Books by Louise Spilsbury

Louise Spilsbury is a respected children's author known for her clear, compassionate approach to complex topics. Her books often help young readers explore issues such as emotions, equality, the environment, and social responsibility, making them ideal for both classroom use and independent reading.

With a background in educational writing, Spilsbury combines factual accuracy with an accessible style that encourages curiosity and understanding. Her work supports learning across a range of subjects, fostering empathy and awareness in a way that inspires confidence in young minds.

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109 products


  • 17 Ways to Save the World

    Hachette Children's Group 17 Ways to Save the World

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisHelp the United Nations to save the world! On 25 September 2015, world leaders at the UN adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals. These new Goals, which universally apply to all people, are a call to take action to end all forms of poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate change, while ensuring no one is left behind. For the Goals to be reached, it is not just the actions of governments and businesses that are important - you can help the UN save the world, too! Produced in support of the United Nations, 17 Ways to Save the World is an accessible guide to how you can help the UN achieve their 17 Sustainable Development Goals. As well as charting the global issues identified in the Goals, this book will demonstrate how small lifestyle changes can help in solving the world''s biggest issues, empowering you to actively pursue a more sustainable future. This book is the perfect tool for kids aged 9+ looking to make a

    15 in stock

    £9.49

  • Children in Our World Death and Grief

    Hachette Children's Group Children in Our World Death and Grief

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated picture book about death and grief is a compassionate and informative book that helps young children navigate the complexities of loss. With gentle language and relatable examples, this fact-filled guide sensitively explores death, grief and coping strategies and is useful guide to share either with a child who has experienced loss, or with a child who simply has questions about this difficult topic.The Children in Our World picture book series helps children make sense of the larger issues and crises that dominate the news in a sensitive and appropriate manner. With relatable comparisons, carefully researched text and striking illustrations, children can begin to understand why people have different cultures, what are customs and traditions and why understanding people from other cultures is important.Where issues aren''t appropriate to describe in words, Hanane Kai''s striking and sensitive illustrations help children visualise the issues with images that are suited to their age.

    5 in stock

    £8.54

  • Questions and Feelings About Autism

    Hachette Children's Group Questions and Feelings About Autism

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis book explores the many aspects of Autism in a child-friendly way. It is part of a hands-on series of picture books designed to help children with their questions and feelings about tricky topics that can be hard to talk about. This book offers practical help, tips and advice an well as exploring everyday situations, supported by, exquisite and approachable illustrations to give a comforting story book feel, particularly suited to 5-7 year olds, but with scope to appeal to both younger and older children. A perfect aid to help children open up and explore how they feel and give steps they can take to help them cope.

    5 in stock

    £8.54

  • Children in Our World: Death and Grief

    Hachette Children's Group Children in Our World: Death and Grief

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated picture book about death and grief is a compassionate and informative book that helps young children navigate the complexities of loss. With gentle language and relatable examples, this fact-filled guide sensitively explores death, grief and coping strategies and is useful guide to share either with a child who has experienced loss, or with a child who simply has questions about this difficult topic.The Children in Our World picture book series helps children make sense of the larger issues and crises that dominate the news in a sensitive and appropriate manner. With relatable comparisons, carefully researched text and striking illustrations, children can begin to understand why people have different cultures, what are customs and traditions and why understanding people from other cultures is important.Where issues aren't appropriate to describe in words, Hanane Kai's striking and sensitive illustrations help children visualise the issues with images that are suited to their age.Table of Contents 1: What is Death? 1: When Do People Die? 1: What Happens After Someone Dies? 1: Funerals 1: Burial, Cremation and Reincarnation 1: How People Grieve 1: Talking about Death 1: Remembering Loved Ones 1: Coping With Grief 1: Find Out More 1: Glossary 1: Index

    5 in stock

    £12.34

  • Night Animals Band 03Yellow Collins Big Cat

    HarperCollins Publishers Night Animals Band 03Yellow Collins Big Cat

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisWhen we go to sleep at night, some animals are just waking up. Discover the different activities and features of nocturnal animals in this photographic non-fiction report by Louise Spilsbury.Banding: Yellow/Band 3Children can recap the different things animals do at night on pages 1415.Text type: A non-fiction reportCurriculum links: Science: Plants and animals in the local environment.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

    2 in stock

    £8.33

  • Tigers in Trouble

    HarperCollins Publishers Tigers in Trouble

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisOnce, there were 100,000 tigers in the world, but now these beautiful creatures are under threat of extinction. Find out the reasons for the decrease in tiger numbers, and what we can do to change it, in this photographic information book by Louise Spilsbury.Collins Big Cat Progress builds confidence, helping struggling pupils not only to read, but to love readingDual-banded books provide age-appropriate interest level material matched with a lower reading ability levelEvery book is levelled by reading expert Cliff Moon to ensure precise, systematic, measurable progression to help close the ability gapThe books use a range of reading strategies: phonic, graphic, syntactic and contextual to build confident, accurate, fluent readersDesigned to build speaking and listening skills, as well as reading skills, the books are highly visual and include incredible illustrations and photographsEvery book has a Key Stage 2 look-and-feel to engage older pupils and avoid stigmatisationTopics are rel

