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CONTENTS 100 Ideas for Teachers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Ninja Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Teacher Toolkit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Bloomsbury Curriculum Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Early Career Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Literacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Behaviour Management and Attention . . . . . .12

Curriculum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

School Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

A Creative Approach to Teaching . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Wellbeing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

National Curriculum Outdoors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Inclusion and Belonging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Supporting Learning at Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. . 24

The Week Junior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Professional Development and Research. . . .27

Bloomsbury Illustrated Classic Collections. . . . .71

English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Poetry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Maths. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Bloomsbury Young Readers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Curriculum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Bloomsbury Readers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Bloomsbury Teacher Guides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Historical Fiction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

How to Lead It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Fiction and Non-Fiction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Succeeding As... series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Non-Fiction: PSHE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Bloomsbury Academic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Let’s Talk series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

English, Drama and Classical Studies . . . . . . .46

Bloomsbury Children’s Books. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

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100 IDEAS FOR TEACHERS

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2026

100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Greener School

100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Poetry Adam Bushnell & Frankie O’Reilly Adam Bushnell and Frankie O'Reilly present 100 poetry activities for the primary classroom that are quick, engaging and effective. Poetry's rhythmic and repetitive nature helps children develop phonemic awareness, vocabulary and reading fluency. This must-have book provides pages of quick and easy ideas for poetry lessons, including how to create a poetry-friendly classroom, interpreting poetry, writing structured poems, performance poetry and many more. Including cross-curricular ideas so that poetry is not limited to English lessons, this book will help you inspire your class to enjoy poetry through art, drama, history, dance and music. Adam Bushnell is a fiction and non-fiction author who delivers creative writing workshops in the UK and internationally, in both state and private education and to all ages. Frankie O'Reilly is an experienced Senior Leader, SENDCo, Mental Health Lead and Safeguarding Lead within the Primary School sector in the North East of England.

Edd Moore Linked to the DfE Sustainability Climate Change Strategy, as well as the Eco-Schools' top ten topics and the Let's Go Zero Objectives, this book features creative activities that schools can use throughout the year to support the teaching and learning of sustainability topics. With a foreword from Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, it equips teachers with practical ideas across a range of environmental topics, including litter, marine life, biodiversity, energy, school grounds and transport. It covers how schools can reduce their waste, save money and even make money through practical campaigns! Edd Moore is an award-winning environmentalist, eco-coordinator and primary teacher who has been at the forefront of environment and sustainability in education for over a decade. Edd was named as a Coronation Champion for his environmental work, as well as Teacher of the Year by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).

April 2026 Paperback • 9781801997874 • £15.00 136 pages Series: 100 Ideas for Teachers

Paperback • 9781801997843 • £15.00 136 pages Series: 100 Ideas for Teachers

100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: RSE

100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Playful Learning

Catherine Kirk Packed full of creative ideas for teaching primary RSE, from planning and vision to assessment.

Blair Minchin From playful learning advocate Blair Minchin, this book provides a rich toolbox of inclusive activities for using lay to engage pupils in the primary classroom.

Topics such as healthy relationships, safety online, puberty and consent are all covered with age-appropriate ideas, including using mood boards and playing puberty bingo, that allow you to be creative with your RSE delivery. This book features practical advice on how to answer tricky questions, cover protected characteristics, include SEND provision, engage parents and much more. Catherine Kirk is an experienced PSHE educator and consultant, who has created and delivered staff training, pupil workshops and resources for over twenty years.

With a section dedicated to each major curriculum area, this book offers a broad range of fun and flexible ideas. Discover activities such as Coding Cones, which teaches the principles of coding (without a computer), mental maths hopscotch and Magnet Mazes to teach physics. Blair Minchin is a primary school teacher, trainer and huge advocate for playful pedagogy. He was named as one of TES Scotland's People of the Year.

Paperback • 9781801994484 • £15.00 152 pages Series: 100 Ideas for Teachers

Paperback • 9781801995511 • £15.00 128 pages Series: 100 Ideas for Teachers

100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Wellbeing

100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Oracy Topsy Page

Jennifer Murray Jennifer Murray provides a rich toolbox of supportive ideas to promote wellbeing for both you and your pupils, to help all to flourish. Activities such as 'care treasure maps' and 'connection clubs' have been used to make a positive difference in primary schools across the UK. There is a section dedicated to teacher wellbeing and a broad range of strategies to use in the classroom with your pupils, covering language, relationships, physical movement, self-awareness, appreciation and awareness of your environment.

The essential handbook of 100 easy-to-use ideas to allow every child in your class to become a confident communicator. Oracy expert Topsy Page presents ideas directly from the classroom, engaging everyone from the ‘quiet child’ in your class to pupils with SEND or EAL in a variety of pair, group and whole-class talk activities and approaches. Discover inspiring yet simple strategies to get your pupils talking as well as ways to improve your questioning and teacher talk.

Jennifer Murray is a senior lecturer in primary education at St Mary’s University, Twickenham. Throughout her 16 years of experience in schools and the education sector, Jennifer has developed her passion for promoting and protecting the wellbeing of teachers and learners alike Paperback • 9781801993692 • £15.00 136 pages Series: 100 Ideas for Teachers

Topsy Page is an experienced primary teacher, former Assistant Head and Writing Lead and is hugely passionate about transforming classrooms using oracy.

Paperback • 9781801993739 • £15.00 136 pages Series: 100 Ideas for Teachers

100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Student Personal Development

100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Oracy Topsy Page & Alan Howe

Kelly Allchin

Combining clear, practical advice and tried-and-test strategies, 100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Oracy is the essential handbook to making every child in your class a confident communicator.

Based on extensive research in the classroom this book features practical ideas both across and beyond individual subjects.

Oracy experts Topsy Page and Alan Howe present 100 ideas directly from the classroom, engaging everyone from the ‘quiet student’ in your class to students with SEND or EAL in a variety of pair, group and whole-class activities and approaches.

Bringing together a wealth of realistic ideas to support personal development leads and their teams, this practical book includes strategies for: careers education, mental health and wellbeing, student leadership and social action.

Discover inspiring yet simple strategies to give your students talking as well as ways to improve your questioning, Teacher Talk and communication. Topsy Page is a qualified teacher, former Assistant Head, Writing Lead an SLE She is passionate about transforming classrooms using oracy. Alan Howe is an associate member of Oracy Cambridge. He has worked for over forty years at the forefront of educational change and improvements in the UK.

From peer coaching and student-led surgeries to 'drop-down days' this book has everything. Kelly Allchin is Assistant Principal for Personal Development and specialises in citizenship, PSHE and SMSC education. Her school was identified as a Beacon School of Excellence due to her innovative policies.

January 2026 Paperback • 9781801997331 • £15.00 144 pages Series: 100 Ideas for Teachers

Paperback • 9781801994613 • £15.00 136 pages Series: 100 Ideas for Teachers

100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Supporting Students with ADHD

100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Geography Fieldwork

Jannine Perryman

Fiona Sheriff

Based on extensive research and personal experience, this book offers practical ideas for supporting neurodivergent students.

100 tried-and-tested ideas for carrying out geography fieldwork in simple, effective and low-cost ways to engage and inspire your students.

Tackling all of the challenges associated with ADHD, including time blindness, emotional dysregulation and task switching, this book offers strategies to support not only neurodivergent learners but also those they share a classroom with.

This book covers every aspect of geography fieldwork, including planning risk assessments, data collection and evaluation, and is packed with interesting ideas for investigating rivers and coasts, ecosystems and human geography in a range of locations.

This quick dip-in-dip-out guide provides evidence-based ideas that can be implemented quickly and easily to make learning environments as inclusive and ADHD-friendly as possible. Jannine Perryman is an experienced specialist teacher, a multi-agency practitioner, a Psychoeducational Coach and a trainer on all things neurodiversity.

With fun, effective ideas for everyday lesson planning and onsite fieldwork as well as for resident trips and the NEA, this book has everything you need. Fiona Sherriff is Head of Geography at Kingsthorpe College in Northampton.

Paperback • 9781801993463 • £15.00 128 pages Series: 100 Ideas for Teachers

Paperback • 9781801994811 • £15.00 136 pages Series: 100 Ideas for Teachers

100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Engaging Learners

100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Outstanding RE Lessons

Jon Tait

Andy Lewis

This book provides quick and easy ways to engage pupils by exploring techniques and activities that can be applied to every area of classroom teaching, from livening up displays and using technology effectively, greeting students and providing motivational feedback.

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.

The ideas provided in this book offer new and exciting approaches as well as ways to tweak strategy and practice that, when applied in everyday teaching, will get any class engaged and ready to learn. Jon Tait is an experienced senior leader and current deputy headteacher working in a large and diverse UK secondary school.

Andy Lewis is Assistant Headteacher and Director of Religious Education at a school in the London Borough of Newham, having previously worked in a number of comprehensive schools, holding both pastoral and subject leadership positions.

Paperback • 9781472945327 • £15.00 136 pages Series: 100 Ideas for Teachers

Paperback • 9781472972422 • £15.00 136 pages Series: 100 Ideas for Teachers

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PRIMARY TEACHERS CURRICULUM SUBJECTS 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: History Clare Horrie and Rachel Hillman 9781472957375 • 152 pages

100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Literacy Rob Smith and Katherine Simpson 9781472948861 • 128 pages

100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Science Paul Tyler and Bryony Turford 9781472976659 • 144 pages

100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Writing Adam Bushnell, Rob Smith and David Waugh 9781472972361 • 136 pages

100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Art Adele Darlington 9781801990790 • 136 pages

100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Maths Shannen Doherty

100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Outstanding Teaching Stephen Lockyer 9781472913623 • 128 pages

100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Questioning Peter Worley 9781472957412 • 136 pages

100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Outdoor Learning Adam Bushnell and Sc.out.ed

9781472961570 • 136 pages

100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Raising Boys’ Achievement Gary Wilson

9781472986948 • 144 pages

9781472973634 • 136 pages

9781472934451 • 144 pages

SEND

9781472984470 • 136 pages

CLASSROOM PRACTICE 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Behaviour Management Molly Potter 9781408193655 • 136 pages

100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Differentiation Rachel Orr 9781472941350 • 136 pages

100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Interventions Stephen Lockyer

100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Supporting Pupils with Autism Francine Brower 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Sensory Processing Differences Kim Griffin 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Supporting Pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties Roy Howarth 9781472961617 • 144 pages

100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Numeracy Difficulties and Dyscalculia Patricia Babtie 9781441169730 • 136 pages

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

100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Supporting EAL Learners Chris Pim 9781472946478 • 144 pages

WELLBEING 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Mindfulness in the Classroom Tammie Prince 9781472944955 • 136 pages

100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Daily Reflections Adam Bushnell 9781801992923 • 128 pages

9781472949660 • 128 pages

SECONDARY TEACHERS CURRICULUM SUBJECTS 100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Literacy Across the Curriculum Graham Tyrer 9781472950239 • 144 pages

100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Outstanding English Lessons Angella Cooze and Mary Myatt 9781408194935 • 144 pages

100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Outstanding Geography Lessons David Rogers 9781472940995 • 128 pages

100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Outstanding History Lessons Emily Thomas 9781472940957 • 152 pages

100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Outstanding RE Lessons Andy Lewis

100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Stretch and Challenge Paul Wright

9781472972422 • 136 pages

9781472965578 • 136 pages

100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Engaging Parents Janet Goodall and Kathryn Weston

100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Tutor Time Molly Potter

9781472976635 • 144 pages

CLASSROOM PRACTICE 100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Assessment for Learning David Spendlove 9781472911001 • 128 pages

100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Interventions Laura O’Leary

100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Outstanding MFL Lessons Dannielle Warren

9781472963253 • 152 pages

100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Outstanding Science Lessons Ian McDaid

9781408193624 • 120 pages

100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Teaching Drama Johnnie Young

9781472913753 • 136 pages

9781472967930 • 136 pages

9781472918192 • 144 pages

9781441135445 • 128 pages

100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Managing Behaviour Johnnie Young 100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Revision John Mitchell 100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Engaging Parents Janet Goodall and Kathryn Weston 9781472976635• 144 pages

9781472925022 • 144 pages

SEND 100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Supporting EAL Learners Catharine Driver and Chris Pim 9781472954114 • 160 pages

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

100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Supporting Students with Autism Claire Bullock 9781472928467 • 144 pages

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

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TEACHER TOOLKIT

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2026

Teacher Toolkit Guides turn the theory of education into practical ideas for your classroom. Each book in the series explores a key principle of teaching and leaming, and offers research-based strategies to transform classroom practice. Every guide includes scaffolded ideas with ready-touse templates and worked examples. Supported by infographics, charts and diagrams, these guides are a must-have for any teacher, in any school, and at any level.

The Teacher Toolkit Guide to the Science of Learning Ross Morrison McGill

Unlock the power of cognitive science in your classroom; from memory and metacognition to motivation and mental health! From Ross Morrison McGill, this guide explores the intersection of neuroscience, psychology and education, supporting teachers with their understanding of how students learn best. Drawing on research from neuroeducation and cognitive psychology, The Teacher Toolkit Guide to the Science of Learning translates scientific insights into actionable teaching techniques. It equips teachers with a foundational knowledge of cognitive science by dispelling neuromyths, developing awareness for neurodiverse students and introducing evidence-based approaches to improve teaching and learning. Paperback • 9781801998994• £14.99 • 176 pages

The Teacher Toolkit Guide to Questioning

The Teacher Toolkit Guide to Feedback

Ross Morrison McGill

Ross Morrison McGill, bestselling author of Mark. Plan. Teach. and Teacher Toolkit, explores how teachers can use questioning to identify gaps in knowledge, check for understanding and encourage pupils to analyse, evaluate and actively engage in learning. By simplifying the theory and offering original ideas proven to have an impact in the classroom, The Teacher Toolkit Guide to Questioning provides teachers with an invaluable resource to refine this key element of their practice. Highly illustrated and supported by infographics, charts and diagrams, this book also includes ready-to-use templates and worked examples.

In the latest addition to the Teacher Toolkit Guides series, Ross Morrison McGill explores how teachers can use feedback to enhance teaching and learning. By simplifying the theory and offering original ideas proven to have an impact in the classroom, The Teacher Toolkit Guide to Feedback provides teachers with an invaluable resource to redefine this key element of their practice. Supported by infographics, charts and diagrams, this book also includes ready-to-use templates and worked examples.

Paperback • 9781472989383 • 14.99 • 176 pages

Paperback • 9781801995252 • 14.99 • 150 pages

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The Teacher Toolkit Guide to Memory Ross Morrison McGill Cleverly designed with infographics, charts and diagrams, The Teacher Toolkit Guide to Memory provides clear, visual explanations of how learners retain and recall information. Ross presents a wealth of original ideas for incorporating theory into day-to-day classroom practice with proven methods for aiding knowledge retention and testing recall, to boost learning, support revision and motivate pupils. The perfect guide for teachers looking to understand how learning happens and how they can use this to maximise their impact in the classroom.

Ross Morrison McGill, aka @TeacherToolkit, is an award-winning teacher, author and blogger and is the most followed teacher on Twitter in the UK. His bestselling books and resources offer practical, inspiring lesson ideas which aim to reduce workload, improve outcomes and encourage research-informed teaching. Ross's Five Minute Lesson Plan is used by teachers all over the world. Follow Ross on X (formerlyTwitter) @TeacherToolkit.

Paperback • 9781472989345 • 14.99 • 176 pages

BESTSELLER

Mark. Plan. Teach. 2.0 Ross Morrison McGill

This updated edition of Ross Morrison McGill's bestselling Mark. Plan. Teach. includes refreshed content in line with current best practice, recent thinking and developments around marking and feedback. Mark. Plan. Teach. 2.0 is packed full of pragmatic ideas that will help teachers refine the key elements of their profession: marking work, planning lessons and teaching students. The ideas have been tried and tested and are supported by evidence that explains why they work, including current educational research and psychological insights from Professor Tim O'Brien, leading psychologist and Visiting Fellow at UCL Institute of Education. Paperback • 9781472978622 • £16.99 • 208 pages + 48 page booklet

Praise for Mark. Plan. Teach. 2.0

This is a great book for early career teachers, or those who wish to refresh their pedagogical approaches in line with strong recent research findings that go beyond educational fads. – UKEdChat

48-page visual guide of the key ideas from Mark. Plan. Teach. 2.0, illustrated by Oliver Caviglioli

Just Great Teaching Ross Morrison McGill, illustrated by Polly Nor This inspiring guide explores the ten key issues facing UK educators, using research and case studies from ten primary and secondary schools. It 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. Paperback • 9781472964236 • £16.99 • 256 pages

Teacher Toolkit Ross Morrison McGill, illustrated by Polly Nor

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. Paperback • 9781472910844 • £18.99 • 224 pages

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EARLY CAREER TEACHERS

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2026

How to Survive Your First Year in Teaching

Working Effectively with your Teaching Assistant

Fourth edition, fully updated for the Early Career Framework Sue Cowley

A handbook for primary teachers Sara Alston

A revised edition of Sue Cowley’s bestselling book for new teachers, fully refreshed and updated in line with the Early Career Framework, to guide early career teachers through their first two years of teaching.

This book helps primary teachers to work effectively with teaching assistants to promote children’s learning. Specifically focused for early career teachers, this book provides valuable support for managing this vital but potentially challenging relationship.

This introspective toolkit provides practical new chapters on how to effectively manage your workload and gives plenty of useful teacher wellbeing tips.

Featuring quotes from TAs about their classroom experience and what would help them, plus solutions for when things don't go to plan, this book will help primary teachers to have a significant impact on learning, while saving time and reducing stress.

Written in Sue Cowley's honest, accessible and down to earth style, this book is a must have for all new teachers at the start of their career. Sue Cowley is a bestselling education author and an internationally renowned presenter and teacher trainer.

Sara Alston is a practising SENCo and independent SEND and safeguarding consultant and trainer with over 30 years of teaching experience.

Paperback • 9781801991834 • £20.00 208 pages

Paperback • 9781472992567 • £16.99 240 pages

You Got This!

The Teacher Journal

Thriving as an early career teacher with Mr T

Bitesize CPD and reflective activities for a successful school year

Andrew Taylor

Naomi Barker

The ultimate guide to succeeding as an early career teacher (ECT).

The Teacher Journal is a must-have hybrid journal for early career teachers looking to thrive in their first role and prioritise their wellbeing.

This book condenses years of mentorship and coaching to address the key areas that ECTs ask about, including interviews, statutory assessment and managing workloads.

It’s packed full of opportunities for professional development, practical information and relatable anecdotes from an experienced teacher.

With daily tips, coaching questions and case studies with real ECTs, this book will ensure success from the very start and help you remember that no matter the hurdles, you got this! Andrew Taylor worked in schools in Gloucestershire for 16 years as a class teacher, assistant headteacher and deputy headteacher.

The easily digestible content makes it perfect for fitting around a busy work schedule, and it even offers space to plan and organise lessons. The content is divided to reflect each school term, encouraging professional and personal growth throughout the entire academic year. Naomi Barker is Assistant Headteacher at a school in London.

Paperback • 9781801990196 • £16.99 208 pages

Paperback • 9781801990318 • £14.99 160 pages

Feel Free to Smile

Teaching for Realists

The behaviour management survival guide for new teachers

Making the education system work for you and your pupils Omar Akbar

Nikki Cunningham-Smith

A funny, open and honest guide to thriving as an early career 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 quit or spend years struggling to keep their heads above water.

Drawing on her wealth of experience in alternative provision settings, as well as anecdotes from fellow professionals, Nikki Cunningham-Smith encourages newly qualified and early career teachers to reflect on their practice and find humour in even the most challenging of classroom scenarios.

Omar Akbar explores the issues facing the profession and gives a wealth of hard-won advice for becoming a happy, healthy and successful teacher.

Packed with practical strategies, tips and quick fixes that really work, this is the perfect companion for teachers feeling daunted by challenging behaviour and looking for an experienced voice to lead the way.

Omar Akbar is a science teacher at a secondary school in Birmingham and author of the bestselling ECT guide The (Un)official Teacher’s Manual and Bad School Leadership.

Nikki Cunningham-Smith is an assistant headteacher, SENCo and centre lead in a pupil referral unit. Paperback • 9781472984487 • £14.99 176 pages

Paperback • 9781472985286 • £12.99 112 pages

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BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT AND ATTENTION

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2026

Be Brilliant at Behaviour Management

The Ultimate Guide to Self-Regulation in the Classroom

Practical behaviour strategies that work

Caroline Bentley-Davies

Helping teachers improve outcomes for every learner

Written for busy primary and secondary school teachers, this essential guidebook will empower you to command your presence in the classroom and nurture a positive learning environment. Caroline Bentley-Davies offers expert strategies to help you manage even the toughest behavioural situations with confidence and ease. The book incorporates coaching-style questions that will help you identify challenges and reflect on your own style. Whether you’re faced with disruptive pupils or unmotivated learners, discover powerful techniques for establishing rules, routines and rituals that will trans your approach to behaviour management and enable you to enjoy stress- free teaching.

Sue Cowley This practical guide breaks down what selfregulation is, how it develops and how you can support your learners to build and improve it. This down-to-earth book explains what self-regulation looks like and demonstrates how it relates to challenging learner behaviour, focus and attention. Written in Sue's much-loved realistic, honest and practical style, The Ultimate Guide to Self-Regulation helps teachers, practitioners and support staff to improve outcomes for every learner. Sue Cowley is a bestselling education author and an internationally renowned presenter and teacher trainer. She has experience teaching in early years, primary and secondary settings.

Caroline Bentley-Davies is a trained coach, helping national and international teachers find strategies to improve their practice and become brilliant. Caroline has been a Local Authority adviser, examiner, Ofsted inspector and accredited SIP. Follow Caroline @realcbd www.bentley-davies.co.uk

NEW FOR 2025

March 2026 Paperback • 9781801997676 • £18.99 224 pages

Paperback • 9781801995283 • £20.00 176 pages

Take Action on Distraction

Getting Your Class to Behave

The definitive guide to improving attention and focus in the Early Years and Key Stage 1

The must-have behaviour management bible Sue Cowley

Professor Sam Wass & Dr Gemma Goldenberg

Now in its sixth edition, this is the updated must-have behaviour management bible for all teachers.

Understand attention and how it works to help children improve and self-regulate their focus.

In this brand new edition, Sue looks at positive behaviour management and recent advances in understanding selfregulation. Getting Your Class to Behave is the positive, practical answer to poor behaviour you’ve been looking for!

Written by experts in psychology and neuroscience, this book helps you understand how attention works and how you can work positively with all children in your settings to improve their focus and concentration. Professor Sam Wass is one of the UK’s leading experts on Early Years brain development. He leads a research unit based at the University of East London.

The advice ranges from the basics of behaviour management to how to deal with any tricky class and is applicable whether you work in early years, primary, secondary or further education.

Dr Gemma Goldenberg is a psychologist with two decades of experience as a teacher and leader in nursery and school settings.

Sue Cowley is a bestselling education author and an internationally renowned presenter and teacher trainer.

Paperback • 9781801995580 • £18.00 160 pages

Professional Book of the Year Nursery World Awards 2025

Paperback • 9781801994323 • £20.00 240 pages

A School Without Sanctions

I began reading [Take Action on Distraction] in the morning and could not put it down until I had finished the final chapter! Essential reading for anyone intent on creating a positive learning environment for children to help them focus and learn. - Dr Neil Leitch - OBE, FRSA - Chief Executive, Early Years Alliance

A new approach to behaviour management Steven Baker, Executive Headteacher, UK & Mick Simpson, Headteacher, UK Based on the authors’ widely recognised sanctionfree 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. Steven Baker FCCT is the Executive Headteacher of two outstanding schools in Merseyside that cater for children aged 5 to 16 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties. Paperback • 9781472974525 • £19.99 192 pages

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SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2026

Embedding Oracy

A Practical Guide to a Big Education

How to implement a school culture where children talk, listen and are heard

Balancing head, heart and hand

Sarah Seleznyov & Robert Lobatto Discover practical guidance and tools to help you offer a more holistic education, balancing 'head, heart and hands' (academic learning, relational wellbeing and creativity) across your leadership, curriculum, pedagogy and assessment practice.

Charles Hewitt, Amy Gaunt & Alice Stott Embedding Oracy unlocks the transformative impact of placing spoken language at the heart of school life. This book provides a personal and practical guide for school leaders. Alice Stott and Amy Gaunt, oracy experts with Voice 21, present ways to embed oracy into the fabric of everyday teaching and learning - the classroom, the curriculum and the community.

