The answer’s simple, really. While things are looking brighter for us here in the UK, the changes in routine for us all may never go back after the coronavirus pandemic. Wearing a mask is a habit that could be here to stay for many winters to come, and washing our hands properly has never been more important. These concepts can be confusing for kids, so we’ve created a couple of new additions for our ever-popular series ‘Why Do I?’ so that your little ones can get the answers they want to their questions: “Why do I wear a mask and why do I wash my hands?” ‘Why Do I Wear a Mask?’ takes a frie ..read more

Young people have an incredible ability to understand and tackle some of the toughest topics from today’s world and throughout history. For centuries, people have moved around our planet for reasons out of their control. People have been bought and sold as slaves, affected by war or forced out of their homes. The BookLife Publishing Series ‘Movement of People’ tackles all of these topics and more. The series deals with difficult topics in a sensitive and respectful way, and aims to give young, developed readers the confidence to explore each of these subjects. Each book features an activity ba ..read more

Even though we all live in the same world, it doesn’t mean that we see and experience it in the same way. In the field of developmental psychology, it is believed that we don’t start to develop a theory of mind until the age of 4: that is, the ability to attribute feelings and states of being to ourselves and others. It takes time for this to develop further. It can be hard for adults to understand that someone else’s experience of something they are familiar with is different to their own, and it can be even more difficult for a child as they are only just developing these faculties. The Book ..read more

It can be difficult to get kids interested in science sometimes. It all looks so serious and boring. White coats, short hair, protective eyeglasses and safety, safety, safety. Science is serious business, right? Wrong! Sometimes science can be sillier than a banana doing the tango. Sillier than wearing your pants on the outside of your trousers and shouting, “I am super-nan” at the top of your voice. Science can be very silly. Silly Science for Smart Kids, is, surprisingly, a series of books about silly science, but, get this - it’s for smart kids. It turns out that even the silliest of scienc ..read more

Sometimes, we all need a little help from our friends. Come and meet the Planet Earth Helpers – our trusty team of helping hands. From recycling to biking to school, let these helpful pairs teach us how to protect the planet, one step at a time. £12.99 Buy Now Habitat Conservation Join Su Sapling and Lilly Leaf as they take us through what habitats are and what animals need to live in them. Learn about the causes of habitat destruction and how it affects the animals that live in those habitats. What are endangered animals and how do they end up that way? What is conservation? Why is it impo ..read more

Who doesn’t love a cup of tea and plate of biscuits on a rainy day? A hot bowl of rice is perfect for these cold winter nights and warm pretzels are delightfully chewy and sure to warm you up! But do you know where the ingredients needed for each of these foods come from? Here’s the perfect chance to find out as four food truck owners are embarking on epic journeys around the world to find these all-important ingredients… £12.99 Buy Now The Tale of Tea You may already know that steaming cups of tea start off as leaves in a field, but what happens to the leaves after they are picked? How do t ..read more

Happy New Year! It is time to beat away those January blues the only way we know how – with a good book of course! Was your New Year’s resolution to do more art? Or maybe it was to visit more galleries? Well, we have got you covered. This engaging activity-based series will teach you all about the history and practice of art. From museums to movements and people to paintings, this series will have you feeling as prolific as Picasso and as bold as Banksy. Surrealism Are you ready to travel down the rabbit hole and into the dream-like world of Surrealism? Probably not. But have no fear, Hema ..read more

Welcome back to our latest releases blog! Time to curl up around the fire with a good book and a hot chocolate, so let’s see what Santa is stocking our bookshelves with for 2019… What do heights, spiders, flying, clowns and mice all have in common? Well, if any of them made you shudder, you already know that these are all common phobias. We all get a little scared sometimes, but if you’re feeling brave, our latest series takes you on a tour of our deepest, darkest fears… Enter the Museum of Phobias. With extreme exhibits sent in from all around the world. turn the page to take the tour as we e ..read more

Christmas is coming… and that can mean a classroom topic you’ve been enjoying for a few months comes to an end. If you’re looking ahead to January so you can look back into the past, then our history books might come in handy – and lucky for you we’ve got a brand new series out now! If you enjoyed our series Life Long Ago and you’ve got a big imagination (and a strong stomach) then we’re sure you’ll love these too. People in ancient times got up to all sorts… and you wouldn’t believe some of their bonkers behaviour! This fun, humorous series takes a look at the weird and wonderful world of the ..read more

Welcome back to our new releases blog – this is where you can find all our upcoming titles and most recent releases. The clocks have gone back, the nights are drawing in, and it’s definitely cold and ‘flu season. So if, like us, you’re snuffling on the sofa, what better alternative to daytime TV than learning about the pesky parasites and ghastly germs that find a home on and in the human body… no? Atchoo! Meet Mini Ventura – and her cameraman, Dave. Mini is making a nature documentary. She’s riding the rapids and sliding down tunnels, seeking weird and wonderful creatures to film and find out ..read more