Bloomsbury Education Primary and Secondary Catalogue 2021 by Bloomsbury Publishing

BLOOMSBURY EDUCATION Primary and Secondary Books and Resources 2021

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CONTENTS STAFF LIBRARY �� 4

History �� 31

100 Ideas for Teachers �� 4

Bloomsbury Curriculum Basics �� 32

Succeeding As… �� 7

A Creative Approach to Teaching �� 33

Outstanding Teaching �� 8

Teaching Drama �� 34

School Leadership �� 9

CPD for Teachers �� 35

Bloomsbury CPD Library �� 12 Teacher Toolkit �� 13 General Interest �� 14 Highlights from Bloomsbury Academic �� 17 Wellbeing �� 18 Behaviour Management �� 20 Special Educational Needs and Disabilities �� 21

BOOKS FOR YOUR CLASS LIBRARY �� 36 Poetry �� 37 Bloomsbury Young Readers (Ages 5-7) �� 41 Bloomsbury Readers (Ages 7-11) �� 44 High Low Fiction �� 48 The National Archives and Historical Miniseries �� 51 Terry Deary’s Historical Tales �� 52

CLASSROOM RESOURCES �� 22

Historical Fiction: Flashbacks �� 53

Outdoor Learning �� 22

Around the World �� 57

Literacy �� 23

Book-Banded Fiction �� 58

Philosophy �� 27

Non-Fiction: PSHE �� 59

Science and Maths �� 28

Book-Banded Non-Fiction �� 61

Andrew Brodie �� 29

Children's Reference �� 62

PSHE �� 30

Digital Resources �� 63

Across the Curriculum �� 31

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INTRODUCTION

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Welcome to our 2021 Education catalogue! It is jam-packed with essential classroom resources, wonderful poetry, fiction and non-fiction, and inspiring professional development books for all of those working with children aged 5-18. Some of our highlights include Mark. Plan. Teach. 2.0, a fully updated edition of the bestselling book by Ross Morrison McGill (@TeacherToolkit); This Is How We Look When We Teach by Angela Browne, which brings together the diverse voices of 30 female educators; Grammarsaurus: Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 from the creators of the popular Grammarsaurus website, which provide helpful model texts for teaching grammar and writing; new books in our Bloomsbury Young Readers series including stories by Sarah Crossan and Chitra Soundar; and Yapping Away, a hilarious new poetry collection from The Laugh Out Loud Book Awards 2020 winner Joshua Seigal. With very best wishes for the year ahead,

From the team at Bloomsbury Education

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STAFF LIBRARY: 100 IDEAS FOR TEACHERS Written by experts in their field, the books in the 100 Ideas series present easy-to-use, practical ideas for busy teachers. Every book contains 100 ideas in an accessible dip-in-and-out format, as well as tips to help you put the ideas into practice, bonus ideas, ways to take things further and advice on how to improve specific areas of teaching. The 100 Ideas series is a great resource for both new teachers and more experienced teachers looking for fresh inspiration. These handy, pocket-sized books hold a wealth of material that will refresh, renew and inspire any teacher’s practice.

Primary Teachers 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Maths

NEW FOR 2021

Shannen Doherty Offering 100 fun, practical ideas for teaching primary maths, this is the perfect resource for all teachers looking for creative ways to vary their practice. The activities cover the entire maths National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2, from number and place value to fractions, geometry and algebra. The ideas are rooted in a mastery approach, but they can easily be embedded in any teaching method and work brilliantly in every classroom. Featuring games, starters, speed challenges and open-ended investigations, this book will help put the magic back into maths. Publishes 13th May 2021 PB • 198 x 129mm • 128pp • 9781472984470 • £14.99

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The quick idea section describes the idea and tells you why it’s useful. Perfect when you’re flicking through the book for inspiration!

How you might develop the idea further, use it on a larger scale or make it work as a homework task.

Extra advice on how to make the activity run smoothly, how to troubleshoot any problems, or how to make a strategy work well.

A step-by-step guide to putting the idea into practice.

Extra special, original and creative bonus ideas.

 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Maths – Shannen Doherty

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100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Sensory Processing Differences

100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Outdoor Learning

100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Science

100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Writing

Paul Tyler and Bryony Turford

Kim Griffin

Adam Bushnell and Sc.out.ed

100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Sensory Processing Differences is an ideal guide for all teachers looking to understand more about this complex yet common special educational need. Occupational therapist Kim Griffin explains how sensory processing differences may present in children, explores simple adjustments that can be made and provides easy-to-use strategies for supporting pupils in the primary classroom.

100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Outdoor Learning features inspiring ideas to engage pupils through positive outdoor experiences. This real-life learning can then be used as a stimulus back in the primary classroom to encourage discussion and complement topic-based work. Covering a range of National Curriculum areas, including literacy, maths and science, the activities are suitable for any outdoor environment.

Packed with exciting yet achievable ideas, this book enables primary teachers to enthuse and engage pupils in all areas of the National Curriculum for science. There are a whole range of activities focusing on the key areas of biology, chemistry and physics, including deceptively simple experiments that demonstrate scientific concepts in a memorable way, and strategies to develop pupils’ science capital.

Adam Bushnell, Rob Smith and David Waugh

Publishes 19th August 2021

136pp • 9781472973634

Experienced trio Adam Bushnell, Rob Smith (of The Literacy Shed) and David Waugh present 100 inspiring writing activities for primary classrooms. Focusing on key writing basics, the ideas can be completed in short, targeted lessons or as part of longer literacy sessions. With crosscurriculum links to blend writing with other subjects, this book is ideal for teachers looking for fresh ideas.

144pp • 9781472976659

136pp • 9781472972361

Raising Boys' Achievement

Supporting Pupils with Autism

128pp • 9781472986948

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Behaviour Management Molly Potter

136pp • 9781408193655

Literacy

Rob Smith and Katherine Simpson 128pp • 9781472948861

Differentiation

Mindfulness in the Classroom

136pp • 9781472941350

136pp • 9781472944955

Engaging Parents

Numeracy Difficulties and Dyscalculia

Rachel Orr

Janet Goodall and Kathryn Weston 136pp • 9781472955203

History

Clare Horrie and Rachel Hillman 152pp • 9781472957375

Interventions

Stephen Lockyer 128pp • 9781472949660

Tammie Prince

Patricia Babtie

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Francine Brower

144pp • 9781472934451

Supporting Children with Dyslexia Gavin Reid and Shannon Green 144pp • 9781408193686

Supporting EAL Learners Chris Pim

136pp • 9781472961570

Supporting Pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties Roy Howarth

144pp • 9781472961617

152pp • 9781472946478

136pp • 9781441169730

Outstanding Teaching Stephen Lockyer

128pp • 9781472913623

Questioning Peter Worley

136pp • 9781472957412

Gary Wilson

Praise for Supporting Pupils with Autism

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I love how the book encourages 'outside the box thinking', which is so important when we are catering for the individual needs of autistic children in the classroom. – The National Autistic Society bloomsbury.com/education

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STAFF LIBRARY: 100 IDEAS FOR TEACHERS

Secondary Teachers PB • 198 x 129mm • £14.99

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100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Outstanding Computing Lessons

100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Engaging Parents

100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Outstanding RE Lessons

Simon Johnson

Janet Goodall and Kathryn Weston

Andy Lewis

100 practical ideas for teaching computing at secondary level. Perfectly aligned to the Key Stages 3 and 4 National Curriculum, this is an ideal toolkit for all teachers seeking inspiring, ready-to-use activities for their classroom. From rubber duck debugging to teaching algorithm design through magic tricks, the ideas will inject excitement into any computing lesson.

Based on extensive research and practical experience, this book presents 100 ideas to enable teachers to engage parents in their children’s learning. Perfect for form tutors and pastoral leaders, these easy-to-implement strategies will help improve home–school communication, break down barriers and raise achievement across the secondary curriculum.

This book presents 100 tried-and-tested ideas that cover a range of different faiths, beliefs and worldviews. With cross-curricular strategies that include reaching out to members of local faith communities and using technology to 'visit' sacred sites, this is an essential resource for those teaching this sometimes challenging subject.

Publishes 1st April 2021

136pp • 9781472972422

144pp • 9781472976635

128pp • 9781472984401

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Assessment for Learning David Spendlove

128pp • 9781472911001

Engaging Learners Jon Tait

136pp • 9781472945327

Interventions

Laura O'Leary

Outstanding History Lessons Emily Thomas

Catharine Driver and Chris Pim

152pp • 9781472940957

Outstanding Lessons

Ross Morrison McGill 144pp • 9781472905307

Outstanding MFL Lessons Dannielle Warren

152pp • 9781472963253

136pp • 9781472967930

Literacy Across the Curriculum

Outstanding Science Lessons

144pp • 9781472950239

144pp • 9781472918192

Graham Tyrer

Supporting EAL Learners

Ian McDaid

160pp • 9781472954114

Supporting Students with Dyslexia Gavin Reid and Shannon Green 144pp • 9781472917904

Supporting Students with Numeracy Difficulties Patricia Babtie and Sue Dillon 176pp • 9781472961099

Teaching Drama

Johnnie Young 128pp • 9781441135445

Managing Behaviour

Revision

Tutor Time

120pp • 9781408193624

136pp • 9781472913753

144pp • 9781472925022

Outstanding English Lessons

Stretch and Challenge

Johnnie Young

Angella Cooze and Mary Myatt 144pp • 9781408194935

John Mitchell

Molly Potter

Paul Wright

136pp • 9781472965578

Outstanding Geography Lessons David Rogers

128pp • 9781472940995

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STAFF LIBRARY: SUCCEEDING AS... The Succeeding As… series offers practical, no-nonsense guidance to help you excel in a specific role in a secondary school. With invaluable advice, top tips, examples and opportunities for reflection, these books include everything you need to be successful in your teaching career. They are ideal for those just starting out as well as more experienced practitioners looking to develop their skill sets. NEW FOR 2021

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Succeeding as an English Teacher

Succeeding as a Geography Teacher

Edited by Abigail Mann

David Rogers

The ultimate guide to teaching English in a secondary school, this book supports you on your journey from trainee to head of department – and everything in between! Written by the teachers behind the Litdrive and #TeamEnglish networks, Succeeding as an English Teacher includes practical guidance to help you develop schemes of learning, plan for a knowledgerich and diverse curriculum, deliver effective and engaging lessons, support students with revision, develop your subject knowledge and progress to the next stage of your career.

A practical guide to being a successful geography teacher, whether you’re a trainee or a seasoned practitioner. This book includes everything you need to know to teach your subject, plan engaging and effective lessons, enthuse your students and ensure progress. Blending evidence-informed practice with day-to-day pragmatism, David Rogers explores how to use sequences to build geography learning over time. There is also advice on assessment and feedback, differentiation and inclusion, exam preparation and fieldwork skills – all tailored to teaching geography.

Publishes 28th October 2021

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PB • 198 x 129mm • 256pp • 9781472985248 • £16.99

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Succeeding as a Head of Department

Succeeding as a Head of Year

Bukky Yusuf

Jon Tait

This comprehensive handbook presents the tips, tricks and guidance you need to excel as a subject leader. From the application process to leading a team, planning and developing a curriculum, analysing progress data and delivering interventions, Succeeding as a Head of Department is filled with clear, practical advice to help you tackle every aspect of this role. Written by an experienced head of department and qualified education coach, this book is complete with coaching questions and case studies.

Experienced pastoral leader Jon Tait takes you through everything you need to know to be an outstanding head of year, from applying for your first post to leading a team, managing behaviour, working with parents and supporting specific year groups. With advice on raising attainment and on day-to-day practice and challenges, this is the ideal compendium for heads of year. Including reflective questions and case studies, this book is filled with practical, honest guidance to help you succeed.

Publishes 9th June 2022

PB • 198 x 129mm • 256pp • 9781472963376 • £16.99

PB • 198 x 129mm • 208pp • 9781472965523 • £16.99

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STAFF LIBRARY: OUTSTANDING TEACHING The Outstanding Teaching series is packed full of advice, tips and strategies to propel satisfactory and good teachers into the outstanding category. Written by highly experienced practitioners, the books feature tried-andtested strategies that can be easily implemented to enable all teachers to build a toolbox of skills and techniques in key areas.

How to be an Outstanding Primary SENCO

How to be an Outstanding Primary Middle Leader

Jackie Ward

Zoë Paramour

Practical and solutions-focused, this is a go-to guide for all current and aspiring SENCOs working in mainstream and specialist primary schools. Jackie Ward uses her many years of experience to provide honest, realistic tips and advice for those in this demanding role and helps them to focus their time and efforts on improving the life chances of the children in their care.

A compendium of advice, research, anecdotes and tips to help primary middle leaders excel in this complex and demanding role, without compromising their mental and physical health. In her unique, straight-talking and witty style, award-winning blogger Zoë Paramour offers practical guidance to all those leading a subject, phase or any other whole-school responsibility.

PB • 216 x 138mm • 176pp • 9781472963291 • £16.99

PB • 216 x 138mm • 176pp 9781472951861 • £16.99

How to be an Outstanding Primary School Teacher (2nd edition)

How to be an Outstanding Primary Teaching Assistant

David Dunn

Packed with tips and strategies, this easy-to-use book helps teaching assistants deliver outstanding support in the primary classroom. Experienced teaching assistant Emma Davie explores the diverse range of responsibilities held by support staff in primary schools and provides guidance on how to manage them successfully.

Covering everything from lesson planning to classroom management, this practical guide is a must-have for all primary teachers. Now in its second edition, this bestselling book has been updated to reflect changes in teaching initiatives and includes new ideas for using technology in the primary classroom.

Emma Davie

PB • 216 x 138mm • 176pp • 9781472934611 • £16.99

PB • 216 x 138mm • 160pp • 9781472946263 • £16.99

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STAFF LIBRARY: SCHOOL LEADERSHIP NEW FOR 2021

This Is How We Look When We Teach

Lighting the Way

Angela Browne

Angela Browne explores what it means to be a woman working in education today and provides practical guidance to help female educators find their voice, show up as their authentic selves and progress in their careers. Drawing together a collection of experiences from leading educators, including Dame Alison Peacock, Dr Muna Abdi, Mal Krishnasamy, Hannah Wilson, Alison Kriel and Julia Skinner, this book will inform, inspire and empower teachers and school leaders.

In the context of a system on the edge of crisis, Lighting the Way is an uplifting book which offers primary and secondary leaders inspiration, courage and practical tools to lead the way towards change. Angela Browne, experienced educator and star of the BBC Two documentary School, uses her wealth of knowledge to help school leaders become torchbearers, leading children, staff and local communities with purpose and integrity, and navigating challenges with confidence and optimism.

Publishes 6th January 2022

PB • 234 x 156mm • 208pp • 9781472972460 • £19.99

PB • 216 x 138mm • 192pp • 9781472986467 • £19.99

Angela Browne Angela Browne has been working in education for over 17 years as an English teacher, head of English, assistant headteacher, deputy headteacher and headteacher in mainstream secondary schools. She has also been the head of a pupil referral service and principal of a Steiner Academy. She was most recently the deputy CEO of a multi-academy trust. In 2018, Angela was part of the BBC Two documentary series School. She has featured in the Telegraph, and on Radio 5 and Woman's Hour on BBC Radio 4, and she has written for the TES. Angela has also delivered keynotes for WomenED, BAMEed, Firefly Learning and Ambition School Leadership, and given a TED Talk at TEDxNorwichEd. Follow her on Twitter: @nourishedschool.