Covering a broad range of topics from belonging to behaviour and design thinking to developing agency in teachers, expert school leaders from across the UK bring advice and insights to help you your transformational journey. Each chapter explores inspiring changes you can make, the difference these can make to pupils and practical, realistic ideas of how to achieve this change along with case studies and reflective questions. Sarah Seleznyov is co-headteacher of School 360, a primary school which opened in London in September 2021. She was formerly Director of the London South Teaching Alliance and previously worked for UCL Institute of Education. Follow Sarah @sarahseleznyov Robert Lobatto is the Headteacher of King Alfred School, a child-centred allthrough school in London. Before this, he was Executive Head of an awardwinning Multi Academy Trust in West London. He is also a Local Leader of Education, a frequent contributor to conferences, and sits on a number of education advisory Boards.

Through practical strategies and evidence-based practices, Charles Hewitt guides you through his experiences as a school leader who has placed oracy as the key driver of school improvement, creating a culture where staff and children alike see talk as the difference-maker. Charles Hewitt is Head Teacher of a primary school in Woodchurch and Specialist Leader in Education in Wirral, supporting schools with English and Oracy provision. Charles is the founder of Oracy North West, a networking and CPD hub, supporting around 200 schools. Amy Gaunt is the Director of Learning, Impact & Influence at Voice 21. She's a former primary school teacher who led the development of oracy across the primary phase at School 21, a pioneering state school in East London.

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Alice Stott is co-author of The Oracy Imperative and a former Director of Programmes & Engagement for Voice 21, where she consulted on how schools across the country can offer high quality oracy education. Alice is a former English teacher and Oracy Lead at a secondary school.

March 2026 Paperback • 9781801997928 • £20.00 272 pages

September 2026 Paperback • 9781801998444 • £16.99 160 pages

Headteachering

Schools of Thought

A practical guide...with the messy bits left in

Lessons to learn from schools doing things differently

Simon Botten

David James & Jane Lunnon

The honest guide to the messy job of being a headteacher, including real stories of mistakes made and lessons learned, case studies and practical advice.

Learn from schools around the world with this absorbing and thoughtful account of distinctive schools and the lessons we can draw from their current practices.

Part instruction manual, part call to arms and part confessional of errors from author and experienced headteacher, Simon Botten.

With exclusive interviews from over 20 unique schools worldwide, Schools of Thought will inform, inspire and challenge you to ask penetrating questions of your own practice.

Simon tells you the stories you don’t usually hear, offers practical advice and aims to inspire you to be the best headteacher you can be – practically, technically and emotionally.

David James has been teaching for over twenty years and has edited and written a number of textbooks.

Simon Botten has been a headteacher for 18 years across several different schools and supported failing schools for the last 15 years.

Jane Lunnon has also been teaching for over twenty years and has held a variety of senior leadership roles including at Wellington College, Prior's Field School and Wimbledon High School.

Paperback • 9781801997089 • £18.99 192 pages

Paperback • 9781472988461 • £20.00 176 pages

The School-Ready Governor A guide for trustees, governors and school leaders Rebecca Leek A practical and insightful guide to the fundamentals of school governance - the history, the frameworks, the theory and the practice. Governance expert Rebecca Leek provides clear, insightful explanations and case studies relating to the essential aspects of governing a school, such as meetings, on-site visits, key documentation and safeguarding. This book will equip both aspiring and established school leaders, governors and trustees to lead effectively and with confidence in their strategic roles.

Rebecca Leek is the Executive Director of the Suffolk Primary Headteachers’ Association. She has held a wide range of teaching and leadership roles in schools and MATs.

Paperback • 9781801994538 • £20.00 224 pages

Stepping into Senior Leadership

Outstanding School Leadership

A guide for new and aspiring school leaders

How to take your school to the top and stay there

Jon Tait

Peter J Hughes

"This book has plenty of hard-earned wisdom to offer aspiring senior leaders. Practical and useful, it als helpful directions as to avenues for further reading."

This insightful book for school leaders both supports leaders to address the demands and pressures they face when they come into post and shows how to get a school to outstanding status, and keep it there!

Paul Merrell, Head of School, @pjmerrell Experienced school leader and author Jon Tait provides invaluable guidance on senior leadership: from acing the application stages to settling into your new position, and developing a vision. Jon offers insights into making the leap from middle to senior leadership, supporting you as you establish yourself a school leader, build effective relationships, plan for school improv and create a climate of wellbeing and professional development.

Peter Hughes explains his journey of breaking barriers in education and running one of the most successful schools in the country. He offers up a blueprint for successful leadership in schools and gives practical tips throughout. Peter Hughes is CEO of the Mossbourne Federation, which is a leading multi-academy trust based in Hackney.

Jon Tait is Deputy CEO and Director of School Improvement at the Areté Learning Trust, comprising of three secondary schools and sixth form colleges in North Yorkshire.

Paperback • 9781801993296 • £19.99 192 pages

Paperback • 9781472986498 • £19.99 240 pages

A Manifesto for Excellence in Schools

The Headteacher's Handbook

The essential guide to leading a primary school Rae Snape

Rob Carpenter "Rob Carpenter is one of the most inspirational educators that I have ever met. His passion and drive are making a real and lasting difference to our school children." Matthew Syed, bestselling author of 'Black Box Thinking' and 'You Are Awesome' 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. Rob Carpenter is CEO of the Inspire Partnership, a family of schools across South East London and Medway, Kent. Rob has been a headteacher for over 15 years and has experience of school leadership in a range of contexts. He is a National Leader of Education and Senior Partner with Challenge Partners, and he regularly speaks at conferences and events around the UK.

"This is a comprehensive guide which covers every aspect of taking on the headteacher role. It is at once practical, honest, insightful and, probably most importantly, incredibly useful. If you're new to headship, or planning a move into the role, this is a must-read book." Sue Cowley, Author, teacher trainer, presenter and Early Years manager. This must-read handbook is filled with practical guidance on all aspects 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. Rae Snape presents invaluable advice, models, research, motivational quotes, self-reflection activities and further reading to develop best practice in this role. Rae Snape is an experienced headteacher in Cambridge and is a National Leader of Education.

Paperback • 9781472946348 • £19.99 176 pages

Paperback • 9781472975423 • £24.99 320 pages

The insights that [Outstanding School Leadership] provides into the background, principles and leadership approach that have helped shape sustainable school excellence across our system are essential reading for anyone serious about changing the life chances of disadvantaged young people. - Mark Emmerson, CEO City of London Academies Trust

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WELLBEING

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2026

The Well Teacher

The School Mental Health Toolkit

How to balance the resources you have with the challenges you face

A practical guide to supporting the whole school community Andrew Cowley

Ben Levinson

This is the essential guide to supporting the mental health of young people in schools.

Reignite your love for teaching and protect your wellbeing with The Well Teacher, your guide to lasting passion and purpose as an educator.

From experienced school leader and mental health trainer Andrew Cowley, this book tackles the challenges that have been exacerbated by Covid-19.

Teaching is one of the most rewarding professions, but in today’s climate, it often feels overshadowed by stress and pressure. Written with empathy and understanding, The Well Teacher is your essential guide to shifting your focus and reclaiming positivity and balance in your teaching career. It explores the underlying causes that can drain motivation and suggests fresh solutions to help teachers build resilience and rediscover joy in their classroom.

Andrew includes specific support for the Mental Health Lead, as well as for leaders, promoting buy-in for a positive mental health culture across the school. This book demonstrates how a positive school culture robustly supports healthy learning habits for pupils throughout their education.

Ben Levinson OBE is Director of School and Trust Improvement and Executive Headteacher at The Tapscott Learning Trust. In the Trust, he has led Kensington Primary School to flagship status in all areas from inclusion to wellbeing. In 2020 it was named Primary School of the Year and also given the TES Award for Wellbeing and Mental Health Winner of the year. Follow Ben @mrlev

Andrew Cowley is the author of the popular teacher wellbeing guides The Wellbeing Toolkit and The Wellbeing Curriculum and co-founder of Healthy Toolkit (@HealthyToolkit). Along with the Healthy Toolkit team, he promotes changing attitudes and outlooks, and leads discussions on mindfulness and wellbeing. Follow Andrew for more @andrew_cowley23

August 2026 Paperback • 9781801998178 • £16.99 160 pages

Paperback • 9781801995153 • £20.00 192 pages

The Kindness Quest

The Happy Tank

Build your empathy, confidence and social skills

Fill your life with happy habits

John Magee Illustrated by Sarah Lawrence

A book for children full of practical advice, tips and activities to help them build empathy, confidence and social skills.

In just a few weeks, the Kindness Coach John Magee can set your children up with happy habits that will stay with them for life.

Presented as an exciting adventure, The Kindness Quest gives children the tools to develop positive social interactions. Using fun exercises and illustrations, John Magee outlines the six key steps to explore self-kindness, build positive relations, community engagement and environmental awareness.

The Happy Tank addresses the reasons why happiness is so important and provides a framework for implementing positive psychology as a whole-school approach. Professional speaker, coach and expert in Neuro Linguistic Programming, John Magee, takes the latest evidence and research and brings it to life. It is an essential guide for supporting children’s emotional and mental wellbeing, at home and at school.

Using tried-and-tested research and aligning with the PSHE curriculum, the book empowers children to confidently spread kindness in their communities.

John Magee is a professional speaker, coach, author and founder of Kindness Matters.

John Magee is a professional speaker, coach and author and founder of Kindness Matters @KindnessCoach_

Paperback • 9781801992312 • £7.99 96 pages

Paperback • 9781801996990 • £6.99 112 pages

Wellbeing in the Primary Classroom

The updated guide to teaching happiness and positive mental health Adrian Bethune In this second edition of his award-winning book experienced teacher and advisor, Adrian Bethune, explains the latest evidence and research from the psychology of happiness, and makes it accessible for every primary classroom. This timely edition recognises the need for guidance in schools following pupils’ rising levels of stress, anxiety and depression due to the pandemic, and includes new chapters on nature and digital wellbeing. Adrian Bethune is a teacher at a primary school, Deputy Chair of the Well Schools strategic board, Education Ambassador at The Smiley Movement and the founder of Teachappy.

Paperback • 9781801992121 • £20.00 320 pages

Exam Stress

The Emotionally Intelligent Teacher

A practical and positive guide for teachers

Enhance teaching, improve wellbeing and build positive relationships

Katharine Radice

Niomi Clyde Roberts

A practical guide to why many secondary school pupils are anxious about assessment and how best to help them.

Have you ever felt like workplace politics were distracting you from doing your job? Ever been lost for words in a difficult conversation with a colleague?

Drawing on leading research and featuring first-hand accounts from students, teachers and parents across the UK, this book helps you to understand why teenagers might suffer from ‘academic anxiety’ and – crucially – how you can help them by making small, realistic changes to your classroom practice.

The Emotionally Intelligent Teacher is a unique guide to managing your emotions in order to enhance teaching, boost wellbeing and combat power struggles in schools. Using scientific research and real-life examples, Niomi Clyde Roberts demonstrates how empathy and clear communication can make every teacher and leader feel motivated, fulfilled and respected.

Katharine Radice is a secondary school teacher with over two decades of experience across the independent and maintained sectors.

Niomi Clyde Roberts is an assistant headteacher with a passion for effective pedagogy. Paperback • 9781801996945 • £20.00 192 pages

Paperback • 9781472974655 • £19.99 96 pages

The Wellbeing Curriculum

The Wellbeing Toolkit

Embedding children’s wellbeing in primary schools

Sustaining, supporting and enabling school staff Andrew Cowley

Andrew Cowley

From the co-founder of Healthy Toolkit (@HealthyToolkit), this thought-provoking yet practical guide offers effective strategies for addressing primary and secondary school staff wellbeing from a whole-school perspective.

Experienced school leader Andrew Cowley presents the ultimate guide to help primary schools develop a practical wellbeing curriculum for their pupils. The Wellbeing Curriculum covers a range of issues: self- awareness, looking after others, building trust, exercise, healthy eating, cyberbullying, leadership, diversity and empowerment.

With particular reference to workload, stress and supporting colleagues at times of crisis, The Wellbeing Toolkit is an invaluable resource for promoting wellbeing among all school staff, thereby improving staff attendance and retention, and helping all teachers fall back in love with teaching.

It offers practical ideas for embedding a wellbeing curriculum into lessons, assemblies, PSHE and RSE sessions and as part of the school ethos. This is the must-have book for schools looking to put pupil wellbeing at the heart of the curriculum.

Paperback • 9781472961655 • £19.99 192 pages

Proactive Pastoral Care Nurturing happy, healthy and successful learners Maria O'Neill Proactive Pastoral Care is an essential guide to enable secondary teachers to empower their students to make healthy life choices and look after their wellbeing. With practical, research-based activities and resources for tutor time, assemblies, RSE and PSHE lessons, this book puts student wellbeing at the top of the agenda. Maria O’Neill, founder of @UKPastoralChat, explores student wellbeing, from community building and parental engagement to eSafety and mental health. Maria introduces refreshing, proactive techniques that can be put into practice straightaway to create a supportive learning environment. Maria O’Neill is an experienced pastoral leader, researcher and advanced skills teacher.

Paperback • 9781472980434 • £19.99 176 pages

How to Survive in Teaching

Live Well, Learn Well

Without imploding, exploding or walking away Emma Kell

A practical approach to supporting student well-being Abigail Mann

This book offers a realistic, unflinching and positive perspective on the challenges and rewards of teaching. In this thought-provoking book, experienced teacher and leader Dr Emma Kell examines workplace stress and anxiety, conflict and ‘toxic politics’, and the other factors which lead teachers to ultimately decide to walk away.

Drawing on her own first-hand experience and detailed research, including feedback from over 3,000 teachers, Dr Kell offers support, advice and practical suggestions to help you stay flourishing, positive and, most importantly, teaching! Dr Emma Kell has 20 years experience as a teacher and is Head of English with senior leadership experience at a school in North London. She is also a former Head of MFL.

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. #Teacher5aday advocate Abigail Mann offers easy-toimplement techniques that use classroom management, classroom layout, praise and rewards to support student wellbeing.

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. The dip-in-and-out format will enable you to act quickly to support the needs of your students so they feel happy with their studies and confident about their progress. Abigail Mann is an experienced teacher and is currently an assistant headteacher in a London secondary school.

Paperback • 9781472941688 • £18.99 160 pages

Paperback • 9781472972255 • £16.99 176 pages

Live Well, Teach Well

Teaching Happiness and Well-Being in Schools

A practical approach to well-being that works

Learning to Ride Elephants

Abigail Mann

Ian Morris

In order to secure the best possible outcomes for pupils, teachers must look after their own well-being.

This updated edition is a theoretical and practical guide to implementing a well-being programme in your school.

This book is jam-packed with 90 ideas and strategies to help teachers do just that. With techniques to support mindfulness and physical and mental health, this book will help any primary or secondary teacher stay energised throughout the school year.

There are also tips on building constructive, fulfilling relationships with the community you are serving, on supporting pupil well-being (because a happy class means a happy teacher!) and on making wellbeing a focus at a wholeschool level. Abigail Mann is an experienced teacher and is currently an assistant headteacher in a London secondary school. Paperback • 9781472949790 • £16.99 160 pages

The book covers three areas: wellbeing as a philosophy of education, the teaching approach to wellbeing and the content that might form a well-being programme in a school. It is also a manifesto for a meaningful aim to education.

Ian Morris has taught in secondary education since 2000. He has run the well-being programme at Wellington College since 2006, alongside teaching philosophy and religion.

Paperback • 9781472917317 • £24.99 224 pages

Happy School 365

Action Jackson's guide to motivating learners Action Jackson This inspirational manual written by motivational speaker Action Jackson offers primary and secondary teachers a tried-andtested method to 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. Action Jackson is an inspirational keynote speaker and the founder of Fix Up Seminars, a company that works with primary and secondary schools to motivate students to help them develop the tools and skills for success. Paperback • 9781472974563 • £14.99 144 pages

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INCLUSION AND BELONGING

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2026

Metacognitive Teaching

The Neuroinclusive Educator

How to narrow the attainment gap and promote equity in the classroom

Creating classrooms where every learner can thrive Victoria Bagnall

Anoara Mughal Anoara Mughal, metacognition specialist and 18-year teaching veteran, translates cutting-edge educational research into immediately usable strategies that work in real classrooms. No complex theory—just practical techniques that help every pupil develop the thinking skills they need to succeed. Pupils who once said "I can't do this" start saying "I don't know how to do this yet, what's my next step?" Children develop confidence, independence and resilience that serves them across every subject. This isn't another add-on to your already packed curriculum—it's a way of teaching that embeds naturally into every lesson, every subject, every day. Anoara Mughal is a metacognition specialist with 18 years of classroom experience who has transformed how teachers approach thinking skills development. Through her platform Think Future Learn, she delivers training to thousands of teachers and school leaders across the UK.

Learn how to approach the diversity and complexity in your classroom with curiosity and gain sustainable ideas that help both you and your students to grow in self-regulation skills, executive function, autonomy and flexible thinking.

In this book you will find research highlights on how brains work differently and what really helps to foster human flouring; practical strategies for the classroom such as 'self-regulation menus', body mapping and mindful moments for you as the teacher; primary and secondary case studies. The Neuroinclusive Educator is your go-to resource for transformative teaching practice and creating a classroom where every learner can belong and thrive. Victoria Bagnall, a former teacher, is co-founder of ‘Connections in Mind’ and has dedicated her life to raising awareness about neurological differences, executive functioning and brain states. She trains schools across the UK and overseas and also speaks at conferences internationally. August 2026 Paperback • 9781801998420 • £18.00 160 pages

June 2026 Paperback • 9781801998147 • £16.99 160 pages

The Ultimate Guide to Adaptive Teaching

Tackling Poverty and Disadvantage in Schools

Confidently meeting the needs of every learner

Understand more deeply and better address inequalities in your school

Sue Cowley This revised edition of The Ultimate Guide to Adaptive Teaching is the essential guide to adaptive teaching in all education settings by bestselling author Sue Cowley, with 100 practical strategies for every classroom.

Katrina Morley & Sean Harris Actionable, road-tested approaches to understanding poverty in schools. The stark reality of disadvantage in our communities is one of the biggest challenges faced by schools. They need better understanding of the broader impact of poverty and what they can do about it – that’s where this book comes in.

This fully updated edition explains the 'why' and 'how' of adaptive teaching and offers creative strategies for supporting all learners. Sue Cowley shows that we need to understand, acknowledge and celebrate the variety of approaches that teachers already use, as well as support them to develop additional strategies.

Sean Harris is the Trust Improvement and Research Lead for Tees Valley Education Trust. Sean writes regularly for SchoolsWeek, SecEd, Headteacher Update and TES.

Sue Cowley is a bestselling education author and an internationally renowned presenter and teacher trainer.

Katrina Morley is the CEO of Tees Valley Education Multi-Academy Trust. She has over 20 years of experience in the education sector. Paperback • 9781801994750 • £16.99 224 pages

Paperback • 9781801997034 • £20.00 160 pages

Creating Belonging in the Classroom

Time to Shake Up the Primary Curriculum

A practical guide to having brave and difficult conversations Zahara Chowdhury

A step-by-step guide to creating a global, diverse and inclusive school

A practical guide to having brave and difficult conversations, overcoming bias and challenging stereotypes to make your secondary classroom a safe space.

Sarah Wordlaw This ground-breaking book demonstrates how to remap the National Curriculum to include diverse and global topics that will broaden children’s understanding of their own community and wider society.

Now, more than ever, there is a need to address the unspoken topics in what should be one of the safest spaces for children – the classroom. Drawing on real-life case studies and scenarios, this book breaks down the barriers that come with tackling difficult conversations around race, religion, gender and more. Zahara Chowdhury has over a decade of experience in the classroom as an English teacher, head of department and senior leader. Currently the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Business Partner at Buckinghamshire New University, she founded schoolshouldbe.com, whose podcast won School’s Week Podcast of the Year 2021.

Packed with project ideas, case studies, curriculum maps, tips and recommendations, Sarah equips leaders and teachers with the appropriate subject knowledge to build and deliver a curriculum that is comprehensive, inclusive and empowering.

Paperback • 9781801995788 • £18.00 208 pages

Paperback • 9781801991193 • £16.99 288 pages

Sarah Wordlaw is a headteacher working in an inner-city primary school.

Representation Matters

Celebrating Difference

Becoming an anti-racist educator

A whole-school approach to LGBT+ inclusion

Aisha Thomas

Shaun Dellenty

In this crucial book, school leader, campaigner and TEDxBristol speaker Aisha Thomas demonstrates how race shapes the experiences of Black, Asian and minority ethnic teachers and pupils in the UK education system, and why representation is fundamental in every school.

Celebrating Difference is an essential handbook for LGBT+ inclusion in primary and secondary schools. Filled with practical advice, it enables schools to ensure the safety, success and wellbeing of all pupils and staff. Shaun Dellenty presents an effective, tried-and-tested approach to eradicate prejudice, prevent bullying and improve whole-school outcomes.

Using real-life stories, this book offers reflection, practical strategies and resources to drive change and promote an anti-racist approach to education.

Written with warmth, humour and compassion, this is a must-have for every school.

Aisha Thomas is the founder of Representation Matters Ltd©, an organisation that provides workshops, talks and consultancy on diversity, equity and inclusion for schools and businesses.

Shaun Dellenty is an independent education trainer and inspirational keynote speaker who has been working to positively prevent LGBT+ and identity-based prejudice in the UK education system since 2009.

Paperback • 9781472989451 • £19.99 224 pages

Paperback • 9781472961501 • £19.99 256 pages

Let's Hear It from the Boys

The Inclusive Classroom

What boys really think about school and how to help them succeed

A new approach to differentiation

Daniel Sobel & Sara Alston

Gary Wilson

The Inclusive Classroom offers a practical, rewarding approach to help primary and secondary teachers support vulnerable students in a time-effective way.

Gary Wilson lets the students do the talking in this unique perspective on boys’ underperformance in secondary schools.

It contains actions to improve outcomes, back-up ideas, real-life anecdotes and advice on rethinking traditional diagnoses by prioritising strengths and needs.

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.

Daniel Sobel MA Ed (Psych), FCMI, FCIC, FRSA, is the CEO and founder of Inclusion Expert, a leading educational consultancy offering training and resources to professionals working in inclusion.

Tackling various aspects of learning in the classroom, from exams, essaywriting and academic setting to punishments and rewards, Gary helps teachers to understand the various reasons why boys may underachieve.

Sara Alston BA, PGCE, PGDE, NPQH is a practising SENCo, and as SEA Inclusion & Safeguarding works as an independent consultant and trainer supporting schools with SEND and safeguarding.

Gary Wilson is one of the country’s leading experts on raising boys’ achievement.

Paperback • 9781472974631 • £19.99 192 pages

Paperback • 9781472977922 • £18.99 176 pages

Inclusion for Primary School Teachers

Narrowing the Attainment Gap

Nancy Gedge This book will help you to understand what inclusion is, what it means for teachers, parents and the wider community and how to create an inclusive environment in your classroom. Full of practical ideas and advice, this warm and inspiring book is an accessible introduction to inclusion for primary school teachers.

A handbook for schools Daniel Sobel 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 bespoke solutions that meet the needs of their community.

It translates the SEND Code of Practice into practical classroom strategies covering topics such as: an inclusive classroom environment and what it looks like, the responsibilities of the teacher and how to set meaningful targets, plus lots of tips on how to get the best out of available support and intervention strategies.

Daniel Sobel MA Ed (Psych) FCMI FCIC FRSA is the CEO and founder of Inclusion Expert, a leading educational consultancy offering training and resources to professionals working in inclusion.

Nancy Gedge has been a primary school teacher for over 20 years, and is currently a SEND specialist in a mainstream school in Gloucestershire. Paperback • 9781472921147 • £16.99 176 pages

Paperback • 9781472946379 • £24.99 224 pages

STAFF LIBRARY

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2026

The School Leader’s Guide to SEND

Feelings in Focus

Inclusive Leadership in Practice Lynn How

Kirstie Rees Feelings in Focus is an essential resource for educators supporting young people with SEND. Grounded in psychological theory and adapted therapeutic approaches such as CBT, Feelings in Focus equips teachers with tools to develop emotional literacy and self-regulation in learners with mild to moderate learning disabilities. Designed for use in whole-class, small-group or one-to-one settings, this book ensures that emotional support can be tailored to individual needs. Through clear, structured activities and practical assessment tools, pupils will develop the ability to recognise and name their emotions, make sense of their sensory needs and much more. Dr Kirstie Rees is a child and educational psychologist, with 14 years' experience in local authorities and over five years' experience as Depute Principal Educational Psychologist. Kirstie works as a consultant psychologist for the charity Cerebral Palsy Scotland, where she provides consultation to the therapy team and carries out webinars and training. Follow Kirstie @Kirstiei

Are you a school leader seeking to transform SEND provision in your school? This essential guide provides practical strategies for developing whole-school inclusive practice. Lynn How draws on her extensive school leadership experience to offer a wealth of cost-effective initiatives and interventions, along with a strategic roadmap to improve SEND in your school over a 3-year period. From building a holistic understanding of SEND to effectively supporting your SENCos and learning support teams, this guide helps school leaders make meaningful whole-school reasonable adjustments, provide equal opportunities for all students and develop strong, productive relationships with SENCos and SEND teams. Lynn How is an educational consultant with over 20 years of experience in primary teaching and school leadership. As a former Assistant Head and current SENCo, she brings unique insight from both leadership and specialist perspectives. Her popular Facebook group, 'The Sweary SENCo,' connects over 9,000 professionals whose real-world experiences inform her practical approach.

