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50 Fantastic Ideas.
Literacy and Mathematics
Learning Through Play
50 FANTASTIC IDEAS
50 Fantastic Ideas for STEM Activities
Sandra Beale
Take children on a wonderful journey of discovery and exploration to help them understand scientific concepts.
In this play-based book, Early Years STEM expert Sandra Beale presents exciting activities which develop children’s understanding and lay the foundation for scientific enquiry, creative thinking and problem-solving
Every activity will support children's development, including new vocabulary, mathematical skills, literacy, mark making and development of motor skills
Sandra Beale is a mum of three and STEM Learning Ambassador, and she currently runs Toddler and Early Years STEM sessions for local children which have been featured on the BBC
50 Fantastic Ideas for Farm Activities
Hannah Jones McVey
Edited by Alistair Bryce-Clegg
A brilliant collection of activities to help bring to life themes around farming and food, devised by The Country Trust, the UK's leading national education charity
Perfect for providing inspiration for a farm theme in the classroom, for activities to complement a class growing project, to introduce ways to use food, farming or natural themes in the curriculum, or to support a farm visit
HannahJonesMcVey is the Countryside Discovery Residential Manager at The Country Trust She has almost two decades of out-of-the classroom experience working with children and has authored several books
Publishes 5th June 2025
Paperback
64 pages
9781801996174 £12 99
Co-Regulation
Paperback 9781801993258 • £12 99 64 pages
Kerry Murphy
Edited by Alistair Bryce-Clegg
Full of practical ideas to support children in developing their self-regulation skills to give them the best emotional start in life.
Children need to understand their own feelings and those of others, and learn to regulate their behaviour accordingly
Using modelling, support and nurture, practitioners can co-regulate alongside the children so that they can develop these skills. This dipin-and-out guide will help practitioners provide the strongest foundations for children to give them the best emotional start in life
Kerry Murphy is an Early Years lecturer and consultant, specialising in wellbeing, behaviour and special educational needs
Paperback 9781801992800 £12 99
64 pages
James Davolls
Edited by Alistair Bryce-Clegg
Bikes, trikes and scooters are an ever-popular resource in early years settings and this book reveals a treasure trove of fun and accessible ideas to enhance this play.
50 Fantastic Ideas for Bikes, Trikes and Scooters provides activities such as scooter tag, painting with wheels and the bike repair shop and shows how they help child development including social and emotional development, literacy, maths and creative arts.
JamesDavolls is a nursery teacher and EYFS lead He has worked in early years settings for over a decade and is passionate about enhancing learning through play.
Paperback 9781801994224 £12 99 64 pages
Kerry Murphy & Fifi Benham
Edited by Alistair Bryce-Clegg
This book is packed full of easy-to-follow activities that will help practitioners adapt their teaching to be more inclusive of neurodivergent children
This book gives practitioners neurodiversity-informed and affirming approaches through activities such as exploring a babble box to encourage language development, and playing balloon volleyball to support physical development
With meaningful and innovative ideas that can be embedded into everyday practice, this book celebrates the unique needs, preferences and strengths of all children in a fun and engaging way
KerryMurphy is an Early Years lecturer and consultant, specialising in wellbeing, behaviour and SEND
Paperback 9781801992183 • £12 99 64 pages
June O'Sullivan & Nausheen Khan
This is a collection of fun and effective activities to nurture kindness and inclusivity in your Early Years setting.
Covering important topics such as race, ethnicity, age, gender and mental health, this book gives practitioners the confidence to build an inclusive environment for all children
The ideas encourage children to ask questions, challenge prejudice and celebrate diversity through games, role play, physical activity, arts and crafts and more
JuneO'Sullivan MBE is Chief Executive of the London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) NausheenKhan is Nursery Manager at the London Early Years Foundation (LEYF).
Paperback 9781472993892 • £12 99
64 pages
50FantasticIdeasforBlockPlay
Judit Horvath
9781472944962
50FantasticIdeasforCreativeRolePlay
Hayley Hughes
9781472940841
50FantasticIdeasforMakingMusic
Judith Harries
9781472984111
50FantasticIdeasforMarkMaking Alistair Bryce-Clegg
9781472913241
50FantasticIdeasforMessyPlay
Phill and Sally Featherstone
9781472919144
50FantasticIdeasforSongsandRhymes
Helen Battelley
9781472976857
50FantasticIdeasforTreasureBaskets
Sue Gascoyne
9781472943514
50FantasticIdeasforSmallWorld Provocations
Judit Horvath
9781472943514
50 Fantastic Ideas for Tuff Trays
Sally Wright
9781472954282
50 Fantastic Ideas Inspired by Famous Artists
Judith Harries
9781472956842
50 Fantastic Things to do with Cardboard
Judit Horvath
9781472922564
50 Fantastic Things to do with Paint
Kirstine Beeley and Alistair Bryce-Clegg
9781408159842
50 Fantastic Things to do with a Sand Tray
Kirstine Beeley and Alistair Bryce-Clegg
9781408159866
50 Fantastic Things to do with Squidgy Stuff
Kirstine Beeley and Alistair Bryce-Clegg 9781408159859
50 Fantastic Things to do with a Water Tray
Kirstine Beeley and Alistair Bryce-Clegg
9781408159835
EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT & WELLBEING
50 Fantastic Ideas for Circle Time
Judith Harries
9781472952660
50 Fantastic Ideas for Developing Emotional Resilience
Jillian Harrison-Longworth
9781472955364
50 Fantastic Ideas for Getting Children Active
Dr Lala Manners
9781472971852
50 Fantastic Ideas for Mindfulness
Tammie Prince
9781472955227
50FantasticIdeasforExploring Emotions
Phill and Sally Featherstone
9781408179796
50 Fantastic Ideas for Promoting Independence
Alistair Bryce-Clegg
9781408179543
50 Fantastic Ideas for Supporting Children’s Wellbeing Rebecca Gordine
9781472966766
50 Fantastic Ideas for Engaging Dads June O’Sullivan and Alice Sharp
9781472949844
50 Fantastic Ideas to Captivate Boys
Phill and Sally Featherstone
9781472909466
50 Fantastic Ideas for Celebrations and Festivals
Alistair Bryce-Clegg
9781472913272
50 Fantastic Ideas for Children with EAL Natasha Wood
9781472952639
50 Fantastic Ideas for Early Language Development Dr Mary Scanlan
9781472956019
50 Fantastic Ideas for Early Writing Prompts Alistair Bryce-Clegg
9781472913258
50 Fantastic Ideas for Exploring Number Alison Hutchison 9781472948649
50 Fantastic Ideas for Investigations Phill and Sally Featherstone
9781472919168
50 Fantastic Ideas for Teaching Phonics
Alistair Bryce-Clegg
9781408193976
50 Fantastic Ideas Tuff Tray Mathematics
Sally Wright 9781472978356
50 Fantastic Ideas for Creativity Outdoors Alistair Bryce-Clegg 9781408186770
50 Fantastic Ideas for Exploring Nature
Kate Bass and Jane Vella 9781472919205
50FantasticIdeasforSustainability
June O’Sullivan and Nick Corlett
978147284129
50FantasticIdeasforPhysicalActivity Outdoors
Kate Bass and Jane Vella 9781472919205
50FantasticIdeasforForestSchool
Jamie Victoria Barnes 9781472973726
50FantasticIdeasforMathsOutdoors
Kirstine Beeley 9781408186794
50FantasticIdeasforNurseryGardens
June O’Sullivan and Clodagh Halse 9781472953032
50FantasticIdeasforOutsideAllYear Round
Alistair Bryce-Clegg 9781472913425
50FantasticIdeasforScienceOutdoors
Kirstine Beeley 9781408186800
50FantasticIdeasforCaringforLiving Things
Judith Harries 9781801990479
50 Fantastic Ideas for Seasons Alistair Bryce-Clegg 9781472913265
“Well thought out, clearly illustrated texts The ideas are exciting. Each book identifies excellent practice reinvigorating colleagues and supporting new practitioners”
-The Teacher
COMMUNICATION, LANGUAGE AND
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
YEARS CATALOGUE 2025
Take Action on Distraction
The definitive guide to improving attention and focus in the Early Years and Key Stage 1
Professor Sam Wass & Dr Gemma Goldenberg
Understand attention and how it works to help children improve and self-regulate their focus.