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The Headteacher's Handbook Rachel Snape This must-read handbook is filled with practical guidance on all aspects of primary headship to support new, current and aspiring headteachers. Written by an experienced headteacher and National Leader of Education, this book covers the nuts and bolts of headship from meeting your team, communicating your vision and developing the curriculum to managing budgets, handling complaints and working with stakeholders. Rachel Snape presents invaluable advice, models, research, motivational quotes, self-reflection activities and further reading to develop best practice in this role. Publishes 5th August 2021 PB • 234 x 156mm • 224pp • 9781472975423 • £19.99

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STAFF LIBRARY: SCHOOL LEADERSHIP Riding the Waves James Hilton Career satisfaction is central to leading a happy, healthy and effective school, but recognising the positive aspects of school leadership can be difficult at a time of extreme pressure, high accountability, constant change and seemingly impossible demands. Riding the Waves offers practical strategies, advice and reflective questions for developing the fulfilling aspects of school leadership to carry school leaders through these challenging times. James Hilton explores how school leaders can enhance their mental health, wellbeing and work–life balance by building effective relationships, nurturing talent, celebrating achievements, feeling in control and, importantly, taking a break. PB • 234 x 156mm • 192pp • 9781472967992 • £19.99

Praise for Riding the Waves

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This book is so refreshing! Grounded in humanity, humility and honesty, it offers an invaluable guide for school leaders to help them thrive in their roles – and help those around them thrive too.

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Leading from the Edge

Ten Traits of Resilience

James Hilton

Leading from the Edge is the brave and honest account of how the headteacher of one of the largest primary schools in the UK suffered a breakdown brought on by work-related stress. James Hilton shares his story of pulling himself back from the brink to inspire others and offer effective strategies for dealing with the challenges of leading a 21st-century school.

In this thought-provoking book, James Hilton explores ten traits of resilience and demonstrates to school leaders how they can embed these traits in their own practice and in their school to create a climate of resilience in every classroom. Ten Traits of Resilience is packed with practical advice, tips and reflective questions to help school leaders become more confident, optimistic and decisive.

PB • 234 x 156mm • 208pp 9781472917348 • £19.99

PB • 234 x 156mm • 192pp • 9781472951502 • £19.99

James Hilton James Hilton is a former headteacher working as a conference speaker and author, specialising in leadership, stress management and positive psychology. He applies his experience of human leadership to inspire a wide range of clients including school leaders, the NHS, local government and businesses. James provides fresh insights into the challenges of leadership in the intense environment that is the modern workplace.

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A Manifesto for Excellence in Schools

Education: A Manifesto for Change

Rob Carpenter

Richard Gerver

Rob Carpenter took a school from special measures to outstanding in 16 months and firmly believes that the quality of teaching and leadership holds the key to raising standards. This book is about helping teachers to become architects for learning by designing classrooms, curricula and whole-school practices that are inclusive, engaging and, above all, excellent.

Education expert Richard Gerver offers an empowering vision for how education can be transformed and made fit for purpose for today’s children. Sharing his experiences of working with some of the world’s leading business minds, Richard shows educators how they can help our young people thrive in the 21st century and beyond.

PB • 244 x 169mm • 176pp 9781472946348 • £19.99

PB • 234 x 156mm • 128pp • 9781472962362 • £19.99

Leading on Pastoral Care

Narrowing the Attainment Gap

Daniel Sobel

Written by an expert in the field of inclusion, this book helps middle leaders, senior leaders and SENCOs to manage the most challenging aspects of pastoral care. With tried-and-tested strategies and real-life case studies, it is ideal for all primary and secondary school staff who wish to support their most vulnerable students without increasing workload.

Narrowing the Attainment Gap examines the real issues behind the attainment gap between disadvantaged students and their peers. This compelling book focuses on key leadership skills and practices that will help school leaders identify specific problems and come up with home-grown solutions that meet the needs of their community.

PB • 244 x 169mm • 224pp • 9781472958440 • £24.99

PB • 244 x 169mm • 224pp • 9781472946379 • £24.99

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STAFF LIBRARY: SCHOOL LEADERSHIP Stepping Into Senior Leadership

NEW FOR 2021

Jon Tait The ultimate guide to stepping into senior leadership, from experienced school leader and author Jon Tait. With invaluable guidance on everything from acing the application stages to settling into your new post and developing a vision, this is the perfect pocket guide to help you hit the ground running in senior leadership. Jon offers insights into making the leap from middle to senior leadership, supporting you as you establish yourself as a school leader, build effective relationships, plan for school improvement, and create a climate of wellbeing and professional development. Publishes 4th March 2021 PB • 198 x 129mm • 240pp • 9781472986498 • £19.99

Jon Tait Jon Tait is an experienced senior leader and current deputy headteacher working in a large and diverse UK secondary school. As a classroom teacher he has experience of working in three different schools for over 15 years. His current areas of responsibility include leading on teaching and learning and professional development, along with personal development, behaviour and welfare.

Bloomsbury CPD Library enables schools to run effective CPD sessions in-house, saving money and unifying staff behind a common improvement goal. Divided into two unique sections, Teach Yourself and Train Others, the books offer individual teachers and middle leaders the chance to ensure their own practice is shipshape before leading CPD training programmes for colleagues. The books provide a set of ready-to-use training plans, accompanied by PowerPoint slides and worksheets available to download online. On average, each book offers 20 hours of CPD, equating to just £1.15 per hour of training!

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PB • 234 x 156mm • £24.99

Research-Informed Practice 272pp • 9781472961532

Secondary Curriculum and Assessment Design

Stretch and Challenge 288pp • 9781472928405

312pp • 9781472928504

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STAFF LIBRARY: TEACHER TOOLKIT NEW FOR 2021

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THE TEACHER TOOLKIT GUIDE TO MEMORY

Mark. Plan. Teach. 2.0

The Teacher Toolkit Guide to Questioning

Ross Morrison McGill

This new edition of Ross Morrison McGill's bestselling Mark. Plan. Teach. has been thoroughly updated with recent thinking around assessment and feedback. Mark. Plan. Teach. 2.0 is packed full of pragmatic ideas to help teachers mark work, plan lessons and teach students effectively. It comes with a unique 48-page visual guide to Ross’s key ideas, brilliantly illustrated by Oliver Caviglioli.

This new series hones in on specific teaching and learning principles proven to have an impact in the classroom. Each illustrated book explains a particular strategy through concise explanations, infographics, charts and diagrams, and provides a wealth of original ideas for putting it into practice. The ideas are scaffolded with templates and worked examples, and each book offers a unique Five Minute Plan, based on Ross’s Five Minute Lesson Plan, used by thousands of teachers across the world. Sharpen your questioning skills with The Teacher Toolkit Guide to Questioning and see the impact it has in your classroom.

Publishes 21st January 2021 PB • 234 x 153mm • 208pp + 48pp booklet • 9781472978622 • £16.99

Publishes 14th April 2022 PB • 234 x 153mm • 128pp • 9781472989383 • £10.99

Just Great Teaching

Teacher Toolkit

Ross Morrison McGill

Bestselling author Ross Morrison McGill explores the ten key issues facing UK schools, using research and case studies from ten primary and secondary schools. He gives examples of effective strategies and approaches, explains why they work and provides practical ideas to help every teacher and school leader tackle these issues effectively.

Ross Morrison McGill, aka @TeacherToolkit, strives to share great teaching practice, to save you time and to ensure you are the best teacher you can be, whatever the new policy or framework. Filled with countless anecdotes, from disastrous observations to marking in the broom cupboard, Teacher Toolkit is a compendium of teaching strategies and advice, and a must-read book for all new teachers.

PB • 234 x 153mm • 256pp • 9781472964236 • £14.99

PB • 234 x 153mm • 224pp • 9781472910844 • £18.99

Ross Morrison McGill Ross Morrison McGill, aka @TeacherToolkit, is the most followed teacher on Twitter in the UK. His practical, inspiring lesson ideas are what make him so successful. His Five Minute Lesson Plan is used by teachers all over the world. In 2015 he was listed in the Debrett's 500 as one of the 'most influential people in Britain'.

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STAFF LIBRARY: GENERAL INTEREST NEW FOR 2021

Let's Hear It from the Boys

Teaching for Realists

Gary Wilson

Omar Akbar

Gary Wilson lets the students do the talking in this unique perspective on boys’ underperformance in secondary schools. With real-life testimonies from boys and advice from Gary’s decades of experience on what teachers can do to help, this is the perfect practical guide for raising boys’ achievement and creating the best learning environment for all students.

A funny, open and honest guide to surviving and thriving as a newly qualified teacher – no matter what the education system throws at you! Many new teachers enter the profession unaware of the challenges facing the sector and often either quit because of them or spend years struggling to keep their heads above water. Omar Akbar explores the issues facing the profession and gives a wealth of hard-won advice for becoming a happy, healthy and successful teacher in spite of it all.

Publishes 7th January 2021 PB • 234 x 156mm • 192pp • 9781472974631 • £19.99

Publishes 8th July 2021 PB • 234 x 156mm • 160pp • 9781472985286 • £14.99

The Emotionally Intelligent Teacher

The Inclusive Classroom

Niomi Clyde-Roberts

Daniel Sobel and Sara Alston

In a book that many teachers will relate to, Niomi Clyde-Roberts explores how we can improve our emotional intelligence to enhance teaching, combat power struggles and get rid of workplace politics in educational settings. Using real-life examples from her years of experience in schools, Niomi demonstrates how empathy, clear communication and compassionate leadership can make every team member feel motivated, fulfilled and valued. The Emotionally Intelligent Teacher will uplift every teacher and leader and inspire them to build positive staff relationships.

This innovative guide from inclusion experts and former school leaders Daniel Sobel and Sara Alston offers a practical, rewarding approach to help primary and secondary teachers support vulnerable students in a time-effective, stress-free way. It contains simple, effective actions to improve outcomes, back-up ideas for when things don’t go to plan, real-life anecdotes and advice on rethinking traditional diagnoses by prioritising strengths and needs.

Publishes 11th November 2021

Publishes 7th January 2021 PB • 244 x 169mm • 176pp • 9781472977922 • £16.99

PB • 216 x 138mm • 128pp • 9781472974655 • £19.99

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Celebrating Difference

Happy School 365

Shaun Dellenty

Action Jackson’s Guide to Motivating Learners

Celebrating Difference is an essential and inspiring handbook for LGBT+ inclusion in primary and secondary schools. It is filled with practical advice that will enable schools to ensure the safety, success and wellbeing of all pupils and staff. Shaun Dellenty examines the roots and impact of identity-based prejudice and presents an effective, tried-and-tested approach to eradicate prejudice, prevent bullying and improve wholeschool outcomes. Written with warmth, humour and compassion, this is a must-have for every school.

Action Jackson

PB • 234 x 156mm • 256pp • 9781472961501 • £19.99

This inspirational manual written by motivational speaker Action Jackson offers primary and secondary teachers a tried-and-tested method to help them motivate their learners and unlock their potential for success. The book is packed with 30 easy-to-implement and scientifically proven ideas to help young people to achieve their academic and personal goals, supporting them to make the most of school and life, build better relationships with teachers and peers, and develop a sense of self-worth, focus and discipline.

The Arts in Primary Education Ghislaine Kenyon Drawing on interviews with school leaders, case studies and her own experience in the education departments of the Courtauld Gallery and the National Gallery, Ghislaine Kenyon discusses practical ways to integrate the arts across the primary curriculum. With inspiring artwork displayed in a four-colour plate section, this book explores the reasons why creativity is of crucial importance to enrich learning and raise attainment across all subject areas. PB • 216 x 138mm • 160pp • 9781472961051 • £19.99

PB • 216 x 138mm • 144pp • 9781472974563 • £14.99

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Teaching Rebooted

What Works?

Jon Tait

Lee Elliot Major and Steve Higgins

Teaching Rebooted uncovers the most important pieces of educational research on the science of learning, helping teachers to understand how we learn and retain information. Jon Tait offers clarity around key learning techniques, such as metacognition, dual coding, interleaving and retrieval practice, examining the evidence behind each approach and providing practical ideas to embed them in classroom practice. Quick and easy to read, this guide will help reboot teaching so it is both evidence informed and effective.

From the authors of the Sutton Trust-EEF Teaching and Learning Toolkit, this book is the essential, authoritative guide to what works – and what doesn’t – in the classroom. Lee Elliot Major and Steve Higgins explore the research and evidence behind common teaching strategies and distil this into clear, practical guidance that teachers can use immediately to transform their classroom practice. PB • 234 x 153mm • 176pp • 9781472965639 • £19.99

PB • 216 x 138mm • 160pp • 9781472977663 • £14.99

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Effective Transition into Year One

Growth Mindset: A Practical Guide

How to Survive Your First Year in Teaching

A smooth transition from the Foundation Stage into Year One is vital in ensuring that the pace and quality of learning are maintained and that children continue to make good progress. In this comprehensive guide, Alistair draws on his experience of transition projects that specifically focus on children’s emotional, social and academic development throughout this period. Packed full of practical ideas to help practitioners create an effective learning environment, this is an essential book for any primary staff bookshelf.

Nikki Willis

Sue Cowley

This practical book is full of creative, inspiring and easy-to implement ideas that will help to establish a growth mindset culture in your primary school, without generating lots of additional work for staff. It has everything from lesson plans that allow children to direct their own learning to assembly ideas that teach children about why a growth mindset is important and inspiration for displays that show how even adults make mistakes!

How do you actually survive your FIRST YEAR IN TEACHING?! Don’t panic – help is at hand from expert teacher Sue Cowley. In this bestselling book, Sue supports new teachers through the stresses and strains, and the highs and lows, of their first year in teaching. There is advice on lesson planning, marking, behaviour management, teaching and learning, pastoral care and much more.

PB • 244 x 169mm • 128pp • 9781472932280 • £19.99

PB • 244 x 169mm • 96pp • 9781472955067 • £14.99

Lesson Planning for Primary School Teachers

Pimp your Lesson! (3rd edition)

Stephen Lockyer

This bestselling book reveals the secret to impressing your observers. No smoke and mirrors required, Pimp your Lesson! provides practical and easy-to-implement guidance on embedding outstanding practice in your daily teaching. There are ideas for snappy starters, perfect plenaries and everything in between, all written in the authors' witty and accessible style.