November 2026 Paperback • 9781801998567 • £24.99 160 pages

June 2026 Paperback • 9781801997690 • £20.00 176 pages

SEND Strategies for the Secondary Years

SEND Strategies for the Primary Years

Practical ideas and expert advice to support and understand young people Georgina Durrant

Practical ideas and expert advice to use pre-diagnosis Georgina Durrant

The essential guide for understanding and supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), whether they have a formal diagnosis or not. Written by SEND expert and acclaimed podcaster, Georgina Durrant, this book is split into seven key areas, each focusing on a different area of need with relevant accompanying support, such as numeracy skills, emotional regulation and sensory processing differences. It takes a neuro-affirmative approach to empowering autistic students, as well as those with PDA, ADHD, dyslexia, DCD, dyscalculia, sensory processing differences, SLCN and more. Georgina Durrant is a former secondary teacher and SENDCo, national speaker, author and podcaster who champions inclusion. She shares expert insights through her books, including the award-winning SEND Strategies for the Primary Years, popular podcast SEND in the Experts, and speaking engagements.

The go-to guide for supporting primary-aged children’s needs while they wait for a SEND diagnosis or assessment. This book offers teachers (and parents!) practical strategies that are easily implementable and useful at supporting additional needs, such as communication, literacy or numeracy, whether the child has a SEND diagnosis or not. Each chapter contains simple, effective actions to improve learning outcomes for pupils who need more support in the classroom as well as at home.

Georgina Durrant is a former secondary teacher and SENDCo, national speaker, author and podcaster who champions inclusion. She shares expert insights through her books, including the award-winning SEND Strategies for the Primary Years, popular podcast SEND in the Experts, and speaking engagements.

Paperback • 9781801993661 • £18.99 192 pages

March 2026 Paperback • 9781801997140 • £18.99 176 pages

The Strategic SENCo

A fantastic, hugely supportive book that, as the title suggests, doesn’t just help you become a great SENDCo, but one who leads with clarity, confidence and strategic intent. Kenny Wheeler brings the role into sharp focus, offering practical tools, opportunities for reflection and real-world insight that empower SENDCos to shape systems, not just survive them. - Georgina Durrant - Author of SEND Strategies for the Primary Years

How to lead whole school inclusion with vision and purpose Kenny Wheeler Honest, pragmatic advice empowering you to affect change, be strategic and lead SEND provision in your school. In this practical and supportive book, SEND expert Kenny Wheeler shows readers how to build strong foundations for success as a SENCo across primary and secondary. Like having a coach in book form, The Strategic SENCo includes clear guidance and advice on how to develop a vision for SEND, all in line with current guidance and the NASENCo. Kenny Wheeler is a SEND, Inclusion and Leadership consultant with more than 20 years of experience in the education sector. Paperback • 9781801996815 • £16.99 160 pages

Across the Spectrum

Speech Sound Interventions

A journey towards understanding and supporting autistic individuals

30 group interventions to develop secure speech and phonics foundations Liz Spooner & Jacqui Woodcock

Francine Brower & Keith MacKenzie Cox

30 simple intervention sessions for reception and KS1 children with speech sound difficulties, to enable them to develop secure foundations for phonics and speech sounds.

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.

This supportive, easy-to-use resource offers 30 session plans that a teacher or TA can use in intervention groups throughout the academic year, without the need for a costly and complicated new programme.

Also included are a wealth of practical strategies to enable practitioners to provide effective support in both mainstream and special schools.

All of the materials complement existing UK phonics programmes and are designed to work well alongside your current teaching. These 30 simple halfhour sessions give children opportunities to practise and develop their speech sound skills.

Francine Brower was previously a headteacher and worked as a Team Leader for the National Autistic Society for over two decades. Keith MacKenzie Cox has been the headteacher of three specialist provision settings for pupils with autism.

Liz Spooner and Jacqui Woodcock are Specialist Speech and Language Therapists with over 30 years experience of working in education. They both work for the NHS and are in mainstream schools every day working alongside school staff which means they understand the challenges of delivering the phonics curriculum. January 2026 Paperback • 9781801997492 • £24.99 160 pages

Paperback • 9781472984524 • £24.99 176 pages

The Dyslexia Assessment

The Dyscalculia Assessment

A complete teacher assessment tool for identifying maths difficulties

A complete assessment tool for investigating reading, writing and spelling difficulties Gavin Reid & Jennie Guise

Jane Emerson & Patricia Babtie

This book provides practical and comprehensive guidance on carrying out an assessment for dyslexia, and interpreting and acting on results.

This is the complete assessment tool for investigating children’s maths difficulties. Designed to inform a personalised teaching programme for individuals or small groups of pupils who have difficulties with numbers, each stage of the investigation provides a suggested script that runs alongside the photocopiable assessment sheets, making this book an extremely userfriendly and accessible teaching and learning resource.

It examines formal and informal assessment strategies and looks at assessment across the curriculum. Written by leading experts in the field, The Dyslexia Assessment features photocopiable assessment sheets, including questionnaires, forms and checklists.

Jane Emerson is Director of Emerson House, a centre for dyscalculia, dyslexia and dyspraxia.

Dr Gavin Reid is an international Educational Psychologist with over 25 years’ experience in assessment and in the field of dyslexia.

Patricia Babtie is an SEN teacher who works with children and adults with maths learning difficulties.

Dr Jennie Guise is a Practitioner Psychologist with extensive experience of assessing for dyslexia and other Specific Learning Difficulties.

Paperback • 9781408193716 • £39.99 208 pages

Paperback • 9781472945082 • £39.99 176 pages

The Dyscalculia Solution

A step-by-step guide to teaching children with numeracy difficultulties Jane Emerson & Patricia Babtie 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.

The Dyscalculia Solution is ideal for use with primary school children, but can easily be adapted for older students, and is invaluable for SENCos, TAs, educational psychologists and mainstream teachers, keen to support students with numeracy difficulties in their class. Jane Emerson is Director of Emerson House, a centre for dyscalculia, dyslexia and dyspraxia. Patricia Babtie is an SEN teacher who works with children and adults with maths learning difficulties. Paperback • 9781441129512 • £39.99 272 pages

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2026

Leading Exceptional CPD

The Curriculum Compendium

How to create a culture of growth in your school

Inspirational case studies to transform your school curriculum Rae Snape

Susie Fraser

From influential primary headteacher Rae Snape comes the ultimate guide to curriculum design.

This practical and research-led book will enable you to design and lead an effective professional development programme that works for your school.

Full of inspiring case studies and real-life examples written by staff from leading schools, this book encourages readers to rethink, improve and transform their curriculum.

In this book, Susie Fraser provides tips and advice to translate research and evidence into practice, as well as suggestions and examples that can support wellbeing in schools.

Each case study author provides a range of suggested approaches that explore their school’s context, intent, implementation and impact behind its curriculum vision, along with key takeaways. The book provides reflective questions for teachers to think about curriculum design in their own school.

Topics covered include motivation and staff buy-in, school culture, choosing the right content, high-quality design, the power of habits and assessing the impact of CPD. Susie Fraser is Director of the Manchester Communication Research School and a Fellow of Teacher Education with the Ambition Institute.

Rae Snape is an experienced headteacher in Cambridge, a National Leader of Education and author of The Headteacher’s Handbook.

Paperback • 9781801994651 • £16.99 144 pages

Paperback • 9781801990905 • £25.00 320 pages

What Every Teacher Needs to Know

Teaching Rebooted

How to embed evidence-informed teaching and learning in your school

Using the science of learning to transform classroom practice Jon Tait

Jade Pearce

Teaching Rebooted helps teachers to understand how we learn and retain information.

A must-have guide for teachers looking to transform student outcomes through an evidence-informed approach.

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.

Jade Pearce summarises 20 key research papers that every teacher needs to know, shares teaching strategies that have a demonstrable impact in the classroom, and explains how to disseminate information across departments and schools. Complete with key takeaways, case studies and examples across a variety of phases and subjects, this book is essential reading for teachers, research leads, HODs, and teaching and learning leads.

Quick and easy to read, this guide will help reboot teaching so it is both evidence informed and effective, bridging the gap between academic research and day-to-day practice for teachers at any stage of their career. Jon Tait is Deputy Headteacher and Director of Teaching School in a UK secondary school.

Jade Pearce is an assistant headteacher for teaching and learning in a secondary school in Staffordshire. Paperback • 9781801990356 • £16.99 320 pages

Paperback • 9781472977663 • £14.99 160 pages

Fast Feedback

Naylor's Natter

Ideas and advice from the collective wisdom of teachers, as heard on the popular education podcast

How one primary school abolished written marking Lesley Hill & Gemma Whitby Illustrated by Haeun Kang

Phil Naylor Naylor’s Natter brings together advice from the most influential voices in education.

When Lavender Primary School took on the ultimate challenge of transforming their marking and feedback policy, the outcome was incredible: reduced teacher workload, improved staff retention and more effective learning.

In this one-of-a-kind book, Phil Naylor revisits the best interviews from his education podcast, drawing on advice from some of the world’s most innovative educators, including Doug Lemov, E. D. Hirsch, Daisy Christodoulou, Pritesh Raichura and Mary Myatt.

Backed up by theory and full of practical advice, this entertaining and informative book takes you through the school’s journey so you can confidently follow the same steps to reform marking in your school.

Divided into six areas – behaviour, assessment, school leadership, curriculum, pedagogy and continuing professional development (CPD) – this book is perfect for primary and secondary teachers and school leaders.

Lesley Hill, Gemma Whitby and Matthew Kleiner-Mann are all experienced primary school teachers and leaders.

Phil Naylor is a deputy head of school in an academy in Blackpool. He has over 20 years of experience in secondary education as a classroom teacher and school leader. Paperback • 9781472992468 • £19.99 128 pages

Paperback • 9781801990011 • £16.99 192 pages

Pimp your Lesson!

Growth Mindset: A Practical Guide

Prepare, Innovate, Motivate and Perfect

Nikki Willis "Encouraging pupils to believe in their abilities can have a huge impact on learning and this book emphasises that, resulting in learners who want to achieve." Parents in Touch

Isabella Wallace & Leah Kirkman

This practical book is full of creative, inspiring an easy-to implement ideas that will help to establish growth mindset culture in your primary school, without generating lots additional work for staff. It has everything from lesson plans that al children to direct their own learning and assembly ideas that teach children about why a growth mindset is important to inspiration for displays that show how even adults make mistakes! Nikki Willis is a Deputy Headteacher and lead on Teaching and Learning. She is also an Early Years teacher and a trainer for Brentwood Collaborative Partnership schools.

The bestselling Pimp Your Lesson! reveals the secret to impressing the pants off your observers, whether they are your head of department, headteacher, mentor or OFSTED. No smoke and mirrors required, this book provides practical and easy-to-implement guidance on embedding outstanding practice in your daily teaching, all written in the authors' witty and accessible style. Pimp Your Lesson! will ensure your teaching is consistently outstanding so that you are prepared for inspection at a moment’s notice and is a must read for all primary and secondary teachers eager to reach that outstanding grade. Isabella Wallace has worked for many years as an Advanced Skills Teacher and presents nationally and internationally on all aspects of outstanding teaching and learning. Leah Kirkman is an experienced Advanced Skills Teacher. She has taught both in the UK and Canada, and works both nationally and internationally as a trainer and consultant.

Paperback • 9781472955067 • £14.99 96 pages

Paperback • 9781472905154 • £16.99 168 pages

Lesson Planning for Primary School Teachers

How to be an Outstanding Primary Middle Leader

Stephen Lockyer

Zoë Paramour

In this book, Stephen Lockyer provides a clear breakdown of lesson planning strategies together with a range of practical and original ideas to use with any class.

How to be an Outstanding Primary Middle Leader is a compendium of research, advice, anecdotes and practical tips to help you navigate the complexities of middle leadership, whether you are leading a subject, phase or other whole-school responsibility.

Using real primary classroom anecdotes, as well as helpful diagrams, tick lists and tips on how to implement planning techniques day-to-day, Lesson Planning for Primary School Teachers is a complete toolbox for all those who want to develop their key skills and strategies for lesson planning.

Experienced middle leader and award-winning blogger Zoë Paramour helps you to juggle the demands of your role and, importantly, to enjoy it too!

Stephen Lockyer works as a primary teacher in London, and has taught for the past sixteen years. He is passionate about primary teaching, and talks across the country on a variety of related topics.

Covering all aspects of middle leadership, from writing a school improvement plan to dealing with an Ofsted inspection, this book will improve your practice and maximise your impact. Zoë Paramour is currently the academic assistant headteacher of an independent primary school in North London.

Paperback • 9781472921130 • £16.99 144 pages

Paperback • 9781472951861 • £16.99 176 pages

How to be an Outstanding Primary School Teacher

How to be an Outstanding Primary Teaching Assistant

David Dunn

Emma Davie

This best-selling second edition is a complete guide to improving classroom practice and delivering outstanding teaching every day.

Written by an experienced teaching assistant, this book explores the diverse range of roles and responsibilities held by support staff in primary schools and provides guidance on how to tackle them successfully.

Featuring tried-and-tested activities and techniques, this book will help teachers to propel satisfactory and good lessons into the outstanding category. Each technique is quick and easy to implement to save time when planning, researching and preparing inventive and engaging lessons. It is a must-read for newly qualified and experienced primary school teachers who want to be outstanding, not just for the inspectors but for every child they teach. David Dunn is currently the headteacher of a primary school in the West Midlands. He was previously an advanced skills teacher and has worked with many schools, leaders and teachers to develop teaching and learning in their own setting. You can follow him on Twitter @HeadTeachDunn and visit www.outstandingteaching.com. Paperback • 9781472946263 • £16.99 160 pages

This easy-to-use book includes creative advice on how best to assist the classroom teacher and the children they teach, including those with special educational needs, English as an additional language, or behavioural difficulties. It is an invaluable resource for newly qualified and more experienced teaching assistants. Emma Davie has been a teaching assistant for 17 years and has worked across all of the primary age ranges, supporting children with a variety of additional needs. Paperback • 9781472934611 • £16.99 176 pages

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ENGLISH

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2026

Leading Secondary English

Teaching Story Writing in Primary

Unlock the secrets to building an exceptional English department Donal Hale

Curriculum-aligned, classroom-ready resources and strategies Christopher Youles

Written in an accessible, conversational tone, and providing real-life experience through a variety of case studies, Leading Secondary English is the ultimate playbook to help you create and nurture an outstanding secondary school English team. Covering key areas that range from building a culture excellence, the nuts and bolts of leadership and navigating pedagogy and assessment, Donal Hale shares his invaluable blue-print for successful English teaching and leading an education department.

This easy-to-use guide to planning and teaching story writing in the primary classroom is packed full of effective, tried-and-tested strategies that can be used alongside any scheme. Topics covered include picking the right text, planning your lesson, how to use story shapes well, and effective strategies for vocabulary selection and editing. New and experienced teachers alike will come away with fresh insights and enthusiasm for teaching story writing. Christopher Youles is a classroom teacher with 20 years of experience. He is a writing lead, author and an experienced writing trainer.

A comprehensive manual that covers everything a current or aspiring secondary English lead needs to know. Donal Hale is Associate Assistant Principal at Trinity Academy Leeds and has 15 years’ experience in teaching, with roles including: Lead Practitioner of Teaching and Learning, Research Lead and Curriculum Leader of English. Donal speaks regularly at national conferences, addressing English-specific pedagogy and developing routines and habits that allow English departments to thrive. Follow Donal @HaleDonal February 2026 Paperback • 9781801996853 • £18.00 256 pages

Paperback • 9781801994446 • £20.00 176 pages

The Grammar Book

The Writing Book

How to develop young writers Zoë Paramour & Timothy Paramour

Understanding and teaching primary grammar Zoë Paramour & Timothy Paramour

The Writing Book provides everything you need to teach writing in the primary classroom. This follow up to The Grammar Book gives teachers clear and systematic guidance about how to develop children’s written English to get them writing with confidence and flair.

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 covers vocabulary, word order and sentence length, as well as exploring features of different genres, ways we can play with language and the reader’s expectations to make writing more engaging. Written by teachers for teachers, The Writing Book makes it easy for teachers to identify everything their students need to know to become confident, competent writers.

It is complete with lesson plans, activities and original short texts for use in the classroom.

Zoë Paramour is currently the academic assistant headteacher of an independent primary school in North London. Timothy Paramour is currently the director of studies at a well-known independent school in north-east London.

Paperback • 9781472972293 • £19.99 224 pages

The Literacy Leader's Toolkit

Teaching for Mastery in Writing

A strategy for helping children get good at words Mike Cain

Raising Standards Across the Curriculum 11-19 Graham Tyrer & Patrick Taylor

A step-by-step guide to help primary teachers take their pupils on a mastery journey to become confident, imaginative writers.

Graham Tyrer and Patrick Taylor draw on the successful literacy initiative that raised their school from good to outstanding to bring 54 practical strategies to improve literacy provision in classrooms and at whole- school level.

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.

Each strategy details the intended literacy outcomes, provides step-by-step guidance for implementing and sustaining it, and includes feedback and tips from staff and students who have used it.

Mike Cain is deputy headteacher at St Thomas of Canterbury Primary School, in St Helens, Merseyside. He was a newspaper journalist and corporate communications specialist for 12 years before becoming a primary school teacher.

Graham Tyrer is headteacher of the highly successful and oversubscribed Chenderit School in Northamptonshire, UK. Patrick Taylor is deputy head of Chenderit School in Northamptonshire, UK.

Paperback • 9781472949899 • £14.99 128 pages

Paperback • 9781441138835 • £22.99 248 pages

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MATHS

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2026

Maths Revolution

I Can't Do Maths!

How to turn resistance into GCSE success

Why children say it and how to make a difference

Julia Smith

Professor Alf Cole & Professor Nathalie Sincla

Based on Julia Smith's pioneering 5Rs curriculum, reallife case studies and two decades of frontline teaching, this practical resource offers breakthrough strategies that have helped countless resistant learners achieve passing grades.

This myth-busting book offers practical strategies to dispel false beliefs and inspire teacher and pupil confidence in every primary maths lesson.

Through compelling case studies (including students who found success after multiple attempts), Julia demonstrates how changing your approach can dramatically improve GCSE results. The book addresses the core challenges that undermine student confidence: calculation difficulties, mathematical anxiety, problem-solving barriers, and exam technique. Each chapter combines evidence-based methods with ready-to-use classroom activities that can be implemented immediately, regardless of your own maths confidence. Julia Smith is a National Teacher Trainer and author with a passion for helping teachers support reluctant and resit GCSE maths learners. She has written for Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press, BBC Bitesize, and AQA, and is the creator of the widely adopted 5Rs Curriculum.

Whether you’re an ECT finding your way around the maths curriculum or an experienced teacher looking to boost your practice, this book is full of ideas, advice and activities to make maths enjoyable and accessible for you and your pupils. Alf Coles is a professor of Mathematics Education and Deputy Head of School at the University of Bristol’s School of Education. Alf worked in secondary schools for 15 years as a maths teacher, head of maths and assistant headteacher. Nathalie Sinclair is a professor in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University in Canada. She holds the Canada Research Chair in Tangible Mathematics Learning at Simon Fraser and was previously a middle school teacher of mathematics and French.

March 2026 Paperback • 9781801998222 • £20.00 208 pages

Paperback • 9781472992673 • £14.99 144 pages

Teaching Maths for Mastery

Mastery in Primary Mathematics

A Practical Guide for Primary Schools

A Guide for Teachers and Leaders Tom Garry

John Bee

Filled with research-based evidence, case studies and concrete examples of how teaching for mastery has been used successfully.

This expert guide focuses on 'why' and 'how' schools might achieve mastery in mathematics. Teaching Maths for Mastery covers the five big ideas: coherence, representation and structure, mathematical thinking, fluency, and variation. Written by experienced mastery specialist, John Bee, and featuring case studies from a range of different classroom scenarios, this book will support teachers in creating a classroom where all children can succeed.

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. Tom Garry is a teacher and writer, and has written a number of classroom and professional development materials for mathematics.

John Bee is a maths advisor for a large multi-academy trust. He has had many roles in education including Deputy Headteacher, Key Stage Leader and Mathematics Leader at different primary schools.

Paperback • 9781472969767 • £18.99 160 pages

Paperback • 9781801996105 • £20.00 192 pages

Teaching Maths for Mastery - John Bee

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CURRICULUM

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2026

The Power of Geographical Enquiry

A Year of Primary PE

How to build an engaging, evidence-led secondary geography curriculum David Rogers

Over 100 games to support whole-child development for the entire school year

The practical guide to building an engaging, evidenceled geography curriculum through the power of enquiry. The Power of Geographical Enquiry is an accessible guide to transforming your geography curriculum through the enquiry approach, using investigation to engage students and bring geography to life from Year to A Level. In addition to being a key skill of the discipline, the enquiry approach is aligned with scientific research on how we learn, equipping you to create the most effective lessons and boost learning outcomes. In this accessible guide David Rogers breaks down exactly how to harness the power of enquiry in your classroom.

Mark Carter A Year of Primary PE offers a collection of games, activities and top tips for teaching primary PE lessons that are inclusive, engaging and meaningful. Fully aligned to the National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2, this comprehensive book includes 110 easy-to- follow lesson plans, colour photographs of games in action and advice to develop teachers’ skills and pedagogy. Structured around a full school year, it features a mix of brilliant indoor and outdoor lessons. Mark Carter is a qualified teacher and sports coach and works with schools to deliver high-quality PE lessons.

David Rogers is an experienced senior leader, educational consultant and multi-award-winning geographer. He is a past recipient of the Ordnance Survey Award for Excellence in Geography Education. David is a founding member of the Geography Collective, a collective of guerrilla geography activists, teachers, therapists, academics and artists. Follow David @DavidERogers. March 2026 Paperback • 9781801994941 • £20.00 240 pages

Paperback • 9781472992239 • £24.99 224 pages

The Muddy Puddle KS1 Teacher

Teaching a Diverse Primary Art Curriculum

A playful way to take the National Curriculum outdoors

A practical guide to transform your art lessons

Sarah Seaman

Kaytie Holdstock

The playful guide to creating an outdoor KS1 curriculum from the popular Muddy Puddle Teacher.

The ultimate resource for developing an engaging primary art curriculum based on artists from diverse backgrounds and cultures, including women, POC and artists with disabilities.

Based on the well-loved ‘Muddy Puddle Teacher Approach’ and following the Three Muddy M's – mother nature, mental health and getting more kids moving – this handbook is packed with simple outdoor activities for every season. Using natural and upcycled materials, the activities span key National Curriculum topics and themes, from muddy maths and literacy to muddy meditation and yoga.

With lesson plans, project ideas and one-off-activities, this practical guide is full of inspiration to empower every teacher to have the confidence of a specialist. Illustrated examples and photos of children’s art inspired by a range of artists, like Victoria Villasana and Ai Wei Wei, create a comprehensive package to art lessons in line with the National Curriculum, with crosscurricular links.

Sarah Seaman is the creator of ‘The Muddy Puddle Teacher Approach’ for nurseries and schools using only natural materials to teach with.

Kaytie Holdstock is a Lecturer in Primary Art Education at the University of Worcester. Paperback • 9781801993821 • £20.00 144 pages

Paperback • 9781801993531 • £20.00 208 pages

The Muddy Puddle KS1 Teacher – Sarah Seaman

Art Shaped - Darrell Wakelam

Art Shaped

The Arts in Primary Education

50 sustainable art projects to kickstart children's creativity

Breathing life, colour and culture into the curriculum

Darrell Wakelam

Ghislaine Kenyon

Art Shaped is the ultimate collection of sustainable 3D art projects primary classroom.

Drawing on interviews with school leaders, case studies and her own experience in the education departments of the Courtauld Gallery and the National Gallery, G Kenyon discusses practical ways to integrate the arts across the primary curriculum.

