PSHE & CITIZENSHIP
Simple and bold picture book directly answers the question for young children.
How You Can Save the Planet Hendrikus van Hensbergen 11th March, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241453049 Even the youngest have the power to help change the world.
The Seed of Compassion Dalai Lama, Bao Luu (illus) 4th March, pb, eb, £7.99, 9780241456989 For the first time, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate addresses children directly and shares lessons of peace and compassion told through stories of his own childhood.
A Different Sort of Normal Abigail Balfe 15th July, pb, eb, £8.99, 9780241508794
Beautiful, and beautifully illustrated, true story of one girl’s journey growing up autistic and the challenges of navigating the “normal” world around her.
Quill Tree Books
No Truth Without Ruth Kathleen Krull 18th March, pb, £6.99, 9780062662798 The story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s life journey to becoming an associate justice of the Supreme Court.
Red Shed
If the World Were 100 People Jackie McCann, Aaron Cushley (illus) 27th May, pb, £6.99, 9781405298070 Imagine the global population as 100 people: who are they and how do they live? Empathetic introduction to the world that exists beyond our own communities and countries.
All Kinds of Friends Sophy Henn 8th July, pb, £6.99, 9781405299480 Encourage young children to recognise kindness and empathy in their own relationships while discovering the diverse and extraordinary world of animal friendships.
Scholastic Non-Fiction
Silence is Not an Option Stuart Lawrence 1st April, pb, £9.99, 9780702305788
This book will empower readers to navigate their world and help create a positive society.
Studio Press
Sleep Tight! Sharie Coombes 18th March, pb, eb, £9.99, 9781787417861 Encouraging and simple activities and exercises help children explore emotions, behaviour and experiences of resting well and sleeping better.
Summersdale
Confidence Cards for Kids 8th April, cards, £12.99, 9781787836716 Fifty-two splendidly designed cards with a stand, each featuring a positive statement or mantra to lift children’s moods and remind them they’re capable of anything they put their mind to.
Templar
Meet the Ancient Romans James Davies 4th February, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781787417762 Get to know the basics on Ancient Rome from gladiators to day-to-day life with easy-to-digest, humorous text reminiscent of Horrible Histories.
University of Buckingham Press
SERIES
Te Little Helpers Claire Culliford, Emma Allen (illus) pb, eb, £5.99, 978180031 Kati Helps Avoid Hunger 12th April, vol 4 5600 Tyler Helps Find a New Home 15th February, vol 2 6423 Paula Helps Prevent Air Pollution 1st March, vol 3 6447 Bella Helps Increase Pollination 17th May, vol 5 5563 The Little Helpers supports the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. With colourful animal characters, the stories show children how helping each other and their environment can be lots of fun.
Which One is Nettie? Wendy Goucher 12th February, pb, eb, £6.99, 9781800316218 Introduction to cybersecurity for young children. In her second adventure in Cyberland, Nettie is terrified to discover Scammy the dog pretending to be her
Unworry Drawing Book Eddie Reynolds 29th April, pb, £6.99, 9781474986120 Sketch yourself calm with this write-in book filled with activities and drawing techniques to help make worries feel small. New addition to the bestselling Unworry series.
Vie
The Self-care Kit for Stressed-out Teens Frankie Young 13th May, hb, eb, £7.99, 9781787836884 Practical introduction to self-care for teenagers with advice on staying positive, loving the skin you’re in, and being an ally to yourself and those around.
The Happy Workboo Imogen Harrison 8th July, pb, £10.99, 9781787839908 Follow-up to the successful The Worry Workbook. Creative, playful activities and exercises help children express their feelings, focus on the positives and find happiness. A valuable tool for parents.
Walden Pond Press
The House That Wasn’t There Elana K Arnold 29th April, hb, £12.99, 9780062937063 Wondrous coming-of- age story about two kids discovering that there’s more that connects us than we’ll ever know.
Walker Books
Let’s Talk About Sex Robie H Harris, Michael Emberley (illus) 6th May, pb, £11.99, 9781406387087 Completely updated 25th anniversary edition of the definitive book on children’s sexual health.
When We Grow Up Melanie Walsh
after she leaves her device unattended.
Usborne
1st July, pb, £7.99, 9781406394481 A first book of jobs that challenges stereotypes with its positive and inclusive message.
The Fantastic Book of Feelings Marcia Williams 3rd June, hb, £12.99, 9781406397949 Get to know all your feelings and how to look after them in this positive and practical guide.
Be Resilient Nicola Morgan 1st July, pb, £7.99, 9781406399257 Essential teenage guide to building resilience for challenging times, from award-winning wellbeing expert and author of the bestselling Blame My Brain and The Teenage Guide to Stress.