Alistair Bryce-Clegg

Isabella Wallace and Leah Kirkman

Good lesson planning is a critical tool for coping with workload, as well as wowing your pupils, your colleagues and Ofsted inspectors. With a breakdown of lesson planning strategies, plus a range of practical ideas to use in the classroom, this book is a complete toolbox for primary teachers. PB • 216 x 138mm • 144pp 9781472921130 • £16.99

PB • 216 x 138mm • 168pp • 9781472905154 • £16.99

PB • 216 x 138mm • 224pp • 9781441140913 • £18.99

The Ultimate Guide to Differentiation Sue Cowley Written in Sue Cowley’s much-loved realistic, honest and practical style, The Ultimate Guide to Differentiation will help teachers, practitioners and support staff feel confident that they are meeting the needs of every learner. It offers over 90 practical strategies for effective differentiation in every classroom and demonstrates how teachers already differentiate much of the time, in subtle and creative ways. PB • 234 x 156mm • 144pp • 9781472948960 • £19.99

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STAFF LIBRARY: HIGHLIGHTS FROM BLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC NEW FOR 2021

Personal, Social and Emotional Perspectives for Educators Guiding you through your personal, social and emotional responsibilities as a teacher, this series helps you to explore your knowledge and experiences of them and how they relate to different aspects of your teaching. Each book combines the latest research in the area with practical support, based on the expertise of both practitioners and academics. Publishes 25th February 2021

Why do Teachers Need to Know About Child Development?

Why do Teachers Need to Know About Diverse Learning Needs?

Why do Teachers Need to Know About Psychology?

192pp • 9781350084933 • £24.99

200pp • 9781350083189 • £24.99

184pp • 9781350084858 • £24.99

Edited by Daryl Maisey and Verity Campbell-Barr

Edited by Sue Soan

Edited by Jeremy Monsen, Lisa Marks Woolfson and James Boyle

PB • 244 x 169mm

Leading Disadvantaged Learners

Teaching PSHE & R(S)HE in Primary Schools

David Middlewood and Ian Abbott with Roberto A. Pamas

Edited by Victoria Pugh and Daniel Hughes

What principles, strategies and actions do schools that achieve outstanding learning outcomes in adverse conditions have in common? This book reveals what we can learn from them, using case studies and interviews.

Explores how PSHE and R(S)HE can enhance pupils’ development across the whole curriculum and provides you with practical ways to incorporate them into other curriculum areas with no extra planning required.

Updated with the latest legislation, this book introduces schools’ responsibilities for assessing and addressing the needs of pupils with SEND and offers teachers practical strategies based on ‘what works’ in SEND.

Publishes 4th November 2021

Publishes 28th January 2021

Publishes 9th September 2021

256pp • 9781350128286 • £24.99

216pp • 9781350129887 • £24.99

Transforming Education

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Schools (2nd edition) Janice Wearmouth

336pp • 9781350173026 • £22.99

School Leadership and Education System Reform (2nd edition)

Education and Technology (3rd edition)

Process Drama for Second Language Teaching and Learning

Edited by Toby Greany and Peter Earley

Neil Selwyn

Patrice Baldwin and Alicja Galazka

Shows how schools can be sustainably transformed into places of support, challenge and joy in learning, empowering teachers with inspiring case studies, key ideas and further online resources.

An accessible, research-informed look at how school leadership practice has developed over the last decade, with 10 new chapters and insights from several experts linked to the UCL Institute of Education.

An updated edition of this successful introduction to the key issues and debates, with new sections covering the latest technological developments and bonus material on the companion website.

Publishes 20th May 2021

Publishes 18th November 2021

Publishes 16th December 2021

Equips teachers with a toolkit of 20 drama strategies to support language learning, each backed by educational theory and thoroughly explained, with practical resources including lesson plans and activities also provided.

Miranda Jefferson and Michael Anderson

272pp • 9781350130074 • £24.99

288pp • 9781350173514 • £24.99

240pp • 9781350145559 • £24.99

Publishes 21st October 2021 208pp • 9781350164741 • £21.99

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STAFF LIBRARY: WELLBEING NEW FOR 2021

NEW FOR 2021

Proactive Pastoral Care

The Wellbeing Curriculum

Maria O'Neill

Andrew Cowley

A practical guide to pastoral care that puts student wellbeing at the top of the agenda. Full of clear explanations, research-based solutions, refreshing techniques and tried-and-tested classroom activities, this is the perfect resource for all secondary teachers looking to prioritise pastoral care, create a supportive learning environment and encourage students to make healthy choices that support wellbeing, both in school and beyond.

Bestselling author Andrew Cowley presents the ultimate guide to developing a primary wellbeing curriculum. Covering a wide range of topics from self-awareness and building trust to healthy eating, cyberbullying and diversity, The Wellbeing Curriculum is a must-have book for schools looking to reconsider their pastoral approach and embed wellbeing in lessons and assemblies.

Publishes 15th April 2021

Publishes 14th October 2021

PB • 234 x 153mm • 144pp • 9781472980434 • £19.99

PB • 234 x 156mm • 192pp • 9781472986412 • £19.99

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The Wellbeing Toolkit

How to Survive in Teaching

Andrew Cowley

Dr Emma Kell

From the founder of @HealthyToolkit comes a practical guide for addressing primary and secondary school staff wellbeing. Andrew Cowley draws on his own experiences as a school leader to unpick the myths around wellbeing and sets out a practical, authentic, values-driven model that will enable school leaders to create a climate of positivity.

This book offers a realistic, unflinching and positive perspective on the challenges and rewards of teaching. Drawing on her own firsthand experience and detailed research, including feedback from over 3,000 teachers, Dr Emma Kell offers support, advice and practical suggestions to help you stay flourishing, positive and, most importantly, teaching!

PB • 234 x 156mm • 192pp • 9781472961655 • £19.99

PB • 234 x 156mm • 160pp • 9781472941688 • £18.99

Wellbeing in the Primary Classroom Adrian Bethune Experienced teacher and advisor on children’s wellbeing, Adrian Bethune, explains the latest evidence and research from the psychology of happiness, and makes this accessible and applicable to the primary classroom. Packed full of tried-and-tested activities and techniques, there are ideas for teaching children mindfulness, developing a classroom culture of positivity and incorporating more exercise into the school day. PB • 216 x 138mm • 224pp • 9781472951540 • £19.99

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WINNER

Live Well, Learn Well

Live Well, Teach Well

Abigail Mann

Offering 90 practical ideas for supporting student wellbeing, this book is ideal for all teachers who want to help students become successful, resilient and well-rounded learners. These easy-to-use strategies encourage students to manage their time more effectively, cope with stress and play a more active role in their local communities.

In order to secure the best possible outcomes for pupils, teachers must look after their own wellbeing. Live Well, Teach Well is jam-packed with 90 practical ideas and strategies to help teachers do just that. With techniques to support mindfulness, wellbeing, and physical and mental health, this book will help teachers stay energised and focused throughout the school year.

PB • 216 x 138mm • 176pp • 9781472972255 • £16.99

PB • 216 x 138mm • 160pp • 9781472949790 • £16.99

Abigail Mann Abigail Mann is an experienced teacher and is currently an assistant headteacher in a London secondary school. As an advocate of the #teacher5aday initiative, she takes an active role in improving the wellbeing of teachers and students in schools across the country. She holds a genuine belief that the most successful schools are those in which staff and student wellbeing is regarded as vital to their success.

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100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Mindfulness in the Classroom

Teaching Happiness and Well-Being in Schools (2nd edition)

PB • 198 x 129mm • 136pp • 9781472944955 • £14.99

PB • 246 x 189mm • 224pp • 9781472917317 • £24.99

Tammie Prince

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Ian Morris

Teach, Reflect, Doodle... Paul Wright

PB • 190 x 153mm • 144pp • 9781472920614 • £9.99

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STAFF LIBRARY: BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT NEW FOR 2021

Feel Free to Smile

A School Without Sanctions

Nikki Cunningham-Smith

Steven Baker and Mick Simpson

A fresh perspective on behaviour management, detailing honest, real-life classroom experiences and the sense of humour it takes to deal with them. Drawing on anecdotes from her time as a teacher in alternative provision settings, plus stories from fellow professionals and NQTs, Nikki CunninghamSmith provides practical strategies and tips for dealing with difficult behaviour and keeping your cool in testing situations.

Based on the authors’ widely recognised sanction-free approach, this book offers a practical methodology that enables teachers to manage challenging behaviour with compassion instead of punishment. Steven Baker and Mick Simpson explore basic evolutionary psychology to help teachers understand why challenging behaviour occurs, and provide classroom strategies and behaviour interventions that work – without the need for zero tolerance.

Publishes 10th June 2021

PB • 234 x 156mm • 192pp • 9781472974525 • £19.99

PB • 216 x 138mm • 176pp • 9781472984487 • £14.99

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Getting the Buggers to Behave (5th edition)

Breaking Through Barriers Pocket Pal: Raising Boys' The Behaviour Guru Tom Bennett to Boys' Achievement Achievement

Sue Cowley

Gary Wilson

PB • 216 x 138mm • 248pp 9781472909213 • £19.99

PB • 297 x 210mm • 184pp 9781408193549 • £24.99

PB • 200 x 100mm • 96pp 9781472909602 • £8.99

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STAFF LIBRARY: SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES Diversity on the Spectrum

NEW FOR 2021

Francine Brower and Keith MacKenzie Cox A unique insight into the diverse presentations of autism in children and young people. Francine Brower and Keith MacKenzie Cox use their decades of experience to share real-life examples of the underlying characteristics of autism and the challenges individuals may face. Also included are a wealth of practical strategies to enable practitioners to provide effective support in both mainstream and special schools. Publishes 19th August 2021 PB • 234 x 156mm • 208pp • 9781472984524 • £24.99

The Dyslexia Assessment

The Dyscalculia Assessment

The Dyscalculia Solution

Gavin Reid and Jennie Guise

Jane Emerson and Patricia Babtie

This comprehensive guide to assessing for dyslexia is designed for teachers and specialists in all sectors, from Early Years to higher education. Experts Gavin Reid and Jennie Guise provide guidance on running assessments, interpreting results and carrying out next steps.

This bestselling book is the complete assessment tool for investigating children’s maths difficulties. Ideal for use with primary school children, it is an invaluable resource for SENCOs, teaching assistants, educational psychologists and mainstream teachers to support pupils with numeracy difficulties.

The perfect companion to The Dyscalculia Assessment, this book includes step-by-step instructions for supporting children with numeracy difficulties. It includes scripts for teaching pupils to use whole numbers through reasoning, and supports communication using verbal, diagrammatic and written forms.

PB • 297 x 210mm • 176pp 9781472945082 • £39.99

PB • 297 x 210mm • 208pp 9781408193716 • £39.99

Jane Emerson and Patricia Babtie

PB • 297 x 210mm • 272pp 9781441129512 • £39.99

Inclusion for Primary School Teachers Nancy Gedge This book examines what inclusion is, what it means for teachers and parents, and how to create an inclusive environment in your classroom. Being an inclusive teacher means that what is good for children with special educational needs is good for everyone! PB • 216 x 138mm • 176pp 9781472921147 • £16.99

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100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Numeracy Difficulties and Dyscalculia Patricia Babtie

136pp • 9781441169730

100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Supporting Children with Dyslexia Gavin Reid and Shannon Green 144pp • 9781408193686

100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Supporting Pupils with Autism Francine Brower

136pp • 9781472961570

100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Supporting Pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties

100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Supporting Students with Autism Claire Bullock

144pp • 9781472928467

100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Supporting Students with Dyslexia Gavin Reid and Shannon Green 144pp • 9781472917904

100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Supporting Students with Numeracy Difficulties Patricia Babtie and Sue Dillon 176pp • 9781472961099

Roy Howarth

144pp • 9781472961617

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CLASSROOM RESOURCES: OUTDOOR LEARNING Teaching outside the classroom improves pupils' engagement with learning as well as their health and wellbeing, but how can primary teachers link curriculum objectives effectively with enjoyable and motivating outdoor learning? The National Curriculum Outdoors series shows how you can enrich pupils’ learning with the benefits of the natural environment. The books are packed full of photocopiable lesson plans that cover each curriculum subject for every year group. Outdoor learning experts Deborah Lambert, Michelle Roberts and Sue Waite inspire primary teachers to use outdoor contexts as part of their everyday teaching and showcase how to embed curriculum teaching outside.

The National Curriculum Outdoors: Key Stage 1 Deborah Lambert, Michelle Roberts and Sue Waite PB • 297 x 210mm • 256pp • 9781472966599 • £29.99

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The National Curriculum Outdoors Deborah Lambert, Michelle Roberts and Sue Waite PB • 297 x 210mm • 160pp • £29.99

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Educating Outside

100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Outdoor Learning

Helen Porter

PB • 246 x 189mm • 136pp • 9781472946294 • £19.99

Adam Bushnell and Sc.out.ed

PB • 198 x 129mm • 136pp • 9781472973634 • £14.99

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CLASSROOM RESOURCES: LITERACY NEW FOR 2021 Publishes 29th April 2021 PB • 297 x 210mm • £24.99

Mitch Hudson and Anna Richards These books provide the ultimate guide for teaching writing and SPaG using non-fiction texts. Each chapter contains photocopiable model texts for each year group along with annotated versions guiding teachers through language features, saving hours of planning. Mitch Hudson and Anna Richards, from the popular Grammarsaurus website, have carefully crafted the model texts to cover a range of subject areas, aligned to the National Curriculum.

Grammarsaurus: Key Stage 1

Grammarsaurus: Key Stage 2

112pp • 9781472981219

192pp • 9781472988331 Grammarsaurus: Key Stage 1 – Mitch Hudson and Anna Richards 

Mastery in Reading Comprehension

Reading Recharged

Kala Williams

Alex Barton

Make teaching reading comprehension simple, enjoyable and impactful with this proven mastery approach. Learn what works and why it works, take ownership of your teaching practice and meet the demands of the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum with outstanding results. This book is the perfect guide for any primary teacher looking to solidify their reading comprehension practice and maximise their pupils' abilities.

Looking to reignite your guided reading sessions? Alex Barton shares a wealth of tips, ideas and resources for teaching fun and creative guided and whole-class reading activities. Complete with lesson plans and photocopiable activity sheets, this book offers a fresh and imaginative approach to helping children develop the seven key reading skills identified in the National Curriculum.

Publishes 8th July 2021

Publishes 19th August 2021

PB • 246 x 189mm • 128pp • 9781472980953 • £18.99

PB • 297 x 210mm • 144pp • 9781472984869 • £24.99

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CLASSROOM RESOURCES: LITERACY NEW FOR 2021

BESTSELLER

Write Like a Ninja

Vocabulary Ninja

Andrew Jennings and Alan Peat

Andrew Jennings

Packed full of word lists, key grammar points and Alan Peat’s exciting sentences, Write Like a Ninja will help Key Stage 2 children give their writing a boost. Designed to be used independently by children, this pocket-sized toolkit is a must-have reference book for classroom and home use. Publishes 1st April 2021

If you’re searching for an exciting and captivating approach to bring rich vocabulary into the primary classroom and see a significant impact on pupil confidence, oracy and SATs results, look no further than Vocabulary Ninja. This essential vocabulary toolkit will supercharge your pupils and transform them into vocabulary ninjas!