This book will enable you to develop children’s techniques and skills through highquality, eco-friendly art projects while encouraging them to be creative, use their imaginations and, most importantly, have fun!

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.

The innovative, easy-to-follow ideas from 3D art expert Darrell Wakelam show you how to teach children to create everything from rainforest scenes to robots. Using readily available materials to create exciting models, masks and sculptures, these projects will inspire children and enhance your art and design lessons.

Ghislaine Kenyon began her career as a primary school teacher before working in the education departments of numerous art galleries in London, including the Courtauld Gallery. Ghislaine now delivers CPD and INSET training to teachers in primary schools in London and Birmingham.

Darrell Wakelam is an artist, teacher and trainer. For over 30 years, Darrell has provided art workshops and training sessions for hundreds of different organisations including many primary and secondary schools, arts providers, and charities such as the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), The National Trust and The Natural History Museum. Paperback • 9781801990233 • £19.99 176 pages

Paperback • 9781472961051 • £19.99 160 pages World All Languages (excluding USA)

The If Machine

The If Odyssey

30 Lesson Plans for Teaching Philosophy

A Philosophical Journey Through Greek Myth and Storytelling for 8 - 16-Year-Olds

Peter Worley Illustrated by Tamar Levi "A welcome second edition of what is still the best book of its kind on the market: an invaluable resource for teachers wanting to try out some philosophy in their classroom, and a significant contribution to educational theory." Michael Hand, Professor of Education, University of Birmingham 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. Peter Worley teaches philosophy in schools every week. He is a resident philosopher at six state primary schools in London and he is the co-founder and co-CEO of The Philosophy Foundation (www.philosophy-foundation.org), a charity that specialises in philosophy in primary and secondary schools, based in the UK.

Paperback • 9781472969088 • £19.99 256 pages

Peter Worley Illustrated by Tamar Levi 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. This book offers stories and session plans suitable for use across the curriculum with children aged 8–16. It features online maps of Odysseus’ journey, The Words of Tiresias providing clues to Odysseus' progress and an Ancient Greek language workshop with accompanying worksheets. There is also a section with hints and tips on storytelling skills, to bring the tales of The Odyssey to life and stimulate independent critical thinking. Peter Worley teaches philosophy in schools every week. He is a resident philosopher at six state primary schools in London and he is the co-founder and co-CEO of The Philosophy Foundation (www.philosophy-foundation.org), a charity that specialises in philosophy in primary and secondary schools, based in the UK. Paperback • 9781441174956 • £19.99 208 pages

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BLOOMSBURY TEACHER GUIDES

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2026

Bloomsbury Teacher Guide: Frankenstein

Bloomsbury Teacher Guide: Macbeth Amy Smith & Conor Hanratty

Fe Brewer, Mary Hind-Portley & Gwen Nelson

Bloomsbury Teacher Guide: Macbeth gives you everything you need to teach Shakespeare's most famous tragedy, tailored for both GCSE and A level students.

This practical guide is everything you need to teach Mary Shelley's seminal text.

Designed as the perfect companion for secondary practitioners, this teacher guide weaves together the expert subject knowledge, ready-to-use resources and tried‐and‐tested classroom strategies needed to teach Shakespeare’s renowned play.

Introduce your students to the world of Frankenstein with this exciting, research-informed guide, offering new insights into the text, including stylistic and linguistic approaches, use of the Gothic genre and feminist readings.

It offers practical and adaptable resources to engage students, deepen their understanding, and improve their analytical writing. Created with the needs of students at its heart, the book supports conceptual understanding, oracy and develops extended writing, as well as offering a unique focus on the play in performance.

Fe Brewer taught English in the East Midlands for almost 15 years before recently moving into teacher education.

Amy Smith has been an English teacher for over ten years and is currently the Teaching and Learning Lead for Framwellgate School in Durham. She has contributed to LitDrive, as well as authoring a student revision guide to Othello for The Quotation Bank. Follow Amy @amy_smith117

Gwen Nelson taught for 20 years before becoming an English Language and Literature specialist.

Mary Hind Portley is a highly experienced teacher and leader, having worked in several schools at senior levels.

Conor Hanratty has been based primarily in Dublin, directing a broad variety of theatre and opera productions ranging from ancient drama to new plays. He teaches regularly at the Lir Academy. In 2017, Conor started The Hamlet Podcast, a weekly in-depth exploration of Shakespeare plays, which has reached listeners worldwide.

Paperback • 9781801995894 • £16.99 176 pages Series: Bloomsbury Teacher Guides

August 2026 Paperback • 9781801998550 • £16.99 176 pages Series: Bloomsbury Teacher Guides

Bloomsbury Teacher Guide: Anita and Me A comprehensive guide to teaching Meera Syal's GCSE set text Kerry Kurczij & Zara Shah Includes all the subject knowledge, ready-to-use resources and classroom strategies needed to teach Meera Syal’s extraordinary GCSE set text. Each chapter contains suggested schemes of work and lesson plans to enhance subject knowledge on key areas of the text, with focus on historical and cultural context, understanding the plot, character analysis, key themes and analysis of language, form and structure. It’s appropriate for all GCSE exam boards and for pre-teaching at KS3. Kerry Kurczij and Zara Shah are both are English teachers at The Grammar School in Leeds. Paperback • 9781801993623 • £16.99 224 pages Series: Bloomsbury Teacher Guides

Bloomsbury Teacher Guide: Anita and Me - Kerry Kurczij and Zara Shah

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HOW TO LEAD IT

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2026

HOW TO LEAD IT

Finding it hard to know what to prioritise as subject lead? The How to Lead It books are the go-to guides for primary subject leads in schools and trusts. Each book is thoughtfully applied to a specific subject area, acting as a step-by-step guide to implementing changes in realistic and inclusive ways. These books enable busy subject leaders to confidently make good decisions for effective teaching and impactful curricula. Each book contains: • •

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Suggested plans for short PD sessions with colleagues Subject-specific guidance on assessment

Jon Hutchinson is the series editor of How to Lead it. He is the Director of Curriculum and Teacher Development at the Reach Foundation, and was previously a primary school teacher, A Level religious studies teacher, and assistant headteacher at Reach Academy Feltham. During the Covid-19 pandemic, he led the primary humanities curriculum at Oak National Academy. He has tutored on a Master’s in Expert Teaching programme, acted as an expert adviser to the DfE and is regularly published by the TES, Schools Week and Teach Primary.

NEW FOR 2026

How to Lead it: Primary Maths

How to Lead it: Primary Art and Design

Shannen Doherty & Jon Hutchinson

Explores all the key elements of the primary maths curriculum, including lesson design, motivation, maths anxiety, assessment, feedback, modelling, the use of manipulatives and representations, developing reasoning and problem solving.

Naomi Pilling

Explores all the key elements of the primary art and design curriculum, including curriculum planning, domains of knowledge in art and design, progression, the importance of looking, modelling, practice, resources, and assessment.

Shannen Doherty is an experienced primary teacher and the Teacher Development Lead for a multiacademy trust.

Naomi Pilling is a curriculum adviser for the Primary Knowledge Curriculum, part of the Knowledge Schools Trust. Publishes 10th September 2026 • Paperback • 9781801998321 • £18.00 • 160 pages

Publishes 10th September 2026 • Paperback • 9781801994712 • £18.00 • 160 pages

How to Lead it: Primary English

How to Lead it: Primary History

How to Lead it: Primary Science

Your essential guide to being an informed, Your essential guide to being an informed, effective English subject lead. effective geography subject lead. Explores phonics, curriculum design, Explores curriculum design, assessment, assessment, reading, writing, handwriting, writing, questioning, fieldwork and map spelling and oracy. work. Tricia Moss is Trust Curriculum Lead and Emma Lennard is an experienced teacher English specialist for a multi-academy trust and curriculum advisor for Primary and Sallie Stanton is the Chief Education Knowledge Curriculum, working with Officer of an all-through multi-academy schools nationwide. She is the co-author of trust and former English teacher and subject Sequencing the Primary Curriculum. leader.

Your essential guide to being an informed, effective history subject lead.

Your essential guide to being an informed, effective science subject lead.

Explores curriculum design, assessment, storytelling, vocabulary, oracy and historical enquiry.

Explores curriculum planning, assessment, modelling, engagement, practical science and dialogue.

Alex Pethick is an experienced teacher and supports headteachers, subject leaders and teachers with curriculum development and improving teaching and learning .

Kirsty Simkin is a primary teacher, science lead, governor and senior leader. She consults and speaks on curriculum design and as a science subject expert.

Paperback • 9781801996501 • £18.00 • 160 pages

Paperback • 9781801996266 • £18.00 • 160 pages

Tricia Moss and Sallie Stanton

How to Lead it: Primary Geography Emma Lennard

Alex Pethick

Paperback • 9781801996501 • £18.00 • 160 pages

Kirstie Simkin

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SUCCEEDING AS... SERIES

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2026

Succeeding as an RE Teacher

Succeeding as a Science Teacher

The ultimate guide to teaching secondary RE

The ultimate guide to teaching secondary science Natalie Johnston & Emma Swift

Andy Lewis Succeeding as an RE Teacher is the must have guide for Religious Education teachers – offering everything you need to teach this core subject with confidence. This essential guide takes a no-nonsense approach to delivering the very best possible RE. Drawing on the expertise of experienced RE teachers, it covers everything from strategic lesson and curriculum planning, research-informed practice and guidance for approaching sensitive discussions. Whether you're newly qualified or a seasoned teacher, this book provides practical tools, fresh ideas and thoughtful reflection to support effective teaching. Edited by Andy Le and written by a team of subject specialists, it's a no-nonsense, classroom-focused resource designed to help every RE teacher engage learners and deliver outstanding Religious Education. Andy Lewis is a Deputy Headteacher at St Bonaventure's School in East London. He has contributed to Religious Education nationally through work with Culham St Gabriel's, Teach First and the Catholic Education Service. Andy was nominated for TES Teacher Blogger of the Year in 2016 and frequently tweets and blogs about RE and wider education. Follow Twitter @andylewis_re or at his blog www.mrlewisre.co.uk

Succeeding as a Science Teacher is your essential guide to developing and implementing effective science teaching at all stages of your professional development. This comprehensive guide draws on the authors' extensive experience of science teaching, leadership and supporting other science departments. From articulating your rationale for your curriculum to improving outcomes, Succeeding as a Science Teacher equips you with the tools you need. Emma Swift is a trust-wide subject lead for a multi academy trust, specialising in science and initial teacher training. She is the subject lead for Physics for the National Institute of Teaching and Education at the University of Coventry. Emma was awarded The Lloyds Register Educational Trust award for the UK’s best STEM teacher in 2012. Natalie Johnston is a trust-wide subject lead for a multi academy trust specialising in science and health and safety. Natalie is the Lead subject tutor for PGCE Biology at the National Institute of Teaching and Education. In 2018 Natalie was a finalist for the Royal Society of Biology's Bio Teacher of the Year.

October 2026 Paperback • 9781801997539 • £18.99 256 pages Series: Succeeding As...

September 2026 Paperback • 9781801998895 • £18.99 256 pages Series: Succeeding As...

Succeeding as a Deputy Head

Succeeding as an MFL Teacher The ultimate guide to teaching secondary MFL

The ultimate guide to deputy headship

Adam Kohlbeck & Chris Passey

Silvia Bastow & Jennifer Wozniak-Rush

"Succeeding as a Deputy Head stands as a seminal contribution to educational leadership literature, offering a nuanced and deeply practical guide for Dep Headteachers who must navigate the complex intersection of strategy, relationships and professional growth."

"An invaluable treasure trove and must-read for MFL teachers everywhere! A passion for language teaching shines through on every page, combined with practical and engaging ideas. A real gem!" Anna Lise Gordon, Professor of Education, St Mary’s University @AnnaLiseGordon

Professor Dr Haili Hughes, Director of Professional Development, All Saints MAT. This essential guide supports Deputy Head Teachers and those aspiring to make the jump in their teaching career, addressing the everyday challenges and triumphs of whole school leadership in a relatable and highly pragmatic way. Using case studies and practical examples blended with academic research, Succeeding as a Deputy Head lends a unique voice to the evergrowing leadership debate, and is perfect for current deputies and those that aspire to lead. This addition to the Succeeding As... series includes professional perspectives from prominent educational leaders. Chris Passey has been the Deputy Head of Kimichi School in Birmingham for seven years. Chris is Chair of Governors at Waseley Hills High School and Vice Chair at Sutton Park Primary. Follow Chris @MrChrisPassey

This comprehensive guide is your go-to resource for delivering dynamic and well-structured language lessons which are based on a well-designed and diverse curriculum, helping you develop your subject expertise and step into leadership roles within your department. Discover research-backed techniques and real-world examples to enhance your classroom practice and engage students effectively. Whether you're just starting your teaching career or seeking to refine your expertise, Succeeding as an MFL Teacher equips you with the tools you need at every stage. Silvia Bastow is a Subject Leader for MFL and Research Lead at Ercall Academy, as well as being a council member and HMO for the Association for Language Learning. Follow Silvia @SisaSilvia4

Adam Kohlbeck currently works as Deputy Head teacher of Birkbeck Primary school, responsible for curriculum, teaching and learning and staff development. Adam speaks regularly on Teacher Talk radio and is a guest lecturer for both Greenwich University and York University. Follow Adam @adam08247386

Jennifer Wozniak-Rush is the Assistant Headteacher for Teaching and Learning and Professional Development at The Hollins, and is an EL Blackpool Research School. Follow Jennifer @MissWozniak

January 2026 Paperback • 9781801996198 • £18.99 256 pages Series: Succeeding As...

February 2026 Paperback • 9781801997560 • £18.99 320 pages Series: Succeeding As...

Succeeding as a History Teacher

Succeeding as a Maths Teacher

The ultimate guide to teaching secondary history

The ultimate guide to teaching secondary maths Jemma Sherwood, Amie Meek, Caroline Kennedy & Emma Weston

Emily Folorunsho & Laura Gladwin A must-have guide to teaching history at secondary level, Succeeding as a History Teacher offers practical advice and ideas for delivering effective history lessons, developing a coherent and diverse curriculum, building subject knowledge and becoming a head of department.

Succeeding as a Maths Teacher is a unique manual that gives advice and guidance for maths teachers at all stages of their career. This handbook not only offers foundational advice on how to deliver the most effective maths lessons, but also delves deeper into key ideas for more experienced teachers, such as how the science of learning applies to mathematics and nuances in instructional design.

Packed full of real-life examples, invaluable advice and top tips, this book covers history teaching at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. Emily Folorunsho is head of History at a secondary school in London. She is passionate about teaching and learning and loves sharing resources to support other history teachers and help them to deliver a diverse and representative history curriculum. Emily Folorunsho is the Head of History at a secondary school in London.

This book will help any maths teacher to deliver effective lessons and take their career to the next level. Caroline Kennedy, Amie Meek, Emma Weston and Jemma Sherwood are lead practitioners at Ormiston Academies Trust.

Paperback • 9781801992213 • £18.99 240 pages

Paperback • 9781801992053 • £18.99 304 pages

Succeeding as an English Teacher

Succeeding as a Head of Year

The ultimate guide to teaching secondary English

A practical guide to pastoral leadership

Abigail Mann, Lyndsay Bawden, Fe Brewer, Davina Canham, Mary Hind-Portley, Ruth Holder, Kaley Macis-Riley, Laura May Rowlands, Andy Sammons, Zara Shah, Laura Tsabet & Holly Wimbush Written by 12 experienced and dedicated teachers, this book includes practical guidance to help you develop schemes of learning, plan for a knowledge-rich 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. Abigail Mann, Lyndsay Bawden, Fe Brewer, Davina Canham, Mary HindPortley, Ruth Holder, Kaley Macis-Riley, Laura May Rowlands, Andy Sammons, Zara Shah, Laura Tsabet and Holly Wimbush are a group of experienced and enthusiastic English teachers working in schools across the country.

Paperback • 9781472989413 • £18.99 256 pages

Jon Tait Experienced pastoral leader Jon Tait takes you through the steps to becoming an outstanding head of year. From applying for your first post to leading a team, raising achievement, closing the attainment gap, managing behaviour and working with parents, this book is filled with honest, practical, straight-talking guidance to help you succeed in this rewarding role. Featuring case studies with aspiring, current and former heads of year, as well as reflective questions and activities. Jon Tait is an experienced senior leader and current deputy headteacher working in a large and diverse UK secondary school.

Paperback • 9781472963376 • £18.99 256 pages

[Succeeding As a Head of Year] is a great read. The writing is accessible and interesting, with a good mix of information and real-world examples. I read it in one sitting! If you’re contemplating applying for a pastoral care role or just joining the profession, this book offers a realistic look at the nature of the job and how it differs from that of a classroom teacher. - Heidi Drake - Schools Week

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BLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2026

Trauma-Informed Practice in Education

Supporting Educational Transitions for Ages 3-19

Making Safe Spaces for Learning Edited by Mike Carroll, University of Glasgow, UK & Christine McKee, University of Glasgow, UK

Edited by Elizabeth Gregory, University of Manchester, UK & Liz Stevenson, Birmingham Education Partnership, UK

How do we fully understand what children are telling us when they act in distressed and often challenging ways? And how should we respond? Using real-world vignettes, expert insights and reflective questions to put theory and research into practice, this book is an essential guide for anyone looking to develop trauma-informed and trauma-responsive educational environments.

Mike Carroll is an Associate Tutor in Education at the University of Glasgow. Christine McKee is a Lecturer in Education at the University of Glasgow and a former teacher.

This book offers research-based advice on supporting transitions across all educational stages, introducing the key issues and debates, processes, assessments, cultures and curricula. Each chapter includes case studies, practical tips and advice that teachers can put into practice. Topics covered include the role of SENDCos, behaviour, diversity and equality, and emotional well-being.

Elizabeth Gregory is a Lecturer in Education at the University of Manchester, UK. Liz Stevenson is the Headteacher of an SEMH Special School in Birmingham, UK.

July 2026 Paperback • 9781350498242 • £24.99 Hardback • 9781350498259 • £75.00 256 pages Bloomsbury Academic

January 2026 Paperback • 9781350471689 • £24.99 Hardback • 9781350471696 • £75.00 200 pages Bloomsbury Academic

Leading for School Belonging

Teaching English to Young Learners

Inclusive Educational Leadership Across Borders

Critical issues in language education with 5 to 12-year- olds

Kathryn Riley, IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society, University College London, UK In her latest book, Kathryn Riley presents a ‘theory of change for school belonging’ to help guide school leaders to implement change in their own situations, with vivid case studies to illustrate the process. The book explores the principles (the ideas that influence actions), practice (the features of daily schoollife which matter) and pathways (how schools can build alliances) to show how to foster a sense of belonging.

Edited by Janice Bland, Nord University, Norway & Sandie Mourão, Nova University Lisbon, Portugal A new edition of this popular book, expanded and updated to cover all the core issues for teachers of English as a foreign language to pre-teens. Each chapter is written by a leading expert and covers a key theme or challenge, with new topics including out-ofschool English, inclusive practices and classroom management.

Janice Bland is a Professor Emerita of English Education at Nord University in Norway.

Kathryn Riley is a Professor of Urban Education at UCL and Co-Director of The Art of Possibilities.

Sandie Mourão is a Researcher at Nova University Lisbon in Portugal. September 2026 Paperback • 9781350573826 • £24.99 Hardback • 9781350573833 • £75.00 256 pages Bloomsbury Academic

November 2026 Paperback • 9781350550988 • £34.99 Hardback • 9781350550995 • £110.00 400 pages Series: Bloomsbury Guidebooks for Language Teachers Bloomsbury Academic

Teaching Beginner Level English Language Learners

Understanding Judaism A Guide for Teachers James D. Holt, University of Chester, UK

Lesley Painter-Farrell, The New School, USA & Gabriel Díaz‐Maggioli, Catholic University of Uruguay, Uruguay

How are the teachings of Judaism understood and lived in different circumstances in the UK today?

This book supports those working with beginner and low-level learners to develop their classroom techniques and strategies and to plan engaging lessons.

Using the voices of real believers, this book helps teachers deepen their knowledge of Judaism and how to confidently teach it in the classroom. Part of the Teaching Religions and Worldviews series.

It brings together language learning theories with practical tools, easily adaptable lesson plans and a companion website to help teachers reflect on and develop their own practice.

James D. Holt is an Associate Professor of Religious Education at the University of Chester.

Lesley Painter-Farrell is the Director of the Masters in TESOL at The New School, USA. Gabriel Díaz-Maggioli is a Professor and Director of the Centre for CPD at the Catholic University of Uruguay. December 2026 Paperback • 9781350180574 • £24.99 Hardback • 9781350180581 • £75.00 232 pages Series: Bloomsbury Guidebooks for Language Teachers Bloomsbury Academic

March 2026 Paperback • 9781350477537 • £21.99 Hardback • 9781350477544 • £65.00 224 pages 20 bw illus Series: Teaching Religions and Worldviews Bloomsbury Academic

SECONDARY CLASSROOM RESOURCES

TEACHING ENGLISH, DRAMA AND CLASSICAL STUDIES

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2026

English and Drama

Antigone

Three Sisters

Methuen Drama Student Edition

Sophocles Translated by Don Taylor Edited by David Bullen, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK

Inua Ellams, poet, playwright and performer, After Chekhov Edited by Oladipo Agboluaje, British American Drama Academy, London, UK

Sophocles' great tragic play is published here in Don Taylor's classic 1986 translation with commentary and notes by David Bullen.

Owerri, Nigeria, 1967, on the brink of the Biafran Civil War. Sisters Lolo, Nne Chukwu and Udo are grieving the loss of their father. Months before, two ruthless military coups plunged the country into chaos. Fuelled by foreign intervention, the conflict encroaches on their provincial village, and the sisters long to return to their former home in Lagos.

The commentary looks at the original performance conditions that would have shaped the impact of Antigone in 441 BCE; key choices made by the translator; and recent adaptations and productions.

This Student Edition of Inua Ellams's adaptation looks at how Anton Chekhov's original play has been transposed to an African context, the background to the Biafran War and how its politics and people's experiences are represented in the play. August 2026 Paperback • 9781350510425 • £10.99 Bloomsbury Academic

April 2026 Paperback • 9781350473188 • £12.99 Bloomsbury Academic

The Essential Guide to Doing the School Play

The Key Stage 3 Drama Toolkit A Teacher's Guide for Ages 11 to 14

And Not Screwing It Up

Deborah Gibbs, former Head of Drama

Jason Hanlan, former Head of Performing Arts

This is the book for teachers who want to deliver a creative, challenging and inspiring drama course to students across Years 7-9.

This book is essential for teachers putting on school shows. It serves as an invaluable guide to producing work from all-time favourite blockbusters (such as Grease and Oliver!) to other plays and comedies.

Combining practical lesson ideas and both original and published age-appropriate scenes, the book is designed to ensure progression across the three years and provides strong foundations for future delivery of any formal drama qualification from here on.

From cautionary tales to regular simple lists of dos and don’ts and covering topics from clearing performing rights and managing the budget to looking after your own mental health, this book gives you all you need to produce and direct a successful school production and take the headache out of the job. February 2026 Paperback • 9781350501768 • £17.99 Bloomsbury Academic

October 2026 Paperback • 9781350567696 • £19.99 Bloomsbury Academic

Classical Studies

Pocket GCSE Greek Etymological Lexicon

de Romanis Book 3: scriptores

Caroline K. Mackenzie, Independent Scholar and Private Tutor, UK

Katharine Radice, Educational Consultant, UK, Angela Cheetham, Bedford Modern School, UK, Sonya Kirk, Chesterton Community College, UK & George Lord, Independent Scholar, UK

This is an essential book for all learning Classical Greek, based around OCR's GCSE word list and that of the Intermediate Certificate in Classical Greek (ICCG).

The de Romanis Latin course introduces students to both the Latin language and the cultural world of the Romans. In this third volume, students complete their journey to reading original Latin texts from some of the most famous authors the world has known.

Each Greek word is translated and given a set of derivatives, some common and others less so, which acts as a helpful aid in memorising vocabulary. Space is given for readers to annotate as they learn - and note other derivatives they may come across too!

Each chapter ends with a section of original or very lightly adapted Latin texts with parallel idiomatic translations and full translation support. Uniquely of any course on the market, this volume guides students through the skills needed to read original Latin works, across different periods and genres, preparing them to study the set texts at GCSE and beyond.