Written by experts in psychology and neuroscience, this book helps you understand how attention works and how you can work positively with all children in your settings to improve their focus and concentration
Professor Sam Wass is one of the UK’s leading experts on Early Years brain development He leads a research unit based at the University of East London
Dr Gemma Goldenberg is a psychologist with two decades of experience as a teacher and leader in nursery and school settings
Get Them Talking - Get Them Learning
Understanding the huge impact that talk experiences can have on children's lifelong attainment
From bestselling author Alistair Bryce-Clegg comes a book that shows the huge impact that quality talk experiences have on children's lifelong attainment
As children develop the skills of language and communication, it is talk that helps children to make sense of those experiences by asking questions and talking about their thoughts
This book features a host of practical ideas for filling children’s heads with thoughts and questions It provides an excellent basis for developing and extending children’s language and communication skills.
Alistair Bryce-Clegg is a former headteacher, EYFS consultant and founder of the child development app, My First Five Years
Publishes 27th February 2025
NEW FOR 2025
Get Them Talking - Get Them Writing
Tried and tested activities to ensure children are on the road to writing
An inspirational book that studies the development of mark-making skills in relation to 'talk', providing age-appropriate activities for young children that will have a significant impact on their learning.
This book helps you understand the development stages of becoming a mark maker and suggests tried-and- tested interventions that will make a significant difference to how the children in your setting learn to write It includes stage-appropriate activities, ideas for ‘planned talk’ and features a ‘how to’ section showcasing real-life case studies
Alistair Bryce-Clegg is a former headteacher, EYFS consultant and founder of the child development app, My First Five Years
Teaching Children to Listen in the Early Years
A practical approach
Featuring photocopiable resources, assessments and teaching suggestions for improving listening skills, Teaching Children to Listen in the Early Years is the perfect guide for practitioners and settings.
In this book, specialist speech and language therapists Liz Spooner and Jacqui Woodcock present interventions to use in the classroom for teaching young children the rules of good listening and why they are so important
Liz Spooner is a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with 18 years' experience in working in education
Jacqui Woodcock is a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with over 15 years' experience of working in nurseries and schools
Alistair Bryce-Clegg
Alistair Bryce-Clegg
Liz Spooner & Jacqui Woodcock
100 Ideas for Early Years Practitioners: Supporting EAL Learners
Marianne Sargent
A practical guide to supporting EAL learners in every aspect of their early years education This book offers advice on how to provide for children with EAL while supporting their families. With links to all areas of the curriculum and a specific focus on language acquisition, each idea is straightforward and can be easily adapted to suit children’s individual needs
It is an essential guide for all practitioners in early years settings in providing the very best environment you can for EAL learners.
Marianne Sargent currently works as a full-time writer specialising in early years education
The Little Book of Fine Motor Skills
Little Books with Big Ideas (61)
Sally Featherstone
Developing fine motor skills is a key feature in learning to read and write, and many children need additional help to develop these skills in the Early Years Foundation Stage. The Little Book of Fine Motor Skills gives you lots of ideas for interesting activities focused on hand/eye coordination.
This book presents appropriate and enjoyable activities in a simple format, which would enable the most inexperienced practitioners to plan and deliver the curriculum against clear objectives
Sally Featherstone has a wealth of experience as a teacher, head teacher and a local authority adviser and inspector
The Little Book of Playground Games
Little Books with Big Ideas (30)
Simon MacDonald
Illustrated by Martha Hardy
A collection of games for all occasions! This fully revised Little Book contains a wide range of activities that will help promote teamwork, turn-taking, fairness and, most of all, fun! This Little Book is packed with games for wet days, hall times, and just being together!
It contains a collection of both familiar and brand new games for small and larger groups of children, all of which can be played using low cost and easily accessible resources
Simon MacDonald is Head of English, Course Tutor for Access to Higher Education and Advanced Practitioner at Highlands College, Jersey.
PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Let’s Talk
Let’s Talk books are a fun way to help grown-ups and children have meaningful discussions about all sorts of important things Covering topics like feelings, relationships, diversity and mental health, these comforting picture books support healthy conversations right from the start Ideal for dipping in and out of, they’re perfect for sharing with young children or giving to older children to read independently and include notes for parents and carers Perfect for children aged 4-7
It’s OK to Say No
From PSHE expert and bestselling author of How Are You Feeling Today? comes an important and reassuring picture book, perfect for starting conversations with young children about consent
This book is all about asking for, giving and not giving permission, which is usually called consent Using childfriendly explanations this book helps children to understand that it’s OK to say ‘no’ when they feel uncomfortable, and that they should respect when others say ‘no’ to them too From personal space to sharing, and from privacy to asking for help this book has everything covered
What Makes a Family?
Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings
What Makes a Family? explores and celebrates different types of families, from what makes them unique to what they all have in common.
This diverse picture book covers lots of different family structures, including nuclear families, blended families, LGBTQ+ families, single-parent families, fostering and adoption Using everyday examples and clear explanations this is the perfect resource for starting important conversations with children about what different families can look like An ideal dip-in book for anyone wanting to help children understand different types of families, this non-fiction book has fun and lively illustrations by Sarah Jennings
Publishes10thApril2025
Hardback • 9781801995382 • £12 99 • 32 pages
Paperbackpublishes3rdJuly2025
Paperback • 9781801994422 • £7 99 • 32 pages Hardback • 9781801993364 • £12 99 • 32 pages
What’s Going On Inside Your Head?
