Books by Katie Woolley

Book SynopsisThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE) Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 5-7 year olds.

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Book SynopsisThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE) Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 5-7 year olds.

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Book SynopsisThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE) Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 5-7 year olds.

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Book SynopsisThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE) Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 5-7 year olds.

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Book SynopsisThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE) Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 5-7 year olds.In this twist on the original fairy tale The Snow Queen, Gerda tells her story of rescuing Kay.

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Book SynopsisThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE) Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 5-7 year olds.In this twist on the original fairy tale The Snow Queen, Gerda tells her story of rescuing Kay.

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Book SynopsisThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE) Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 5-7 year olds.In this twist on the original fairy tale Thumbelina, the mole tells his side of the story of when he met the tiny girl called Thumbelina.

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Book SynopsisThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE) Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 5-7 year olds.In this twist on the original fairy tale Thumbelina, the mole tells his side of the story of when he met the tiny girl called Thumbelina.

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Book SynopsisThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)

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Book SynopsisThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. Fantastic stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. This retelling of the original traditional tale is suitable for children aged 5-7, or those reading at book band Blue.

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Book SynopsisHeidi is only five years old when her aunt takes her to live with her grandmother in the Alps. It doesn't take long for the little girl to melt the lonely old man's heart and as the years pass, Heidi grows to love her mountain life. But one terrible day she is sent to the city to become a wealthy girl's companion. Heidi is hearbroken and homesick. Will she ever find a way back to the mountains where she truly belongs? Heidi is part of the Reading Planet range of books for Stars (Lime) to Supernova (Red+) band. Children aged 7-11 will be inspired to love reading through the gripping stories and fascinating information books created by top authors. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills.Reading age: 7-8 years

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Book SynopsisWhy do I have to exercise? Why is it fun to play? The answers to these and many other questions about exercise and play can be discovered in this lively and informative series. The topics of fitness and fun are complemented by charming and humorous illustrations. This book is designed for children to begin to learn about the importance of being healthy, and the ways in which we can look after our bodies to keep fit and well. At the back are notes for parents and teachers that provide additional advice and support as well as further activity ideas and information.These titles support the science curriculum at Key Stage One and Key Stage 2, as well as PSHCE topics.The Healthy Me series is aimed at children aged from 5 and up to explain how people can keep fit and be healthy, forming habits that will last a life time. Other titles in the series are: Keeping Clean, Eating Well, Keeping Safe, Mental Well-being and Mindfulness, Resting and Sleeping.Table of Contents 1: Exercise and Play 2: Ready, Steady, Go! 3: Get Up, Get Active 4: Healthy Heart 5: Lovely Lungs 6: Strength and Stretch 7: Brilliant Brain 8: Games to Play 9: Running and Swimming 10: Throwing and Climbing 11: Food and Water 12: Exercising Safely 13: Top Tips! 14: Parents’ and Teachers’ Notes 15: Glossary and Index

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Book SynopsisWhy do I have to wash? What's wrong with biting my nails? Why can't I pick my nose? Why can't I wear the same socks each day? The answers to these and many other questions about hygiene can be discovered in this lively and informative series. The topic of keeping clean is complemented by charming and humorous illustrations. This book is designed for children to begin to learn about the importance of being healthy, and the ways in which we can look after our bodies to keep fit and well. A clean body is very important for keeping illnesses atbay and for feeling good about yourself. Creating good hygiene habits from an early age is vital.At the back are notes for parents and teachers that provide additional advice and support as well as further activity ideas and information.These titles support the science curriculum at Key Stage One and Key Stage 2, as well as PSHCE topics.The Healthy Me series is aimed at children aged from 5 and up to explain how people can keep fit and be healthy, forming habits that will last a life time. Other titles in the series are: Exercise and Play, Eating Well, Keeping Safe, Mental Well-being and Mindfulness, Resting and Sleeping.Table of Contents 1: Your Amazing Body 2: Germs Everywhere 3: Feeling Sick 4: Clean Hands 5: Clean Hair 6: Clean Teeth 7: Clean Feet 8: Noses and Nails 9: Easy Ears 10: Keeping Clean After Sports 11: Clean Clothes 12: Why Do I Need to Clean My Room? 13: Top Tips! 14: Parents’ and Teachers’ Notes 15: Glossary and Index