April 2025 Paperback • 9781350462670 • £19.99 Bloomsbury Academic

December 2026 Paperback • 9781350572119 • £9.99 Bloomsbury Academic

CLASSROOM RESOURCES

NINJA RESOURCES BY ANDREW JENNINGS

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2026

The bestselling Ninja books are loved by thousands of teachers and pupils in the UK and abroad. With resources including Write Like a Ninja, Vocabulary Ninja, Comprehension Ninja, Arithmetic Ninja and Times Tables Ninja, there are a range of photocopiable books for teachers as well as workbooks to boost practice at home. Creator Andrew Jennings is an experienced teacher and school leader, whose passion for engaging pupils in learning and empowering teaching staff has inspired him to create powerful, high-quality and effective resources. Follow Andrew on X (formerly Twitter) @VocabularyNinja and visit www.vocabularyninja.co.uk

For Key Stage 1&2

Times Tables Like a Ninja Andrew Jennings

Times Tables Like a Ninja is a must-have toolkit packed with fun exercises and key resources to turn children into Grand Masters of multiplication! Much more than just flashcards or times tables grids, this book is jam-packed with fun activities to help children practise and thoroughly grasp their times tables. It features information on division, number facts and fractions, as well as a wealth of tips and tricks to help children learn their times tables and remember them. All fully in line with the National Curriculum and flexible to sit alongside other games and schemes. Paperback • 9781801997270 • £4.99 • 112 pages

For Key Stage 1&2

For Key Stage 2

Read Like a Ninja

SATs Like a Ninja

Andrew Jennings

Brimming over with brilliant activities in all the key areas of reading, the book includes exercises and short texts to help children progress in line with the National Curriculum. With a ‘Parent Zone’ for tips and tricks on supporting your child’s reading and where to find books at their level as they improve, this pocket-sized book is a real treasure trove of resources, examples and tools to get children to become Grand Masters of their own reading.

The pocketbook is divided into three sections with advice, essential concepts and failsafe strategies throughout. The maths section covers key maths facts, arithmetic and tips. The reading section offers reading strategies, advice, and mini texts. The spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG) section tackles tricky spelling and grammar rules.

Paperback • 9781801994255 • £4.99 • 112 pages

Paperback • 9781801992015 • £4.99 • 112 pages

Read Like a Ninja offers step-by-step support for that tricky transition from phonics to fluency to independent reading – and even reading for fun!

This comprehensive mini guide to Key Stage 2 SATs contains everything a pupil needs to meet the demands of the KS2 National Curriculum assessments.

BESTSELLER

TEACH PRIM ARY AWARD 2023 FINALIST

Maths Like a Ninja

Spell Like a Ninja

This handy pocketbook helps children to supercharge their maths knowledge and skills. It covers the Key Stage 2 curriculum and is packed full of concepts, lists and tips for children to look at independently at home or in the classroom. Children can use this book to find simple definitions of key concepts and mathematical vocabulary, see clear explanations of calculation methods and look up lists of key number facts such as times tables or prime numbers. This great little book will empower children to think independently and become maths ninjas in no time!

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

Andrew Jennings

Write Like a Ninja Andrew Jennings Packed full ofword lists, key grammar points and Alan Peat’s Exciting Sentences, Write Like a Ninja is the bestselling book to help Key Stage 2 children give their writing a boost. This handy pocketbook contains everything from examples of metaphors and alternatives for overused words to themed vocabulary lists and clear explanations of grammar points. Designed to be used independently by children aged 7 upwards, this gem of a book is an invaluable classroom aid and a brilliant dip-in thesaurus to use at home.

Paperback • 9781801993241 • £4.99 • 112 pages Paperback • 9781801991964 • £4.99 • 112 pages

Paperback • 9781472988300 • £5.99 • 112 pages

Spell Like A Ninja – Andrew Jennings

Times Tables Ninja for Key Stage 1 Sarah Farrell with Andrew Jennings The activities in this photocopiable book give Key Stage 1 pupils all the skills needed to gain confidence and fluency in multiplication and division in their 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 times tables. Each chapter includes a variety of exercises to promote rapid recall which has been proven to be more effective than learning by rote for early success in maths. Times Tables Ninja for KS1 gives teachers tools to turn pupils into multiplication Grand Masters!

Paperback • 9781801994071 • £24.99 • 128 pages

Arithmetic Ninja

Andrew Jennings with Paul Tucker Following the huge success of the Ninja literacy resources, the Arithmetic Ninja series is the perfect addition to any primary classroom. Ideal for daily maths practice and quick lesson starters, each photocopiable book includes activities for each day of the week plus a bonus challenge and covers different areas of the primary National Curriculum for maths. These fun, flexible and high-quality resources will ensure all pupils are arithmetic Ninjas by the end of the year. Paperback • £24.99 •128 pages

PHOTOCOPIABLE RESOURCES

Arithmetic Ninja for Ages 5–6 9781801990547

Arithmetic Ninja for Ages 6–7 9781801990592

Arithmetic Ninja for Ages 7–8 9781801990615

Arithmetic Ninja for Ages 8–9 9781801990639

Arithmetic Ninja for Ages 9–10 9781801990677

Arithmetic Ninja for Ages 10–11 9781801990707

Times Tables Ninja for Key Stage 2 Sarah Farrell with Andrew Jennings

PHOTOCOPIABLE RESOURCES

Written by experienced teacher Sarah Farrell (@SarahFarrellKS2) with series editor Andrew Jennings, this is the ultimate classroom resource for perfecting times tables. This photocopiable book gives Key Stage 2 pupils all the tools they need to gain fluency in multiplication and division up to their 12 times tables and prepare for the multiplication tables check. Each chapter begins with exercises for practising rapid recall, followed by visually engaging activities for applying knowledge to other areas of maths including shape, perimeter, fractions and more.

Paperback • 9781801990400 • £24.99 • 128 pages

COMPREHENSION NINJA

The Comprehension Ninja series are photocopiable resources that aim to transform primary pupils into comprehension ninjas! Covering every year group, these books 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 set covering Non-Fiction and the other Fiction & Poetry, these books are perfect for boosting reading skills and practising for SATs. BESTSELLER

Comprehension Ninja: Fiction & Poetry

Andrew Jennings and Adam Bushnell Paperback • 184pp • £24.99 • 184 pages

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

Comprehension Ninja for Ages 6–7: Fiction & Poetry 9781472989833

Comprehension Ninja for Ages 7–8: Fiction & Poetry

PHOTOCOPIABLE RESOURCES

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Comprehension Ninja for Ages 8–9: Fiction & Poetry 9781472989871

Comprehension Ninja for Ages 9–10: Fiction & Poetry 9781472989895

Comprehension Ninja for Ages 10–11: Fiction & Poetry 9781472989918

Comprehension Ninja for Ages 7-8: Fiction & Poetry – Andrew Jennings

Comprehension Ninja: Non-Fiction Andrew Jennings

PHOTOCOPIABLE RESOURCES

Paperback • £24.99 • 184 pages

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

Comprehension Ninja for Ages 8–9: Non-Fiction

Comprehension Ninja for Ages 10–11: Non-Fiction

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Vocabulary Ninja

UPDATED EDITION

Andrew Jennings

Fully reimagined with five years’ of research, teaching and best practice in mind, this fifth anniversary edition of Andrew Jennings’ bestselling Vocabulary Ninja provides teachers with allnew activities and resources to develop their practice and help pupils reach their potential. With a focus on rich language banks associated with genres and topics, the renewed ideas in this book can be applied to any National Curriculum area and are perfect for modelling and scaffolding writing. This practical guide features updated theory, teaching approaches and photocopiable activities, as well as vocabulary, etymology and phrases to bring the primary curriculum to life.

Paperback • 9781801994378 • £24.99 • 128 pages

Ninja Text Types and Modelled Writes Andrew Jennings

Ninja Text Types and Modelled Writes provides an outstanding library of photocopiable high-quality modelled texts and scaffolded teaching sequences to build writing confidence for all learners. With a focus on learning to write for a range of different purposes and audiences in line with the National Curriculum, each text type unit guides teachers and pupils through a series of easy-to-follow, well-planned and scaffolded writing outcomes. Including comprehensive teaching plans, modelled writing samples, structure strips and supporting vocabulary, this book will help you to guide your learners to become confident and independent writers in a range of different text types.

Paperback • 9781801994880 • £24.99 • 128 pages

Comprehension Ninja Workbooks

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. Created by teacher and bestselling author Andrew Jennings, they’re perfect for developing those all-important literacy skills and for boosting children’s confidence in reading comprehension.

Andrew Jennings

Paperback • £4.99 • 48 pages

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

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Comprehension Ninja Workbook for Ages 10–11

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Vocabulary Ninja Workbooks

Vocabulary Ninja Workbooks are full of fun activities and full colour illustrations designed to engage children and reinforce different vocabulary skills linked to the curriculum. Featuring a variety of activities including word games, labelling and creative writing as well as helpful advice and answers to the questions, the workbooks cover descriptive words, subject-specific vocabulary and more.

Andrew Jennings

Paperback • £4.99 • 32 pages

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 6–7

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Vocabulary Ninja Workbook for Ages 10–11

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PHOTOCOPIABLE RESOURCES

Sentence Ninja Andrew Jennings

Sentence Ninja will do for sentence teaching what Vocabulary Ninja did for vocabulary teaching: supercharge it! In this easily digestible and practical book, Andrew Jennings, author of bestselling Write Like a Ninja, provides a comprehensive overview of sentence teaching. Sentence Ninja equips teachers with essential subject knowledge on how to effectively teach sentences and how this can help boost writing standards in the classroom and across the whole school. Sentence Ninja offers a mixture of advice on best practice and a range of helpful photocopiable activities to be used to boost pupils’ confidence and progress.

Paperback • 9781801995665 • £4.99 • 112 pages

PHOTOCOPIABLE RESOURCES

Comprehension Ninja: Inference and Beyond for Lower KS2

Comprehension Ninja: Inference and Beyond for Upper KS2

An exciting photocopiable reading comprehension resource from Andrew Jennings the creator of the hugely popular Write Like a Ninja, Vocabulary Ninja and Comprehension Ninja series.

Featuring 24 high-quality non-fiction, fiction and poetry texts with matching photocopiable activity sheets this time-saving resource helps embed comprehension skills across the curriculum. The accompanying question sets challenge pupils to effectively summarise, predict, and infer from the text.

Inference makes up a significant portion of the marks for the Reading SATs paper so as well as improving their comprehension skills, this book provides excellent SATs practice for every child.

Paperback • 9781801995733 £24.99 • 128 pages

Paperback • 9781801995702 • £24.99 • 128 pages

Andrew Jennings

CLASSROOM RESOURCES

BLOOMSBURY CURRICULUM BASICS

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2026

Bloomsbury Curriculum Basics: Teaching Primary RE

Bloomsbury Curriculum Basics: Teaching Primary Computing

Naila Missous

Martin Burrett

Teaching Primary RE offers an exciting new approach to planning and delivering effective primary lessons in a fun and refreshing way.

A revised and updated easy-to-follow guide to teaching primary computing, for teachers who may not be specialists but who teach or coordinate the subject in their schools.

Covering Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Sikhism and Buddhism, each topic includes a helpful summary, relevant vocabulary for RE and worldviews, substantive and disciplinary knowledge and a wealth of interesting discussion topics to engage, excite and extend pupil knowledge at all levels.

This book provides engaging and easy-to-implement teaching ideas, which mostly utilise free tools that operate across the many digital platforms used by primary schools, while keeping in line with National Curriculum guidelines for KS1 and KS2. Each chapter offers practitioners the information and vocabulary needed to successfully implement exciting, well-structured lessons that will keep pupils riveted!

Naila Missous is a leading teacher in a large primary school based in Manchester. She leads RE and History, as well as providing CPD opportunities for RE in her local network.

Martin Burrett is a primary teacher, speaker, editor of UKEd magazine and administrator for Twitter's UKEdChat.

Paperback • 9781801995818 • £20.00 160 pages Series: Bloomsbury Curriculum Basics

Paperback • 9781801993968 • £20.00 208 pages Series: Bloomsbury Curriculum Basics

Bloomsbury Curriculum Basics: Teaching Primary Geography

Bloomsbury Curriculum Basics: Teaching Primary History

Stephen Scoffham & Paula Owens

Matthew Howorth

A revised and updated easy-to-follow guide to teaching primary geography, for teachers who may not be specialists but who teach or coordinate the subject in their schools.

A revised and updated easy-to-follow guide to teaching primary history, for teachers who may not be specialists but who teach or coordinate the subject in their schools. This book provides engaging and easy-to-implement teaching ideas in line with National Curriculum guidelines for KS1 and KS2.

Fully updated in line with National Curriculum guidelines for Key Stages 1 and 2, this book provides easy-to-follow lesson plan ideas that are packed full of activities, helpful summaries, interesting facts, key vocabulary and cross-curricular links.

Each chapter features lesson plans, helpful summaries, vocabulary lists, lists of important people and dates, cross-curricular links, useful websites and a wealth of interesting facts.

Dr Stephen Scoffham has published widely for schools and teachers in the field of primary geography.

Matthew Howorth is an experienced head of primary history and a creative and innovative teacher, combining storytelling with dramatic reconstructions, music and songs.

Dr Paula Owens is an education consultant and author whose career has spanned teaching and leadership in primary schools. Paperback • 9781801993982 • £20.00 320 pages Series: Bloomsbury Curriculum Basics

Paperback • 9781801993883 • £20.00 304 pages Series: Bloomsbury Curriculum Basics

Teaching Primary RE – Naila Missous

Bloomsbury Curriculum Basics: Teaching Primary Science

Bloomsbury Curriculum Basics: Teaching Primary French Amanda Barton & Angela McLachlan

Peter Riley A revised and updated easy-to-follow guide to teaching primary science, for teachers who may not be specialists but who teach or coordinate the subject in their schools.

Teaching Primary French offers a jam-packed, practical and easy-to-apply programme to plan and deliver effective primary lessons that will in your class and extend their knowledge.

This book provides engaging and easy-to-implement teaching ideas in line with National Curriculum guidelines for KS1 and KS2.

Linked to the National Curriculum guidelines for KS1 and KS2, each chapter addresses a specific topic and includes extracts from the curriculum itself, alongside a helpful sum relevant French vocabulary lists, crosscurricular links, and three fully formed lesson plans If you are a primary practitioner, a language tutor, or a subject co-ordinator who wants to plan and deliver an engaging programme in you classroom, an afterschool club, or across your whole school, this book is for you!

Each chapter contains lesson plans, ideas for progression, technical tips, useful websites and cross-curricular activities, to engage pupils, bring science to life and fully support teaching and learning in the classroom and across the whole school. Peter Riley is an experienced science educational writer and former teacher with 25 years experience in schools.

Dr. Amanda Barton is Honorary Lecturer in PGCE Modern Foreign Languages at the Institute of Education, University of Manchester, UK, and an educational consultant. She has taught in primary and secondary schools and has written extensively about teaching foreign languages in schools.

Paperback • 9781801993913 • £20.00 304 pages Series: Bloomsbury Curriculum Basics

Paperback • 9781472920683 • £18.99 112 pages Series: Bloomsbury Curriculum Basics

Bloomsbury Curriculum Basics: Teaching Primary PE Everything you need to teach Primary PE Jazz Rose Covering a range of different sports including basketball, hockey, foo tag rugby, tennis, gymnastics, cricket and athletics for KS1 and KS2, Teaching Primary PE encompasses a complete teaching framework for planning and delivering effective lessons. With helpful summaries and teaching points, this book also includes notes on differentiation and progression to suit all ages and ability levels. Each activity is aligned with National Curriculum requirements for attainment tracking. Each lesson is broken down into lesson objectives warm-ups, main lesson, match play, cool down and plenary. This must- have resource will equip any primary teacher to tackle PE lessons with confidence! Jazz Rose is Founder of J and C Academy, and has been a leader in the delivery and training of Outstanding PE in primary education for over 12 years. Paperback • 9781472921062 • £18.99 232 pages Series: Bloomsbury Curriculum Basics

CLASSROOM RESOURCES

LITERACY

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2026

Grammarsaurus – The Big Book of Morphemes

Grammarsaurus Key Stage 1

The Ultimate Guide to Teaching Non-Fiction Writing, Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar

Mitch Hudson, Rebecca Sands & Katie Turgyan

Mitch Hudson & Anna Richards

Grammarsaurus – The Big Book of Morphemes is a comprehensive dictionary designed to empower learners to spell with understanding, rather than through guesswork.

"Mitch and Anna are my go-to people when it comes to SPaG! This book is full of tried-and-tested lesson idea that children will engage with and learn from, making teaching SPaG enjoyable. A must-buy book for experienced or newly qualified teachers." Heather McAvan, Author of Learn to Read the Easy Way and Director of www.mrsmactivity.co.uk, @mrsmactivity

Ideal for children with literacy difficulties, this go-to resource assists with building vocabulary and strengthens comprehension through word structure. English is a morphophonemic language, meaning it’s built on both sounds and meaningful word parts, yet most spelling instruction stops at the phonemic. With clear visuals, accessible definitions, and dual coding to aid memory, Grammarsaurus – The Big Book of Morphemes helps children make lasting connections between spelling, meaning and vocabulary.

These books provide the ultimate guide for teaching writing and SPaG using non-fiction texts. Each chapter contains photocopiable models for each year group along with annotated versions guiding teachers through language features, saving hours of planning.

Mitch Hudson is a former deputy headteacher and Specialist Leader of Education. In 2015 he created Grammarsaurus: a primary resource website used by over 20,000 teachers.

Mitch Hudson is a former deputy headteacher and Specialist Leader of Mitch Hudson is a former deputy headteacher and Specialist Leader of Education. In 2015 he created Grammarsaurus: a primary resource website used by over 20,000 teachers.

Rebecca Sands has a PGCE in General Primary and nine years of teaching experience, as well as an MEd in Primary Education.

Anna Richards is an acting Lead Practitioner and has 11 years of experience working across Key Stages 1 and 2. She is a writing moderator for Portsmouth, and works with Mitch on the popular Grammarsaurus website.

Katie Turgyan has a BA (Hons) in Counselling studies and 20 years of teaching experience, as well as an MA in Education. October 2026 Paperback • 9781801999090 • £7.99 224 pages

Paperback • 9781472981219 • £24.99 112 pages

Grammarsaurus Key Stage 2

Write This Way

The Ultimate Guide to Teaching Non-Fiction Writing, Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar

Structured lessons and activities for reluctant young writers Gavin Reid, Jenn Clark & Michelle McIntosh

Mitch Hudson & Anna Richards "I've always found non-fiction writing harder to plan but this will definitely make the job easier! Most of the hard work is done for you, with annotated model texts matched to National Curriculum topics for each genre What more could you want?" Sophie Bartlett, Year 5/6 teacher and English lead, @_MissieBee These books provide the ultimate guide for teaching writing and SPaG using non-fiction texts. Each chapter contains photocopiable model for each year group along with annotated versions guiding teachers through language features, saving hours of planning. Mitch Hudson is a former deputy headteacher and Specialist Leader of Education. In 2015 he created Grammarsaurus: a primary resource website used by over 20,000 teachers. Anna Richards is an acting Lead Practitioner and has 11 years of experience working across Key Stages 1 and 2. She is a writing moderator for Portsmouth, and works with Mitch on the popular Grammarsaurus website.

"A useful resource which provides a wealth of experience, presenting a structured sequential framework to progress children’s writing skills with lots of fresh ideas and the know-how to implement them." Dr Margaret Crombie, teacher and author of Dyslexia: A Practical Guide for Teachers Write This Way covers all aspects of primary school writing, including grammar, sentence development, punctuation, paragraph writing and planning. Written by dyslexia experts, it shows teachers how to support self-sufficiency skills in writing and encourage learner independence. Ready-to-use resources for each topic - including discovery tools and activities - offer extensions and adaptations to suit all pupil needs including fun ideas for multisensory learning, group interventions or keep pupils learning outside of the classroom. Dr Gavin Reid is an international psychologist and author. Jenn Clark and Michelle McIntosh are Certified Structured Literacy Practitioners.

Paperback • 9781472988331 • £24.99 192 pages

Paperback • 9781801993333 • £24.99 160 pages

Reading Recharged

Igniting Children's Writing

Activities to put the spark into guided and whole-class reading

50 games and activities to get children writing brilliantly

Alex Barton

Mark McCaughan

Looking to reignite your guided reading sessions?

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.

Alex Barton shares a wealth of tips, ideas and resources for teaching fun, creative guided and wholeclass 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.

Alex Barton is a primary teacher, literacy resource creator and reading coordinator with a passion for guided and whole-class reading. He develops activities to help teachers deliver fun and inspiring literacy lessons and shares them via his popular Twitter account, @MrB_Y3. Paperback • 9781472984869 • £24.99 144 pages

Ideal for Reading SATs preparation, this the perfect photocopiable resource for any teacher looking to develop pupils' cross-curricular literacy skills. Mark McCaughan is an experienced senior leader and local authority consultant. Paperback • 9781472951588 • £19.99 128 pages

CLASSROOM RESOURCES

CURRICULUM

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2026

Utterly Jarvellous

Maths Mastery Reasoning: Photocopiable Resources KS1

50 primary science activities you can do in a jar Dr Sai Pathmanathan "A gem of a book for all science enthusiast. Utterly Jarvellous is an inspirational guide to exploring the world of science through a jar! Whether in the classroom or at home, each discovery activity will excite and enthuse the young scientific mind." Sarah Langford Primary teacher and education writer 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.

Everything you need to teach mathematical reasoning through mastery John Bee Written by primary mastery specialist, John Bee, the Maths Mastery Reasoning books contain a wealth of practical advice and photocopiable activities (all available to download online) to promote the use 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.

Dr Sai Pathmanathan has over 20 years in science education developing resources for all ages and runs science clubs and community events.

John Bee is a maths advisor for a large multi-academy trust. He has had many roles in education including Deputy Headteacher, Key Stage Leader and Mathematics Leader at different primary schools.

Paperback • 9781472984838 • £24.99 144 pages

Paperback • 9781472969309 • £24.99 160 pages

Maths Mastery Reasoning: Photocopiable Resources KS2

40 lessons to get children thinking Philosophical thought adventures across the curriculum

Everything you need to teach mathematical reasoning through mastery

Peter Worley Inspire your class to think more deeply about curriculum subjects and g them actively taking part in exciting philosophy experiments.

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.

This book is an A4 collection of practical lesson and activity plans to get pr children thinking philosophically and creatively around different curriculum topics.

Peter Worley teaches philosophy in schools every week. He is a Resident Philosopher at 6 state primary schools in London and he is the founder and CEO of The Philosophy Foundation (www.philosophy-foundation.org), a charity that specialises in philosophy in primary and secondary schools, based in the UK.

Covering all areas of the primary maths curriculum, these books provide a structured approach for teaching pupils how to reason when learning mathematical concepts. John Bee is a maths advisor for a large multi-academy trust. He has had many roles in education including Deputy Headteacher, Key Stage Leader and Mathematics Leader at different primary schools. Paperback • 9781472969323 • £24.99 192 pages

Paperback • 9781472916082 • £19.99 160 pages

Teaching Children to Listen in Primary Schools

The National Archives History Toolkit for Primary Schools

A practical approach

Clare Horrie & Rachel Hillman

Liz Spooner & Jacqui Woodcock

A perfect companion to teaching history in the primary classroom This book features lesson plans, activities, photocopiable worksheets an online access to genuine historical sources.

Specialist speech and language therapists Liz Spooner and Jacqui Woodcock provide lots of activities to teach pupils the rules of good listening and why they are important.

Drawing on original sources from The National Archives, Clare Horrie and Rachel Hillman introduce unique enquiry-based approach to teaching history that will fascinate an inspire pupils and develop their historical knowledge.

Featuring photocopiable resources, assessments and teaching suggestions with clear and concise explanations, Teaching Children to Listen in Primary Schools is an invaluable resource for a whole school approach to improving listening skills.

Clare Horrie is Education Web Manager for The National Archives' education website.

Rachel Hillman is Onsite Education Manager for The National Archives.

Paperback • 9781472965165 • £24.99 120 pages Featherstone

Paperback • 9781472959355 • £39.99 176 pages

CLASSROOM RESOURCES

A CREATIVE APPROACH TO TEACHING

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2026

A Creative Approach to Teaching Science

A Creative Approach to Teaching Science Outdoors NEW FOR FOR 2025 2025 NEW

Nicky Waller A Creative Approach to Teaching Science is filled with exciting and innovative ways to teach and meet the objectives for primary physics, chemistry and biology from Years 1-6.

Dr Sai Pathmanathan & Dr Penny Fletcher This book is filled with exciting ways to teach science – all in the great outdoors

Each idea has been tried and tested, used in the classroom with children of the relevant age range, and all are deep rooted in practical enquiry with clear links to the statutory requirements for primary science.