Molly Potter,
illustrated by Sarah Jennings
This important picture book is ideal for starting up conversations and answering children’s questions about mental health
Written in a warm, child-friendly way, this down-to-earth picture book helps young children develop healthy thinking habits, coping techniques and a positive mind set right from the start It covers important areas like emotional intelligence, positive self-image, relationships and mindfulness, and gives children lots of ideas about how to keep their minds healthy This book is perfect for starting conversations with children about their mental and emotional health, helping to establish solid foundations for every child’s wellbeing.
Paperbackpublishes3rdJuly2025
Paperback • 9781801995122 • £7 99 • 32 pages
Hardback • 9781472959232 • £12 99 • 32 pages
Makes a Family? – Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings
Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings
Will You Be My Friend?
Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings
With lively illustrations, this book is both humorous and charming, and prompts children to discuss friendship with their parents and peers
It’s full of useful advice about forming healthy relationships, and will help children learn about sharing, caring and, importantly, saying sorry when things go wrong It’s ideal for starting conversations about making friends and includes a guide for practitioners, parents and carers about supporting a child if they are having friendship difficulties
What’s Worrying You?
Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings
This charming book is all about helping children understand their worries, and what to do when they feel overwhelmed by their feelings Each page explores a different scenario, such as falling out with a friend, getting into trouble or feeling like no one is listening It talks about how they might feel, and what could help ease their anxiety This is the perfect book for helping children deal with those trickier feelings and gain confidence in the world around them
The Same But Different
Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings
Using clear explanations and colourful illustrations, The Same But Different prompts children to broaden their perspectives and rejoice in their differences. After all, imagine how boring the world would be if everyone was the same! Exploring all the ways we’re different, including how we look, where we live and what we believe in, this is the perfect book for starting important conversations about diversity and inclusion
WhatMakesYouDoThat?
Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings
Written in a child-friendly tone with helpful notes for adults at the back, this picture book features 12 typical behaviours that children engage in – including not doing what they’re told, telling lies and giving up – and explores where they come from and how to find new ways of expressing their feelings Previously known as What Makes Me Do The Things I Do?
It’s OK to Cry
Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings
Young children can find it really frustrating when they can’t express their emotions or articulate what they’re feeling Cue: It’s OK to Cry! Written with boys in mind, because they are often encouraged to suppress their feelings, Molly Potter covers a range of emotions, from uncomfortable feelings to happy ones Perfect for starting conversations, this book includes colourful illustrations, child-friendly strategies and helpful notes for parents, carers and practitioners
How Are You Feeling Now?
Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings
Feelings are a normal part of being human, and it’s important for children to identify and manage them early on A perfect follow-up to How Are You Feeling Today?, this engaging book looks at 12 emotions and opens the door for lots of discussion and healthy conversations From feeling proud, brave or grateful to frustrated or lonely, it gives children the prompts they need to articulate their emotions
How Are You Feeling Today?
Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings
How Are You Feeling Today? is packed with imaginative ways to help children cope with a whole range of different emotions This bestselling book gives children the tools they need to deal with lots of different feelings –without it all ending in tears! It explores 12 common emotions, including happy, angry, excited, bored and embarrassed, and offers ideas for what children could do when they feel this way
Let's Talk About the Birds and the Bees
Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings
It’s natural for young children to have questions about their bodies and where they came from This book uses clear language to answer questions about sex and relationships, and covers all manner of tricky subjects from puberty to consent, with delicate accuracy and honesty. Filled with bright, fun illustrations and helpful advice for parents and carers, Let’s Talk About the Birds and the Bees is the perfect book for explaining the facts of life to small children
Let's Talk About When Someone Dies
Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings
When someone dies, we can feel a whole host of different emotions, and explaining them to a child isn’t easy This book uses easy-to-understand language to answer complex questions about how a child might feel when someone dies It covers all manner of tricky subjects with sensitivity and honesty, from what death is to why people die Let’s Talk About When Someone Dies prompts conversations with children about death and bereavement in an accessible and supportive way
How Are You Feeling Today? Activity and Sticker book Paperback •
Molly Potter is a PSHE and wellbeing expert, and brings years of experience working in mainstream schools as well as a pupil referral unit Molly adds plenty of humour and warmth to these delightful books, and the cheerful illustrations by Sarah Jennings bring these important messages to life Follow Molly on X (formerly Twitter) @PotterMolly Paperback
How Are You Feeling Today? – Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings
Five Steps to Bed
A choosing book for a calm and positive bedtime routine
Claire Potter Illustrated by Ailie Busby
An ingenious picture book to help entice little ones to happily go to bed through an interactive choosing game.
Exhausted Mummy decides to stop the bedtime squabbles with the ultimate bedtime game From brushing teeth to putting on pyjamas, the children dream up wonderful ways to get ready for bed Which would you choose? A bed made of jelly or clouds? Toothpaste flavoured like ketchup or peas? The choice is theirs!
Claire Potter is a freelance educational writer of books, articles and teaching materials, and author of the popular Getting the Little Blighters to Eat
Ailie Busby is an illustrator best known for her colourful children’s and novelty books
Paperback • 9781801994682 • £7 99
32 pages
Getting the Little Blighters to Behave
A practical guide to encourage good behaviour in children
This is a practical book full of tips, techniques and examples to support and encourage positive behaviour in children: perfect for parents at their wits' end! This book gives you techniques, tactics, tips and tricks that research shows actually work
The clear advice helps you manage unhelpful behaviours and shifts the dynamic of your relationship so your child not only co- operates but wants to co-operate so you feel like you are on the same team!
ClairePotter is a freelance educational writer of books, articles and teaching materials, and author of the hugely popular Getting the Little Blighters to Eat
Paperback • 9781472946744 • £7 99
64 pages
Keeping the Little Blighters Busy
Low-cost, ingenious and fun ideas that adults will enjoy as much as kids!
Try Lucky Dip Cookery or Pin in a Map Sketching. Turn even everyday routines like hair washing or laying the table into mini-adventures Tried and tested on children, these ideas encourage a sense of exploration, accomplishment, challenge, creativity, boldness and outside-the-box thinking.
They'll cost you next-to-nothing All you need is a playful attitude, a sense of adventure and perhaps just a tiny hint of mischief!
Claire Potter is a freelance educational writer of books, articles and teaching materials, and author of the hugely popular Getting the Little Blighters to Eat
Paperback • 9781408176245 • £7 99
Which Food Will You Choose?
An entertaining story to entice fussy eaters to explore a whole new world of colourful food!
Claire Potter Illustrated by Ailie Busby
Which Food Will You Choose? helps to break down fussy eating by turning trying new foods into a game, a method often used by paediatricians.
Two children go to the supermarket and pick a food they would like to trybut the food must be a certain colour! On Monday, she tells them to choose three RED foods; on Tuesday, three YELLOW foods; on Wednesday, three GREEN foods Which foods will they choose?