PB • 190 x 156mm • 112pp • 9781472988300 • £4.99

PB • 297 x 210mm • 128pp • 9781472964434 • £19.99

NEW FOR 2021

Vocabulary Ninja Workbooks Andrew Jennings Created by bestselling author Andrew Jennings, Vocabulary Ninja Workbooks are perfect for targeted practice at home, building children’s confidence and developing those all-important literacy skills taught in the classroom. With clear activities and fun colour illustrations, they are effective for improving vocabulary knowledge across the curriculum, boosting confidence in tests, and mastering literacy skills.

Publishes 8th July 2021 PB • 297 x 210mm • 32pp • £4.99

Vocabulary Ninja Workbook for Ages 5–6

Vocabulary Ninja Workbook for Ages 7–8

Vocabulary Ninja Workbook for Ages 9–10

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Vocabulary Ninja Workbook for Ages 10–11

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Andrew Jennings Andrew Jennings is the author of the bestselling series Vocabulary Ninja and Comprehension Ninja, which include photocopiable books for teachers as well as workbooks for practice at home. Andrew is an experienced teacher and school leader, while his innovative ninja-themed resources are used in thousands of classrooms in the UK and abroad. Follow Andrew on Twitter @VocabularyNinja and www.vocabularyninja.co.uk.

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CLASSROOM RESOURCES: LITERACY From the creator of the hugely popular Vocabulary Ninja come two series of photocopiable resources to transform primary pupils into comprehension ninjas! Each of the six books in the series feature 24 high-quality texts linked to the National Curriculum, with a range of activities to help embed reading skills and improve comprehension. With one series covering Non-Fiction and the other Fiction & Poetry, these 12 books provide excellent, comprehensive SATs practice.

COMPREHENSION NINJA

NEW FOR 2021

Comprehension Ninja: Fiction & Poetry Andrew Jennings and Adam Bushnell Publishes 11th November 2021 PB • 297 x 210mm • 184pp • £24.99

Comprehension Ninja for Ages 5–6: Fiction & Poetry 9781472989819

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Comprehension Ninja: Non-Fiction Andrew Jennings

PB • 297 x 210mm • 184pp • £24.99

Comprehension Ninja for Ages 5–6: Non-Fiction

Comprehension Ninja for Ages 7–8: Non-Fiction

Comprehension Ninja for Ages 9–10: Non-Fiction

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Comprehension Ninja for Ages 6–7: Non-Fiction

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Comprehension Ninja Workbooks Andrew Jennings Each containing seven of the texts from the popular Comprehension Ninja: Non-Fiction books, these workbooks are aimed at parents for home learning, but are also effective in the classroom. PB • 297 x 210mm • 48pp • £4.99

Comprehension Ninja Workbook for Ages 5–6

Comprehension Ninja Workbook for Ages 7–8

Comprehension Ninja Workbook for Ages 9–10

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Comprehension Ninja Workbook for Ages 6–7

Comprehension Ninja Workbook for Ages 8–9

Comprehension Ninja Workbook for Ages 10–11

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CLASSROOM RESOURCES: LITERACY

The Grammar Book

Literacy Beyond the Classroom Dominic Traynor and Cath Bufton-Green

Zoë Paramour and Timothy Paramour

Dominic Traynor and Cath Bufton-Green offer a practical method for primary teachers to radically improve English attainment. This innovative approach links global challenges, including politics, climate change, health and advertising, to the five key National Curriculum areas: reports, instructions, persuasive language, fiction and poetry, and presentation skills. It develops reading and writing through exciting real-world tasks, such as emailing an MP and creating a viral video.

The Grammar Book contains everything you need to teach grammar at primary level. Covering what you need to know as well as practical ideas to enliven your teaching, this book will make grammar fun and engaging – both for the pupils and for you too! It is complete with lesson plans, activities and original short texts for use in the classroom. PB • 244 x 169mm • 224pp • 9781472972293 • £19.99

PB • 234 x 156mm • 176pp • 9781472968036 • £19.99

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Igniting Children's Writing

Teaching for Mastery in Writing

Phonics at Home

Mark McCaughan

Mike Cain

Kate Robinson, illustrated by Sarah Hoyle

From Snakes and Ladders to Countdown Conundrums, this book provides 50 fun, effective and easily adaptable activities for improving reading, writing, thinking, spelling and talking skills across the curriculum. Ideal for Reading SATs preparation, this is the perfect photocopiable resource for any teacher looking to develop pupils' cross-curricular literacy skills.

A step-by-step guide to help primary teachers take their pupils on a mastery journey to become confident, imaginative writers. This innovative book follows an approach that integrates mastery into existing teaching sequences – an approach which aims to improve the writing ability of all children, not just the more able.

Perfect for parents keen to support their child’s reading and spelling development, Phonics at Home is packed full of fun, multi-sensory games and activities to bring phonics strategies to life. This guide complements phonic schemes that are already used by schools, and is ideal for Key Stage 1 and early Key Stage 2.

PB • 246 x 189mm • 128pp • 9781472949899 • £14.99

PB • 9781472955159 • 244 x 169mm • 96pp • £9.99

PB • 297 x 210mm • 128pp • 9781472951588 • £19.99

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Teaching Children to Listen in Primary Schools

Teaching Children to Listen in the Early Years

Liz Spooner and Jacqui Woodcock

PB • 297 x 210mm • 120pp • 9781472965165 • £24.99

PB • 297 x 210mm • 96pp • 9781472959201 • £24.99

Graham Tyrer and Patrick Taylor

The RSC Shakespeare Toolkit for Primary Teachers

The RSC Shakespeare Toolkit for Teachers

PB • 234 x 156mm • 248pp • 9781441138835 • £22.99

Royal Shakespeare Company

PB • 297 x 210mm • 272pp • 9781472585189 • £64.99

PB • 297 x 210mm • 304pp • 9781472982346 • £60.00

Let's Perform! Cath Howe PB • 297 x 210mm • 96pp • 9781472957252 • £24.99

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CLASSROOM RESOURCES: PHILOSOPHY

NEW EDITION

The If Machine (2nd edition) Peter Worley Fully updated for a new edition, this book provides 30 lesson plans for teaching philosophy with children aged five to 13. Each plan includes a stimulus followed by a series of questions and activities designed to test a philosophical idea through profound thinking. PB • 234 x 156mm • 256pp 9781472969088 • £19.99

40 Lessons to Get Children Thinking

The If Odyssey

Peter Worley

Drawing out the philosophy that lies behind each story in Homer’s epic tale, Peter Worley introduces children not only to the exciting stories of Odysseus, but also to that other great Ancient Greek tradition – philosophy. It includes teaching plans and storytelling tips to use with 8–16-year-olds.

Inspire your class to think more deeply about curriculum subjects and get them actively taking part in exciting philosophy experiments. This book is an A4 collection of practical lesson and activity plans to get primary children thinking philosophically and creatively around different curriculum topics. PB • 297 x 210mm • 160pp 9781472916082 • £19.99

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Peter Worley

PB • 234 x 156mm • 208pp 9781441174956 • £19.99

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CLASSROOM RESOURCES: SCIENCE AND MATHS Utterly Jarvellous: 50 Primary Science Activities You Can Do in a Jar

NEW FOR 2021

Sai Pathmanathan This unique collection of 50 science experiments uses just one piece of apparatus – a jar! Covering the entire Key Stage 2 National Curriculum for science, these inclusive, environmentally friendly ideas are accessible, affordable and easy to set up, and don’t require single-use plastics. Ideal for both specialist and non-specialist science teachers, each experiment includes explanations, photocopiable worksheets and step-by-step instructions for pupils. Publishes 4th March 2021 PB • 297 x 210mm • 144pp • 9781472984838 • £24.99 Utterly Jarvellous – Sai Pathmanathan 

Mastery in Primary Mathematics Tom Garry Filled with research-based evidence, case studies and concrete examples of how teaching for mastery has been used successfully, Mastery in Primary Mathematics contains clear, practical guidance for both teachers and leaders on how to implement a mastery approach in the classroom that transcends any particular context, school type or scheme currently being used. PB • 246 x 189mm • 160pp • 9781472969767 • £18.99

Maths Mastery Reasoning John Bee Written by Primary Mastery Specialist, John Bee, the Maths Mastery Reasoning books contain a wealth of practical advice and photocopiable activities (also available to download online) to promote the use of mathematical vocabulary and stem sentences in the classroom. Covering all areas of the primary maths curriculum, these books provide a structured approach for teaching pupils how to reason when learning mathematical concepts. PB • 297 x 210mm

Photocopiable Resources KS1

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CLASSROOM RESOURCES: ANDREW BRODIE With a little help from Andrew Brodie, one of the most trusted names in teaching, you’ll soon have your whole class mastering the basic skills they need in maths and English. As a current school governor and former headteacher, Andrew is fully aware of the demands placed on teachers, so he prides himself on creating teaching resources that you can use straight away in your classroom with minimum preparation.

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One Minute Mental Maths

Mental Maths Tests

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Carefully matched to the National Curriculum, the Let’s Do activity books provide all the extra practice children need to build their confidence and boost their ability in those all important core subjects. Perfect for consolidating skills and preparation for SATs. See our website for full details.

LET’S DO SERIES

Let's Do Times Tables

Let's Do Spelling

Let's Do Punctuation

Let's Do Mental Maths

Let's Do Grammar

Andrew Brodie

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CLASSROOM RESOURCES: PSHE Which Food Will You Choose?

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Claire Potter Mummy’s in a bad mood. She’s fed up with beige foods so she decides to take her children to the supermarket to play a game. On Monday they have to choose three RED foods, on Tuesday three YELLOW foods – each day a different colour. What foods will they pick and how will they eat them? Perfect for sharing, this book will get children excited about trying different foods. Publishes 7th January 2021 PB • 210 x 210mm • 32pp • 9781472973825 • £6.99

Getting the Little Blighters to Behave

Getting the Little Blighters to Eat

Keeping the Little Blighters Busy

Claire Potter

Claire Potter Let's face it, life with kids can be exhausting and exasperating. Here, in one little book, is everything you need to know to make your day-to-day life as a parent easier. Based on in-depth interviews with child psychologists, it gives you techniques, tactics, tips and tricks that research shows actually work.

It's easy to think that children are naturally just fussy eaters. Yet, without realising it, we are actually creating many of the problems ourselves with the things we do and say to our children around food. This little book tells you how to start again. It will give you easy-to-follow, easy-to-remember rules to help re-programme your child into a happy, healthy, adventurous eater.

Tried and tested on real children, these ideas encourage a sense of exploration, accomplishment, challenge, creativity, boldness and outside-the-box thinking. They'll cost you nothing – or next-to-nothing. All you need is a playful attitude, a sense of adventure and perhaps just a tiny hint of mischief here and there!

PB • 9781472946744 • 210 x 148mm • 64pp • £5.99

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INSPIRATIONAL IDEAS

Sex and Relationship Education Molly Potter

PB • 297 x 210mm • £19.99 For ages 7-9: 64ppv • 9781472980021 For ages 9-11: 80pp • 9781472967022

Moving On Up!

PSHE and Citizenship

Outside the box 5-7

Outside the box 7-9

Outside the box 9-11

PB • 297 x 210mm 48pp + CD-ROM 9781408109137 • £19.99

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CLASSROOM RESOURCES: ACROSS THE CURRICULUM Assemblies for All

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Paul Stanley A Key Stage 2 assembly book that will engage and stimulate children (and hopefully staff too) by providing thought-provoking assembly ideas exploring a variety of topics including diversity, Black History Month, homophobia, compassion, creativity, change, courage, remembrance and many more. Each idea has a full assembly script and has been tried and tested in schools. This flexible book includes assemblies in several formats, many with accompanying slideshows available online. Publishes 4th March 2021 PB • 297 x 210mm • 96pp • 9781472975096 • £24.99

Developing French

Developing Spanish

Madeleine Bender

Anna Grassi and Cristina Kollinger Collesei

PB • 297 x 210mm • 64pp • £24.99

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CLASSROOM RESOURCES: HISTORY

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The National Archives History Toolkit for Primary Schools Clare Horrie and Rachel Hillman This book is the ultimate companion to teaching history in the primary classroom, complete with exciting lesson plans, activities, photocopiable worksheets and instant access to genuine historical sources available on a companion website. Drawing on original sources from The National Archives, Clare Horrie and Rachel Hillman introduce a unique enquiry-based approach to teaching history that will fascinate and inspire pupils and develop their historical knowledge. Covering themes across the National Curriculum, this toolkit makes it possible for all primary teachers to inspire pupils and bring history to life throughout Key Stages 1 and 2. PB • 297 x 210mm • 176pp • 9781472959355 • £39.99

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CLASSROOM RESOURCES: BLOOMSBURY CURRICULUM BASICS Bloomsbury Curriculum Basics provide all the subject knowledge and lesson plans you need to deliver the primary curriculum with confidence. Written by experts with hands-on teaching experience, each book includes engaging lesson plans for teachers to implement in their own classroom or across the whole school, together with key vocabulary, useful links, cross-curricular activities and much more.

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Teaching Primary Art and Design

Teaching Primary Computing

Emily Gopaul

Martin Burrett

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Teaching Primary History Teaching Primary PE Jazz Rose

Matthew Howorth PB • 246 x 189mm • 224pp 9781472920621 • £18.99

PB • 246 x 189mm • 232pp 9781472921062 • £16.99

A detailed collection of lesson plans aimed at KS2 teachers with everything you need to confidently teach French.

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Teaching Primary Spanish

Peter Riley

Amanda Barton and Angela McLachlan PB • 246 x 189mm • 112pp 9781472920713 • £16.99

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Teaching Primary Science PB • 246 x 189mm • 208pp 9781472920652 • £18.99

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CLASSROOM RESOURCES: A CREATIVE APPROACH TO TEACHING At Bloomsbury, we believe the curriculum can be delivered creatively to inspire the children you teach, and this series provides strategies and activities to do exactly this. A ‘must-have’ for every teacher, these tried-and-tested ideas will refresh your teaching and breathe new life into the curriculum.

A Creative Approach to Teaching Calculation

A Creative Approach to Teaching Grammar

A Creative Approach to Teaching Science

Josh Lury

Peter Burrows

PB • 246 x 189mm • 128pp • 9781472919472 • £16.99

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A Creative Approach to Teaching Writing

Kate Robinson

Steve Bowkett

PB • 246 x 189mm • 96pp • 9781472922458 • £16.99

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SIGN UP TO THE ENGLISH AND DRAMA FOR SCHOOLS NEWSLETT ERS AT BLOOMSBURY.COM/NEWS LETTERS Whether you’re looking for traditional or contemporary plays, student guides or critical texts, or some inspirational professional development ideas, our books from Methuen Drama, Oberon Books and The Arden Shakespeare have something to support you and your English and Drama students.