Teaching outdoors has proven benefits for mental health, and creates links to teaching about the environment in fun and accessible ways. This book is a must-have for teachers looking to show children that science is truly everywhere.

This book is jam-packed full of strategies and ready made ideas with a creative edge, aimed at engaging children and encouraging them to think critically and scientifically, and to consider key scientific topics in scenarios. This book is a must-have for teachers looking to inspire their pupils, and making sure they have fun along the way.

Dr Sai Pathmanathan has over 20 years in science education developing resources for all ages and runs science clubs and community events. Dr Penny Fletcher is public engagement manager at the Royal College of Pathologists and has previously worked with the BSA.

Nicky Waller believes she was born to be primary school teacher. She loves the job and continues to work with passion and enthusiasm. She now focuses on just primary science in her role as advisory teacher across the Tees Valley. Paperback • 9781801994835 • £16.99 176 pages

Paperback • 9781472941725 • £16.99 160 pages

A Creative Approach to Teaching Writing

A Creative Approach to Teaching Grammar

Steve Bowkett

Peter Burrows

Why should children learn to write fluently? What difference will it to them and the opportunities available to them later on in life? The ability to communicate clearly, accurately and persuasively is a life skill.

This book offers a whole school approach to the teaching of grammar and punctuation that is fully matched to the demands of the English grammar and punctuation test and the new curriculum.

Deficiencies in motivation and thinking skills pervade the challenge of improving children's literacy levels. A Creative Approach to Teaching Writing combines practical activities help children aged 7-11 develop their writing skills, with insights into t attitude that experienced writers apply to their craft. The activities explore different working methods - such as how authors tap into and develop their creativity and how they deal with 'writer's block' - and are supported by strategies for thinking that will develop children's literacy and the way they use language to express their opinions in all subject areas. Steve Bowkett is a full-time writer and creative writing tutor. He taught English for 18 years in the UK. Steve was a member of an advisory group to the National Advisory Committee on Creative and Cultural Education.

With the shift towards elegant, well-constructed sentences, it offers the busy teacher three simple steps to motivate and engage children, through: • explicit teaching and modelling; • explicit teaching and modelling; • over forty practical games and activities; • application and improvement within editing and proof reading. This book draws on recent research but also is based on many years of classroom practice and a number of case studies. Practical examples develop teachers’ understanding of grammatical terms and progression and show how it is possible to have a significant impact on vocabulary sentence structure and children’s writing in general. Peter Burrows is currently the primary consultant for Babcock International Group PLC advising schools on Literacy. He delivers training on the creative teaching of grammar and punctuation; phonics and spelling; guided reading; modeled writing; and runs very successful writing workshops.

Paperback • 9781441176769 • £14.99 120 pages

Paperback • 9781472909022 • £14.99 104 pages

CLASSROOM RESOURCES

THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM OUTDOORS

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2026

The Sustainability and Climate Change Curriculum Outdoors: Key Stage 2

The National Curriculum Outdoors: KS1 Deborah Lambert, Michelle Roberts & Sue Waite

Quality curriculum-linked outdoor education for pupils age 7-11

Part of the National Curriculum Outdoors series, aimed at improving outside-the-classroom learning for children from Year 1 to Year 6.

Deborah Lambert, Sue Waite, Michelle Roberts & Alun Morgan

Teaching outside the classroom improves pupils' engagement with learning as well as their health and wellbeing, but how can teachers learn curriculum objectives effectively with enjoyable and motivating outdoor learning in Key Stage 1?

This book provides advice, guidance and engaging and detailed lesson plans based around the Science National Curriculum for KS2. Introducing essential concepts and teaching species identification, it encourages pupils to care for the natural world through outdoor activities linked key curriculum goals, and by the reformation of their own school or local grounds. stainability Education at the University of Plymouth.

The National Curriculum Outdoors: KS1 presents a series of photocopiable lesson plans that address each primary curriculum subject, whilst enriching pupils with the benefits of learning the natural environment.

Deborah Lambert, Michelle Roberts and Sue Waite are the authors of the bestselling National Curriculum Outdoors series.

All of the Key Stage 1 curriculum lessons have been tried and tested successfully in schools and can be adapted and developed for school grounds and local natural environments.

Dr Alun Morgan leads courses on Environmental and Sustainability Education at the University of Plymouth. Paperback • 9781801992756 • £25.00 112 pages

Paperback • 9781472966599 • £29.99 256 pages

The National Curriculum Outdoors: Year 3

The National Curriculum Outdoors: Year 4

Deborah Lambert, Michelle Roberts & Sue Waite

Part of the National Curriculum Outdoors series, aimed at improving outside-the-classroom learning for children from Year 1 to Year 6. Teaching outside the classroom improves pupils' engagement with learning as well as their health and wellbeing, but how can teachers learn curriculum objectives effectively with enjoyable and motivating outdoor learning in Year 3?

The National Curriculum Outdoors: Year 3 presents a series of photocopiable lesson plans that address each primary curriculum subject, whilst enriching pupils with the benefits of learning the natural environment. All of the Year 3 curriculum lessons have been tried and tested successfully in schools and can be adapted and developed for school grounds and local natural environments. Deborah Lambert, Michelle Roberts and Sue Waite are the authors of the bestselling National Curriculum Outdoors series.

The National Curriculum Outdoors: Year 4 presents a series of photocopiable lesson plans that address each primary curriculum subject, whilst enriching pupils with the benefits of learning the natural environment. All of the Year 4 curriculum lessons have been tried and tested successfully in schools and can be adapted and developed for school grounds and local natural environments. Deborah Lambert, Michelle Roberts and Sue Waite are the authors of the bestselling National Curriculum Outdoors series.

Paperback • 9781472966629 • £29.99 160 pages

Paperback • 9781472976208 • £29.99 160 pages

The National Curriculum Outdoors: Year 5

The National Curriculum Outdoors: Year 6

Deborah Lambert, Michelle Roberts & Sue Waite

Deborah Lambert, Michelle Roberts & Sue Waite Part of the National Curriculum Outdoors series, aimed at improving outside-the-classroom learning for children from Year 1 to Year 6. Teaching outside the classroom improves pupils' engagement with learning as well as their health and wellbeing, but how can teachers learn curriculum objectives effectively with enjoyable and motivating outdoor learning in Year 5?

The National Curriculum Outdoors: Year 5 presents a series of photocopiable lesson plans that address each primary curriculum subject, whilst enriching pupils with the benefits of learning the natural environment.

The National Curriculum Outdoors: Year 6 presents a series of photocopiable lesson plans that address each primary curriculum subject, whilst enriching pupils with the benefits of learning the natural environment.

All of the Year 5 curriculum lessons have been tried and tested successfully in schools and can be adapted and developed for school grounds and local natural environments.

All of the Year 6 curriculum lessons have been tried and tested successfully in schools and can be adapted and developed for school grounds and local natural environments.

Deborah Lambert, Michelle Roberts and Sue Waite are the authors of the bestselling National Curriculum Outdoors series.

Paperback • 9781472976215 • £29.99 160 pages

Paperback • 9781472976246 • £29.99 160 pages

FOR PARENTS:

SUPPORTING LEARNING AT HOME

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2025

Five Steps to Bed

Which Food Will You Choose?

A choosing book for a calm and positive bedtime

A book that entices fussy eaters to try new foods

Claire Potter and Ailie Busby

An ingenious picture book to help entice little ones to happily go to bed through an interactive choosing game.

An ingenious book to help break down fussy eating by turning trying new foods into a game, a method often used by paediatricians. Two children go to the supermarket and pick a food they would like to try - but the food must be a certain colour!

Exhausted Mummy decides to stop the bedtime squabbles with the ultimate bedtime game.

On Monday, mum tells them to choose three RED foods; on Tuesday, three YELLOW foods; on Wednesday, three GREEN foods… Which foods would you choose?

From brushing teeth to putting on pyjamas, the children dream up wonderful ways to get ready for bed. Which would you choose? A bed made of jelly or clouds? Toothpaste flavoured like ketchup or peas? The choice is theirs!

Claire Potter is a freelance writer of books, articles and teaching materials, and author of the popular Getting the Little Blighters to Eat.

Claire Potter is a freelance educational writer of books, articles and teaching materials, and author of the popular Getting the Little Blighters to Eat.

Ailie Busby is an illustrator best known for her colourful children’s and novelty books.

Ailie Busby is an illustrator best known for her colourful children’s and novelty books. Paperback • 97818001994682 • £7.99 32 pages

Paperback • 9781472973825 • £7.99 32 pages

Getting the Little Blighters to Behave

Getting the Little Blighters to Eat

A practical guide to encourage good behaviour in children

Change your children from fussy eaters into foodies Claire Potter

Claire Potter with Dr Bonamy Oliver

It's easy to think that children are just fussy eaters. Yet we are actually creating many problems ourselves with the things we do and say to our children around food.

A practical book full of tips and techniques to support and encourage positive behaviour in children: perfect for parents at their wits' end!

This little book tells you how to start again. It won't give you complicated child-friendly recipes or clever ways to sneak vegetables into meals – just easy-to-follow, easyto-remember rules to help your child become a happy, healthy, adventurous eater.

This book gives you techniques, tactics, tips and tricks that research shows actually work. The clear advice helps you manage unhelpful behaviours and shifts the dynamic of your relationship so your child not only co-operates but wants to co-operate so you feel like you are on the same team!

Claire Potter is a freelance educational writer of books, articles and teaching materials, and author of the hugely popular Which Food Will You Choose?.

Claire Potter is a freelance writer of books, articles and teaching materials, and author of the popular Getting the Little Blighters to Eat.

Paperback • 9781408190746 • £7.99 64 pages

Paperback • 9781472946744 • £7.99 64 pages

Keeping the Little Blighters Busy Low-cost, ingenious and fun ideas that adults will enjoy as much as kids! Claire Potter Try Lucky Dip Cookery or Pin in a Map Sketching. Turn even everyday routines like hair washing or laying the table into mini-adventures. Tried and tested on children, these ideas encourage a sense of exploration, accomplishment, challenge, creativity, boldness and outside-the-box thinking. They'll cost you next-to-nothing. All you need is a playful attitude, a sense of adventure and perhaps just a tiny hint of mischief! Claire Potter is a freelance educational writer of books, articles and teaching materials, and author of the hugely popular Getting the Little Blighters to Eat.

Paperback • 9781408176245 • £7.99 128 pages

BOOKS FOR YOUR CLASS LIBRARY

THE WEEK JUNIOR

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2025

The Week Junior helps children make sense of the world, inspiring curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. Published in collaboration with the UK’s most popular children’s magazine, these books bring the same trusted journalism, humour, and energy to a new generation of curious readers.

Big Ideas, Clearly Explained NEW FOR 2026

The Week Junior Guide to Politics

The Week Junior Guide to the Environment

Catherine Brereton

Dr Sai Pathmanathan

Demystifies governments, elections, and activism, helping readers understand power, fairness, and how to make a difference.

Explores climatechange, sustainability, and the science of saving our planet, with practical ideas for eco-action

Publishes 31st July 2026 Paperback • 9781801995306 • £7.99 • 128 pages

Publishes 31st July 2026 Paperback • 9781801995856 • £7.99 • 128 pages

COMING 2027

The Week Junior Guide to Money

The Week Junior Guide to Sport

Catherine Brereton

Kevin Pettman

Everything children need to know about money — from earning and saving to investing and philanthropy.

Celebrates the world of sport - from inclusion and health to competition and careers - with a focus on teamwork and fun.

Publishes 7th January 2027 Paperback • 9781801998628 • £7.99 • 128 pages

Publishes 7th January 2027 Paperback • 9781801998635 • £7.99 • 128 pages

Brain-Teasing Fun for Curious Kids NEW FOR 2026

COMING 2027

The Week Junior Awesome World Puzzles

The Week Junior Amazing Animal Puzzles

A brilliant collection of brain-teasing challenges themed around the amazing world around us.

Publishes 4th June 2026 Paperback • 9781801998727 • £6.99 • 96 pages

Packed with mind-bending facts and puzzles inspired by the animal kingdom - perfect for keeping boredom at bay!

Publishes 4th March 2027 Paperback • 9781801998734 • £6.99 • 96 pages

The Week Junior Ultimate Puzzles and Quizzes The ultimate 224-page bumper edition of puzzles, riddles, crosswords, and quizzes covering every topic imaginable.

Paperback • 9781801997003 • £9.99 • 224 pages

Facts, Fun, and Fascination - The World Explained!

The Week Junior Big Book of Knowledge

The Week Junior Big Book of Even More Knowledge

An incredible compendium of over 500 true stories and astonishing facts — from science and art to animals and space.

An all-new bumper book bursting with 500 more brilliant facts, mind-blowing stories, and fun challenges.

Hardback • 9781801995221 • £20.00 240 pages

Hardback • 9781801997263 • £20.00 240 pages

The Week Junior Big Book of Even More Knowledge

BOOKS FOR YOUR CLASS LIBRARY

BLOOMSBURY ILLUSTRATED CLASSIC COLLECTIONS

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2026

NEW FOR 2026

Classic Fairy Tales By Hans Christian Andersen, Jacob Grimm & Wilhelm Grimm Illustrated by A. Duncan Carse & Charles Folkard Timeless stories with beautiful vintage colour artwork - a perfect gift for all ages. Includes over 20 classic tales, from Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty to The Little Mermaid and Snow White. Features more than 50 full-colour illustrations from the Golden Age of children’s book illustration.

Classic Nursery Rhymes

Illustrated by Dorothy M.Wheeler Foreword by Chris Riddell Whimsical verses with enchanting vintage colour artwork - a fantastic gift for everyone. Includes 29 classic nursery rhymes with full sheet music. Features over 60 watercolour illustrations originally published in 1916 by Enid Blyton’s illustrator. Foreword by former Children’s Laureate Chris Riddell.

Heirloom-quality hardback with foil blocking, ribbon marker, and textured cloth binding.

Silver foil cover, ribbon marker, and heirloom gift design.

Hardback • 9781801997751 • £16.99 • 144 pages

Hardback • 9781472932389 • £16.99 • 104 pages

Classic Fairy Tales – Illustrated by A. Duncan Carse & Charles Folkard

Classic Fables

By Aesop Illustrated by A. Duncan Carse Tales of wisdom and wit with gorgeous vintage colour artwork - an essential gift for all ages. Includes over 40 timeless fables, including The Tortoise and the Hare, The Fox and the Grapes, and The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse. Features dozens of vintage watercolour and line illustrations from the early 20th century. Gilded heirloom hardback with gold foil blocking, ribbon marker, and premium packaging.

Publishes 8th October 2026 Hardback • 9781801998598 • £16.99 • 128 pages

Classic Nursery Rhymes – Illustrated by Dorothy M. Wheeler

BOOKS FOR YOUR CLASS LIBRARY

POETRY

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2025

Pocket Book of Pocket Poems A.F. Harrold A hilarious pocket-sized collection of poems that you’ll want to keep close, from Carnegie-nominated poet A.F. Harrold. Written in A.F. Harrold’s inimitable style, these silly poems will get young readers smiling, whether they like poetry or not. With poems about everything from shenanigans at school, to what would happen if hens laid coconuts, Pocket Book of Pocket Poems will keep you giggling. A.F. Harrold is a poet who writes and performs for adults and children. He spends his time showing off on stage, writing poems and books, and stroking his beard (it helps churn the ideas)... Paperback • 9781801994972 • £7.99 • 128 pages Audiobook • 9781037202285 • £9.00 8+

CLIPPA 2020 SHORTLISTED

The Book of Not Entirely Useful Advice

Midnight Feasts

A.F. Harrold

A.F. Harrold, illustrated by Katy Riddell

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 thoughtprovoking story poems, this collection is sure to delight and entertain.

From chocolate, gravy and roast potatoes to midnight feasts, banana phones and the fruit of the mythical jelabi tree, this delicious anthology brings together a beautiful and diverse selection of poems on the topic of food. Chosen by poet and author A.F. Harrold and illustrated by rising star Katy Riddell, Midnight Feasts includes poems by William Carlos Williams, Joseph Coehlo, Sabrina Mahfouz and many, many more.

Hardback • 9781526618016 • £7.99 • 160pp

Hardback • 9781472944078 • £14.99 • 120 pages

A.F. Harrold is an English poet and author who writes and performs for adults and children. He often visits schools, reading poems and running workshops and juggling ideas. He is the owner of many books, a handful of hats, a few good ideas and one beard. He lives in Reading with a stand-up comedian and two cats. Follow A.F. Harold on X (formerly Twitter) @afharrold.

Tomorrow We Begin

11+

Matt Goodfellow With poems about everything from navigating your first day of secondary school at eleven to finding your first love at sixteen, this collection explores the highs, lows and messy middles of teenage life. Told in Matt Goodfellow’s engaging and powerful style, this book takes the reader on an emotional rollercoaster; from anger at your teachers to joyful halcyon days with your mates. With poems that sensitively deal with difficult issues, there is a space in Matt’s poetry for all teens to feel seen.

Paperback • 9781801993395 • £7.99 • 128 pages

Bright Bursts of Colour Matt Goodfellow, illustrated by Aleksei Bitskoff

CLIPPA 2022 SHORTLISTED

Let’s Chase Stars Together

What if cats had flavoured fur or you swallowed the sun? What if you were a special kind of badger or if you found a map to the stars? And what if your home was split during the week: one half at Mum’s, the other half at Dad’s? Packed with brilliant poems which provide a window onto children’s lives, this collection will delight and resonate with children everywhere.

Matt Goodfellow, illustrated by Oriol Vidal

CLIPPA 2023 SHORTLISTED

10+

With poems about everything from friends, family and fitting in to growing up, standing tall and finding your people, this collection is the perfect place to lose yourself, find yourself, and come out stronger on the other side. With poems that sensitively deal with family issues, feelings and emotions, Matt Goodfellow’s powerful words will engage readers young and old. Paperback • 9781472993847 • £7.99 • 128 pages

Paperback • 978147296354 • £7.99 • 96 pages

A punchy, poignant, playful volume of poetry for 10+. Goodfellow’s assured use of rhyme and repetition gives his work a powerful, singing depth. – The Guardian on Let’s Chase Stars Together

Matt Goodfellow is one of the best children’s poets working in the UK today, with multiple nominations for the CLiPPA (the UK’s premier children’s poetry prize). He spends his time writing and touring – visiting schools, libraries and festivals to deliver, inspirational poetry performances and workshops. Before embarking on his poetry career, Matt spent over 10 years as a primary school teacher. He is a National Poetry Day Ambassador, and his book Bright Bursts of Colour won the North Somerset Teacher’s Book Award, as well as being shortlisted for the CLiPPA. Follow Matt on X (formerly Twitter) @EarlyTrain.

I Tell Myself I’m Awesome Joshua Seigal, illustrated by Chris Piascik Whether you are in the mood for something hilariously silly or sentimental, this new collection of witty, reflective, and rather ridiculous poems will lift your mood, spark your imagination, and give your mental health a little boost! Joshua Seigal's verses will have you pondering life's big (and small) questions as you encounter a waxy pet lemon, spicy jalapeños and a valiant dog who proves that even the smallest of us can be heroes. This book is a must-have for imaginative young readers and aspiring poets aged 7+. Paperback 9781801997904 £7.99 112 pages

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Who Let the Words 7+ Out?

One of the most exciting (and funniest) children’s poets around, Joshua Seigal is the answer to all your poetry needs. He is a two-time winner of the Laugh Out Loud awards, as well as the People's Book Prize and is an experienced performer and workshop leader who spends his time visiting schools, libraries and theatres. He has taken critically-acclaimed poetry shows to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, but sometimes ends up performing in front of his mirror, using a hairbrush as a microphone! Follow Josh on BlueSky @joshuaseigal.

Joshua Seigal,illustrated by Chris Piascik

Enter a world of creative word play with these silly, funny and downright hilarious poems! With topics including cuddling tigers, pesky pet fleas, a crime fighting school caretaker and what to do if your teacher is turned into a chicken, Who Let the Words Out? is a must-have for imaginative young readers aged 7+. With lots of different poetic forms and some serious poems sprinkled in, this book is a brilliant way to engage your class with poetry. Paperback • 9781801992091 • £7.99 • 128 pages

Joshua Seigal is definitely my new favourite poet.

– Books for Keeps 5+

2023 LOLLIES WINNER

Yapping Away

Joshua Seigal, illustrated by Sarah Horne This raucous collection of poems is perfect for younger poetry lovers. Discover the eight steps for having a successful tantrum, and why you should NEVER attend a Teddy Bear’s picnic! Packed full of fun illustrations by Sarah Horne. Paperback • 9781472972743 • £6.99 • 96 pages

2020 LOLLIES WINNER

Little Lemur Laughing Joshua Seigal, illustrated by Chris Piascik Withpoems about everything from spaghetti-eating dogs to conkers, Joshua Seigal's trademark humour makes this collection ideal for introducing poetry at Key Stage 1. Before you know it your class will be laughing like lemurs! Paperback • 9781472930040 • £6.99 • 80 pages

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

This anthology is packed full of fantastically funny and hysterically hilarious poems! With laugh-out-loud illustrations by Tim Wesson, this book is perfect for anyone who needs a giggle, a chuckle or even a belly laugh. Paperback • 9781472955487 • £6.99 • 112 pages

NATIONAL POETRY DAY 2020 TITLE

I Don’t Like Poetry Joshua Seigal, illustrated by Chris Piascik

This brilliant debut collection is perfect for fans of Michael Rosen and anyone else who needs smile. If you like poetry, you'll like this book. And if you don't like poetry, you'll LOVE it! Paperback • 9781472930033 • £6.99 • 88 pages

Welcome to My Crazy Life Joshua Seigal, illustrated by Chris Piascik From demon cats to important advice about why you should NEVER forget your trousers, this book is perfectly pitched to engage children who like funny books. It includes tips for children writing their own poems. Get ready for the craziness to begin! Paperback • 9781472972729 • £6.99 • 96 pages

MORE POETRY 7+

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Is This a Poem? Roger Stevens, illustrated by Spike Gerrell

Perfectly Peculiar Pets Elli Woollard, illustrated by Anja Boretzki

Tomorrow is Beautiful Sarah Crossan

Apes to Zebras: An A-Z of Shape Poems Liz Brownlee, Sue Hardy-Dawson, Roger Stevens

A Hurricane in my Head Matt Abbott, illustrated by Nigel Baines

Paperback • 9781472920010 £5.99 • 112 pages

Paperback • 9781472958464 £7.99 • 64 pages

Hardback • 9781526641892 £14.99 • 304 pages

Paperback • 9781472929525 £14.99 • 128 pages

Paperback • 9781472963505 £7.99 • 144 pages

Hot Like Fire Val Bloom, illustrated by Debbie Lush

Spaced Out Brian Moses and James Carter, illustrated by Del Thorpe

The World’s Greatest Space Cadet James Carter, illustrated by Ed Boxall

Love that Dog Sharon Creech

Red, Cherry Red Jackie Kay, illustrated by Rob Ryan

Paperback • 9780747599739 £8.99 • 192 pages

Paperback • 9781472961150 £7.99 • 128 pages

Paperback • 9781472929464 £6.99 • 80 pages

Paperback • 9780747557494 £6.99 • 112 pages 4.5 • MY • 1

Hardback • 9781526614841 £8.99 • 96 pages

Off By Heart Roger Stevens, illustrated by Spike Gerrell

Even My Ears are Smiling Michael Rosen, illustrated by Babette Cole

Mustard, Custard, Grumble Belly and Gravy Michael Rosen, illustrated by Quentin Blake

I Am a Jigsaw Roger Stevens, illustrated by Spike Gerrell

Paperback • 9781408802984 £10.99 • 128 pages

Paperback • 9780747587385 £12.99 • 100 pages

Paperback • 9781472958198 £7.99 • 112 pages

Paperback • 9781408192948 £7.99 • 112 pages

A Million Brilliant Poems (Part One) Roger Stevens, illustrated by Jessie Ford Paperback • 9781408123942 £6.99 • 112 pages

From Apes to Zebras – Liz Brownlee, Sue Hardy-Dawson, Roger Stevens

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BLOOMSBURY YOUNG READERS

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2026

AWESOME READING ADVENTURES FOR EVERY CHILD Bloomsbury Readers are brilliant books to get children excited about reading, with bookbanded stories by bestselling authors like Julia Donaldson, Katya Balen, Patrice Lawrence and Sarah Crossan. Key Stage One titles are illustrated in colour throughout and Key Stage Two books have engaging black and white artwork. All the stories have been reviewed and book-banded by literacy experts to make sure they are exactly the right level to help children to progress, and ideas for follow up activities are included at the back. Guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE) are available at www.bloomsburyreaders.com.