Claire Potter is a freelance educational writer of books, articles and teaching materials, and author of the hugely popular Getting the Little Blighters to Eat
Ailie Busby is an illustrator best known for her colourful children’s and novelty books
Paperback • 9781472973825 • £7 99
pages
Getting the Little Blighters to Eat
Change your children from fussy eaters into foodies
It's easy to think that children are just fussy eaters. Yet we are actually creating many problems ourselves with the things we do and say to our children around food. This little book tells you how to start again
It won't give you complicated child-friendly recipes or clever ways to sneak vegetables into meals – just easy to follow, easy-to-remember rules to help your child become a happy, healthy, adventurous eater
Claire Potter is a freelance educational writer of books, articles and teaching materials, and author of the hugely popular Which Food Will You Choose?
Paperback • 9781408190746 • £7 99
pages b/w illustrations
Claire Potter & Bonamy Oliver
Claire Potter
Claire Potter
TIME TO…
From leading Early Years expert, Penny Tassoni MBE, this picture book series uses simple words and delightful colour illustrations to put a positive spin on those allimportant everyday skills such as taking turns, making friends and sharing. Featuring practical advice and tips for practitioners, carers and parents, this is the ideal resource for encouraging young children to talk about social skills using contexts they can relate to.
Time to Care
Penny Tassoni, illustrated by Mel Four
Time to Go to Nursery
Penny Tassoni, illustrated by Mel Four
Time to Eat
Penny Tassoni, illustrated by Mel Four
Time to Make Friends
Penny Tassoni, illustrated by Mel Four
Time to Get Dressed
Penny Tassoni, illustrated by Mel Four
Time to Share
Penny Tassoni, illustrated by Mel Four
Time to Tidy Up
Penny Tassoni, illustrated by Mel Four
LITERACY AND MATHEMATICS
EARLY YEARS CATALOGUE 2024
Foundations of Literacy
A balanced approach to language, listening and literacy skills in the Early Years
This fully revised fourth edition of Foundations of Literacy outlines seven strands of practice designed to develop the skills, concepts and knowledge underpinning literacy in the Early Years. Accompanying each strand are clear explanations of the research and reasoning on which they are based
Practical advice on helping children to transfer their learning into their own child-initiated activities is integral to this highly practical book
Sue Palmer, a former primary headteacher, has written more than 200 books and educational television programmes on aspects of literacy.
Phonics at Home
Help your child with letters and sounds
Phonics at Home is the perfect guide for helping children with phonics, and contains over 40 fun, multi-sensory games and activities to bring phonics to life in the home environment.
This book helps parents get to grips with letters and sounds and complements any phonics scheme already used in primary schools
Whether parents are home schooling or simply looking for fun activities to keep their children engaged in learning, this is the number one resource for teaching reading, writing and spelling at home
Kate Robinson has been working in education for over 25 years and has experience as a writer, consultant, manager and teacher
Paperback • 9781408193846 • £24 99 • 128 pages World All Languages (excluding Australia/New Zealand)
The Ultimate Guide to Mark Making in the Early Years
This book is filled with practical activities, honest advice and a wide range of creative approaches to develop mark making and language skills in the Early Years.
This book contains activities to help children understand the concept of symbols, and strategies for building confidence in reading and writing
With examples of early marks to illustrate how young children’s communication skills develop, and tips for getting boys engaged, this book is an invaluable source of inspiration for all those working with children aged 3–7
Sue Cowley is a bestselling education author and an internationally renowned presenter and teacher trainer
Paperback • 9781472955159 • £9 99
96 pages
Paperback • 9781472967084 • £19 99
144 pages
Foundations of Mathematics
An Active Approach to Number, Shape and Measures in the Early Years
This book gets to the core of what underpins successful mathematical development in children aged 3–7.
It aims to demystify maths for non-specialists but also offers subject leaders and managers opportunities to reflect on how maths in their own school or setting is meeting the needs of young learners
Problem-solving opportunities, indoors and outside, are offered throughout with detailed guidance on how best to support children through these openended experiences
Carole Skinner is an independent early years consultant and founder associate of Early Education, the UK's leading educational charity for parents, carers and early years practitioners.
Judith Dancer is an independent early learning consultant, trainer and author based in the UK
Paperback • 9781855394360 • £24 99
136 pages
Carole Skinner & Judith Dancer
Sue Cowley
Sue Palmer
Kate Robinson Illustrated by Sarah Hoyle
LEARNING THROUGH PLAY
Looking for Learning: Mark Making Looking for Learning: Maths through Play
This inspiring book will help you spark children’s natural curiosity in exploring mark making with their fingers, bodies and toys, while using materials from nature as well as from your art supplies.
From drawing around shadows and swirling paint in water, to printing animal footprints, Laura England, creator of Little Miss Early Years, provides a wealth of creative ideas for incorporating mark making into all child-led play, both indoors and outside
Laura England is an Early Years teacher with an MA in Education and a committee member of the Staffordshire Early Years Professional Network
Laura England Laura England
Looking for Learning: Maths through Play is ideal for all Early Years practitioners searching for accessible ideas for incorporating mathematical learning into their settings, helping children develop their creativity, critical thinking and problem solving along the way
This dip-in-and-out book contains ideas for bringing mathematical learning into children’s favourite activities: role play and construction; art and nature; sand and water play and even simple technology-based activities using projectors or torches
Laura England is an Early Years teacher with an MA in Education and a committee member of the Staffordshire Early Years Professional Network
Looking for Learning: Loose Parts
Looking for Learning: Provocations
This practical guide to inspire child-led learning helps you identify what learning is taking place in every activity that a child is involved in.
Laura England explores the learning that takes place when a child is tinkering with loose parts, including tinker trays filled with nuts and bolts, pompoms and play dough to combine, construct and investigate with Everything from tips for setting up the environment to the adult's role is included
Laura England is an Early Years teacher with an MA in Education and a committee member of the Staffordshire Early Years Professional Network
Laura England Laura England
A ready-to-use guide closely aligned to the EYFS framework that provides accessible ideas for using provocations in your setting.
Laura England, creator of Little Miss Early Years, uses theory, real-life images and practical pointers inspire child-led learning using provocations that invite learning, interest and creativity Ideas include using mirrors to explore symmetry, cardboard boxes to understand shapes and natural materials such as pebbles and sticks to play with construction.
Laura England is an Early Years teacher with an MA in Education and a committee member of the Staffordshire Early Years Professional Network
Boys will be Brilliant!
How we can help get it right for boys in the Early Years
Linda Tallent and Gary Wilson
The underachievement of boys continues to be a cause for concern. In this practical and informative guide, Linda Tallent and Gary Wilson look at the root causes of this issue and present practical strategies for practitioners to tackle the problem head on, enabling all their boys to be brilliant!