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Book SynopsisYou can't see mental wellbeing but you can feel it. Your mental wellbeing is all about how you think and feel. Some people call it 'mental health' or 'emotional wellbeing'.Having good mental health doesn't mean being happy all the time. We all experience feelings of anger, sadness, fear and frustration. These feelings are perfectly normal. Mental wellbeing comes from finding positive ways to manage these feelings as you grow and develop.This simply written title explores what mental health is, why it is important, and ways to deal with some mental health problems such as stress and anxiety. The book includes mindfulness techniques and advice to help with relaxation and coping strategies.At the back are notes for parents and teachers that provide additional advice and support, as well as further activity ideas and information.These titles support the science curriculum at Key Stage One and Key Stage 2, as well as PSHE topics.The Healthy Me series is aimed at children aged from 5 and up to explain how people can keep fit and be healthy, forming good habits that will last a lifetime. Other titles in the series are: Exercise and Play, Keeping Clean, Eating Well, Keeping Safe, Resting and Sleeping.Trade Review"... a gentle, positive approach for readers aged five-plus ... Nurturing mental well-being, at this level, may require nothing more complex than making time to play and do something you enjoy; looking after your body by exercising each day; eating a balanced diet; spending time with friends and family who help you feel good about yourself; and of course sleeping well - sensible advice, at any age. - Irish TimesTable of Contents 1: What Is Mental Well-being? 2: Your Mind Matters 3: What Are Mental Health Problems? 4: Stress and Anxiety 5: Dealing With Change 6: It’s Good to Talk 7: Love and Affection 8: Give Your Self-Esteem a Boost! 9: Nurturing Your Mental Well-being 10: What Is Mindfulness? 11: Mindfulness Matters 12: Mindfulness Activities 13: Top Tips! 14: Parents’ and Teachers’ Notes 15: Glossary and Index

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Book SynopsisDid you know that fossilised dinosaur poo can reveal all sorts of interesting information about a dinosaurs diet and eating habits? Explore the world of bones and fossils in Dinosaurs Bones and Fossils. Learn about their special features, how much they ate and when they lived... You'll find out all kinds of fascinating facts about these fierce and violent beasts. The Dinosaur Infosaurus series presents to you pre-historic beasts in all their terrifying glory, with realistic artwork alongside digestible chunks of information presented as infographics. Perfect for readers aged 7+.Table of Contents 1: THE WORLD OF THE DINOSAURS 1: BONE FOSSILS 1: TRACE FOSSILS 1: DINOSAURS AROUND THE WORLD 1: IGUANODON 1: ANKYLOSAURUS 1: STEGOSAURUS 1: TRICERATOPS 1: DIPLODOCUS 1: VELOCIRAPTOR 1: TYRANNOSAURUS REX 1: SPINOSAURUS 1: DINOSAUR DETECTIVES 1: GLOSSARY AND FURTHER INFORMATION 1: INDEX