INCLUDES 20 AWESOME READING BOOKS

My Young Readers Library Help your child become a confident reader with this brilliant box set of 20 Bloomsbury Young Readers, featuring stories by amazing authors with colourful illustrations, short chapters and childfriendly layouts designed to help your child learn new skills and get excited about reading. There are tips at the front for parents and carers who are reading with children at the front and ideas for fun activities at the back to help children get the most out of each story. Paperback • 9781801992718 • £120.00

Manju’s Magic Muddle by Chitra Soundar, illustrated by Veronica Montoya

Fizzy and the Party by Sarah Crossan, illustrated by Nicola Colton

BOOKS FOR YOUR CLASS LIBRARY

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The world’s leading reading management software, Accelerated Reader helps motivate children of all abilities to read more and better books for pleasure. In addition to a significant increase in library usage, schools using Accelerated Reader report an average of two years reading growth in just one year, with some seeing up to four years growth in the same period. The Bloomsbury Education series included in the scheme are marked with the Accelerated Reader logo.

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100 Days of School: A Bloomsbury Young Reader

Moving Up: A Bloomsbury Young Reader

Alexandra Penfold, Illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman

An uplifting rhyming story that celebrates sharing, counting and a love of learning, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school. From the creators of the picture book, All Are Welcome.

From the creators of the picture book, All Are Welcome comes a rhyming story celebrating learning and moving up a school year, ideal for children practising their reading home or in school.

The children have reached a milestone: their first one hundred days at school. Can everyone bring one hundred things to class to celebrate? What will they bring? This joyful book from bestselling author Alexandra Penfold is perfect Key Stage 1 (KS1) children who are learning to read by themselves. With heart-warming illustrations from Suzanne Kaufman, it explores themes about learning, sharing and inclusivity. Alexandra Penfold is a literary agent and the author of the bestselling All Are Welcome and Big Feelings. She lives in Brooklyn with her family. Follow Alexandra on X at @AgentPenfold and on Instagram at @bklynbrownie, you can visit her at alexpenfoldbooks.com Suzanne Kaufman is an author, artist and animator, as well as the illustrator of All Are Welcome and Big Feelings .She lives in Seattle with her family. Follow Suzanne on X at @skaufmanart and Instagram at @suzannekaufman

Join these joyful children as they look back on the school year, celebrating what they've learned. Are they ready to step up to the next year group? This uplifting book from New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Penfold is perfect for Key Stage 1 (KS1) children who are learning to re by themselves. With heart-warming illustrations from Suzanne Kaufman, it explores themes of learning, growing up and inclusivity. Alexandra Penfold is a literary agent and the author of the bestselling All Are Welcome and Big Feelings. She lives in Brooklyn with her family. Follow Alexandra on X at @AgentPenfold and on Instagram at @bklynbrownie, you can visit her at alexpenfoldbooks.com Suzanne Kaufman is an author, artist and animator, as well as the illustrator of All Are Welcome and Big Feelings .She lives in Seattle with her family. Follow Suzanne on X at @skaufmanart and Instagram at @suzannekaufman

April 2026 Paperback • 9781801996747 • £6.99 32 pages Series: Bloomsbury Young Readers

April 2026 Paperback • 9781801996754 • £6.99 32 pages Series: Bloomsbury Young Readers

Welcome Back: A Bloomsbury Young Reader

Give What You Can: A Bloomsbury Young Reader

Alexandra Penfold, Illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman

A warm and inclusive rhyming story about the start of the school year, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school. From the creators of the picture book, All Are Welcome.

A bright rhyming story about helping out, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school. From the creators of the picture book, All Are Welcome.

We can make a difference by doing good deeds. This community are doing what they can to lend each other a hand. From planting seeds to picking up litter, there’s something for everyone. Join the children to celebrate the acts of kindness that go a long way. This joyful book is perfect for Key Stage 1 (KS1) and explores themes of kindness, community and inclusivity.

It's the start of the school year and everyone is ready to go... though wit touch of nervousness too. Join the class as they navigate the first day and celebrate the year ahead. This joyful book is perfect for Key Stage 1 (KS1) children who are learning to read by themselves. With heart-warming illustrations from Suzanne Kaufman, it explores themes of school and diversity. Alexandra Penfold is a literary agent and the author of the bestselling All Are Welcome and Big Feelings. She lives in Brooklyn with her family. Follow Alexandra on X at @AgentPenfold and on Instagram at @bklynbrownie, you can visit her at alexpenfoldbooks.com Suzanne Kaufman is an author, artist and animator, as well as the illustrator of All Are Welcome and Big Feelings .She lives in Seattle with her family. Follow Suzanne on X at @skaufmanart and Instagram at @suzannekaufman

April 2026 Paperback • 9781801996600 • £6.99 32 pages Series: Bloomsbury Young Readers

Alexandra Penfold is a literary agent and the author of the bestselling All Are Welcome and Big Feelings. She lives in Brooklyn with her family. Follow Alexandra on X at @AgentPenfold and on Instagram at @bklynbrownie, you can visit her at alexpenfoldbooks.com Suzanne Kaufman is an author, artist and animator, as well as the illustrator of All Are Welcome and Big Feelings .She lives in Seattle with her family. Follow Suzanne on X at @skaufmanart and Instagram at @suzannekaufman

April 2026 Paperback • 9781801996655 • £6.99 32 pages Series: Bloomsbury Young Readers

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BLOOMSBURY READERS

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2026

BOOKS FOR YOUR CLASS LIBRARY

HISTORICAL FICTION

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2026

NEW FOR 2026

INDIE BOO K OF THE MONTH

The Domesday Cows

An Anglo-Saxon comedy of cows, chaos and culture clash! Funny and historically grounded adventure set in 1086 CE, following a girl who hides her family’s cattle from the Normans.

Publishes 1st January 2026 • Paperback • 9781801996068 • £7.99 • 272 pages

BLACKWEL L'S CHILDREN 'S BOOK O F THE MONTH

The Cursed Tomb An exciting Ancient Egyptian mystery packed with danger and discovery.

Paperback • 9781801996051 • £7.99 288 pages

A page-turning spy adventure set during the American Revolution.

A thrilling pirate story tackling truth, bravery, and the fight for freedom.

Paperback • 9781801991018 • £7.99 320 pages

Paperback • 9781801990967 • £7.99 288 pages

Billie Swift Takes Flight A gripping wartime adventure about courage, friendship and female pilots.

Paperback• 9781472988171 • £6.99 320 pages

Blackbeard’s Treasure

City of Spies

The Unstoppable Letty Pegg An inspiring, funny suffrage story from Bloomsbury’s debut historical star.

Paperback • 9781472962478 • £6.99 368 pages 4.8 • MY • 10

Iszi Lawrence (@iszi_lawrence) is a writer, comedian, podcaster and history presenter. She appears on Sky History, Netflix, and BBC Radio 4, and co-hosted the award-winning show Making History. Her podcasts include Terrible Lizards and The British Museum Membercast. She’s the author of multiple acclaimed children’s novels and regularly visits schools to inspire young readers about history through storytelling and laughter.

READ ALL SIX BOOKS IN ANY ORDER! by Iszi Lawrence, illustrated by Rebecca Bagley 7+

Explorers and Milkshakes (Book 1) Sunil is in trouble - BIG trouble. Luckily, his neighbour Alex has an unusual solution to his problem – a time machine! Soon, Sunil is visiting Shackleton in the freezing, icy depths of Antarctica and travelling to the heart of London to meet Neil Armstrong – while staying away from a mysterious man with a particularly suspicious pet kiwi…The Time Machine Next Door is an exciting new series which brings history to life with hilarious plots, fascinating facts and fantastic illustrations.

Paperback • 9781801991049 • £6.99 • 192 pages

Scientists and Stripy Socks (Book 2) Sunil and Alex are off on another adventure through time, but Alex’s time machine is unpredictable and dangerous. With visits to Isaac Newton, Caroline Herschel and Charles Darwin, can Sunil and Alex figure out what’s wrong with the machine and get home in one piece? And can they avoid the sinister Mr Shaykes and his pesky pet kiwi?! The Time Machine Next Door is an exciting new series which brings history to life with hilarious plots, fascinating facts and fantastic illustrations.

Paperback • 9781801991087 • £6.99 • 192 pages

Rule Breakers and Kiwi Keepers (Book 3) Sunil’s neighbour Alex tries to cheer him up after a maths test, but Sunil knows the real way to solve his problem is... her time machine! Soon he’s on another adventure, meeting child versions of future leaders. From defending a young Rosa Parks to facing down kid Genghis Khan and a close encounter with the Tudors, will Sunil make it back? And will he be attacked by a pet kiwi if he does?

Paperback • 9781801991162 • £6.99 •192 pages

READ ALL SIX BOOKS IN ANY ORDER! by Iszi Lawrence, illustrated by Rebecca Bagley 7+

Rebellions and Super Boots (Book 4) Sunil and his not-very-normal next door neighbour Alex are back for another hilarious adventure as they whizz through time. This time Sunil and Alex find themselves tangled up in civil wars, from the Roman invasion to the Battle of Bosworth and their very own witch trial in the 1640s. Will Sunil, Alex ever get home? And will Mr Shaykes and his pet kiwi ever leave them alone?!

Paperback • 9781801991124 • £6.99 •224 pages

Artists and a Disappearing Dog (Book 5) Sunil and his inventor friend Alex have a problem. Alex's time machine went time-travelling all alone but lost its toy dog along the way! Now the machine is so upset and if it doesn't get its toy back soon, it will explode. Join Sunil and Alex on a race to find the teddy before it's too late, bumping into historical figures including Leonardo da Vinci and the Japanese artist Hokusai. This is art history like you’ve never seen it before!

Paperback • 9781801997027 • £6.99 • 160 pages

Inventors and Dinosaurs (Book 6) Sunil and his scientist neighbour Alex need to return a pterosaur to the Jurassic period, but the time machine won't take them. Alex needs to use her thinking cap to find a way to fix the machine and send the dinosaur home! Join her and Sunil on an exciting journey through time, meeting Hedy Lamarr who invented Wi-Fi, Leonardo Da Vinci and the father of mathematics, Archimedes.

Paperback • 9781801997010 • £6.99 • 160 pages

Rebecca Bagley is an illustrator, graphic novelist and book designer.

Action-packed and sensitively told, Sufiya Ahmed’s Rosie Raja stories are some of the first historical fiction published in the UK to star a Muslim heroine. Set during WWII, these stories follow Rosie’s adventures with her British spy father, touching on issues of empire and colonisation which are often written out of history. Perfect for fans of Emma Carroll and Michael Morpurgo, these books are a great way to bring history to life for your class and shed a new light on a familiar topic. Explore our brilliant activity packs based on Sufiya’s books here.

Under Fire

Sufiya Ahmed Join 12-year-old AngloIndian boy Hasan in 1943, after his family's life in Coventry is upturned during the Blitz and his parents send him to live with his grandpa in Calcutta. When he reaches India, Hasan is quickly introduced to a world of inequality, secrets and codebreaking. After befriending a strongminded girl named Jaya, the pair decide to stand up for what they believe is right: fighting for freedom. A heartfelt WW2 adventure. Paperback • 9781801995627 • £7.99 • 256 pages

A vivid and gripping, superbly told historical adventure.

– Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs and The Girl Who Speaks Bear

Rosie Raja: Undercover Codebreaker

Rosie Raja: Rosie Raja: 9+ 9+ Churchill’s Spy Mission to Cario Sufiya Ahmed

It is autumn of 1941, and after successfully helping her father complete his mission in France, Rosie is determined to continue her secret agent escapades. This time they are undercover in the magnificent city of Cairo, officially to make sure Egypt's amazing historical artefacts are kept safe from the Nazis... but really to root out a traitor in the British ranks. With the stakes higher than they've ever been, can Rosie and her father keep each other safe?

Sufiya Ahmed

It’s 1943 and Rosie Raja is back. This time she’s among the code breakers and resistance fighters at Bletchley Park. While the best and brightest – from Noor Inayat Khan to Alan Turing – work to decode Nazi messages, Rosie and her father struggle to keep German spies at bay. With Gandhi’s independent movement rising in India, things are increasingly tense. Who can Rosie trust? Paperback • 9781801995085 • £7.99 • 256 pages

Paperback • 9781801990103 • £7.99 • 256 pages

Gripping, such a brilliant, fresh addition to the shelf.

– Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse

Sufiya Ahmed

It's July 1941. Rosie Raja is half-Indian and half- English. She has always lived in India, so when her mother passes away and she moves to England she is miserable. But life changes dramatically when she discovers that her father is a spy for the British government. She can’t bear to be left behind so she stows away in his plane. In occupied France, Rosie is drawn into the struggle against the Nazis. Can she work out who to trust?

Paperback • 9781801990059 • £7.99 • 224 pages 4.2 • MY • 5

Perfect for fans of war-time historical fiction. I love Rosie’s story.

– Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha and the Spirit Bird

Sufiya Ahmed worked in advertising and in the House of Commons before becoming a full-time author. In 2012 she set up the BIBI Foundation, which arranges visits to the Houses of Parliament for children from underprivileged backgrounds. Sufiya has written several children’s books including Under the Great Plum Tree which was longlisted for the UK Literacy Association Book Awards. She is the author of the Time Travellers series as well as other books which focus on our shared history and highlights the contributions of people with South Asian heritage. Sufiya is the recipient of the 2025 CrimeFest Award for Rosie Raja: Undercover Codebreaker. Follow Sufiya on X (formerly Twitter): @sufiyahmed

‘Deary’s storytelling is simple, historically accurate and compelling.’ —The i

brings history roaring to life — packed with real people, real events, and Deary’s trademark humour. Each book features four thrilling short stories from a specific period, vividly illustrated and filled with facts, fun and adventure. Perfect for readers aged 7+ and for exploring history topics at Key Stage 2.

NEW FOR 2026 NEW FOR 2026

Terrible True Tales: Victorians Terry Deary Illustrated by Helen Flook

Four funny and fascinating stories from the streets, sewers and skies of Victorian Britain!

Soar through the sky, brave stormy seas, survive runaway trains and delve into London’s shadowy underworld in this action-packed collection of four hilarious, true-history-inspired Victorian adventures! With daring kids at the centre of every tale, real historical figures, and lively illustrations by Helen Flook, Terry Deary’s Terrible True Tales: Victorians whisks readers aged 7+ into the most iconic moments of the era. Publishes 12th February 2026 • Paperback • 9781801998376 • £8.99 • 256 pages

NEW FOR 2026

Terrible True Tales: Saxons Terry Deary Illustrated by Stefano Tambellini (Tambe)

A hilarious collection of Saxon stories full of humour, history and heroics! Dive into four wildly funny, true-history-inspired Saxon adventures where magic may, or may not, be real, kings lose their minds (and thrones), bandits lurk, sheep mysteriously vanish, and brave kids outsmart danger at every turn! Bursting with Tambe’s lively illustrations and packed with gripping characters, cunning tricks, and laugh-out-loud moments, Terry Deary’s Terrible True Tales: Saxons brings the Saxon world roaring to life. Publishes 12th February 2026 • Paperback • 9781801998345 • £8.99 • 256 pages

NEW FOR 2026

Terrible True Tales: Shakespeare

NEW FOR 2026

Terrible True Tales: Pirates

Terry Deary Illustrated by Helen

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Swashbuckling tales of thieves, prisoners and pirate queens - all based on true stories!

Terry Deary brings Shakespeare’s world to life in four brilliantly funny stories! Tales inspired by Macbeth, Twelfth Night, Romeo and Juliet, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Four stories including Captain Fly, Red-legs Greaves, and Grace O’Malley.

Publishes 13th August 2026 • Paperback • 9781801998505 • £8.99 • 256 pages

Publishes 13th August 2026 • Paperback • 9781801998475 • £8.99 • 256 pages

Terrible True Tales: Tudors

Terrible True Tales: The Stone Age

Terrible True Tales: Greeks

Terry Deary

Illustrated by Helen Flook

Paperback • 9781801995962 • £8.99 • 240 pages

Paperback • 9781801996006 • £8.99 • 256 pages

Paperback • 9781801997416 • £8.99 • 256 pages

Paperback • 9781801997614 • £8.99 • 256 pages

Terrible True Tales: Vikings

Terrible True Tales: Romans

Terrible True Tales: Egyptians

Terrible True Tales: Second World War

Terry Deary

Illustrated by Helen Flook

Paperback • 9781801997447 • £8.99 • 256 pages

Paperback • 9781801995009 • £8.99 • 256 pages

Paperback • 9781801995047 • £8.99 • 256 pages

Terrible True Tales: First World War Terry Deary Illustrated by James de la Rue

Terry Deary Illustrated by James de la Rue Paperback • 9781801997584 • £8.99 • 256 pages

Terry Deary s the author of over 300 fiction and non-fiction books published in 40 languages. His globally bestselling Horrible Histories series celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2023 and has sold over 30 million copies worldwide. It has been adapted into a TV series, movie, theatre tours and museum exhibitions. Terry was voted “Outstanding Children’s Non-Fiction Author of the 20th Century” by Books for Keeps.

An Elephant for the Emperor

My Family the Enemy

Saviour Pirotta

Karen McCombie

The year is 798CE in Baghdad. Thirteen-year-old Farouk has been disowned by his father for losing a valuable falcon and two horses.

London, 1914. Fred Müller’s life is turned upside down when his dad is taken away by the police suddenly his family are the enemy because of where they come from. A thrilling coming of age tale about World War One, perfect for fans of Emma Carroll and Hilary McKay.

To get back into his father's good books, Farouk joins the caravan travelling to see the Holy Roman Emperor in Germany, to convince the emperor to order his father's race horses. Meanwhile, young Hudayn's elephant is being sent to the Emperor in Germany, along with a caravan of gifts and Hudayn is going too. The two boys are soon drawn together as they realise that someone is trying to stop them reaching Germany. Will they, and the elephant, make it safely to the emperor's court? Saviour Pirotta is originally from Malta and now lives in Scarborough, Yorkshire. He is the author of nearly one hundred titles, ranging from nonfiction about pirates to short novels, as well as stories for children's magazines. He is the author of The Orchard Book of First Greek Myths.

It’s 1914 and war with Germany is looming. The newspapers are crammed full of stories about German citizens being spies. Out of the blue, the baker’s shop window is smashed and suddenly Fred's family are being treated as the enemy. Money is running out, and people of German heritage are told they should be “sent home”. But Britain is home to Fred and his family. Is everyone against them, or can Fred and his mother find glimmers of kindness and hope in these terrible times? Karen McCombie, award-winning author of more than 100 children’s books, has been published worldwide, including Carnegie-nominated Little Bird Flies.

September 2026 Paperback • 9781801999007 • £7.99 224 pages

Paperback • 9781801995931 • £7.99 256 pages

Escape From Amritsar

Mohinder's War

Bali Rai

In a city on the brink of violence, can one boy make his way through the night and save his father? Amritsar, India, 1919. 12-year-old Arjan Singh learns that his father has been falsely charged with serious crimes by British colonial troops and faces hanging. Arjan sets out on a perilous mission to save his father, in the face of armed troops, martial curfew and local bandits. Can Arjan rescue him before it’s too late? Bali Rai has written over forty novels about teenagers and children and is a passionate advocate for libraries and reading.

Thirteen-year-old Joelle Breton stumbles across Indian-born RAF pilot Mohinder when his plane crashes in occupied France and it's up to her and her parents to hide him from the Nazis. They are brave members of the resistance and will do everything they can to help get Mohinder back to Britain. But when they are betrayed, Joelle and Mohinder will have to act fast to survive… Bali Rai has written over forty novels about teenagers and children and is a passionate advocate for libraries and reading.

Paperback • 9781472958372 • £6.99 160 pages

Paperback • 9781801997720 • £6.99 160 pages

Mark of the Cyclops

NEW FOR 2025

Queen of Darkness

An Ancient Greek Mystery Saviour Pirotta

Tony Bradman After their father's death, Rhianna and her sister Eleri are thrown out by their stepmother, so Rhianna is relieved when they are taken in by Boudica, queen of the Iceni tribe.

Young scribe Nico's new friend Thrax has a strange knack for figuring things out. When they travel to wedding with their master, a valuable vase is broken and Thrax's special skills might just come in useful.

For a while, life with Boudica and her female warriors seems perfect. But there's a darkness in Boudica that's waiting to be unleashed and the Romans will suffer for their crimes against her.

Can the boys prove that slave girl Gaia is innocent, and discover what the mark of the cyclops means?

This dramatic and mysterious tale is packed with wonderful characters and insight into the daily life of the ancient Greeks, which is a required topic in the KS2 History curriculum. Perfect for fans of Roman Mysteries, or anyone interested in ancient Greece.

Saviour Pirotta is originally from Malta and now lives in Scarborough, Yorkshire. He is the author of nearly one hundred titles, ranging from nonfiction about pirates to short novels, as well as stories for children's magazines. He is the author of The Orchard Book of First Greek Myths.

This gripping story with a strong heroine is a brilliant introduction to the tribal resistance to the Roman rule. Tony Bradman is an award-winning author who has been involved in children’s books for 35 years.

Paperback • 9781472953742 • £6.99 160 pages

Paperback • 9781472934147 • £7.99 224 pages

12+

The Great Revolt

Tony Bradman

Revolt Against the Romans

Paperback • 9781472953780 • £5.99 • 160 pages

Paperback • 9781472929327 • £5.99 • 128 pages

Paperback • 9781472968425 • £6.99 • 256 pages

Winter of the Wolves

Paul Dowswell

Tony Bradman

The Silver Hand Terry Deary

The Golden Horseman of Baghdad

An Unlikely Spy Terry Deary

Savior Pirotta Paperback • 9781472929488 • £6.99 • 288 pages 4.4 • MY • 7

Paperback • 9781472955999 • £6.99 • 160 pages 4.4 • MY • 7

Paperback • 9781472962706 • £6.99 • 320 pages

BOOKS FOR YOUR CLASS LIBRARY

FICTION AND NON-FICTION

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2026

My Book of Jewish Festivals

The Best Eid Ever

Hannah Shafiroff

Sufiya Ahmed, Illustrated by Hazem Asif

An illustrated treasury of Jewish festivals to introduce young readers to the foundation of the faith in an inclusive, informative, and accessible format.

A gorgeous picture book to introduce children to Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr written by acclaimed children’s author Sufiya Ahmed with beautiful illustrations by Hazem Asif.

Celebrate and learn about ten Jewish festivals with this inviting treasury. This collection explains when, why, how, and what Jewish people celebrate during special festivals throughout the year. Festivals introduced include Shabbat, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Simchat Torah, Hanukkah, Tu Bi’Shvat, Purim, Pesach, and Shavuot. This book is perfect for children who are beginning to learn about the Jewish faith as well as for teachers, parents and carers looking for a resource to guide children through every meaningful Jewish celebration!

From breaking fast to going to the mosque, painting your hands with henna to sharing tasty treats, Aisha’s story is the ideal introduction to explore the story of Eid with young children and would make a beautiful gift. Sufiya Ahmed worked in advertising and in the House of Commons before becoming a full-time author. She is the author of Under the Great Plum Tree and Rosie Raja: Churchill's Spy.

Hannah Shafiroff is a talented illustrator and California native who has been raised in the Jewish faith. Hannah earned her BFA in Illustration from California State University Long Beach. Visit www.hannahshafiroff.com to find out more! August 2026 Paperback • 9781801998796 • £7.99 64 pages

Paperback • 9781801993777 • £7.99 32 pages

The Miracle of Hanukkah

Rama and Sita: The Story of Diwali

Malachy Doyle, Illustrated by Christopher Corr

The Miracle of Hanukkah is the perfect picture book to introduce children to the story and traditions of Hanukkah.

The perfect picture book to introduce children to Rama and Sita and the story of Diwali.

King Antiochus has destroyed the temple and city because the Jews won't worship him instead of God. With no oil left, how will Judah Maccabee and the Jewish people keep the temple's flame alight? Whether you're looking for a gift for Hanukkah or a simple introduction to the story to share with children, this beautiful picture book is ideal. Malachy Doyle worked in advertising and as a teacher for children with special needs before writing children's books.

Rama and Sita live happily in the forest – until Sita is kidnapped by the demon king, Ravana. Can Rama and the monkey king Hanuman follow the trail she has laid for them and save Sita, or will she be lost forever? Whether you're looking for a Diwali gift or a simple introduction to share with your children, this beautiful picture book is ideal. Malachy Doyle worked in advertising and as a teacher for children with special needs before writing children's books.