Linda Tallent was for many years an early years teacher and local school improvement officer.
Gary Wilson is a freelance consultant and author, and chair of the National Education Breakthrough Programme on Raising Boys' Achievement in the UK
Paperback • 9781472924032 • £12 99 64 pages
OUTDOOR LEARNING
EARLY YEARS CATALOGUE 2024
Learning On Your Doorstep
Low-cost and no-cost ideas for Early Years adventures
Caroline Eaton & Leslie Patterson
A confidence-building, informative and practical guide to taking children on outings in the local area.
Boost language development, self-esteem and cultural capital with this practical guide to making the most of the rich variety of learning opportunities available in your local area
From exploring a laundrette to getting on a bus, all of the outings are low-cost or no-cost and offer great learning potential.
CarolineEaton has had a career in Early Years education which has spanned over 20 years
LesliePatterson has over 30 years of teaching experience in primary, infant and nursery schools
Paperback • 9781801994583 • £16 99 112 pages
The Muddy Puddle Teacher
A playful way to create an outdoor Early Years curriculum
Jam-packed with ideas for every season, this book offers practitioners everything they need to teach outside
Based on the Muddy Puddle Teacher Approach and following the Three Muddy M's – mother nature, mental health and getting more kids moving – this book covers a range of topics, from maths to literacy, art to wellbeing
The Muddy Puddle Teacher gives readers everything they need to create an engaging outdoor curriculum using affordable, sustainable methods and natural resources
Sarah Seaman, aka the Muddy Puddle Teacher, began her career in the TV industry working for CBeebies and CITV
I Love Forest School
Transforming early years practice through woodland experiences
Martin Pace
A thought-provoking book that considers different approaches to working with children outdoors, the benefits of each approach and how they influence educators and support children’s learning.
It brings new understanding to outdoor practice through a case study of the author’s award-winning nursery
Creating Spaces to Play Outdoors
36 fun step-by-step DIY projects using recycled pallets
Alistair Bryce-Clegg & Oliver Wotherspoon
Transform your play area with these environmentally friendly DIY projects for the Early Years!
From smaller designs like the Bird Box Bookshelf to larger structures like the Hobbit Hole Door, Creating Spaces to Play Outdoors features 36 unique ways to create incredible, sustainable outdoor play equipment.
Each activity has helpful illustrations, full-colour photographs, step-by-step instructions and advice on how the play spaces support early learning and development
Alistair Bryce-Clegg is a renowned Early Years educational consultant and author
Oliver Wotherspoon is Managing Director of Cool Canvas, which creates natural play areas for nurseries and schools
Paperback • 9781472993564 • £14 99
A Sense of Place
Mindful practice outdoors
An easily accessible guide that will make outdoor learning more interesting and fun, while also supporting children's development of resilience and resourcefulness
Being outside and connecting with nature are key components of young children’s learning and wellbeing, especially in a busy, fast-changing and digitalised world; but how can Early Years practitioners best support this?
Annie Davy presents tried-and-tested strategies that support the wellbeing and learning journey of children through mindfulness, with a focus on learning outdoors and connecting with the world
Annie Davy has experience that spans Early Years teaching, inspection and training
Paperback • 9781472953650 • £19 99
100 Ideas for Early Years Practitioners: Outdoor Play
This addition to the 100 Ideas series offers early years practitioners easy-to-implement outdoor play activities and practical advice on managing and evaluating your provision.
Julie Mountain's wealth of knowledge and abundance of creativity and enthusiasm shines through with activities involving mark making, storytelling, communicating, exploration, maths and mud!
In addition, there are guest ideas from outdoor play experts Kierna Corr, Felicity Robinson, Lesley Romanoff, Juliet Robertson, Lily Horseman and Mary Jackson and an extensive further reading section
JulieMountain has worked in schools and early years outdoor play projects for over 20 years
Paperback • 9781472911032 • £15 00 144 pages
Sarah Seaman
Annie Davy
Julie Mountain
Martin Pace has worked with children aged 3-4 years old in the forest for several years and has visited nature schools in Denmark and in the UK
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES
EARLY YEARS CATALOGUE 2024
A Guide to SEND in the Early Years
Supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities
Kerry Murphy
With an emphasis on empowering all members of the team, and advice on how to translate theory into practice, experienced Early Years consultant Kerry Murphy offers practical ways to implement a sustainable approach to SEND in any Early Years setting.
This book includes tried-and-tested tips and guidance for using inclusive language, involving parents, caring for mental wellbeing and more Kerry proves that with commitment from practitioners, key persons and SENCOs, we can create truly inclusive Early Years settings
Kerry Murphy is an Early Years lecturer and consultant, specialising in wellbeing, behaviour and special educational needs
100 Ideas for Early Years Practitioners: Supporting Children with SEND
Susan O'Connor
100 Ideas for Early Years Practitioners: Supporting Children with SEND presents fun, creative and engaging multi-sensory activities and strategies to best support the learning and development of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), across the Early Years Foundation Stage.
With ideas focusing on fine and gross motor skills, working memory, social skills, early speech and language skills, and self-esteem and wellbeing, these fun and engaging strategies will help Early Years practitioners meet the learning needs of children with SEND
Susan O'Connor is a former SENCO with over 30 years' teaching experience in maintained and independent schools and colleges
• 9781472981011 • £18 99 240 pages
Paperback • 9781472972354 • £15 00 136 pages
A Guide to SEND in the Early Years - Kerry Murphy
100 Ideas for Early Years Practitioners: Supporting Children with SEND - Susan O'Connor
Paperback
ALISTAIR BRYCE-CLEGG
EARLY YEARS CATALOGUE 2024
Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg is a leading Early Years educational consultant, former headteacher and director and co-founder of the child development app My First Five Years. Alistair’s experience and expertise means that he regularly works with individuals, settings and local authorities to help enhance EYFS practice. He has published over 20 books including Best Practice in the Early Years, Continuous Provision in the Early Years and Getting Ready to Write. Follow Alistair on X (formerly Twitter) @ABCDoes and visit abcdoes.com and mffy.com.
My First Five Years: Baby
Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg
This unique book of 60 activities explains the why behind different types of play, and shows you how to make the most of daily moments together with your baby.
The book is split into six streams of development –social and emotional, gross motor, fine motor, sensory, language and cognitive – and each chapter includes a summary of the underlying science followed by simple, fun play ideas you can do with your baby
My First Five Years: Toddler
Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg
This unique book explains the why behind different types of play and provides 60 activities designed to support your toddler’s development, health and wellbeing.
The book covers six streams of development – social and emotional, gross motor, fine motor, sensory, language and cognitive – and each chapter includes a summary of the underlying science followed by simple, fun and low-cost play ideas, which fit neatly into daily life
My First Five Years: Preschooler
Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg
This unique book of 60 activities shows you how to make the most of varied, daily interactions with your pre-schooler, while explaining the why behind different types of play.