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Book SynopsisHelp your child to become not just a good pet owner, but the best cat owner. This book shows how the right environment and care for a pet helps their body and their mind. Just like humans, cats can get bored. Did you know that they need a rich environment to stimulate their brains and natural behaviours? The right home setup not only keeps them safe, it can reduce stress and help them to live longer. And did you know that cats are very sensitive and can be easily scared? Being afraid isn't good for their mental health, so these popular felines need safe spaces that they can hide in when they need to . Unlike other pet care guides, the Happy Pet Friends series puts your pet's physical and mental health and wellbeing first. These books are packed with tips to make your pet's life happier and healthier, which is great for them, and good for young pet owners and any child with an interest in animal welfare, too. Fostering a lifelong commitment to taking care of the creatures who share our world should start young, and this series is perfect for animal-lovers aged 7 and up.Title in the Happy Pet Friends series:CatsDogsFishGuinea PigsHamstersRabbitsTable of Contents 1: The perfect pet 1: Home comforts 1: Best of friends 1: Cat cuddles 1: Feeding time! 1: Play time! 1: Body language 1: Stress busters 1: Cat chat 1: Call of the wild 1: Scaredy cats 1: A trip to the vet 1: Pet pop quiz 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisHelp your child to become not just a good pet owner, but the best dog owner. This book shows how the right environment and care for a pet helps their body and their mind. Just like humans, dogs can get bored. Did you know that they need a rich environment and plenty of excercise to stimulate their brains and natural behaviours? The right home setup not only keeps them safe, it can reduce stress and help them to live longer. And did you know that dogs are very sensitive and a confident dog likes to know where their place is in the family 'pack'? These popular canines need love and attention for good mental health.Unlike other pet care guides, the Happy Pet Friends series puts your pet's physical and mental health and wellbeing first. These books are packed with tips to make your pet's life happier and healthier, which is great for them, and good for young pet owners and any child with an interest in animal welfare, too. Fostering a lifelong commitment to taking care of the creatures who share our world should start young, and this series is perfect for animal-lovers aged 7 and up.Title in the Happy Pet Friends series:CatsDogsFishGuinea PigsHamstersRabbitsTable of Contents 1: The perfect pet 1: Home sweet home 1: Creature comforts 1: Feeding time! 1: Out and about 1: Lessons for life 1: Best friends 1: Let's get moving! 1: Barks, growls, woofs and howls 1: Sighs, groans, yawns and moans 1: Body talk 1: A trip to the vet 1: Pet pop quiz 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisHelp your child to become not just a good pet owner, but the best guinea pig owner. This book shows how the right environment and care for a pet helps their body and their mind. Just like humans, guinea pigs can get bored. Did you know that they need a rich environment to stimulate their brains? The right enclosure not only keeps them safe, it can reduce stress and help them to live longer. And did you know that guinea pigs need other guinea pigs? These popular rodents get lonely when they live alone - which isn't good for their mental health. Unlike other pet care guides, the Happy Pet Friends series puts your pet's physical and mental health and wellbeing first. These books are packed with tips to make your pet's life happier and healthier, which is great for them, and good for young pet owners and any child with an interest in animal welfare, too. Fostering a lifelong commitment to taking care of the creatures who share our world should start young, and this series is perfect for animal-lovers aged 7 and up.Title in the Happy Pet Friends series:CatsDogsFishGuinea PigsHamstersRabbitsTable of Contents 1: The perfect pet 1: Home sweet home 1: Favourite food 1: Gnawing gnashers 1: Handle with care 1: Gentle grooming 1: Busy bodies 1: It's good to talk 1: Safety first! 1: Brilliant body clues 1: Is my guinea pig ill? 1: A trip to the vet 1: Pet pop quiz 1: Glossary 1: Books to read and further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisEverything you need to know about dinosaurs in bite-size, fascinating infographic format!Learn about the dinosaurs' special features, how much they ate and when they lived... You'll find out all kinds of fascinating facts about these fierce and awesome beasts, from babies in eggs to killers in the sea!The Dinosaur Infosaurus bumper book presents to you these pre-historic beasts in all their terrifying glory, with realistic artwork alongside digestible chunks of information presented as infographics. Perfect for readers aged 7+.Including all the follow areas of interest, and much, much more!Dinosaur Bones and FossilsDinosaur BabiesGigantic DinosaursKiller DinosaursSea and Sky MonstersThe Age of DinosaursTable of Contents 1: The age of dinosaurs 1: In the beginning 2: What a view! 3: What exactly is a dinosaur? 4: Triassic dinosaurs 5: Jurassic giants 6: Cretaceous kings 7: Big and small 8: How did the dinosaurs live? 9: Better together 10: Attack and defence 11: The end of the dinosaurs 12: How do we know about the dinosaurs? 13: Dinosaurs today and Quick dino facts 2: Gigantic plant-eaters 1: Gentle dinosaurs 2: Tiny and tall 3: Grazing giants 4: Dino defence 5: Sauropod herds 6: The heaviest sauropod 7: Sails and spines 8: Double beam giant 9: Bones and plates 10: Three-horned giant 11: Suit of armour 12: Clawed creature 13: Quick plant-eater facts 3: Killer dinosaurs 1: Deadly hunters 2: Built to kill 3: Dinosaur dinners 4: Dino gangs 5: Terrifying T. Rex 6: Scary Spinosaurus 7: Cute Coelophysis 8: Vicious Velociraptor 9: Gruesome Giganotosaurus 10: Giant Yutyrannus Huali 11: Fearsome fish-eaters 12: Buried bones 13: Quick killer facts 4: Dinosaur babies 1: Eggs of all kinds 2: Juvenile dinosaurs 3: Tyrannosaurus Rex babies 4: Stegosaurus babies 5: Triceratops babies 6: Troodon babies 7: Protoceratops babies 8: Diplodocus babies 9: Oviraptor babies 10: Maiasaura babies 11: Velociraptor babies 12: Ichthyosaur babies 13: Quick egg-cellent facts 5: Sea and sky monsters 1: Prehistoric neighbours 2: Monsters of the sea 3: Incredible ichthyosaurus 4: Powerful plesiosaurs and pliosaurs 5: Mighty mosasaurs 6: Mega megalodon 7: The big, the bad and the ugly 8: Early monsters of the skies 9: Impressive pteranodon 10: Huge Hatzegopteryx 11: Enormous winged Quetzalcoatlus 12: Pretty Pterodaustro 13: Quick fancy facts 6: Dinosaur bones and fossils 1: The world of the dinosaurs 2: Bone fossils 3: Trace fossils 4: Dinosaurs around the world 5: Iguanodon bones 6: Ankylosaurus bones 7: Stegosaurus bones 8: Triceratops bones 9: Diplodocus bones 10: Velociraptor bones 11: Tyrannosaurus Rex bones 12: Spinosaurus bones 13: Dinosaur detectives 7: Glossary 8: Index