ENGLISH AND DRAMA SET TEXTS

DNA School Edition Dennis Kelly PB • 198x129mm •72pp 9781840029529 • £10.99

Blood Brothers GCSE (Student Edition) Willy Russell PB • 198x129mm • 136pp 9781474229920 • £10.99

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: Abridged for Schools Simon Stephens

Our Country's Good (Student Edition)

A Doll's House (Student Edition)

The Duchess of Malfi

Timberlake Wertenbaker

Henrik Ibsen

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John Webster PB • 198 x 129 mm • 216pp 9781474295673 • £8.99

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11 new plays for Young People

100 Acting Exercises for 8-18 Year Olds Samantha Marsden Inspire, ignite imagination and encourage confident performances with these tried-and-tested acting exercises in the classroom for 8-18 year olds. 184pp • 9781350049949 • £15.99

David Wood Plays for 5-12 Year Olds The Gingerbread Man; The See-Saw Tree; The BFG; Save the Human; Mother Goose's Golden Christmas David Wood This is a scrumdiddlyumptious selection of David Wood's plays paired with all the information and lesson plans you need to use them in class or on stage. Publishes 6th May 2021

A Beginner’s Guide to Devising Theatre Jess Thorpe and Tashi Gore Written by the artistic directors of the award-winning young people's performance company Junction 25, this book explores creative ways to devise original theatre from contemporary stimulus. 296pp • 9781350025943 • £21.99

288pp • 9781350174924 • £19.99

National Theatre Connections 2021 Miriam Battye, Belgrade Young Company, Mojisola Adebayo, Alison Carr, John Donnelly, Vivienne Franzmann, Hattie Naylor, Andrew Muir, Frances Poet, Silva Semerciyan & Chris Thompson Each year the National Theatre commissions ten new plays for young people to perform, bringing together some of the UK's most exciting writers with the theatre makers of tomorrow. The 2021 festival has commissioned another two plays, bringing back nine of the 2020 plays too. Publishes 17th June 2021 536pp • 9781350233744 • £24.99

The Arden Performance Editions Give young performers just enough definition and direction to rehearse and study these timeless Shakespeare plays with concise, facing-page notes for easy reference. bloomsbury.com/series/arden-performance-editions

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POETRY Joshua Seigal is a poet, performer and workshop leader who spends his time visiting schools, libraries and theatres around the country and beyond. He has taken critically-acclaimed poetry shows to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, but usually ends up performing in front of his mirror, using a hairbrush as a microphone.

JOSHUA SEIGAL

Yapping Away

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Joshua Seigal, illustrated by Sarah Horne This brilliant new collection of poems for younger children by award-winning poet Joshua Seigal is packed with amazing illustrations by Sarah Horne. Discover the eight steps for having a successful tantrum, and why you should NEVER attend a Teddy Bear’s Picnic (you have been warned)! Funny, engaging and a little bit silly, this book is a brilliant way to get children excited about poetry. Publishes 19th August 2021 PB • 9781472972743 • 198 x 129mm • 96pp • £5.99

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I Bet I Can Make you Laugh

Joshua Seigal, illustrated by Chris Piascik

Joshua Seigal, illustrated by Tim Wesson

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. This collection is ideal for introducing poetry at Key Stage 1. Before you know it, your class will be laughing like lemurs.

Packed full of stupendously silly, fantastically funny and hysterically hilarious poems, this brilliant anthology, edited by Joshua Seigal, features poems by A.F. Harrold, Raymond Antrobus, Lewis Carroll and many more (including Joshua Seigal himself ). Packed with laughout-loud illustrations by Tim Wesson, this book is perfect for anyone who needs a giggle, a chuckle, a titter or even a belly laugh.

PB • 198 x 129mm • 80pp 9781472930040 • £5.99

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PB • 198 x 129mm • 112pp 9781472955487 • £5.99

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I Don't Like Poetry

Welcome to My Crazy Life

With poems on every topic from the power of books to the joys of fried chicken, Joshua Seigal’s brilliant debut collection is a fabulous mix of subversive humour and insight into the world of children. Great for convincing any Key Stage 2 class that poetry can be fun. If you like poetry, you'll like this book. And if you don't like poetry you'll LOVE it!

From demon cats and coffee monsters to important advice about why you should NEVER forget your trousers, this is a must-have collection from Joshua Seigal. This book is perfectly pitched to engage children who like funny books and features a wide range of poetic forms, as well as tips for children to write their own poems. Get ready for the craziness to begin!

Joshua Seigal, illustrated by Chris Piascik

PB • 198 x 129mm • 88pp 9781472930033 • £5.99

Joshua Seigal, illustrated by Chris Piascik

PB • 198 x 129mm • 96pp 9781472972729 • £5.99

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POETRY 7+

Fire Burn, Cauldron Bubble Paul Cookson, illustrated by Eilidh Muldoon From dragons and unicorns to witches and wizards, this beautifully illustrated collection of fantastically magical poems, edited by Paul Cookson, will have you bewitched from beginning to end. With poems featuring everything from the art of wand care to the sweet swampy aroma of an ogre, this enchanting anthology brings together work from classic poets including Shakespeare, Alfred Tennyson and Lewis Carroll and contemporary voices like Benjamin Zephaniah, Valerie Bloom, Joshua Seigal and A.F. Harrold. HB • 198 x 129mm • 128pp • 9781472958150 • £12.99

Song of the Witches From Macbeth

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Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble. Fillet of a fenny snake, In the cauldron boil and bake; Eye of newt and toe of frog, Wool of bat and tongue of dog, Adder’s fork and blind-worm’s sting, Lizard’s leg and howlet’s wing, For a charm of powerful trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.

Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble. Cool it with a baboon’s blood, Then the charm is firm and good. william shakespeare (1564-1616)

 Fire Burn, Cauldron Bubble – Paul Cookson, illustrated by Eilidh Muldoon

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Bright Bursts of Colour

Midnight Feasts

Matt Goodfellow, illustrated by Aleksei Bitskoff

The poems in this gorgeous anthology all feature food: from jelly babies to Yorkshire puddings and from jelabis to the greatest sandwich in the world. Beautifully illustrated by Katy Riddell, this tasty collection, edited by A.F. Harrold, features a diverse range of poets: from William Carlos Williams and Imtiaz Dharker to Joseph Coelho and Sabrina Mahfouz.

This wonderful collection of poems from Matt Goodfellow explores a wide range of themes, from the silly to the sensitive. What if cats had flavoured fur or you swallowed the sun? What if you spent half the week at Mum's house and the other half at Dad's? Providing a window into children’s lives, this collection will delight readers everywhere.

A.F. Harrold, illustrated by Katy Riddell

HB • 219 x 178mm • 120pp 9781472944078 • £12.99

PB • 198 x 129mm • 96pp 9781472963543 • £5.99

The Book of Not Entirely Useful Advice

Apes to Zebras: An A-Z of Shape Poems

A.F. Harrold, illustrated by Mini Grey

Liz Brownlee, Sue Hardy-Dawson, Roger Stevens

A riotous celebration of words and a modern take on cautionary tales – featuring advice on parrots, gravy, maths, castles (bouncy), spiders, vegetables (various), breakfast, cakes, and removing ducks from soup! Filled with colour illustrations by award-winning picture-book illustrator Mini Grey and packed with silly rhymes, witty wordplay and thought-provoking story poems, this collection will delight children of all ages. HB • 254 x 187mm • 160pp 9781526618016 • £14.99

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Bats, blackbirds, yetis, unicorns, tigers, turtles and even plankton... the whole animal kingdom lives inside this stunning hardback book. It contains a beautiful alphabet of animal shape poems written by poets with a passionate interest in wildlife. Apes to Zebras is a must-have for animal lovers and poetry lovers alike, and a brilliant way to get your class excited about poetry! HB • 254 x 187mm • 128pp 9781472929525 • £12.99

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e A Hurricane in my Head Matt Abbott, illustrated by Nigel Baines PB • 198 x 129mm • 144pp 9781472963505 • £6.99

Hot Like Fire

Spaced Out

PB • 198 x 129mm • 192pp 9780747599739 • £7.99

PB • 198 x 129mm • 128pp 9781472961150 • £6.99

Valerie Bloom, illustrated by Debbie Lush

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Brian Moses and James Carter, illustrated by Del Thorpe

James Carter, illustrated by Ed Boxall PB • 198 x 129mm • 80pp 9781472929464 • £5.99

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Love That Dog PB • 198 x 129mm • 112pp 9780747557494 • £6.99

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Chrissie Gittins, illustrated by Calef Brown

Sharon Creech

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Red, Cherry Red

Paint Me a Poem

Sun Time Snow Time

HB • 170 x 170mm • 96pp 9781526614841 • £8.99

PB • 246 x 189mm • 96pp 9781472927675 • £12.99

PB • 198 x 129mm • 96pp 9781408193006 • £6.99

Jackie Kay, illustrated by Rob Ryan

Grace Nichols

Grace Nichols, illustrated by David Dean

Even My Ears Are Smiling Michael Rosen, illustrated by Babette Cole PB • 254 x 187mm • 128pp 9781408802984 • £9.99

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Mustard, Custard, Grumble Belly and Gravy

Michael Rosen, illustrated by David Tazzyman PB • 255 x 205mm • 128pp 9781408873441 • £10.99

I Am a Jigsaw

What Rhymes With Sneeze?

PB • 198 x 129mm • 112pp 9781472958198 • £5.99

PB • 198 x 129mm • 96pp 9781408155769 • £5.99

Roger Stevens, illustrated by Spike Gerrell

Michael Rosen, illustrated by Quentin Blake PB • 254 x 187mm • 100pp 9780747587385 • £9.99

e Roger Stevens, illustrated by Spike Gerrell

Off By Heart

A Million Brilliant Poems (Part One)

Roger Stevens, illustrated by Spike Gerrell

Roger Stevens, illustrated by Jessie Ford PB • 198 x 129mm • 112pp 9781408123942 • £6.99

PB • 198 x 129mm • 112pp 9781408192948 • £6.99

Is This a Poem?

It's Not My Fault!

PB • 198 x 129mm • 112pp 9781472920010 • £5.99

PB • 198 x 129mm • 128pp 9781472919960 • £5.99

Roger Stevens, illustrated by Spike Gerrell

Roger Stevens and Steven Withrow, illustrated by Katie Abey

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e Classic Nursery Rhymes

Illustrated by Dorothy M. Wheeler HB • 275 x 205mm • 104pp 9781472932389 • £14.99

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Perfectly Peculiar Pets

Elli Woollard illustrated by Anja Boretzki PB • 198 x 129mm • 64pp 9781472958464 • £5.99

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BLOOMSBURY YOUNG READERS (AGES 5-7) Bloomsbury Young Readers are perfect for getting children excited about reading, featuring stories written by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson, Ben Bailey Smith and Sarah Crossan accompanied by engaging colour illustrations. All the stories have been reviewed and book-banded by literacy experts to make sure they are exactly the right level, and include online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE). For more information and to access the guided reading notes, visit: INCLUDES READING PB •www.bloomsburyguidedreading.com 212 x 145mm • £4.99 NOTES FOR ADULTS AND FUN ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS! NEW FOR 2021 Fizzy reached into a drawer in her bedside cabinet where she found a slightly furry red jelly baby. “Yummy,” she said, biting off the head and having a good chew. Then she opened a book. It was full of baby animals – kittens and chicks and best of all, puppies.

“If I had a dog I wouldn’t be so bored all the time,” Fizzy thought to herself. But Mum had told her countless times that it was impossible. Who would feed it and walk it and clear up its stinky mess? They couldn’t have one. No.

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Fizzy and the Party Sarah Crossan, illustrated by Nicola Colton It’s time for Fizzy to go to bed, but there’s a problem: she just isn’t tired! Will Mum let her stay up just a little bit longer? This delightful comedy by former Irish Children's Laureate Sarah Crossan has colourful, quirky illustrations by Nicola Colton. Publishes 8th July 2021

 Fizzy and Bandit – Sarah Crossan, illustrated by Nicola Colton

Sarah Crossan Sarah Crossan has lived in Dublin, London and New York, and now lives in Hertfordshire. She has won the Carnegie Medal, the YA Book Prize, the CLiPPA Poetry Award and the CBI Book of the Year, and is a former Laureate na nÓg (Ireland’s Children’s Literature Laureate).

48pp • 9781472970985

NEW FOR 2021 Chapter Three Manju followed the steps and suddenly the windows shut, the room turned dark and a whiff of rainbow smoke rose from the lamp. She shut her eyes tight.

Manju's Magic Muddle

“Good morning!” Manju opened her eyes. A genie smiled at her. “Hello,” said Manju. “I’ve seven wishes to spare,” said the genie. “Want them?” “Yes please,” said Manju. She was only expecting three. Getting seven wishes was spectacular.

 Manju's Magic Wishes – Chitra Soundar, illustrated by Verónica Montoya

Chitra Soundar, illustrated by Verónica Montoya Manju is stuck at home and she is BORED. She hopes the genie will be able to help but he’s ill and his magic is even stranger than usual… A magical tale by Chitra Soundar with illustrations by Verónica Montoya. Publishes 8th July 2021

Chitra Soundar Chitra Soundar is an Indian-born British writer and storyteller. She grew up surrounded by the myths and stories of India and is inspired by its diverse culture and natural beauty. Chitra has over 30 books in print worldwide and regularly goes into schools to tell stories and conduct workshops.

32pp • 9781472970886

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A Hundred and One Daffodils

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Malachy Doyle, illustrated by Denise Hughes Spring is coming. Daddy Fox says they can have a big spring party if Dusty the fox cub can find 101 daffodils. Can Dusty and her friends work together to find enough flowers? A charming woodland tale by Malachy Doyle. Publishes 8th July 2021 48pp • 9781472988850

She ran to where she’d seen her first open daffodil and there were three more beside it! “Four! ” she yelled, excitedly.

But then Dusty couldn’t find any more. “Oh dear,” she muttered. “I’ll never find enough all on my own. Where’s Mabel?”

She charged all about, and there was another daffodil… and another… and another. “Seven! ”

Just then she heard her friend, Ricky Robin, calling to her from a tree nearby. 21

 A Hundred and One Daffodils – Malachy Doyle, illustrated by Denise Hughes

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Not only will the books give youngsters a boost into solo reading, they’ll also make it easier and more enjoyable for the adults helping children as they come with useful tips and notes.

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Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.

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NEW FOR 2021

Let’s Play, Daddy Bear!

The Gingerbread Man

Crumbs!

Dawn McNiff, illustrated by Andy Rowland

Kandace Chimbiri, illustrated by Richy Sánchez Ayala

Ben Bailey Smith, illustrated by Sav Akyüz

Little Bear lives with Daddy Bear at weekends. Usually they play games like Dad-is-a-BigClimbing-Frame. But today, Daddy Bear needs to work. Waiting is so boring! Can Little Bear convince him to come and play? A heart-warming story by Dawn McNiff.

An old woman dreams a gingerbread man will make her happy so she bakes a beautiful one. But as soon as he’s out of the oven he has other ideas! A retelling of the classic fairytale with a Caribbean twist by Kandace Chimbiri.

Crumbs. That's all that's left in Dan's lunchbox. Who's eaten his sandwich? One thing's for sure, Dan's going to find out… A farmyard comedy from Ben Bailey Smith with colourful illustrations by Sav Akyüz.

Publishes 8th July 2021

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TURQUOISE 32 pages approx. 750 words

A Tiger for Breakfast

Cavegirl

Hello, Baby Mo!

It's Too Scary!

The Good Little Wolf

The Ugly Little Swan

Big Bad Biteasaurus

Get a Move On!