The book is split into six streams of development – social and emotional, gross motor, fine motor, sensory, language and cognitive – and each chapter includes a summary of the underlying science followed by simple, fun activities to support your child at home
My First Five Years: Baby – Alistair Bryce-Clegg
Best
Practice
in the Early Years
The perfect tool to evaluate, refine and improve provision in your setting
Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg
This fully updated edition from award-winning author Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg, is the must-have best practice guide for anyone working in the Early Years.
Using the latest research and up-to-date EYFS framework, this book is filled with brilliant ideas and practical approaches It includes updated advice for planning sessions, setting up an engaging environment, and encouraging and developing outdoor learning With a focus on child-led learning, wellbeing and creating the best environment for all young learners, Best Practice in the Early Years is the perfect tool to evaluate, refine and improve provision in your setting
Publishes30thJanuary2025
Continuous Provision: The Skills
Enhancing children's development through skills-based learning
Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg
Designed to show practitioners what effective continuous provision should look like and how they can link their provision directly to assessment
Alistair Bryce-Clegg shows the difference between ‘pure skills’, skills related to specific areas of continuous provision like sand, water and role play, and ‘facilitative skills’ that children experience throughout a setting This newly revised book looks at all areas of continuous provision with a view to helping practitioners to identify, assess and teach different ‘pure’ and ‘facilitative’ skills
Publishes30thJanuary2025
Effective Transition into Year One
A practical guide to creating a successful play-based learning environment
Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg
This new edition is essential reading for all Reception and Y1 teachers, presenting a clear and practical map for effective transition to support children’s emotional, social and academic development
Having been involved in a number of transition projects that specifically focus on children’s development, Alistair draws upon years of experience Packed full of practical ideas to help practitioners to create an effective learning environment that promotes high levels of attainment in Y1 based on the effective principles of EYFS practice, this updated edition should be in every Reception and Year One teacher’s library
Publishes30thJanuary2025
Continuous Provision in the Early Years
How to plan provision to make a positive impact on children's learning
Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg
The new and updated ultimate guide to getting continuous provision right - from setting it up to linking it to assessment.
This new edition is fully updated based on the latest research and Alistair’s extensive experience in Early Years settings It will help you understand the purpose of continuous provision, how to ensure it is effective, and how to plan and tailor your activities to meet the interests and needs of the children in your care. Continuous Provision contains everything you need from the essential theory to inexpensive, inspirational ideas for both indoor and outdoor provision.
Getting Ready to Write
Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg
The essential, updated step-by-step guide to getting children writing from bestselling Early Years author and expert Dr Alistair Bryce Clegg.
This fully updated new edition breaks down the developmental stages of becoming a mark maker, from palm gripping to shoulder pivot) and includes tried and tested activities for young mark makers to master this important skill ahead of the transition to Key Stage 1 and become confident writers The book contains inexpensive, accessible ideas for indoor and outdoor provision and includes creative activities such as Dough Gym, Funky Fingers and Writing Like a Jedi!
Publishes30thJanuary2025
Creative Role Play in the Early Years
Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg
This book will guide you in planning, stimulating and organising indoor and outdoor role play in the early years.
Part 1 discusses why role play is important, and Part 2 presents activities suitable for a range of role play situations There are ideas for materials, equipment and locations, including advice on making the most of limited resources Unlock your imagination and help your children to bring out what’s inside!
Early Years Display
Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg
Both the EYFS and the Children’s Act ask that children play an active part in decision-making processes, and child-led display offers an excellent way of moving towards these goals
This book gives specific examples of display development which actively involve children It also addresses some of the traditional views about display and show how changing these can lead to display becoming more than just decoration
From Vacant to Engaged
Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg
For children to make progress in all aspects of learning, practitioners need a good understanding of planning, assessment and evaluation. The one crucial element that is lacking, however, is engagement. This book shows how practitioners can move away from more traditional models to one that maintains all of the essential elements but is driven by engagement, the most powerful learning tool of all
Getting Ready to Write – Alistair Bryce-Clegg
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
EARLY YEARS CATALOGUE 2024
Laura England
Schemas: A Practical Handbook explains what schemas are and how to identify them, but also expands on that knowledge in a practical way, exploring how schemas are useful in developing children's learning alongside what they already do.
The standalone chapters each revolve around a particular schema and feature case studies to discuss how that schema can be used to help children progress. This guide is essential for helping practitioners understanding children's learning
LauraEngland is an Early Years teacher with an MA in Education and a committee member of the Staffordshire Early Years Professional Network
Paperback • 9781801994910 • £22 00
112 pages
Boys will be Brilliant!
How we can help get it right for boys in the Early Years
Linda Tallent & Gary Wilson
The underachievement of boys continues to be a cause for concern In this practical and informative guide, Linda Tallent and Gary Wilson look at the root causes of this issue and present practical strategies for practitioners to tackle the problem head on, enabling all their boys to be brilliant!
Linda Tallent was for many years an early years teacher and local school improvement officer.
Gary Wilson is a freelance consultant and author, and chair of the National Education Breakthrough Programme on Raising Boys' Achievement in the UK
Paperback • 9781472924032 • £19 99
96 pages
The Ultimate Guide to Adaptive Teaching
Confidently meeting the needs of every learner
Sue Cowley
This revised edition of The Ultimate Guide to Adaptive Teaching is the essential guide for all education settings by bestselling author Sue Cowley, with 100 practical strategies for every classroom
This fully updated edition explains the 'why' and 'how' of adaptive teaching and offers creative strategies for supporting all learners.
Sue Cowley shows that we need to understand, acknowledge and celebrate the variety of approaches that teachers already use, as well as support them to develop additional strategies
SueCowley is a bestselling education author and an internationally renowned presenter and teacher trainer
Paperback • 9781801997034 • £20 00
160 pages
100 Ideas for Early Years Practitioners: Outstanding Practice
Lucy Peet
This book contains 100 easily to implement ideas to transform your planning, practice and setting from good to outstanding in a flash!
Full of tips to promote children’s independence, stimulate their creative thinking, develop a sense of calm and maintain a structured environment, this book is an excellent tool for those new to working with this age range as well as more experienced practitioners.
Lucy Peet is a talented and imaginative early years advanced skills teacher with 19 years’ experience working with 0-8 years olds
Paperback 9781472906335 £15 00
120 pages
How to be an Outstanding Early Years Practitioner
Louise Burnham
How to be an Outstanding Early Years Practitioner is an all-encompassing, comprehensive guide to improving and developing your early years knowledge and delivering outstanding practice on a daily basis. It is the perfect companion for any new school-based early years practitioner or for experienced practitioners looking to revisit fundamental elements of the profession and be inspired.
