B Small Autumn 2021 Catalogue

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CRITICAL LITERACY BOOKS! A year ago, we published Question Everything, a toolkit to help children gain critical literacy skills so that

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they can think for themselves. This year, we’re following that up with Think Like a Scientist, all about scientific literacy skills. How to THINK, READ, ASK QUESTIONS like a scientist! What better gift for a child than the power to make sense of the world around them and reach their own conclusions. We think that

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critical literacy skills - or the power to truly understand what you’re reading - is at the heart of children’s education. That’s why all our books focus on problem-solving and creative thinking. This latest book (see page 4!) brings these skills to the world of science. So tackle those stats and challenge that chart!

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You have the power! We’re also adding to our award-winning series of historical graphic novels,

NEW TITLES NON-FICTION BY THEME ACTIVITY BOOKS

The Histronauts, as well as bringing out some neon-inked critical literacy activity books, a set of seasonal adventure journals and even a fill-in-and-keep book to celebrate your puppy.

Books for... CREATIVE THINKING PROBLEM SOLVING

For a tiny publisher, we’re pretty pleased with all that we’ve managed to achieve!

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We hope you enjoy our new books!

Sam Hutchinson, Publisher Vicky Barker, Art Director

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NEW

September 2021 critical literacy

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NEW title in award-winning critical literacy series Encourages children to follow the science A framework for lessons on the scientific method Think Like a Scientist

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written and illustrated by Kim Hankinson £6.99 210x150mm 64 pages 6 years and up paperback + strap + pocket

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Mindful activities to celebrate the changing seasons! Keepsake books that children will treasure

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creative thinking

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50 Things to Try in Autumn

illustrated by Vicky Barker £5.99 210x150mm 32 pages 6 years and up paperback

October 2021

creative thinking

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written by Susan Martineau

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September 2021

posters available!

Perfect size to pop in your bag and travel around Question Everything!

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bookmarks available!

50 Things to Try in Winter 978-1-912909-92-6

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50 Things to Try to Save the World 978-1-912909-32-2 50 Things to Try on Holiday 978-1-912909-09-4 50 Things to Try when Camping 978-1-912909-90-2

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October 2021

NEW

NEW

October 2021

creative thinking

creative thinking

Know Your Feelings! 978-1-912909-40-7 Stretch your Confidence! 978-1-911509-96-7 Find your Power! 978-1-911509-97-4 An Egyptian Adventure 978-1-911509-09-7

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A Roman Adventure 978-1-911509-10-3

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A Viking Adventure 978-1-911509-72-1

Love Being You! 978-1-912909-94-0 written by Beth Cox & Natalie Costa illustrated by Vicky Barker £7.99 240x215mm 32 pages 6 years and up paperback

Positive framework for talking about mental health

An exciting mix of story, facts and activity!

Perfect for children who need a confidence boost

Presents history in a visually engaging, graphic novel style format

Co-authored by BBC Bitesize Super Tutor, Natalie Costa

Fourth book in award-winning series by Dr Frances Durkin bookmarks available!

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A Greek Adventure 978-1-913918-07-1 written by Frances Durkin illustrated by Grace Cooke £6.99 229x154mm 80 pages 6 years and up paperback

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problem solving

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Dinosaur Puzzles

Under the Sea Puzzles

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by Vicky Barker & Ste Johnson £5.99

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6 years and up

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Record treasured memories together Content created with accredited puppy trainer 9

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Eye-catching, brain-training books! Popular puzzles with answers at the back of the book 9 781913 918057 Fluorescent inks make for a stunning gift

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Keepsake activity book to celebrate the arrival of a new pet!

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Nature Puzzles 978-1-912909-41-4 Space Puzzles

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My Puppy & Me 978-1-913918-24-8 written by Sam Hutchinson

My Family and Me 978-1-912909-38-4

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illustrated by Vicky Barker £6.99 278x216mm 32 pages 6 years and up paperback

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CRITICAL LITERACY SKILLS

STEM FOR PROBLEM-SOLVERS!

