Teaching Drama

JOSHUA SEIGAL 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.

Yapping Away

Joshua Seigal, illustrated by Sarah Horne

NEW FOR 2021

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 2nd November 2021

PB • 9781472972743 • 198 x 129mm • 96pp • AU$12.99 NZ$14.99

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LOLLIES 2020 WINNER

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❞ ❝ Joshua Seigal is definitely my new favourite poet.

– Books for Keeps

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NATIONAL POETRY DAY 2020 TITLE

I Bet I Can Make you Laugh Joshua Seigal, illustrated by Tim Wesson

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.

Out Now PB • 198 x 129mm • 112pp • 9781472955487

AU$12.99 NZ$14.99

Welcome to My Crazy Life Joshua Seigal, illustrated by Chris Piascik

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!

Out Now PB • 198 x 129mm • 96pp • 9781472972729

AU$12.99 NZ$14.99

CLIPPA 2020 SHORTLISTED

Midnight Feasts

A.F. Harrold, illustrated by Katy Riddell

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.

Out Now HB • 219 x 178mm • 120pp • 9781472944078

AU$26.99 NZ$29.99

NATIONAL POETRY

DAY 2020 TITLE The Book of Not Entirely Useful Advice

A.F. Harrold, illustrated by Mini Grey

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.

Out Now HB • 254 x 187mm • 160pp • 9781526618016

AU$29.99 NZ$32.99

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: www.bloomsburyguidedreading.com INCLUDES READING NOTES FOR ADULTS AND PB • 212 x 145mm • AU$9.99 NZ$12.99 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.

BABY ANIMALS

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 31st August 2021 48pp • 9781472970985

NEW FOR 2021

Manju's Magic Muddle

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 28th September 2021 32pp • 9781472970886

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

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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).

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.

Chapter Three

“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.

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

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.