Each easy-to-follow chapter is broken down into key areas of practice, including knowledge of the EYFS, relationships with others, planning and assessment, safeguarding and child protection
LouiseBurnham has worked in primary schools and in further education as a teacher for over 20 years
Paperback • 9781472934406 • £16 99
128 pages
Making Sense of Neuroscience in the Early Years
Sally Featherstone
Making Sense of Neuroscience in the Early Years examines current research about child neuroscience and explains how practitioners can use this knowledge in their settings.
This comprehensive guide presents findings from educational research and neuroscience, and explores how new information can help practitioners to be more effective when working with young children.
Sally Featherstone’s easy-to-read style makes this tricky topic accessible for all readers, giving practitioners the confidence to make the right decisions for their setting
SallyFeatherstone has a wealth of experience as a teacher, head teacher and a local authority adviser and inspector
Paperback • 9781472938312 • £19 99
176 pages
Reducing Educational Disadvantage: A Strategic Approach in the Early Years
Penny Tassoni
This book provides early years practitioners with the skills to narrow the gap and positively influence learning, reducing the disadvantage young children face in reception. It shows you the different factors that positively impact upon children's learning and how they link to good practice within the EYFS
From tips for creating a rich, and diverse play environment, to suggestions on how to carefully guide activities and experiences, this book will help you to establish a strong, long term education programme
Penny Tassoni MBE is an education consultant, author and trainer who specialises in the whole spectrum of learning and play.
Successful Leadership in the Early Years
June O'Sullivan
Successful Leadership in the Early Years is an invaluable resource for existing and aspiring leaders, this book is a frank and incisive guide for those who want to make a real difference to their practice
June O'Sullivan acknowledges the challenges in increasing educational opportunities and provides ideas and suggestions to address the issues facing leaders so that they are supported to lead us into a future where we can all help make a big difference for a long time
June O'Sullivan is the Chief Executive of the London Early Years Foundation (LEYF), which is the UK's largest childcare social enterprise
Paperback • 9781472932990 • £19 99
208 pages
Paperback • 9781472919038 • £19 99
192 pages
Understanding Children's Behaviour
Learning to be with others in the Early Years
Penny Tassoni
A thorough exploration of children's behaviour from a child-centred point of view, showing how children learn to be with others, and strategies practitioners can use to support this development
Using a combination of theory, practice and reflection, childcare expert Penny Tassoni MBE explores how practitioners can help children navigate the complexities of social behaviour and support the development of selfregulation, communication and empathy This book also includes a problemsolving section about how to deal with unwanted behaviours.
Penny Tassoni MBE is an education consultant, author and trainer who specialises in the whole spectrum of learning and play
Understanding Schemas in Young Children
Again! Again!
Stella Louis, Clare Beswick & Sally Featherstone
Schemas are a vitally important element in young children's learning, and this book has been designed to help practitioners recognise them, value them and help children use them.
Providing an overview of schemas with guidance on where they fit within the EYFS, with examples, illustrations and descriptions of common behaviour patterns, this book will help practitioners understand schemas in the context of child development
Stella Louis is an early years consultant and trainer for the London Borough of Southwark.
Sally Featherstone has a wealth of experience as a teacher, head teacher and a local authority advisor and inspector
Paperback • 9781472952677 • £19 99
144 pages
Paperback • 9781408189146 • £19 99
112 pages
BLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC
EARLY YEARS CATALOGUE 2024
Teaching Social Studies in the Early Childhood Classroom:
Nurturing Democratic and Global Citizens
Jean Kirshner and Jenny Pettit
For practitioners and trainees, this book shows how to effectively teach democratic principles to our youngest citizens. Covering political polarization, pandemics, heightened racial tension, and the evolving awareness of gender and LGBTQ issues, it addresses topics as they show up in the early childhood classroom, using research-informed practical guidance.
The book is organised around 12 themes, 10 of which are based on the National Council for Social Studies’ (NCSS) themes, in addition to the antiracist/anti-bias curriculum and gender expensive principals from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Antiracism in Early Childhood Education:
Publishes 20th February 2025
Paperback • 9781350441729 • £24 99 296 pages
Supporting Educational Transitions for Ages 3-19
Elizabeth Gregory and Liz Stevenson
Packed with research-based evidence and advice, this book introduces the key issues and debates, processes, assessments, cultures and curricula, covering transitions in pre-school through to tertiary education.
Part 1 looks at the role of the curriculum in supporting transitions, and Part 2 explores social and environmental factors, and topics including the role of SENDCOs, behaviour, diversity and equality, and emotional well-being Each chapter includes case studies, practical tips and further reading resources.
Publishes 11th December 2025
Paperback • 9781350471689 • £24 99 240 pages
Victoria Bamsey, Lynn J. McNair and Nakissa Campbell
This book introduces different theoretical lenses which can help practitioners to understand the complexity of race and racism in early childhood and education, and the impact it has on children’s lives.
Written by academics and practitioners based in the UK and USA, the chapters cover a range of issues and theories including race and play, decolonial approaches in ECE, child-centred pedagogy, pro-Black pedagogies, Black feminist perspectives, critical race theory and immigration
Publishes 8th September 2025 Paperback • 9781350441040 • £24 99 256 pages
Early Childhood Studies: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Jenny Willan
Fully updated in its 2nd edition, this comprehensive and accessible book is a one-stop introductory text for those entering the field of early childhood studies and early years.
Research-based and engagingly written, it covers all the key contemporary debates from child development, language acquisition and play to professional practice, health and wellbeing and diversity and inclusion The new edition includes two new chapters on fostering creativity and sustainability
Paperback 9781350383715 £28 99 480 pages
POETRY AND PICTURE BOOKS
EARLY YEARS CATALOGUE 2024
The Best Eid Ever
Sufiya Ahmed, Illustrated by Hazem Asif
A gorgeous picture book to introduce children to Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr written by acclaimed children’s author Sufiya Ahmed with beautiful illustrations by Hazem Asif.
From breaking fast to going to the mosque, painting your hands with henna to sharing tasty treats, Aisha’s story is the ideal introduction to explore the story of Eid with young children and would make a beautiful gift
Sufiya Ahmed worked in advertising and in the House of Commons before becoming a full-time author She is the author of Under the Great Plum Tree and Rosie Raja: Churchill's Spy
Paperback • 9781801993777 • £7 99
32 pages
The Miracle of Hanukkah
Malachy Doyle, Illustrated by Christopher Corr
The Miracle of Hanukkah is the perfect picture book to introduce children to the story and traditions of Hanukkah.