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Book SynopsisMindfulness and My Body helps young children slow down and listen to their bodies in the present moment. Topics include mindful movement, using the senses mindfully and how to respond to stress and worries.Mindful Spaces guides children aged 7+ through exercises and activities that help them slow down and pay attention to their minds, their bodies, their feelings and their emotions as they find ways to calm down and become more focused. The books encourage self-esteem and self-confidence. Titles in the series:Mindfulness and Me Mindfulness and My Body Mindfulness and My Emotions Mindfulness and NatureTable of Contents 1: What is Mindfulness? 1: The Mind and the Body 1: Mindful, Not Mind Full 1: Mindful Breaths 1: Mindful Movements 1: My Senses 1: Sight 1: Sound 1: Smell 1: Taste 1: Touch 1: Sense the Start of the Day 1: Should I Go? 1: Mindfulness Tips 1: Index

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Book SynopsisMindfulness and My Body helps young children slow down and listen to their bodies in the present moment. Topics include mindful movement, using the senses mindfully and how to respond to stress and worries.Mindful Spaces guides children aged 7+ through exercises and activities that help them slow down and pay attention to their minds, their bodies, their feelings and their emotions as they find ways to calm down and become more focused. The books encourage self-esteem and self-confidence. Titles in the series:Mindfulness and Me Mindfulness and My Body Mindfulness and My Emotions Mindfulness and NatureTable of Contents 1: What is Mindfulness? 1: The Mind and the Body 1: Mindful, Not Mind Full 1: Mindful Breaths 1: Mindful Movements 1: My Senses 1: Sight 1: Sound 1: Smell 1: Taste 1: Touch 1: Sense the Start of the Day 1: Should I Go? 1: Mindfulness Tips 1: Index