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‘Sets a new benchmark for STEM publications for children.’ - Little Ugly Cat

‘Every school needs this book & we need every child to read it!’ - Dr Ann Alston

Real-life Mysteries by Susan Martineau, illus. Vicky Barker 978-1-911509-08-0 48pp PB £7.99 7+

How Does a Lighthouse Work? Think Like a Scientist! by Susan Martineau illustrated by Vicky Barker 978-1-913918-09-5 32pp PB £5.99 6+

How Do Bridges Work?

by Roman Belyaev,

by Roman Belyaev,

Question Everything!

trans. Masha Kulikova

trans. Ruth Ahmedzai Kemp

by Susan Martineau

978-1-911509-24-0 48pp

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illustrated by Vicky Barker

HB £10.99 6+

HB £12.99 6+

978-1-912909-35-3 32pp PB £5.99 6+

Real-life Disasters by Susan Martineau, illus. Vicky Barker

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978-1-912909-27-8 48pp PB £7.99 7+

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STEM FOR PROBLEM-SOLVERS!

STEM FOR PROBLEM-SOLVERS!

STEM Starters for Kids by Jenny Jacoby (E, M, P, A, Me, G, C, R, B), Sam Hutchinson (S), Catherine Bruzzone (T), illustrated by Vicky Barker 32pp PB £6.99 7+

Green Science at Home

Science Experiments at Home

Cool Circuits and Wicked Wires

by Susan Martineau

by Susan Martineau

by Susan Martineau with Nick Bushell

by Susan Martineau

illustrated by Vicky Barker

illustrated by Vicky Barker

illustrated by Kim Hankinson

illustrated by Kim Hankinson

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Slimy Science and Awesome Experiments

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The Essential Guide to STEAM by Eryl Nash et al illustrated by Vicky Barker 978-1-911509-93-6 48pp PB £7.99 7+

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HISTORY FOR CRITICAL THINKERS ELLE TS

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Roman Activity Book

by Susan Martineau

by Sue & Steve Weatherill

illustrated by Vicky Barker

Pharaoh’s Fate

978-1-902915-34-0 24pp

24pp PB £5.99 7+

Author and illustrator of Blue Peter Book Award ‘Best Book with Facts’ (2018)

PB £5.99 6+

Infographics for Kids

Rebel Women

Dress-up Jane Austen

Dress-up Russian Revolution

EARTH

FACTS by Susan Martineau

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by Susan Martineau

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illustrated by Vicky Barker

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PB £7.99 8+

PB £7.99 8+

illustrated by Vicky Barker

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by Dr. Francis Durkin

illustrated by Grace Cooke

My First Picture Atlas by Catherine Bruzzone illustrated by Stu McLellan

Hero!

978-1-911509-38-7 32pp PB £5.99 6+

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ANIMALS

HUMANS

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An Egyptian Adventure

A Roman Adventure

A Viking Adventure

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Winner of the North Somerset Teachers’ Book Award 2018.

A Greek Adventure

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978-1-913918-07-1 80pp PB £6.99 8+

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NATURE-LOVING GLOBAL CITIZENS

NATURE-LOVING GLOBAL CITIZENS

Animal Camouflage

A-maze-ing Natural Phenomena

by Sam Hutchinson, illus. by Sarah Dennis

by Eryl Nash illustrated by Sarah Dennis

978-1-909767-72-0 32pp HB £12.99 6+

978-1-911509-25-7 32pp PB £6.99 7+

Little Observers in the Park by Clare Beaton

Little Observers on the Beach by Clare Beaton

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8 spreads BB £6.99 1+

8 spreads BB £6.99 1+

Little Observers on the Farm

Little Observers go Camping

Wild Book

Nature Book

by Clare Beaton

by Clare Beaton

978-1-912909-30-8 32pp PB £6.99 3+

978-1-911509-00-4 32pp PB £6.99 3+

Endangered Animals by Sam Hutchinson, illus. by Sarah Dennis 978-1-912909-39-1 32pp PB £6.99 6+

by Clare Beaton

by Clare Beaton

Food Chains: Who eats what?