Jack and the Jungle

Knights V Dinosaurs

Manju's Magic Wishes

The Friendly Pirates

Alice Goes to Hollywood

Elvis the Squirrel

Eye, Eye, Captain!

Mighty Max

Pumpkin Power

The Flower King

Alfie Takes Action

Fizzy and Bandit

Happy Birthday, Sausage!

Pet Quest

Sports Day

Tiger Troubles

Cereal Superfan

Crumbs!

I Am Not A Frog

It Wasn't Me

The Chocolate Unicorn

Zoom to the Moon

Narinder Dhami, illustrated by Christopher Corr 32pp • 9781472959584 2.3 • LY • 0.5

Abie Longstaff, illustrated by Shane Crampton 32pp • 9781472962768

Emma Shevah, illustrated by Katie Saunders 32pp • 9781472963468

Adam Guillain and Charlotte Guillain, illustrated by Sharon Davey 32pp • 9781472962546

A.H. Benjamin, illustrated by Sarah Aspinall 48pp • 9781472970732

James Riordan, illustrated by Brendan Kearney 32pp • 9781472959690 2.1 • LY • 0.5

PURPLE 32 pages approx. 1000 words

Malachy Doyle, illustrated by David Creighton-Pester 32pp • 9781472962508

Ben Bailey Smith, illustrated Malachy Doyle, illustrated by Mette Engell by Paddy Donnelly 32pp • 9781472961228 32pp • 9781472959614 2.5 • LY • 0.5

Tony Bradman, illustrated by Yvonne Campedel 32pp • 9781472963420

Chitra Soundar, illustrated by Verónica Montoya 32pp • 9781472959713

Saviour Pirotta, illustrated by Erica Salcedo 32pp • 9781472959805

GOLD 32–48 pages approx. 1250 words

Karen Wallace, illustrated by Katy Halford 48pp • 9781472950529

Tony Bradman, illustrated by Ashley King 48pp • 9781472950536

Jane Clarke, illustrated by Jennie Poh 48pp • 9781472950550

Carrie Weston, illustrated by Tim Bradford 48pp • 9781472950574

Patricia Cleveland-Peck, illustrated by Hannah Marks 32pp • 9781472961198

Andrew Fusek Peters, illustrated by Nathan Reed 32pp • 9781472970756

WHITE 32–48 pages approx. 1500 words

Karen Wallace, illustrated by Ellie O’Shea 48pp • 9781472950598

Sarah Crossan, illustrated by Nicola Colton 48pp • 9781472970893

Michaela Morgan, illustrated by Felicity Sheldon 48pp • 9781472959638 2.9 • LY • 0.5

Jenny McLachlan, illustrated by Sarah Hoyle 48pp • 9781472951922

Jane Lawes, illustrated by Sarah Jennings 48pp • 9781472955593

Chitra Soundar, illustrated by Hannah Marks 32pp • 9781472970824

LIME 32–48 pages approx. 1750 words

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Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Garry Parsons 48pp • 9781472950628

Ben Bailey Smith, illustrated by Sav Akyüz 32pp • 9781472972682

Maggie Pearson, illustrated by Natalia Moore 48pp • 9781472959768

Joanna Nadin, illustrated by Pauline Reeves 48pp • 9781472955555

Jenny McLachlan, illustrated by Sarah Lawrence 48pp • 9781472972620

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BLOOMSBURY READERS (AGES 7-11) Bloomsbury Readers are brilliant books to get Key Stage 2 children excited about reading, with book-banded stories by award-winning authors like Geraldine McCaughrean, Patrice Lawrence and Zanib Mian. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for reading at school or at home. For more information and to access guided reading notes, visit: www.bloomsburyguidedreading.com. PB • 198 x 129mm • £6.99

NEW FOR 2021

Bamba Beach

Scratch and Sniff

The Tempest

The Hound of Ulster

Pratima Mitchell, illustrated by David Dean

Margaret Ryan, illustrated by Nathan Reed

Franzeska G. Ewart, illustrated by David Wyatt

Malachy Doyle, illustrated by Erin Brown

Times are hard for Hari's family. The situation looks hopeless, but Hari doesn't give up: he starts washing cars, and it isn't long before help arrives from the most unlikely place.

When there's a big robbery PC Penny usually ends up with the boring jobs. Until, that is, her dogs Scratch and Sniff decide to help out...

The king forgets to tell his host, Culain, that he will have an extra visitor so young Setanta is attacked by Culain's guard dog. Can Setanta defeat the hound of Ulster?

Publishes 5th August 2021

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Ariel the airy spirit has returned to the magical island, scene of The Tempest, to tell the story of a fateful afternoon – the magic, the murder and Prospero's sweet revenge... Publishes 5th August 2021

64pp • 9781472989963

Publishes 5th August 2021

80pp • 9781472989987

Publishes 5th August 2021

96pp • 9781472990044  My Friend the Alien – Zanib Mian, illustrated by Sernur Isik

NEW FOR 2021

READING ZONE!

QUIZ TIME

STORYTELLING TOOLKIT

Can you remember the answers to these questions?

This story uses the messages that Maxx is writing to his home planet, and the messages the people there write back to tell the story.

• How does Maxx escape from the dog that chases him?

• What made the two men stop fighting over the car parking space? • What is the name of the planet Maxx is from?

• What is wrong with Max’s spaceship? • Why does the spaceship take a I need to get out there, to places detour on the way to meet Maxx and

What tools has the author used to help us (the reader) understand who is sending the messages? Have you ever read another book which tells the story this way?

So close that I learned that some

Jibeel at the endto of the story? where there are lots of humans,

humans have not very nice smells

find out how these feelings happen.

coming from them. A nasty gas

In the afternoon, I hopped on a

comes from their mouths and stinky

My Friend the Alien

bus, which is an extra-long vehicle

water trickles from their armpits, and

where humans sit and stand very

then obviously there is the methane.

Jenny Oldfield, illustrated by Bee Willey

Zanib Mian, illustrated by Sernur Isik

close together.

I did not enjoy being on that bus.

Daedalus and his son Icarus want to escape from their island prison. When their attempt to sail across the sea fails, Daedalus creates an amazing invention: wings so they can take to the skies.

Maxx is an alien from space but some people seem to think his new human friend Jibreel is an alien too. Why would coming from another country make you an alien?!

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Wings of Icarus

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The Boy in the Jam Jar

The Story Thief

Granny Ting Ting

Joyce Dunbar, illustrated by John Shelley

Andrew Fusek Peters, illustrated by Sara Ugolotti

Patrice Lawrence, illustrated by David Dean

Dylan can't hear as well as he used to. As his hearing gets worse, he becomes isolated from his friends. Luckily his dog Pluto is there to keep him down to earth.

Nyame the sky god has all the stories ever told in a special chest. Anansi knows the people on Earth are bored so she makes a ladder to the sky, determined to get back the stories...

80pp • 9781472973931

64pp • 9781472973542

Shayla and Michael used to have fun together, but Michael has started thinking everything is better in London than in Trinidad where Shayla lives. Soon everything's a competition, especially when there's hot pepper sauce involved! 80pp • 9781472967718

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My Other Life is a compelling, resonant little story of portals and parallel lives.

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❝ My Other Life Polly Ho-Yen, illustrated by Patricia Hu Mae’s had asthma since she was little and spends a lot of time in hospital. It was there that she saw the portal for the first time – and only she can see it. 96pp • 9781472972576

To Liberty! The Adventures of Thomas-Alexandre Dumas Catherine Johnson, illustrated by Rachel Sanson Alex’s father wants to leave Haiti and go back to his home in France. He can't afford to take his mixedrace children with him. Soon, Alex must fight for his freedom... and that of France. 96pp • 9781472972552

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A swashbuckling dash through the extraordinary career of Alexandre Dumas's father.

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BLOOMSBURY READERS (AGES 7-11) PB • 198 x 129mm • £5.99

Finding Fizz

Jenny Alexander, illustrated by Paula Bowles

The Barber's Clever Wife

Macbeth

Narinder Dhami, illustrated by Amberin Huq

Stoneywish and other chilling stories

Tony Bradman, illustrated by Mark Oldroyd

Carly’s old friends won't stop teasing her. She tries to ignore them but she's lost her ‘fizz’. Then she finds a stray dog and suddenly things look a bit different...

Everyone agrees that Bulbul is a terrible barber. Luckily, his wife Ruby has her own plans to earn money. But will she be cunning enough to outwit a notorious band of thieves?

64pp • 9781472967374

96pp • 9781472967619

Joan Aiken, illustrated by Masha Ukhova

Lightning flashes and thunder rolls. Macbeth is riding home from battle when he meets three strange women who say he will become king, which is impossible... unless Macbeth is prepared to commit murder.

From a mysterious traveller with an injured horse, to a plant that slowly creeps into a house during a thunderstorm, this chilling collection of stories will have readers jumping at bumps in the night. 96pp • 9781472967732

80pp • 9781472967862

Detective Dan

Harry's House of Inventions

On the Ghost Trail

Pandora's Box

Vivian French, illustrated by Daniel Duncan

Rachel Anderson, illustrated by Chris Jevons

Chris Powling, illustrated by Loretta Schauer

Rose Impey, illustrated by Peter Bailey

Dan is in trouble at school. Someone keeps making a mess and his lunch keeps going missing. Dan and his friend Billy start hunting for clues but will they just cause more trouble?

Harry's mum is an inventor who makes strange machines. Life is almost perfect until Harry breaks his arm. Luckily his mum has a new invention for him to try out...

There are signs of a ghost in Grandpa's creaky old house, so when Adam dares his siblings to go to the graveyard at midnight, who will be brave enough to go?

Pandora and her husband receive a wedding gift from the gods that they are warned never to touch – a strange, carved box. It can't hurt to have just one little look... can it?

48pp • 9781472967305

64pp • 9781472967558

48pp • 9781472967350

48pp • 9781472967466

The Path of Finn McCool

The Queen's Token

The Thing in the Basement

Sally Prue, illustrated by Brendan Kearney

Pamela Oldfield, illustrated by James de la Rue

Michaela Morgan, illustrated by Doffy Weir

Shock Forest and other magical stories

Finn McCool is a giant: the biggest giant in the whole of Ireland. However, when he sets out across the sea to Scotland, he realises he isn't the biggest giant in the world.

Hal dreams of working for King Henry VIII but when he meets the royal party he gets mistaken for a spy. Will King Henry live up to his fierce reputation?

80pp • 9781472967596

64pp • 9781472967886

As Scott passes the basement steps at his new school, there's a bang, then a flash and a roaring sound. Scott knows there's something down there. Something nasty. Something dangerous...

Taliesin

Sky Ship and other stories

Maggie Pearson, illustrated by David Wyatt

Geraldine McCaughrean, illustrated by Ian McCaughrean

One night Elphin finds a baby floating on the river: Taliesin – magician, prophet, poet and trickster who will transform the lives of everyone he meets, for better or worse...

Villagers watch as an anchor is lowered from a ship in the sky. Eleven days are lost and never to be found... This collection includes five short stories to transport you to other times and places.

96pp • 9781472967664

96pp • 9781472967817

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Margaret Mahy, illustrated by Laura Borio A family inherits a forest with a sinister past. A girl looks through the magical windows of a wizard's house... This collection brings together five stories in which you never know what will happen next. 96pp • 9781472967770

Praise for the Bloomsbury Readers series

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...any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed.

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BLOOMSBURY READERS (AGES 7-11) The perfect books to give children confidence to read independently, whether at home or school. See the range and reading levels below.

LIME 48 - 62 pages

BROWN

9781472967305

9781472967558

9781472989673

9781472973931

9781472973542

9781472967374

9781472967718

9781472972576

9781472967350

9781472967466

9781472967619

9781472967886

9781472967596

9781472967435

9781472989703

48 - 96 pages

The Hound of Ulster

GREY

Cover Coming Soon Malachy Doyle Illustrated by Erin Brown

48 - 96 pages 9781472973900

9781472967770

9781472967862

9781472967732

9781472967817

9781472990044

9781472967664

9781472989963

DARK BLUE 96 pages 9781472989987

DARK RED 96 pages

ALL AVAILABLE AS EBOOKS

9781472972552

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HIGH LOW FICTION Cream paper

Our High Low fiction is perfectly tailored for children whose reading age is lower than their actual age. Highly readable, these books provide gripping, age-appropriate stories, packed with dynamic, contemporary illustrations. They are perfect for engaging struggling and reluctant readers, those with English as an additional language and those with dyslexia.

Reading Age

Age-appropriate

stories

Perfect for those with EAL or dyslexia Approved by literac y experts at Catch Up Exciting illustrati on

Benjamin Hulme-Cross, illustrated by Alessia Trunfio Interest Age 10+

Dyslexia-friendly font

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Hercules

King Arthur

Hercules wants to be famous forever so he has to complete the tasks the King sets him. It won't be easy. In fact, Hercules will have to face some of the most terrifying and dangerous creatures that live on earth – and in hell!

Merlin has embedded a sword in a stone. The one who can pull it out will be the new king – and soon, that's Arthur! Join him as he battles giants and knights, and learns to be a true king.

PB •182 x 129mm • 96pp • 9781472971098 • £6.99

PB •182 x 129mm • 96pp • 9781472971180 • £6.99

Odysseus

Thor

Odysseus is a hero but all he really wants to do is defeat the Trojans and go home. The trouble is that both those tasks will take a bit longer than he had hoped, and he'll need all his cunning to complete them.

Join Thor as he battles with frost giants and tries to figure out who has stolen his hammer. With Loki tagging along, Thor may be the god of thunder but that won't stop him from seeking trouble and adventure.