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Book SynopsisMindfulness and My Emotions is a introduction to mindfulness, helping young children to tune into their feelings and emotions, and find ways to manage them better.Mindful Spaces guides children aged 7+ through exercises and activities that help them slow down and pay attention to their minds, their bodies, their feelings and their emotions as they find ways to calm down and become more focused. The books encourage self-esteem and self-confidence. Titles in the series:Mindfulness and Me Mindfulness and My Body Mindfulness and My Emotions Mindfulness and NatureTable of Contents 1: Being mindful of emotions 1: Thoughts and feelings 1: Focus in and look out 1: Different emotions 1: What should I do? 1: Knowing myself 1: Moments of happiness 1: Clouds of anger 1: Angry actions 1: Waves of worry 1: Worrying thoughts 1: Signs of sadness 1: Find the quiet 1: Mindfulness tips 1: Index

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Book SynopsisMindfulness and My Emotions is a introduction to mindfulness, helping young children to tune into their feelings and emotions, and find ways to manage them better.Mindful Spaces guides children aged 7+ through exercises and activities that help them slow down and pay attention to their minds, their bodies, their feelings and their emotions as they find ways to calm down and become more focused. The books encourage self-esteem and self-confidence. Titles in the series:Mindfulness and Me Mindfulness and My Body Mindfulness and My Emotions Mindfulness and NatureTable of Contents 1: Being mindful of emotions 1: Thoughts and feelings 1: Focus in and look out 1: Different emotions 1: What should I do? 1: Knowing myself 1: Moments of happiness 1: Clouds of anger 1: Angry actions 1: Waves of worry 1: Worrying thoughts 1: Signs of sadness 1: Find the quiet 1: Mindfulness tips 1: Index

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Book SynopsisMindfulness and Nature helps young children to slow down and pay attention to the world outside and the way our bodies and minds experience it. The book encourages the reader to appreciate the beauty of nature on our doorstep.Mindful Spaces guides children aged 7+ through exercises and activities that help them slow down and pay attention to their minds, their bodies, their feelings and their emotions as they find ways to calm down and become more focused. The books encourage self-esteem and self-confidence. Titles in the series:Mindfulness and Me Mindfulness and My Body Mindfulness and My Emotions Mindfulness and NatureTable of Contents 1: What is mindfulness? 1: Mindfulness today 1: Nature's changes 1: Seeing the world anew 1: A breath of fresh air 1: Your mind, your senses 1: Nature's colours 1: Nature's treasures 1: Nature's patterns 1: Nature's journey 1: Nature's seeds 1: Mother Earth 1: Nature's Adventures 1: Mindfulness Tips 1: Index

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Book SynopsisMeet Ghost and his spooky friends in this split-page picture book with mirror ending!Knock, knock! Knock on the door and open it to reveal who has been booed!This not-so-spooky picture book is the perfect introduction to Halloween for little ones, with friendly characters, surprises under every door and a delightful mirror ending.

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Book SynopsisMeet Ghost and his spooky friends in this split-page board book with mirror ending!

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Book SynopsisAn interactive festive picture book - the perfect stocking filler!Penguin and his Christmas friends are delivering presents. With joyful rhyming text, shaped doors to open on every page and a surprise mirror ending, this picture book is full of the joy of the season. Collect all the titles in the series: Boo to You!

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Book SynopsisAn interactive festive picture book - the perfect stocking filler!Penguin and his Christmas friends are delivering presents. With joyful rhyming text, shaped doors to open on every page and a surprise mirror ending, this picture book is full of the joy of the season. Collect all the titles in the series: Boo to You!

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