Resources for Schools: The Suitcase

Make a suitcase, draw a picture of your home, or write and illustrate a diary.

The Suitcase by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros is a beautifully crafted picture book about being kind to strangers, acceptance and tolerance.

Read the story and download our activity sheet below for lots of fun ideas for activities that you can do with children at school or at home.

Download The Suitcase activity sheet

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