PB •182 x 129mm • 96pp • 9781472971234 • £6.99

PB •182 x 129mm • 96pp • 9781472971135 • £6.99

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HIGH LOW FICTION

Mission Alert Interest Age

Benjamin Hulme-Cross, illustrated by Kanako and Yuzuru

Reading Age

7+ PB • 198 x 129mm • 72pp • £5.99

Island X 9781472929563

3.8 • MY • 0.5

Viper Attack 9781472929600

4.1 • MY • 0.5

Lab 101 9781472929648

Greyfields

Skate Monkey Interest Age

9781472929686

Paul Mason, illustrated by Robin Boyden

Reading Age

7+ PB • 198 x 129mm • 72pp • £5.99

Demon Attack 9781472933515

Kidnap 9781472933478

The Cursed Village 9781472933393

2.9 • MY • 0.5

Fear Mountain 9781472933430

IA 10+

Interest Age 11+

Reading Age

3 • MY • 0.5

PB • 198 x 129mm

Rainbow Boots Chris Powling

64pp • 9781472960795 • £6.99 3.1 • MY • 0.5

Interest Age 11+

Zero to Hero Seb Goffe

64pp • 9781472968944 • £6.99 4.4 • MY • 0.5

Reading Age

The House of Memories

Dead Wood

64pp • 9781408180518 • £5.99-£6.99 2.7 • MY • 0.5 10 more titles available in series

64pp • 9781408163351 • £5.99 64pp • 9781408142639 • £5.99 64pp • 9781408155592 • £5.99 3.2 • MY • 0.5 3 • MY • 0.5 3.3 • MY+ • 0.5

Benjamin Hulme-Cross

Andy Croft

Death Match Andy Croft

Drawing a Veil Lari Don

PB • 198 x 129mm

The Bet

The Host

Begging Letter

Breaking the Rules

Misfit

The Ghostly Game

72pp • 9781472910660 • £5.99 3.3 • MY • 0.5

80pp • 9781472910172 • £5.99 3.9 • MY • 1

80pp • 9781408142646 • £5.99 3.5 • MY • 1

88pp • 9781472960832 • £6.99 2.8 • MY • 1

80pp • 9781472944283 • £6.99

88pp • 9781472968906 • £6.99 2.9 • MY • 1

David Grant

ALL AVAILABLE AS EBOOKS

Beth Chambers

Judy Waite

Maxine Linnell

Kimberly Redway

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Maggie Pearson

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HIGH LOW FICTION

The Caves

Benjamin Hulme-Cross, illustrated by Nelson Evergreen

Interest Age 12+

Reading Age

PB • 198 x 129mm 32pp • £4.99

Dogs

9781472901095 1.7 • MY • 0.5

Drone

The Football Trials Interest Age 12+

Lion

9781472900968 1.8 • MY • 0.5

Lizard

9781472900999 1.7 • MY • 0.5

9781472901064 2 • MY • 0.5

Snake

9781472901026 1.8 • MY • 0.5

Spider

9781472900937 2 • MY • 0.5

John Hickman, illustrated by Neil Evans

Reading Age

8+ PB • 198 x 129mm • 80pp • £5.99

Kick Off 9781472944115

Dangerous Play 9781472944153

All Out Attack 9781472944238

Game Changer 9781472944191

Hopewell High Interest Age 12+

Jo Cotterill, illustrated by María García Borrego

Reading Age

9+ PB • 198 x 129mm • 80pp • £5.99

Eat Cake and Run 9781472934871

Like and Share 9781472934901

All Too Much 9781472934079

3.5 • MY+ • 1

Stage Fright 9781472934130

The Street Interest Age 12+

3.7 • MY+ • 1

Judy Waite, illustrated by Chris Askham Reading Age

9+ PB • 198 x 129mm • 96pp • £5.99

Kai's Story 9781472934048

3.4 • MY • 1

Lena's Story 9781472934000

3.6 • MY • 1

Chelsea's Story 9781472934789

Sanjay's Story 9781472934833

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THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND HISTORICAL MINISERIES Produced in association with The National Archives, these brilliant books are packed with everything you need to introduce children to history. With fiction that draws on primary sources and non-fiction which is full of original documents and artefacts, this exciting series will help readers journey back in time and build a detailed account of what happened.

Fiction

PB • 198 x 129mm

YOUNG QUILLS 2014

YOUNG QUILLS 2013

SHORTLISTED

WINNER

The Great Fire Ann Turnbull

96pp • 9781408186862 • £5.99 •

4.4 • MY • 1

Plague

Ann Turnbull 80pp • 9781408186879 • £5.99 •

4.2 • MY • 1

Titanic

Tom and Tony Bradman 128pp • 9781408155813 • £5.99 •

5.6 • MY • 3

ALSO AVAILABLE

Non-Fiction

64pp • 280 x 215mm

Titanic Unclassified Alex Stewart

HB • 9781408160527 • £10.99

The Great Fire of London Unclassified Nick Hunter

HB • 9781408193037 • £10.99

World War I

Shakespeare Unclassified

Nick Hunter

Saviour Pirotta, illustrated by Freya Hartas PB • 198 x 129mm • £6.99

Nick Hunter

World War II Unclassified

HB • 9781472915405 • £10.99

Nick Hunter

HISTORICAL MINISERIES Ancient Greek Mysteries

PB • 9781526600882 • £8.99

HB • 9781472920003 • £10.99

Lottie Lipton Adventures 8+

Dan Metcalf, illustrated by Rachelle Panagarry

PB • 182 x 129mm • £4.99

NORTH SOMERSET TEACHERS' BOOK AWARDS 2019

WINNER

Mark of the Cyclops

Secret of The Oracle

The Catacombs of Chaos

The Eagle of Rome

224pp • 9781472934147

240pp • 9781472940162

80pp • 9781472927552

80pp • 9781472927583

Pirates of Poseidon

Shadow of the Centaurs

The Curse of the Cairo Cat

The Scroll of Alexandria

The Secrets of the Stone

240pp • 9781472940209

272pp • 9781472940254

80pp • 9781472911780

80pp • 9781472911872

76pp • 9781472911841

ALL AVAILABLE AS EBOOKS

4.7 • MY • 1

4.9 • MY • 1

The Egyptian Enchantment 4.9 • MY • 1

4.3 • MY • 1

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4.5 • MY • 1

4.9 • MY • 1

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TERRY DEARY'S HISTORICAL TALES 7+

PB • 198 x 129mm • 64 – 72pp • £4.99 - £5.99

Egyptian Tales Illustrated by Helen Flook

The Gold in the Grave 9781472942142

3.8 • LY • 1

The Magic and the Mummy 9781472942166

3.5 • LY • 0.5

The Phantom of the Nile 9781472942173

3.5 • LY • 0.5

The Plot on the Pyramid 9781472942159

Knights' Tales

Greek Tales

Pirate Tales

Roman Tales

Illustrated by Helen Flook

The Knight of Silk and Steel

The Boy Who Cried Horse

The Pirate Captain

9781472942074

9781472942012

9781472941923

4.3 • MY • 1

The Knight of Spurs and Spirits

The Lion's Slave

9781472942081

9781472942043

3.7 • MY • 1

3.6 • LY • 0.5

9781472941930

The Knight of Sticks and Straw

The Tortoise and the Dare

The Pirate Prisoner

9781472942098

9781472942029

9781472941947

3.9 • MY • 1

3.5 • LY • 0.5

The Knight of Swords and Spooks

The Town Mouse and the Spartan House

The Pirate Queen

9781472942067

9781472942036

9781472941954

3.9 • MY • 1

The Captive Celt 3.8 • LY • 1

The Pirate Lord 3.6 • LY • 0.5

3.5 • LY • 0.5

9781472941909

4.1 • LY • 0.5

The Grim Ghost 3.9 • LY • 1

9781472942050

3.7 • LY • 0.5

The Fatal Fire 3.7 • LY • 1

9781472941916

4.1 • LY • 0.5

The Goose Guards 4.2 • LY • 1

9781472942005

3.9 • LY • 0.5

Saxon Tales

Shakespeare Tales

Stone Age Tales

Tudor Tales

Illustrated by Tambe

Illustrated by Helen Flook

The Shepherd Who Ate His Sheep

A Midsummer Night's Dream

The Great Cave

The Actor, the Rebel and the Wrinkled Queen

9781472929280

9781472917775

9781472950314

9781472939852

The Great Flood

The Maid, the Witch and the Cruel Queen

9781472950406

9781472939869

The Great Monster

The Prince, the Cook and the Cunning King

9781472950352

9781472939883

The Great Storm

The Thief, the Fool and the Big Fat King

9781472950260

9781472939876

4 • LY • 1

The Witch Who Faced the Fire

Macbeth

9781472929365

9781472917805

4 • LY • 1

4 • LY • 1 3.8 • LY • 1

The King Who Threw Away His Throne Romeo and Juliet 9781472929204

4 • LY • 1

9781472917867

The Lord Who Lost His Head

Twelfth Night

9781472929242

9781472917836

3.8 • LY • 1

4 • LY • 1 4 • LY • 1

4 • LY • 0.5 4 • LY • 0.5 3.5 • LY • 0.5 3.7 • LY • 0.5

Victorian Tales

Viking Tales

World War I

World War II

Illustrated by Helen Flook

Illustrated by James de la Rue

The Battle for the Viking Gold

The Bomber Balloon

The Apple Spy

9781472942111

9781472941992

Terror on the Train 9781472939371

3.9 • LY • 1

The Fabulous Flyer 9781472939821

4.2 • LY • 1

The Sea Monsters 9781472939838

3.6 • LY • 1

4.3 • LY • 1

3.6 • LY • 1

The Eye of the Viking God

The Last Flight

9781472942135

9781472941978

4 • LY • 1

The Hand of the Viking Warrior

The Pigeon Spy

9781472942128

9781472941985

3.5 • LY • 1

The Twisted Tunnels

The Sword of the Viking King

The War Game

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The Barrel Burglary 4.6 • MY • 1

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The Bike Escape 4.1 • MY • 1

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HISTORICAL FICTION: FLASHBACKS Flashbacks offer dramatic stories set at key moments in history. Featuring strong characters and thrilling plots, these books will help you to bring the history curriculum to life. Thoroughly researched and packed with historical detail, the series includes stories by brilliant authors like Geraldine McCaughrean, Terry Deary, Adèle Geras, Iszi Lawrence and Bali Rai.

Billie Swift Takes Flight

NEW FOR 2021

Iszi Lawrence A brilliant, empowering World War II tale from Iszi Lawrence. Twelve-year-old Bill finds out that her local airfield is home to a group of amazing pilots who defy the odds to get planes to the front lines. And what’s more, many of the pilots are women. Intrepid, inspiring women who show Bill what she might grow up to become. Publishes 2nd September 2021 PB • 198 x 129mm • 256pp • 9781472988171 • £6.99

Iszi Lawrence Iszi Lawrence is a comedian, podcaster and history presenter. She is the co-host of BBC Radio 4’s Making History and runs workshops for academic institutions teaching people to be engaging public speakers. Iszi is a purple belt in Japanese style jiu jitsu so she also spends time in the week helping to teach short people (7-11 year olds) how to punch her in the face. She dabbles in illustration, plays the guitar, likes cooking and enjoys keeping fit. She lives in Reading with a poet and two cats.

Praise for Mohinder's War

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Rai's style is spare and immediate, immersing the child reader instantly in the peril and the grief of a wartime struggle for survival with enemies on every side, and the charismatic Mo is an enormously warm and personable hero.

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The Unstoppable Letty Pegg

Mohinder's War

Iszi Lawrence

Bali Rai

Letty’s mother is a suffragette and her father is a policeman: opposite sides in the struggle to get women the vote. Letty mostly cares about trying to convince them to let her have some roller skates. But soon, she is shocked by the police violence against the suffragettes and astonished to see that the suffragettes have a secret weapon: jiu jitsu.

Young Joelle stumbles across Indian-born RAF pilot Mohinder when his plane crashes near her home in France and it's up to her and her parents to hide him from the Nazis. Her parents are members of the French Resistance and will do everything they can to help, but when they are betrayed and tragedy strikes, Joelle and Mohinder will have to act fast to survive...

PB • 198 x 129mm • 368pp • 9781472962478 • £6.99

PB • 198 x 129mm •160pp • 9781472958372 • £6.99

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Praise for The Unstoppable Letty Pegg

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Letty and her friends and rivals are great characters, as are the real life people she comes across at different times in her adventures. Thoroughly recommended. – Books for Keeps

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HISTORICAL FICTION: FLASHBACKS The Great Revolt

12+

Paul Dowswell It's 1381 and the king, Richard II, has imposed a new poll tax. Tilda and her ploughman father were already struggling to make ends meet – as serfs they have no right to earn wages for their work. Tilda is desperate for a better life, so when the villagers begin to rebel she is swept up in the excitement. But the peaceful rebellion they hoped for soon ignites into violence, mayhem and treachery. Tilda's fight for a better life is only just beginning. PB • 198 x 129mm • 256pp • 9781472968425 • £6.99

Paul Dowswell A former senior editor with Usborne Publishing, Paul Dowswell is now a full-time author. He has written over 60 books, including Ausländer, nominated for the Carnegie Medal, the Red House Children's Book Award and the Booktrust Teenage Prize.

Praise for The Great Revolt

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Paul Dowswell is well known for his excellent historical novels and The Great Revolt is no exception. Well worth a read! – North Somerset Teachers' Book Award

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Put Out the Light

An Unlikely Spy

The Silver Hand

Terry Deary

World War II has begun and Brigit has been evacuated. However, she soon runs away to join her mother at a training camp, where Winston Churchill is building a secret army known as the Special Operations Executive. Brigit and her mother soon find themselves on the front line in Nazi-occupied France. But no one will suspect Brigit is a spy, will they?

It's 1918 and the Great War is coming to an end. In France, Aimee has just discovered that her mother is part of a spy network, working with the British. Meanwhile, a German boy, Marius, is helping to tend to wounded soldiers. When he crosses paths with Aimee, their fates are intertwined in a desperate flight from a traitor Aimee helped to identify.

It's 1940 and war is under way. In Sheffield, a brother and sister set out to solve a mystery. In Dachau, two boys come up with a plan to help a Polish prisoner escape. But when the bombs start falling on Sheffield, and the German boys' plan hurls them unwittingly into the midst of the action, the children's adventures become a terrifying fight to survive.

PB • 198 x 129mm • 320pp • 9781472962706 • £6.99

PB • 198 x 129mm • 288pp • 9781472929488 • £6.99

PB • 198 x 129mm • 256pp • 9781408130544 • £6.99 4.4 • MY • 7

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NORTH SOMERSET TEACHERS' BOOK AWARD 2019

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YOUNG QUILLS 2018

SHORTLISTED

The Golden Horsemen of Baghdad Attack of the Vikings

Revolt Against the Romans

Saviour Pirotta

Tony Bradman

A thrilling adventure set during the Golden Age of Islam. After his father's death, Jabir has to find the money for his family's rent. Soon his only choice is to travel to the great city of Baghdad, the centre of the world, to find work. With new friends (and new enemies) can he make enough money to save his home?

Finn wants to be a Viking and seek glory in far-off lands, not become chieftain of a farming village like his father. But then Finn is left in charge, and danger strikes. With the village under siege and only Finn and his friends to protect it, can he save the day and learn what it really means to have the blood of a Viking?

PB • 198 x 129mm • 160pp • 9781472955999 • £6.99

PB • 198 x 129mm • 128pp • 9781472929402 • £5.99

Marcus is excited about travelling to Britannia, an island at the edge of the world. But the Britons are savages who take the heads of their enemies in battle and won't bow down to Roman rule. As Marcus travels to join his father he meets Caractacus the barbarian chief instead and his destiny is changed forever, along with that of Britannia...

PB • 198 x 129mm • 128pp • 9781472929327 • £5.99

Praise for Queen of Darkness

of historical detail, Queen of Darkness ❝Full is an absorbing read. ❞ – North Somerset Teacher's Book Award

Praise for Winter of the Wolves

convey the ❝Itrealis notsenseeasyof tobeing taken back

Queen of Darkness

Winter of the Wolves

Tony Bradman

Young Rhianna is relieved to find a place with the Iceni tribe when her parents are killed by the conquering Romans. As a member of Queen Boudica’s sacred bodyguard, she sees the insults the queen endures from the Romans… but also the terrible aftermath. This gripping story with a vibrant heroine brings the British resistance to the Roman rule vividly to life.

Oslaf has lost his home and family, and is struggling to build a new life. When the Chieftain decides to move everyone across the sea to the new land of Britannia, Oslaf goes with them. Can he be as brave as the heroes in the tales he loves? This coming of age tale is perfect for introducing the topic of the Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain to your class.