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Ocean Book

by Sam Hutchinson, illus. by Sarah Dennis

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8 spreads BB £6.99 1+

by Clare Beaton

978-1-911509-92-9 32pp PB £6.99 6+

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MINDFUL THINKERS

MINDFUL THINKERS

My Family & Me by Sam Hutchinson illustrated by Vicky Barker 978-1-912909-38-4 64pp PB £8.99 6+

MINDFUL & INCLUSIVE THINKERS

Know Your Feelings

Love Being You!

Author and illustrator of Blue Peter Book Award ‘Best Book with Facts’ (2018)

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by Kim Hankinson

by Kim Hankinson

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All About Me

PB £6.99 6+

PB £6.99 6+

PB £6.99 6+

by Sam Hutchinson & Lone Morton

50 Things to Try to Save the World

Find Your Power

Stretch Your Confidence

illustrated by Franziska Höllbacher

by Beth Cox &

by Beth Cox &

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Natalie Costa

Natalie Costa

Natalie Costa

PB £5.99 6+

illustrated by Vicky Barker

illustrated by Vicky Barker

illustrated by Vicky Barker

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978-1-911509-97-4 32pp

978-1-911509-96-7 32pp

PB £7.99 6+

PB £7.99 6+

PB £7.99 6+

illustrated by Vicky Barker PB £7.99 6+

50 Things to Try on Holiday

by Kim Hankinson

by Beth Cox &

by Beth Cox & Natalie Costa 978-1-912909-94-0 32pp

50 Things to Try when Camping

‘A perfect way to help any child develop confidence and support good mental health through fun activities.’ - BookTrust

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‘This wonderful book should be in every little explorer’s backpack.’ - Rhymesforlittleminds

My Puppy & Me by Sam Hutchinson illustrated by Vicky Barker 50 Things to Try in Autumn

50 Things to Try in Winter

978-1-913918-24-8 64pp PB

by Kim Hankinson

by Kim Hankinson

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PB £6.99 6+

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CREATIVE THINKERS

CREATIVE THINKERS

Paper Dinosaurs by Clare Beaton

Under the Sea by Clare Beaton

Castle by Clare Beaton

Fairy Garden by Clare Beaton

978-1-912909-95-7 24pp

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Rainforest by Clare Beaton

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PB £5.99 6+

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PB £5.99 6+

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Paper Dolls by Clare Beaton

Paper Planes by Clare Beaton

Coral Reef by Clare Beaton

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PB £5.99 6+

PB £5.99 6+

PB £5.99 6+

Nature Puzzles by Vicky Barker

Space Puzzles by Vicky Barker

978-1-912909-41-4 48pp

978-1-912909-42-1 48pp

PB £5.99 6+

PB £5.99 6+

With NEON inks! Dinosaur Puzzles by Vicky Barker 978-1-913918-04-0 48pp PB £5.99 6+

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Under the Sea Puzzles by Vicky Barker 978-1-913918-05-7 48pp PB £5.99 6+

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ENGLlSH • SPANlSH • FRENCH First Words • Beginner’s Guides • Readers Fun for all the family Boost essential conversation skills No prior knowledge needed

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CONTACT THE PUBLISHER

Bounce Sales & Marketing Ltd Contact your Bounce rep for details on any of the titles in this catalogue. Head Office: T: +44(0)20 7138 3650 www.bouncemarketing.co.uk

b small publishing Sam Hutchinson, Publisher M: 07868 796 805 E: sh@bsmall.co.uk

WAREHOUSE & DISTRIBUTION Grantham Book Services Ltd (GBS) Trent Road, Grantham, Linconshire, NG31 9XQ, UK T: +44(0)1476 541 080 F: +44(0)1476 541 061 E: orders@gbs.tbs-ltd.co.uk www.granthambookservices.co.uk

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