too!

You are permitted to print, display, alter, transform or add to the digital version of the resource as long as it is not for commercial purposes.Summary: This assembly explores an intriguing philosophical question and is suitable for any time of year. The main character looks a similar age to the children in my class, so his picture on the front cover meant they could connect with the book immediately.