PB • 198 x 129mm • 160pp • 9781472953742 • £5.99

PB • 198 x 129mm • 160pp • 9781472953780 • £5.99

in time in such a short book, only 160 pages, but in Tony Bradman's experienced hands, we are there in the early years of our history as a nation is being formed.

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Tony Bradman Tony Bradman is an award-winning author who has been involved in children's books for 35 years. He has written for all ages – poetry, picture books, young fiction, novels – and for many reading schemes. Tony has edited many anthologies of poetry and short stories, has been a judge on several major book prizes, and is a regular reviewer of children's and young adult fiction for The Guardian books pages.

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HISTORICAL FICTION: FLASHBACKS The First King of England

Stuart Hill When Edwin meets young Prince Athelstan, his life changes forever. Before long, he is the prince's personal servant and training to be a warrior. The battle against the Danish invaders is fierce. As tensions grow and alliances shift, Edwin must protect Athelstan with his life. Can they hold the kingdom against the Scots, the Vikings and the Welsh? PB • 198 x 129mm • 192pp • 9781472951748 • £6.99

Praise for The First King of England

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This story really does describe a lot of what living in those times must have been like – the clothes, the food, how they trained for battle, how they fought, the fact most people were focused on just surviving, that even in times of peace people were constantly waiting for the next battle.

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Praise for Shield Maiden

YOUNG QUILLS 2017

SHORTLISTED

Across the Roman Wall

A Candle in the Dark

The Girl From Hard Land of the Gods Sally Prue Times Hill

Theresa Breslin

Adèle Geras

Emma Barnes

96pp • 9780713674569 • £5.99 4.9 • MY • 2

96pp • 9780713674545 • £5.99 4.3 • MY • 2

96pp • 9781472904430 • £5.99 4.4 • MY • 2

I think reading books with characters like this is powerful for young girls – they can see women who are strong but can still be kind and caring.

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– Ofamily Learning Together

128pp • 9781472918093 • £5.99

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YOUNG QUILLS 2017

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Casting the Gods Adrift

Mission to Marathon

Geraldine McCaughrean

Geoffrey Trease

96pp • 9780713674552 • £5.99 5.5 • MY • 22

Better than Gold Theresa Tomlinson 128pp • 9781472907820 • £5.99

64pp • 9780713676778 • £5.99 6.5 • MY • 2

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The Ghost of the Trenches and other stories Helen Watts and Taffy Thomas 128pp • 9781472907875 • £5.99 7.4 • MY • 3

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Shield Maiden Stuart Hill 240pp • 9781472918628 • £5.99

AROUND THE WORLD

Rama and Sita: The Story of Diwali

The Miracle of Hanukkah

Malachy Doyle, illustrated by Christopher Corr

Rama and Sita live happily in the forest until one day 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 the Diwali story, this beautiful book is ideal.

Perfect for introducing the story of Hanukkah with text by award-winning author Malachy Doyle and illustrations from Christopher Corr. King Antiochus has destroyed the temple because the Jews won’t worship him rather than God. With no holy oil left, how will Judah Maccabee keep the flame alight? This beautifully illustrated book is a must-have for every classroom bookshelf.

PB • 274 x 245mm • 32pp • 9781472954695 • £6.99

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But a Greek king named Antiochus was hungry for more power.

And then he turned his attention to Judea and Samaria. ‘I will not allow you to be Jews any longer!’ he told the people there. ‘Instead, you will worship Zeus and the other Greek gods, as I do.’

First he attacked Egypt. Then he sent a fleet of ships to capture the island of Cyprus.

The Miracle of Hanukkah – Malachy Doyle, illustrated by Christopher Corr 

Voices of the Future: Stories from Around the World A wonderful anthology featuring stories written by child authors from around the world, addressing human rights and sustainable development. The characters go on problem-solving adventures aimed at improving the lives of their communities. Imaginative, inspiring and empowering, this book is perfect for engaging with global issues. Produced in conjunction with UNESCO's Voices of Future Generations initiative. HB • 254 x 189mm • 144pp • 9781472949431 • £14.99

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AROUND THE WORLD Fierce, Fearless and Free Lari Don Once upon a time, there was a handsome prince who – no, that's not right! Once upon a time, there were strong, fierce women who plotted, schemed, took action, showed kindness, used magic and trickery, and made their own destinies. From Nana Miriam who beat a hippo using politeness and magic to Kate Crackernuts who tried to save her stepsister from her mother's curse, these are stories of girls who don’t sit around waiting to be saved by a handsome prince. PB • 216 x 135mm • 160pp • 9781472967138 • £6.99 CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2021

Praise for Fierce, Fearless and Free

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NOMINATED

Each tale takes us on a captivating adventure that shows the heroines strengths and how they overcome the most troublesome situations.

Short Story Collections

e Girls, Goddesses and Giants Lari Don

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Winter’s Tales

Horse of Fire

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Lari Don

PB • 9781408188224

Serpents and Werewolves

Goblins and Ghosties

The House of the Cats

Chasing the Sun: Stories from Africa

PB • 9781472916341

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Lari Don

Maggie Pearson

Véronique Tadjo

BOOK-BANDED FICTION PB • 198 x 129mm

Arthur's Sword

Beowulf the Brave

Hercules the Hero Tony Bradman

Leif Frond and Quickfingers

48pp • 9780713688153 • £5.99 2.6 • LY • 0.5

48pp • 9780713688412 • £5.99 4.4 • LY • 0.5

48pp • 9780713687170 • £5.99 3.9 • LY • 0.5

96pp • 9781472904539 • £5.99

Sophie McKenzie

Franklin's Emporium: The White Lace Gloves Gill Vickery

104pp • 9781472918031 • £5.99

Julia Green

The Twins, the Ghost and the Castle Paul Mason

Class Six and the Eel of Fortune Sally Prue

96pp • 9781408176269 • £4.99

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Codebusters

Dan Metcalf

Franklin's Emporium: The Pet Shop Mystery

112pp • 9781472907417 • £5.99

96pp • 9781472918062 • £4.99 5.1 • MY • 2

Shadow Puppet and other ghost stories

Time Switch

80pp • 9780713688849 • £4.99 4.1 • MY • 1

96pp• 9780713681352 • £5.99 3.2 • MY • 1

Emma Fischel

144pp • 9781472943415 • £5.99

128pp • 9781472939418 • £4.99

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The Monster of Shiversands Cove

Jane Clarke

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Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore

NON-FICTION: PSHE The Same but Different Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings This beautiful picture book helps young children celebrate uniqueness, difference and diversity and at the same time realise the similarities we all share. PSHE expert, teacher and author Molly Potter prompts young readers to consider why prejudice is harmful and what they can do to challenge stereotypes. Covering everything from skin colour, clothes and body shapes, to interests, personalities and hobbies, this delightfully illustrated book takes children through all the reasons we are unique and why this is cause for celebration. This book includes thorough notes for parents and carers which offers advice on broadening perspectives and tackling prejudice right from the start. Publishes 14th October 2021 HB • 250 x 250mm • 32pp • 9781472978028 • £10.99

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 whole range of emotions from uncomfortable ones to happy feelings where you feel good about yourself and care about other people. Perfect for starting those all-important conversations, It's OK to Cry includes colourful illustrations, childfriendly strategies and vocabulary for managing feelings. It even has helpful notes for parents, carers and practitioners at the back. HB • 250 x 250mm • 32pp • 9781472942425 • £10.99 NURSERY WORLD AWARDS 2020: PROFESSIONAL BOOKS

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What's Going On Inside My Head? Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings We all know that healthy minds are really important but how do we make sure we look after our mental health from a very young age? What’s Going On Inside My Head? is a book for children that explores practical ways we can keep our minds in good shape as well as our bodies. By talking about positive self-image, emotional intelligence, relationships and mindfulness, this book will encourage children to develop healthy habits from the start. Presented in a warm, child-friendly way, it will help establish solid foundations for every child’s current and future wellbeing and is perfect for starting conversations with children about their mental health. HB • 250 x 250mm • 32pp • 9781472959232 • £10.99 NURSERY WORLD AWARDS 2019: HEALTH AND WELLBEING

BRONZE AWARD

Molly Potter Molly Potter taught for 11 years in middle schools as a class teacher, science and PSHE co-ordinator before working for several years as an SRE (Sex and Relationships Education) Development Manager. Molly now works as a teacher in a short-stay school with children that have been or are at risk from being excluded from mainstream schools. She thoroughly enjoys writing teacher materials and prides herself on being able to spice up any learning objective however boring it might appear at first!

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NON-FICTION: PSHE BESTSELLER

How Are You Feeling Today? Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings Perfect for sharing, How Are You Feeling Today? is the best-selling book filled with fun, imaginative ways to help children understand and cope with a whole range of positive and negative emotions. The sticker book is the perfect companion. It’s packed with creative activities and boredom busters to provide hours of entertainment for any young child! HB • 250 x 250mm • 32pp • 9781472906090 • £10.99

How Are You Feeling Today? Activity and Sticker Book

Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings PB • 250 x 250mm • 32pp • 9781472966735 • £5.99

 How Are You Feeling Today? Activity and Sticker Book – Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings

PRACTICAL PRE-SCHOOL AWARDS 2018

SILVER AWARD

Let's Talk About When Someone Dies

Let's Talk About the Birds What's Worrying You? Molly Potter, illustrated by and the Bees

Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings

Talking to young children about death is never going to be easy but this book is ideal for starting those difficult conversations. With engaging illustrations and honest advice, it sensitively covers what death means to different people, why someone dies and what happens to their body afterwards.

This book uses simple language to answer complex questions about sex and relationships, and covers all manner of tricky subjects from puberty to consent with delicate accuracy and honesty. Filled with engaging illustrations, it’s perfect for explaining the facts of life to small children.

Worrying is normal and we all do it! From falling out with friends and feeling ill to seeing scary things on TV, even the youngest child needs help with exploring these feelings. This charming book helps children find the words to describe what’s bothering them and provides helpful suggestions for how to deal with these worries.

HB • 250 x 250mm • 32pp 9781472955340 • £10.99

HB • 250 x 250mm • 48pp 9781472946416 • £12.99

HB • 250 x 250mm • 32 pp 9781472949806 • £10.99

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Will You Be My Friend? Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings How do we make friends? What makes us a good friend? And what makes us not such a good friend? These are the questions Molly Potter poses in her delightful picture book about friendship and all the issues surrounding it. Filled with beautiful illustrations, it is both humorous and charming, and prompts children to discuss the idea of friendship more openly. HB • 250 x 250mm • 32pp 9781472932716 • £10.99

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BOOK-BANDED NON-FICTION

Caterpillar Capers

Treasure Hunt!

PB • 230 x 180mm • 24pp • 9781408133866 £4.99 3 • LY • 0.5

PB • 230 x 180mm • 24pp • 9781408133583 £5.99 2.5 • LY • 0.5

Louise Spilsbury

One Hen

Sean Callery

Rainforest: See Where I Live!

Katie Smith Milway, illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes

Sarah Levete

PB • 305 x 229mm • 32pp • 9781408109816 £6.99 4.6 • LY • 0.5

What the Romans Did for Us

Boudica

Harriet Tubman

PB • 230 x 180mm • 24pp • 9781408112861 £4.99

PB • 198 x 129mm • 112pp • 9781408133927 £6.99

PB • 198 x 129mm • 112pp • 9781408178393 £5.99

Alison Hawes

Gaby Halberstam

PB • 230 x 180mm • 24pp • 9781408133675 £5.99 3.2 • MY • 0.5

If the World Were a Village

Deborah Chancellor

David J. Smith, illustrated by Shelagh Armstrong PB • 305 x 229mm • 32pp • 9781472958853 £7.99

Praise for One Day

bright, colourful book that ❝Atakes you on a trip around

the world...great for learning about other cultures. – The Teacher

UFOs and Aliens Paul Mason

PB • 304 x 228mm • 32pp • 9781408119952 • £7.99 5.3 • MY • 0.5

Science Works

One Day

Rainforest Rough Guide

PB • 305 x 229mm • 32pp • 9781408180242 • £6.99

PB • 304 x 228mm • 32pp • 9781408126837 • £5.99 5.3 • MY • 0.5

Suma Din, illustrated by Christiane Engel

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Paul Mason

Jacqui Bailey, illustrated by Matthew Lilly

PB • 210 x 230mm • 32pp

A Drop in the Ocean

Monster Stones

The Rock Factory

Charging About

Sun Up, Sun Down

9780713662566 • £5.99

9780713662528 • £5.99

9780713673562 • £5.99

9780713662580 • £7.99

9780713662542 • £6.99

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CHILDREN'S REFERENCE No Worries: Your Guide to Starting Secondary School Jenny Alexander Starting secondary school is a bit like going on a safari – it's a great adventure but sometimes, before you go, you can get a touch of the 'what ifs'. This book is full of information about going up from primary to secondary school and covers all of the most common worries and anxieties. With practical hints and tips, jokes and quizzes for finding your way around, making new friends, social media and staying on top of homework, this fully-revised edition of Going Up! is the essential no-worries guide to secondary school. PB • 198 x 129mm • 96pp • 9781472974303 • £8.99

Praise for No Worries

presents a series of scenarios and ❝Alexander offers gently straightforward solutions. ❞

– The Guardian

Rhyming and Spelling Dictionary (2nd edition)

Black's Writing Dictionary

Developing Numeracy: Primary Maths Dictionary

PB • 215 x 165mm • 128pp 9781472916396 • £8.99

PB • 203 x 133mm • 224pp 9780713665123 • £8.99

PB •210 x 156mm • 80pp 9780713678505 • £8.99

Pie Corbett and Ruth Thomson

T.J. Hulme

Garda Turner

Licence to Copy Using your CLA Education Licence

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DIGITAL RESOURCES

EDUCATIONAL APPS FOR 5-11 YEAR OLDS Andrew Brodie Specially devised by ex-headteacher Andrew Brodie, these easy-to-use apps help children practise those essential English and maths skills in a fun and interactive way. With simple and clear screens, audio support and endless new questions, these apps will help consolidate learning, stretch children further and boost their confidence in the classroom and for SATs. Buy the apps here: bloomsbury.com/education-apps

Let's Do Times Tables

Let's Do Spelling

Andrew Brodie

Let's Do Times Tables provides an exciting and fun way for children to practise the two to twelve times tables. With endless variations, and a chance to test their skills, this app fully prepares children for the statutory tests.

Looking for a really thorough and easy way to improve children’s spelling? Let’s Do Spelling helps children consolidate their phonic and word skills and takes the pain out of weekly spelling tests.

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Telling the Time

Let's Do Mental Maths

Andrew Brodie

Telling the Time is a perfect introduction to understanding time and features practice questions on analogue and digital times, days of the week and months of the year.

Easy to navigate, full audio throughout and packed with an endless variety of different questions, Let's Do Mental Maths covers place value, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and shape at a level suitable for each year group.

£1.99 Each • £4.99 Bundle

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Bloomsbury Education Primary and Secondary Catalogue 2021

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Around the World

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