Spell Like a Ninja

Top tips, rules and remedies to supercharge your spelling

Andrew Jennings

From the creator of the bestselling Vocabulary Ninja comes an essential toolkit of strategies and word lists to support primary pupils and allow them to gain confidence in their spelling

In this newest instalment of the Ninja series, Spell

Like a Ninja provides essential tips, lists and advice to support the teaching and learning of spelling in the primary classroom or at home, all in a handy, pocket-sized book. Seven distinct Ninja focuses help pupils make connections between different spelling patterns, and funny NinJokes keep them entertained too. Including every statutory spelling pattern in the National Curriculum Spelling Appendix, this fantastic little book is sure to turn all learners into Grand Masters of spelling.

Andrew Jennings is an experienced teacher and school leader and his innovative ninja-themed resources are used in thousands of classrooms in the UK and abroad.

Creating Spaces to Play Outdoors

36 fun step-by-step DIY projects using recycled pallets

Alistair Bryce-Clegg & Oliver Wotherspoon

A one-of-a-kind collection of DIY projects to create amazing outdoor play areas from Early Years expert Alistair Bryce-Clegg and outdoor play designer Oliver Wotherspoon

From smaller designs like the Bird Box Bookshelf and the Table-Top Ramp to larger structures such as the Hobbit Hole Door and the Wonky Stage, Creating Spaces to Play Outdoors will show you 36 unique ways to create incredible, sustainable outdoor play equipment. If you’re looking to transform your outdoor space with features that children will love, without breaking the bank, this is the perfect book for you.

With helpful illustrations, full-colour photographs, step-by-step instructions and advice on how the play spaces support early learning and development, you don’t need to be a DIY expert to build these simple and effective natural play areas.

Alistair Bryce-Clegg is a renowned Early Years educational consultant and the author of than twenty books, including Best Practice in the Early Years.

Oliver Wotherspoon is Managing Director of Cool Canvas, which creates natural play areas for nurseries, schools and families.

July 2023

Paperback 9781801993241 • £4.99

128 pages

Territory: World All Languages

Sales Rights: World All Languages

Bloomsbury Education

We Are All Astronauts

Discover what it takes to be a space explorer!

Kate Pankhurst

‘A beautiful celebration of female achievements and diversity throughout the history of human spaceflight.’ Hayley Arceneaux – commercial astronaut on the SpaceX mission

Unlock your inner ASTRONAUT and learn all about SPACE in this factpacked new book from the bestselling creator of the FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN series! Luna Scope wants to blast off into space and explore the cosmos, but how does she go from her homemade cardboard rocket to running experiments on the International Space Station? Enter Granny, who’s about to teach Luna just how to make her dream a reality.

From spacewalks to shooting stars, join Luna as she learns everything she’ll ever need to know to become a real-life astronaut. Including content on incredible female space pioneers, this awe-inspiring book shows us that ANYONE can be an astronaut if they dream big enough.

Kate Pankhurst is the bestselling author and illustrator of the trailblazing and internationally successful Fantastically Great Women books. Kate’s books have been translated into 22 languages and been shortlisted for many awards, including the NIBBIES award for Children’s Illustrated & Non-fiction. Most recently, Fantastically Great Women who Changed the World has been adapted into an inspiring stage show.

August 2023

Hardback 9781526615428 • £12.99

Paperback 9781526615435 • £7.99 eBook 9781526615411 • £6.39

32 pages

Territory: World All Languages

Sales Rights: World All Languages

Bloomsbury Children’s Books

July 2023

Paperback 9781472993564 • £14.99

96 pages

Territory: World All Languages

Sales Rights: World All Languages Bloomsbury Education

How To Spaghettify Your Dog

and other science secrets of the universe

Hiba Noor Khan

Illustrated by Harry Woodgate

‘A wonderfully illustrated, jam-packed, must-have science book for all aspiring young physicists!’ The Royal Institution

From the mind-blowing butterfly effect to the bizarre behaviour of quantum physics, uncover the secrets of the universe with this hilarious science book.

Have you ever wondered how to slow down time? Or what would happen if the Earth stopped spinning? Well, wonder no more. This book is bursting with fascinating physics facts that will explain everything you want to know, and more, about the curiosities of our cosmos.

Become acquainted with the phenomenal laws of physics – from the tiniest building blocks of our body to the enormous stars that burn in our skies, light years away. The book breaks down complex science topics into fun, digestible chunks.

Hiba Noor Khan is a writer and activist. She has worked as a Refugee Advocacy Worker for The Children’s Society, a Physics teacher and TV presenter. She has written six children’s books.

Harry Woodgate is an award-winning illustrator and author. When they’re not illustrating or writing they love baking, cycling and discovering random facts about the world around them.

August 2023

Paperback 9781526627810 • £8.99 eBook 9781526664426 . £7.19

64 pages

Territory: World All Languages

Sales Rights: World All Languages

Bloomsbury Children’s Books www.bloomsbury.com