King Antiochus has destroyed the temple and city because the Jews won't worship him instead of God With no oil left, how will Judah Maccabee and the Jewish people keep the temple's flame alight? Whether you're looking for a gift for Hanukkah or a simple introduction to the story to share with children, this beautiful picture book is ideal
Malachy Doyle worked in advertising and as a teacher for children with special needs before writing children's books
Paperback • 9781472958365 • £6 99
Hardback • 9781472970558 • £11 99
32 pages
Rama and Sita: The Story of Diwali
Malachy Doyle, Illustrated by Christopher Corr
The perfect picture book to introduce children to Rama and Sita and the story of Diwali
Rama and Sita live happily in the forest – until Sita is kidnapped by the demon king, Ravana Can Rama and the monkey king Hanuman follow the trail she has laid for them and save Sita, or will she be lost forever? Whether you're looking for a Diwali gift or a simple introduction to share with your children, this beautiful picture book is ideal
Malachy Doyle worked in advertising and as a teacher for children with special needs before writing children's books
Yapping Away
WINNER of the Laugh Out Loud Awards and the People’s Book Prize
Paperback • 9781472954695 • £7 99
32 pages
Little Lemur Laughing
By the winner of the Laugh Out Loud Award. ‘A real crowd-pleaser’ LoveReading4Kids
Joshua Seigal
'It’s poems like these that ensure children just love poetry.' Poetry Zone
With poems about everything from spaghetti-eating dogs to conkers and from the joy of stickers to a stomping brontosaurus, Joshua Seigal's trademark humour and child's-eye view of the world make these poems accessible and fun.
With engaging black and white illustrations by ChrisPiascik, this collection is ideal for introducing poetry at Key Stage 1, for fans of Michael Rosen, and for anyone who needs a giggle Before you know it your class will be laughing like lemurs!
JoshuaSeigal is an internationally renowned poet, performer and educator
Paperback • 9781472930040 • £6 99 80 pages
Joshua Seigal, Illustrated by Sarah Horne
'The poems are so playful... it sometimes feels that it’s only the rhythm and the rhyme that is holding them on the page.' Books for Keeps
This raucous collection is perfect for younger poetry lovers aged 5+ (even if they don’t know it yet)
Discover the eight steps for having a successful tantrum, and why you should NEVER attend a Teddy Bear’s picnic (you have been warned) Packed full of amazing illustrations by Sarah Horne, this book is funny, engaging and a little bit silly!
JoshuaSeigal is an internationally renowned poet, performer and educator
Paperback • 9781472972743 • £7 99
96 pages B&W
Perfectly Peculiar Pets
Elli Woollard, Illustrated by Anja Boretzki
This delightful collection of poems by Elli Woollard is all about pets which are just a little bit peculiar! Filled with fun rhymes and exotic animals (from armadillos, flamingos and umbrella birds to quokkas and iguanas), these poems are perfect for reading aloud
Featuring quirky illustrations by Anja Boretzki, this book is a great way to introduce young children to poetry Elli Woollard is a writer of picture books, young fiction and poetry
AnjaBoretzki is a multitalented illustrator living in Nürnberg, Germany
Paperback 9781472958464 £6 99 64 pages
BLOOMSBURY CHILDREN’S
EARLY YEARS CATALOGUE 2024
Sammy Feels Shy
The Dangerous Pet Lover's Guide to Dragons
Tom Percival
Sammy LOVES having fun But at school there are so many people . . . and he doesn't always know what to say. When a whole load of things go wrong and Sammy feels like EVERYONE is staring, he starts to go pink, and then pinker . . . until he's bright pink ALL OVER! Can Sammy learn how to tackle his feelings – and go back to his usual colour?
Tom Percival's Big Bright Feelings series is the ideal starting point for discussions about mental and emotional health, positive self-image, building self-confidence and managing feelings Every child's bookshelf should contain his books.
Lindsay Hirst Illustrated by Alice McKinley
The Dangerous Pet Lover’s Guide to Dragons is the essential dragon-care manual you didn’t know you needed.
Full of useful tips, tricks and advice on everything from feeding and housing your dragon to grooming and washing it (top tip: DON’T EVEN TRY), this handy guidebook will equip you with everything you need to bond with your new pet!
This hilarious picture book is ideal for anyone who has ever wondered what it would be like to own a magical dragon It's perfect for reading (and laughing!) out loud
Publishes 3rd July 2025
Paperback • 9781526673947 • £7 99
Hardback 9781526673923 • £12 99
32 pages
Series: Big Bright Feelings
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Letters to a Monster
Patricia Forde, Illustrated by Sarah Warburton
A laugh-out-loud picture book from the Irish Children’s Laureate, featuring a hilarious exchange of letters between a girl and a very unusual monster!
It’s a dark and stormy night, and Sophie knows that there is a MONSTER hiding under her bed So, like any sensible child, she decides to send him a letter
As the letters fly back and forth, Sophie begins to wonder if Monster isn’t as scary as she thought What if he’s the friend she’s been looking for all along?
Publishes 10th July 2025
Paperback
Hardback
32 pages
• 9781526667137 • £7 99
• 9781526667151 • £12 99
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Happy Holi!
Celebrating the Festival of Colours
Chitra Soundar, Illustrated by Amberin Huq
Swirling clouds of colour. Sweet gujiya dumplings. Singing and dancing in the street. Discover the magical moments that make up Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colours, in this beautifully bright storybook.
During this very special celebration of spring, follow two young siblings as they learn about all the wonderful traditions Holi has to offer – baking and bonfires, stories and sweets, and, of course, a wild day of fun where everyone takes to the streets to shower one another in brightly coloured powders!
Publishes 17th July 2025
Paperback • 9781526667137 • £7 99
Hardback • 9781526667151 • £12 99
32 pages
Bloomsbury Children's Books
We're Looking for the Perfect Hug A Lift-the-Flap Adventure
Martha Mumford, Illustrated by Cherie Zamazing
Get ready to celebrate HUGS with the bunnies, as our four favourite friends set off on an exciting lift-theflap adventure to find the very best, cuddliest, happiest hug of all.
With prickly hedgehog hugs, woolly lamb hugs and fluffy chick hugs to find hidden under the flaps, it's an action-packed treasure hunt!
Bouncy, joyful and full of fun, this is the perfect gift for EVERY day of the year, from the bestselling author of We're Going on an Egg Hunt and We’re Going on a Sleigh Ride
Publishes 2nd January 2025
Paperback • 9781526671370 • £7 99
Hardback • 9781526671363 • £12 99
24 pages
Series: The Bunny Adventures Bloomsbury Children's Books
There Is No Giant In This Story
Lou Carter, Illustrated by Deborah Allwright
In this fabulously funny follow-up to the internationally bestselling There Is No Dragon In This Story, the fairytale characters have to deal with a big, scary GIANT. Uh-oh! Who will save the day?
The big, scary giant has come down from his beanstalk, and he wants to play! But Jack, Cinderella, the Gingerbread Man and their friends are not so sure! Can they stop Giant from destroying their fairytale town – and teach him how to play nicely?
Publishes 13th February 2025
Paperback • 9781526642257 • £7 99
Hardback • 9781526642264 • £12 99
32 pages Bloomsbury Children's Books
Publishes 19th June 2025
Paperback 9781526608208 £7 99
Hardback 9781526608222 £12 99
32 pages
Bloomsbury Children's Books