Wayland SERIES
And Other Big Questions What is Masculinity Jeffrey Boakye and Darren Chetty 25th March, pb, eb, £9.99, 9781526308153 Timely book for teenagers explores what it means to be a man, including toxic masculinity and gender stereotyping. What is Islamophobia? Sabeena Akhtar and Na’ima B Robert 25th February, hb, £13.99, 9781526313379 Aimed at readers of 10 and up, this goes to the frontline of hate crime.
SERIES
Big Questions, Big World Nancy Dickmann, Andrés Landazábal hb, £12.99, 9781526310 How do I Decide What is Right? 8th July, vol 1 170 Why do we Need Rules? 22nd July, vol 2 316 Young children are challenged to explore big philosophical questions with these humorous picture books.
SERIES
Te Best Ever Jobs In pb, £9.99, 978152631 Science
Paul Mason 8th April, vol 4 2617
Engineering Rob Colson 11th February, vol 2 3034 Art Rob Colson 11th February, vol 1 3058 Maths Rob Colson 11th February, vol 3 3065 Series to help kids get
inspired by exciting Steam careers.
SERIES
Super Smart Tinking hb, £12.99, 978152631 Philosophy Made Easy Gerald Jones and Anja Steinbauer 13th May, 3461 Economics Made Easy Jan Miles-Kingston 8th July, 7209 Psychology Made Easy Jean-Marc Lawton 13th May, 7223 Sociology Made Easy 8th July, 7247 Takes complex concepts and explains them in clear and straightforward ways.
Wide Eyed Editions
It’s Ok to Make Mistakes AnneliesDraws 1st June, hb, £9.99, 9780711251984 Charming picture book with important messages about perseverance and having a growth mindset.
It’s Ok to Need a Friend AnneliesDraws 1st June, hb, £9.99, 9780711252028 Teaches young readers about the value of and the skills needed to build strong friendships.
I Am Not a Label Cerrie Burnell, Lauren Baldo (illus) 20th July, pb, £8.99, 9780711263918 Brings together 34 disabled artists, thinkers, athletes and activists from past and present.
Wren & Rook
What’s the T? Juno Dawson, Soofiya 18th February, pb, eb, £8.99, 9781526362827 Discover what it means to be a young transgender or non-binary person in the 21st century in this frank and funny guide for 14+.
Not All Heroes Wear Capes Ben Brooks 18th March, pb, eb, £9.99, 9781526362896 Inspiring reminder that heroes aren’t always the cape-wearing, villain- fighters we see in films. Ordinary people can be heroes too—you just need to find your superpower.
Grow Up (and Feel Amazing) Dr Ranj, David O’Connell 4th February, pb, eb, £9.99, 9781526362957 The nation’s favourite doctor is here to explain everything a boy needs to
know to grow up happy, healthy and confident.
My Period Milli Hill 13th May, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781526363374 Positive one-stop guide to menstruation busts myths and help readers aged 9+ feel proud of their bodies.
Good News Rashmi Sirdeshpande, Adam Hayes 10th June, pb, eb, £7.99, 9781526363381 Positive antidote for testing times, this book will help readers navigate the news and change the way they think about the world for the better.
Fall Off, Get Back On, Keep Going Clare Balding, Jessica Holm 15th April, pb, eb, £9.99, 9781526363411 In her first children’s non-fiction book Balding uses her personal experiences to show kids the importance of making mistakes, embracing failures and having the resilience to keep going.
ZonderKidz Books
Pugtato, Let’s Be Best Spuddies Sophie Corrigan 15th April, board, £6.99, 9780310767770 What does it mean to be a best spuddy? Spend the day with Pugtato and his very best spuddies and find out.
Amber’s Song Kaitlyn Pitts, Camryn Pitts, Olivia Pitts 13th May, pb, £6.99, 9780310769637 In the third book in the Daniels Sister series, Amber and her sisters Ansley head to summer Christian camp.
Glory Girl Jess Connolly 4th March, hb, £12.99, 9780310770152 Connolly’s wisdom and guided journalling will help girls ages 8-12 feel confident in who they are as they discover who they are meant to be through God.
The Beginner’s Bible Learn Your Numbers 18th March, board, £6.99, 9780310770497 Using the interactive wipe-away format, children can practise writing numbers alongside The Beginner’s Bible illustration style.
February 2021–July 2021 87
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92 |
Page 93 |
Page 94 |
Page 95 |
Page 96 |
Page 97 |
Page 98 |
Page 99 |
Page 100 |
Page 101 |
Page 102 |
Page 103 |
Page 104