Paperback • 9781472954695 • £7.99 32 pages

Paperback • 9781472958365 • £6.99 Hardback • 9781472970558 • £11.99 32 pages

Fierce, Fearless and Free Girls in myths and legends from around the world Lari Don Illustrated by Eilidh Muldoon A brilliant collection of traditional tales from around the world featuring amazing women and girls. Once upon a time, there was a handsome prince who – no! Once upon a time, there were strong, fierce women who plotted, schemed, took action, and made their own destiny. From Nana Miriam who beat a hippo using magic, to Kate Crackernuts who tried to save her stepsister from her mother's curse, these girls aren't sitting around waiting to be saved by the handsome prince! Lari Don is a professional story teller and has retold these tales in an accessible and appealing style.

Lari Don is a professional story teller and has retold these tales in an accessible and appealing style. The book also features illustrations by Eilidh Muldoon. Paperback • 9781472967138 • £7.99 160 pages

Sun Up, Sun Down

Cracking Up

The Story of Day and Night

The Story of Erosion

Jacqui Bailey Illustrated by Matthew Lilly

The Science Works series uses cartoon style illustrations and lively narrative text to make key topics in science accessible and engaging.

In this revised edition, we follow the story of the path of the sun from dawn to dusk, how light rays travel out from the sun, how shadows are formed and how the moon lights up the night sky. This book also contains an experiment, more great facts, useful websites and an index. Ideal for readers age 6+. Jacqui Bailey is an award-winning author with more than 20 children's information books to her name.

In this revised edition from Jacqui Bailey, we find out how rocks erode to become grains of sand. This book also contains an experiment, great facts, useful websites and an index. Ideal for age 6+. Jacqui Bailey is an award-winning author with more than 20 children's information books to her name. Matthew Lilly is a prolific illustrator and designer with over 40 years experience in children's publishing.

Matthew Lilly is a prolific illustrator and designer with over 40 years experience in children's publishing. Paperback • 9781801996495 • £7.99 32 pages Series: Science Works

Paperback • 9781801996440 • £7.99 32 pages Series: Science Works

Down to Earth

Staying Alive

The Story of Gravity

The Story of a Food Chain

Jacqui Bailey Illustrated by Matthew Lilly

The Science Works series uses cartoon style illustrations and lively narrative text to make key topics in science accessible and engaging.

In this revised edition from Jacqui Bailey, we follow the story of astronaut Zac on his first trip into space. This book also contains an experiment, great facts to know, useful websites and an index. Ideal for readers age 6+.

In this revised edition from Jacqui Bailey, we follow the story of a food chain on the grasslands of Africa. This book also contains an experiment, more great facts, useful websites and an index. Ideal for age 6+.

Jacqui Bailey is an award-winning author with more than 20 children's information books to her name.

Matthew Lilly is a prolific illustrator and designer with over 40 years experience in children's publishing.

Paperback 9781801996303 • £7.99 32 pages Series: Science Works

Paperback 9781801996396 • £7.99 32 pages Series: Science Works

A Drop in the Ocean Jacqui Bailey Illustrated by Matthew Lilly

The Rock Factory Jacqui Bailey Illustrated by Matthew Lilly

Monster Stones Jacqui Bailey Illustrated by Matthew Lilly

Charging About Jacqui Bailey Illustrated by Matthew Lilly

Paperback • 9781801992855 £7.99 • 32 pages

Paperback • 9781801992985 £7.99 • 32 pages

Paperback • 9781801992787 £7.99 • 32 pages

Paperback • 9781801992886 £7.99 • 32 pages

BOOKS FOR YOUR CLASS LIBRARY

NON-FICTION: PSHE

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2025

The Courage Club series equips children with the skills needed to deal with uncomfortable emotions and embrace new challenges. These playful rhyming stories are perfect for nurturing confidence and emotional wellbeing. Parent and teacher notes at the back offer support for discussing feelings and emotional resilience with children aged 3 and up. NEW FOR 2026 3+

Catch That Pesky Thought!

I Can’t Do It... Yet!

Jenrola is plucking up the confidence to make new friends. Leon is dreaming of becoming an astronaut. Join them as they discover how to manage self-doubt and negative beliefs, stopping those mischievous pixies in their tracks! With the help of their wise mouse narrator, everyone learns how to challenge unhelpful thoughts and shift their mindset.

Follow Frances the Cheetah, Nathan the Giraffe and their animal friends as they grapple with new skills and learn the value of trying again and again to achieve success. With the help of their wise mouse narrator, everyone learns that they can ‘try and fail a thousand times and still feel really proud’.

Matt Bawler, illustrated by Gizem Gözde Uçar

Publishes 30th July 2026 Paperback • 9781801998031 • £7.99 • 32 pages

Publishes 30th July 2026 Paperback • 9781801998130 • £7.99 • 32 pages

I Can’t Do It... Yet! – Matt Bawler, illustrated by Gizem Gözde Uçar

Matt Bawler has been a teacher for over 20 years and is an Early Years Development Lead at The Villa School and Nursery in South London. He is a Children’s Mental Health and Growth Mindset Specialist and regularly delivers seminars at conferences such as the Rethinking Education Conference and The Nursery World Show. Matt is passionate about helping children develop strong foundations in positive mental health and wellbeing.

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NEW FOR 2026

Mistakes Are Great – Matt Bawler, illustrated by Gizem Gözde Uçar

Mistakes Are Great

We Love a Challenge

Join Max the magician, Tallulah the inventor and their school friends as they recount the legend of the Mistake Monsters, who were once creatures to be feared, but soon become valuable guardians in disguise. With the help of their wise mouse narrator, everyone learns that mistakes are brilliant opportunities to improve and grow.

Follow Larry and his determined animal friends in the Savannah, as they approach new challenges that at first seem impossible, but by breaking things down and asking for help they soon succeed. With the help of their wise mouse narrator, everyone learns that challenges are much easier when you have a great plan and support from others.

Publishes 30th July 2026 Paperback • 9781801998079 • £7.99 • 32 pages

Publishes 30th July 2026 Paperback • 9781801998109 • £7.99 • 32 pages

Matt Bawler, illustrated by Gizem Gözde Uçar

Gizem Gözde Uçar is an award-winning London-based illustrator from Istanbul. She is brilliant at creating imaginary worlds and has an incredibly unique style. Gizem regularly runs illustration workshops for children and adults to help them connect to their creative side. Follow Gizem @gizemgozdeucar

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BOOKS FOR YOUR CLASS LIBRARY

LET’S TALK: START BIG CONVERSATIONS WITH LITTLE PEOPLE

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2026

Let’s Talk books are a fun way to help grown-ups and children have meaningful discussions about all sorts of important things. Covering topics like feelings, relationships, diversity and mental health, these comforting picture books support healthy conversations right from the start. Perfect for children aged 4-7.

NEW FOR 2026 4+

Who Will You Be When You Grow Up?

It’s OK to Say No Molly Potter,illustrated by Sarah Jennings

Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings

From bestselling early years author, Molly Potter, Who Will You Be When You Grow Up? invites young children to imagine the type of person they will be in the future and is perfect for starting conversations about hopes, values and aspirations. This book is all about growing up and the lifestyle choices we make along the way, from hobbies and friendships, to jobs and adventures. Featuring bright, engaging illustrations by Sarah Jennings, and playful, thoughtful question prompts on every page, this book sparks conversations about dreams, ambitions and all the exciting possibilities ahead.

From PSHE expert and bestselling author of How Are You Feeling Today? comes an important and reassuring picture book, perfect for starting conversations with young children about consent. This book is all about asking for, giving and not giving permission, which is usually called consent. Using childfriendly explanations and colourful illustrations by Sarah Jennings, this book helps you to teach children that it’s OK to say ‘no’ when they feel uncomfortable, and that they should respect when others say ‘no’ to them too.

Publishes 2nd July 2026 Paperback • 9781801998239 • £7.99 • 32 pages Hardback • 9781801995382 • £12.99 • 32 pages Publishes 21st May 2026 Hardback • 9781801993494 • £12.99 • 32 pages

How Are You Feeling Now? Molly Potter,illustrated by Sarah Jennings From the bestselling author of How Are You Feeling Today? comes a brilliant follow-up picture book to help children understand and express different emotions. From feeling proud and grateful to frustrated and lonely, it shows children just what to do when they’re faced with these everyday emotions. This book looks at 12 complex emotions and makes them simple for children through beautiful illustrations and child-friendly language. Notes at the back of the book explain emotional intelligence to parents, carers and practitioners.

Publishes 2nd July 2026 Paperback • 9781801994415 • £7.99 • 32 pages Hardback • 9781801991698 • £12.99 • 32 pages

Molly Potter is a bestselling author and PSHE expert whose books are used widely across UK schools, early years settings and family wellbeing initiatives. A regular collaborator with key gatekeepers including PSHE Association, Place2Be, Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families, and the Mental Health Foundation, Molly’s work helps children and adults start vital conversations about feelings, relationships and resilience. She has over 20 years’ experience in education, including roles as PSHE Coordinator, SRE Development Manager, and teacher in pupil referral units supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs. Follow Molly on X (formerly Twitter) @PotterMolly

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Let’s Talk About the Birds and the Bees

Let’s Talk About When Someone Dies

What’s Going On Inside Your Head?

Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings

It's natural for young children to have questions about their bodies and where they came from, but it can seem daunting to answer honestly so that they understand the subtleties of puberty, sex, reproduction and relationships, and are comfortable with their bodies.

When someone dies, we can feel different emotions and explaining them to a child isn't easy. This book uses easy-to-understand language to answer complex questions about death and how a child might feel when someone dies. It covers tricky subjects with sensitivity and honesty, from what death is to why people die.

This book uses clear, easy to understand language to answer complex questions about sex and relationships, and covers tricky subjects from puberty to consent with delicate accuracy and honesty. Filled with fun illustrations and advice for parents and carers, Let's Talk About the Birds and the Bees is the perfect book for explaining the facts of life to children.

Publishes May 2026 Paperback • 9781801994347 • £7.99 • 32 pages Hardback • 9781472946416 • £12.99 • 32 pages

This book takes a child through how they might feel, think and behave. With illustrations, guidance and advice for parents and carers, Let's Talk About When Someone Dies fulfils an important but difficult need for starting conversations with children about death in an accessible and supportive way.

Publishes May 2026 Paperback • 9781801994354 • £7.99 • 32 pages Hardback • 9781472955340 • £12.99 • 32 pages

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This important picture book is ideal for starting up conversations and answering children’s questions about mental health. Written in a warm, child-friendly way, this down-to-earth picture book helps young children develop healthy thinking habits, coping techniques and a positive mind set right from the start. It covers important areas like emotional intelligence, positive self-image, relationships and mindfulness, and gives children lots of ideas about how to keep their minds healthy. This book is perfect for starting conversations with children about their mental and emotional health, helping to establish solid foundations for every child’s wellbeing.

Paperback • 9781801995122 • £7.99 • 32 pages Hardback • 9781472959232 • £12.99 • 32 pages

What Makes a Family? Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings This diverse picture book covers lots of different family structures, including nuclear families, blended families, LGBTQ+ families, single-parent families, fostering and adoption. Using everyday examples and clear explanations this is the perfect resource for starting important conversations with children about what different families can look like. An ideal dip-in book for anyone wanting to help children understand different types of families, this non-fiction book has fun and lively illustrations by Sarah Jennings.

What’s Worrying You? Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings This charming book is all about helping children understand their worries, and what to do when they feel overwhelmed by their feelings. Each page explores a different scenario, such as falling out with a friend, getting into trouble or feeling like no one is listening. It talks about how they might feel, and what could help ease their anxiety. This is the perfect book for helping children deal with those trickier feelings and gain confidence in the world around them.

Paperback • 9781801994422 • £7.99 • 32 pages Hardback • 9781801993364 • £12.99 • 32 pages

Paperback • 9781801992299 • £6.99 • 32 pages Hardback • 9781472949806 • £12.99 • 32 pages

What Makes You Do That? Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings Written in a child-friendly tone with helpful notes for adults at the back, this picture book features 12 typical behaviours that children engage in – including not doing what they’re told, telling lies and giving up – and explores where they come from and how to find new ways of expressing their feelings. Previously known as What Makes Me Do The Things I Do?.

Paperback • 9781801994873 • £7.99 • 32 pages Hardback • 9781472973986 • £12.99 • 32 pages

It’s OK to Cry Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings Young children can find it really frustrating when they can’t express their emotions or articulate what they’re feeling. Cue: It’s OK to Cry! Written with boys in mind, because they are often encouraged to suppress their feelings, Molly Potter covers a range of emotions, from uncomfortable feelings to happy ones. Perfect for starting conversations, this book includes colourful illustrations, child-friendly strategies and helpful notes for parents, carers and practitioners. Paperback • 9781801994330 • £6.99 • 32 pages Hardback • 9781472942425 • £12.99 • 32 pages

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The Same But Different Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings Using clear explanations and colourful illustrations, The Same But Different prompts children to broaden their perspectives and rejoice in their differences. After all, imagine how boring the world would be if everyone was the same! Exploring all the ways we’re different, including how we look, where we live and what we believe in, this is the perfect book for starting important conversations about diversity and inclusion.

Paperback • 9781801992305 • £7.99 • 32 pages Hardback • 9781472978028 • £12.99 • 32 pages

BESTSELLER

How Are You Feeling Today? Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings How Are You Feeling Today? is packed with imaginative ways to help children cope with a whole range of different emotions. This bestselling book gives children the tools they need to deal with lots of different feelings – without it all ending in tears! It explores 12 common emotions, including happy, angry, excited, bored and embarrassed, and offers ideas for what children could do when they feel this way.

Paperback • 9781801992275 • £7.99 • 32 pages Hardback • 9781472906090 • £12.99 • 32 pages

How Are You Feeling Today? Activity and Sticker book Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings Based on the bestselling How Are You Feeling Today?, this delightful sticker activity book is filled with creative activities and fun quizzes to help young children deal with their feelings. This activity book will help children get to grips with their emotions and discover the language they need to talk about the way they feel. From an anger thermometer to a boredom buster, this book will provide hours of entertainment and help any child get to know their feelings.

Paperback • 9781472966735 • £5.99 • 32 pages

Will You Be My Friend? Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings With lively illustrations, this book is both humorous and charming, and prompts children to discuss friendship with their parents and peers. It’s full of useful advice about forming healthy relationships, and will help children learn about sharing, caring and, importantly, saying sorry when things go wrong.

Sarah Jennings has been illustrating children's books since graduating in 2013 and is the illustrator of all the Let's Talk picture books. Follow Sarah on Twitter @Sarahjscribbles and visit her website: sarahjenningsillustration.com.

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It’s ideal for starting conversations about making friends and includes a guide for practitioners, parents and carers about supporting a child if they are having friendship difficulties.

Paperback • 9781801992282 • £6.99 • 32 pages Hardback • 9781472932716 • £10.99 • 32 pages

How Are You Feeling Today? – Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings

The Molly Potter Top Picks Resource is a lively guide to Molly Potter’s Let’s Talk series - a collection of bright, conversation-sparking books that help children explore big feelings and tricky topics like consent, kindness, friendships, and family. Designed for parents, carers, and teachers, these books open up fun, thoughtful chats that build confidence and emotional intelligence. Each title is packed with colourful illustrations, easy-to-follow activities, and handy notes for grown-ups.

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BOOKS FOR YOUR CLASS LIBRARY

BLOOMSBURY CHILDREN’S

PRIMARY & SECONDARY CATALOGUE 2026

Pablo and Splash: Viking Voyage

Rory Sparkes and the Elephant in the Room The hilarious first children's book from Paddington star, Hugh Bonneville

The hilarious kids graphic novel series about time-travelling penguins

Sheena Dempsey

Hugh Bonneville

Time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash are on board a Viking longship in this hilarious full-colour graphic novel. Fans of Bunny vs Monkey or InvestiGATORS will love it.

Buckle up for the adventure of a lifetime in the hilarious first children's book from Paddington star, Hugh Bonneville As Rory Sparkes plots to help his best friend, Guy, earn enough money to buy the latest top-of-the-line model boat (so they can set sail for South America), the circus rolls into town and everything spirals out of control. With Guy needing help doing odd jobs for the terrifying Madame Lowe, and with Clare, Rory’s annoying older sister, planning a dastardly prank, will Rory’s plans ever work out? Let’s see …

When Pablo and Splash tell their cheeky friend Benji about the Vikings and their impressive longships, Benji is desperate to steal a time machine to go plundering for treasure with those ancient warriors.

Our intrepid time-travelling heroes Pablo and Splash must get to Viking-era Ireland in time to warn the monks about the imminent invasion - and make their own mark on history. Sheena Dempsey is an illustrator whose books have won several awards including the Sheffield Book Awards for Yoga Babies by Fearne Cotton and Surrey Libraries' Children's Book Award for Dave Pigeon by Swapna Haddow.

Hugh Bonneville grew up and went to primary school in South East London. His career has spanned radio, television, film and stage, including highly acclaimed appearances in David Walliams’s Mr Stink and the voice of Santa in Stick Man, as well as Downton Abbey and the Paddington films.

Paperback • 9781526690876 • £8.99 240 pages Bloomsbury Children's Books

Paperback • 9781526685971 • £8.99 288 pages Bloomsbury Children's Books

Detention Diaries: Worse than Jail

The Galileo Heist

Sam Copeland

Sam Sedgman

The ultimate boy-friendly read! A brand-new diaryformat series documenting the howl-somely funny injustices of Arthur Guppy whose best intentions always lead to the detention room.

The third adventure in the Isaac Turner Investigates series.

Arthur Guppy is in detention. The school axolotls have been kidnapped and Arthur is the prime suspect. But how did Arthur’s best friend, Carlos Chickens, and an unusual assortment of their classmates end up in there with him? Arthur is about to tell you… and you may also learn: WHY you shouldn’t glue nits to your face HOW to do a standing up wee without pulling your trousers down And MUCH more!

Sam Copeland is the award-winning author of bestselling series Charlie Changes into a Chicken and Waterstones Book of the Month Alex vs Axel. His children’s books have sold over a quarter of a million copies and been published in 27 languages

Every summer holiday, Isaac Turner spends three weeks with his grandfather, Ferdinand, at his house in Italy, and this year his best friend Hattie is coming too. Everything points to a fantastic summer, until Ferdinand is arrested for the theft of millions of euros of jewellery. But Ferdinand hasn’t stolen anything – yet.

Drawn into a daring heist during a solar eclipse, Isaac and Hattie must figure out who is telling the truth, and who is using the cover of darkness to deceive them. Sam Sedgman is a bestselling author, confirmed nerd and enthusiastic ferroequinologist. Forever interested in piecing things together, Sam is a lifelong fan of puzzles and detective fiction, and once founded a company making murder mystery treasure hunts for adventurous Londoners.

Paperback • 9781037202230 • £8.99 240 pages Bloomsbury Children's Books

Paperback • 9781526665485 • £7.99 400 pages Bloomsbury Children's Books

The Neverfear

The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue

From the author of global sensation As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow Zoulfa Katouh

Katherine Rundell Return to a world beyond your wildest imagination in the epic third book of the internationally bestselling Impossible Creatures series.

‘As gorgeous as it is groundbreaking ... This book is devastatingly beautiful’ David Arnold, NYT bestselling author of Mosquitoland, on As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow A dazzling, heart-wrenching new story of friendship, loss and identity from the author of international bestseller As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow.

Katherine Rundell is a multi-million-bestselling author whose novels for children have won the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, the Blue Peter Book Award and the Costa Children’s Book Award, among many others.

An unputdownable story about family, friendship, grief and trust from a masterful writer of the genre.

Zoulfa Katouh is a Canadian author with Syrian roots, now based in Switzerland. She is a pharmacist who finds creative inspiration in the mountains, lakes and stars surrounding her - and in Studio Ghibli. Hardback • 9781408897515 • £16.99 304 pages Bloomsbury Children's Books

Hardback • 9781526648594 • £16.99 448 pages Bloomsbury YA

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Harry Potter

Ron Weasley

J.K. Rowling Illustrated by Natalie Smillie

J.K. Rowling Illustrated by Olia Muza

Calling all fans of the Harry Potter stories! The POCKET POTTERS are the must-have guides to all of your favourite characters from the wizarding world.

How old was Harry when he first started at Hogwarts? Who gave him the Marauder’s Map, and how big is a Golden Snitch?

How many big brothers does Ron have? Where do the Weasley family live, and how exactly do you de-gnome a garden?

Find out all this and much more about Harry Potter! Peek at Harry in his spidery cupboard under the stairs, find out what he buys in Diagon Alley and explore the Gryffindor dormitory. Get set for dragon encounters, Quidditch thrills, secret passwords and a wand from Ollivanders …

Find out all this and much more about Ron Weasley! See Ron get sorted into his Hogwarts house, explore his bedroom at The Burrow and meet the rest of the Weasleys. Get set for a flying car, wizard sports, Hogwarts feasts and a houseful of unforgettable pets ...

Whether you are just setting out on your reading journey, or you already know your Nimbus Two Thousand from your Firebolt, each of the POCKET POTTERS is perfect for sharing together or reading alone.

Whether you are just setting out on your reading journey, or you already know your Sneakoscope from your Snitch, each of the POCKET POTTERS is perfect for sharing together or reading alone.

August 2025 Hardback • 9781526672605 • £10.00 32 pages Series: Pocket Potters – Little Guides to the HARRY POTTER Stories Bloomsbury Children’s Books

August 2025 Hardback • 9781526674012 • £10.00 32 pages Series: Pocket Potters – Little Guides to the HARRY POTTER Stories Bloomsbury Children’s Books

Hermione Granger

Professor Dumbledore

J.K. Rowling Illustrated by Paola Escobar

J.K. Rowling Illustrated by Laura Proietti

Calling all fans of the Harry Potter stories! The POCKET POTTERS are the must-have guides to all of your favourite characters from the wizarding world.

What is Hermione’s favourite subject? How did she make friends with Ron and Harry, and what does a mountain troll smell like?

Why is Dumbledore such a brilliant Headmaster? What’ son his Chocolate Frog Card and who is his favourite Quidditch team? Find out all this and much more about Professor Albus Dumbledore! Join him in the Great Hall for the start-of-term feast, climb the enchanted spiral staircase to the Headmaster’s office and learn all about Fawkes the magical phoenix. Get set for wise words, grand wizardry and some scrumptious sherbet lemons …

Find out all this and much more about Hermione Granger! Follow her through a day at Hogwarts, discover why she loves the library and learn about her pet cat, Crookshanks. Get set for spectacular spells, charms and potions, and lots of Gryffindor house points … Whether you are just setting out on your reading journey, or you already know your Accio from your Alohomora, each of the POCKET POTTERS is perfect for sharing together or reading alone.

Whether you are just starting your magical reading journey, or you already know your Fizzing Whizzbees from your Acid Pops, each of the POCKET POTTERS is perfect for sharing together or reading alone.

August 2025 Hardback • 9781526674029 • £10.00 32 pages Series: Pocket Potters – Little Guides to the HARRY POTTER Stories Bloomsbury Children’s Books

February 2026 Hardback • 9781526685186 • £10.00 32 pages Series: Pocket Potters – Little Guides to the HARRY POTTER Stories Bloomsbury Children’s Books

Luna Lovegood

About the author J.K. Rowling is the author of the enduringly popular Harry Potter books, which have now sold over 600 million copies in 85 languages, been listened to as audiobooks for over one billion hours and made into eight smash hit movies. She is also the author of a bestselling crime fiction series, and two stand-alone children’s novels, The Ickabog and The Christmas Pig. J.K. Rowling has received many awards and honours for her writing. She supports a wide number of humanitarian causes through her charitable trust, Volant, and is the founder of the international children’s care reform charity Lumos. J.K.Rowling lives in Scotland with her family.

J.K. Rowling Illustrated by Helen Brady Calling all fans of the Harry Potter stories! The POCKET POTTERS are the must-have guides to all of your favourite characters from the wizarding world. How did Luna first meet Harry Potter? Why does she wear Spectrespecs, and what sort of beast is a Crumple-Horned Snorkack? Find out all this and much more about Luna Lovegood! Explore her pepper pot-shaped house, read up on The Quibbler and discover what makes Luna stand out from the crowd at Hogwarts. Get set for magical creatures, Ravenclaw wit and a ludicrously loud lion hat ...

To find out more about J.K. Rowling visit jkrowlingstories.com.

Whether you are just starting your magical reading journey, or you already know your gnomes from your Nargles, each of the POCKET POTTERS is perfect for sharing together or reading alone. February 2026 Hardback • 9781526688682 • £10.00 32 pages Series: Pocket Potters – Little Guides to the HARRY POTTER Stories Bloomsbury Children’s Book

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