Sue Curtis Books
Published May 2024
Click this video to hear Sue reading Alba's Notebook.
To buy a signed copy please email Sue at suecurtis321@yahoo.com
About the Author
Sue is lucky enough to be a Key Stage 1 teacher and has been for the last 23 years. One of her favourite times of day is story time, and she hasn't met a child who doesn't enjoy listening to a story. She loves seeing the wonderment in the children's faces - waiting to see what happens next. The way a book can capture a child's imagination still amazes her everyday! That is why she started writing her own books for children.
Sue believes every child deserves to be reflected in the stories they read. This is why she wrote Alba's Notebook! Alba, the main character, has albinism and he goes on an animal adventure with his friends. Sue's book shows Alba thriving with albinism and having lots of fun along the way.
Sue is hoping her book will bring joy to many children, and especially to children who can relate to Alba. She would like to see her book in schools and libraries to help raise awareness of albinism from an early age.
Alba's Notebook
Their bags are packed, the tents are ready and the pages of Alba's notebook are waiting to be filled.
Alba and his friends hop with kangaroos, hang upside down with sloths, skate with penguins and discover other incredible animals.
Every night Alba gets out his notebook. But what does he write inside?
Join Alba, who has albinism, and his friends on their animal adventure.
Albinism
Albinism is a condition some people and animals are born with.
This condition is caused by a lack of pigment (colour) in their hair, eyes and skin.
People with albinism can have:
- pale skin
- white or light blonde hair
- vision problems
- eyes that are sensitive to light
People with albinism:
- may wear special glasses to protect their eyes from the sun
- wear a sun hat and sunglasses when they are outside
- stay in the shade as much as possible and wear sun cream
Pebble the tortoise and Zoom the sea turtle become best friends and have lots of fun together in their different homes. But one day Zoom doesn't come to Cobble Cove. As Pebble is waiting and worrying she hears,
"Help, help! Zoom is in a tangle!"
Will Pebble be able to help save her friend?
This story is about friendship and also highlights the danger of plastic on our magnificent sea life.
Activities
To download any of the worksheets just click on the picture.
New for May 2024!
What would you write in your notebook?
Writing Activities
Reading Sheets
Word Mat
Maths Sheets
Colouring Sheets
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