    3 in stock

    £8.33

  • Elephant Rescue

    HarperCollins Publishers Elephant Rescue

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisFind out what happens in a rescue centre for orphan elephants from feeding time to bath time in this beautiful photographic information book by Louise Spilsbury.Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading.Text type: A non-chronological reportCurriculum links: GeographyThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

    1 in stock

    £9.49

  • Blackcurrant Jam

    HarperCollins Publishers Blackcurrant Jam

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Let's cook blackcurrant jam! Find out how blackcurrant jam is made in the photographic non-fiction book.Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

    3 in stock

    £8.57

  • Oxford Read and Discover Level 1 Fruit Audio Pack

    Oxford University Press Oxford Read and Discover Level 1 Fruit Audio Pack

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisFor a series of non-fiction readers which provides cross-curricular / CLIL content with activities, project work and stunning full-colour photographs, look no further than Oxford Read and Discover. The fascinating information and eye-catching images in these exciting new books appeal to a wide range of students. A comprehensive range of non-fiction topics that can be used for cross-curricular work makes it easy to bring CLIL into your classroom and motivate your students. The series covers three broad curriculum areas: The World of Science and TechnologyThe Natural WorldThe World of Arts and Social StudiesThe flexible design of the books provides both free and supported reading opportunities. The activity pages at the back allow for uninterrupted reading. The Picture Dictionary or Glossary, depending on the level, is always at hand to offer extra support. Two projects in every book give students the chance to practise their research and presentation skills. Audio recordings of all the books, in both American and British English, bring the language to life and help with pronunciation. The Teacher''s Handbook gives lesson planning and CLIL guidance, plus all the activity answers. The content summary is a great selector tool. Visit the teacher's website for a digital version of the Teacher's Handbook, as well as Activity Book answer keys and more resources: www.oup.com/elt/teacher/readanddiscover

    3 in stock

    £17.03

  • Oxford Read and Discover Level 2 Plastic Audio

    OUP Oxford Oxford Read and Discover Level 2 Plastic Audio

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisFor a series of non-fiction readers which provides cross-curricular / CLIL content with activities, project work and stunning full-colour photographs, look no further than Oxford Read and Discover. The fascinating information and eye-catching images in these exciting new books appeal to a wide range of students. A comprehensive range of non-fiction topics that can be used for cross-curricular work makes it easy to bring CLIL into your classroom and motivate your students. The series covers three broad curriculum areas: The World of Science and TechnologyThe Natural WorldThe World of Arts and Social StudiesThe flexible design of the books provides both free and supported reading opportunities. The activity pages at the back allow for uninterrupted reading. The Picture Dictionary or Glossary, depending on the level, is always at hand to offer extra support. Two projects in every book give students the chance to practise their research and presentation sk

    1 in stock

    £17.03

  • Oxford Reading Tree inFact Oxford Level 4 The

    Oxford University Press Oxford Reading Tree inFact Oxford Level 4 The

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisVisit the museum at night with Zac and Jess they''ve found a bone, and need to work out which animal''s skeleton it belongs to! This enjoyable book introduces children to different animals'' skeletons, while keeping them intrigued with the mystery of the missing bone!Oxford Reading Tree inFact is a compelling non-fiction series that aims to engage children in reading for pleasure as powerfully as fiction does. The series includes 36 titles which are all phonically decodable, with some high-interest topic words to develop vocabulary and impart knowledge. The imaginative approach and variety of intriguing topics mean there are books to interest every child. The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every reader to the right book.

    1 in stock

    £7.19

  • Forensic Investigations of the Ancient Maya

    Crabtree Publishing Co,US Forensic Investigations of the Ancient Maya

    7 in stock

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    7 in stock

    £9.49

  • Forensic Investigations of the Ancient Romans

    Crabtree Publishing Co,US Forensic Investigations of the Ancient Romans

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £9.49

  • Reading Planet Cosmos  Game Changers Mathematical

    Rising Stars UK Ltd Reading Planet Cosmos Game Changers Mathematical

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £9.94

  • Animal Traps and Lairs

    Capstone Global Library Ltd Animal Traps and Lairs

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisAnimals engineer lots of tricks and traps to ambush or snare their prey. From shrimps with stun traps to spiders with trapdoors, discover how they make sure they get a tasty meal in even the most difficult situations.

    1 in stock

    £10.78

  • Mountains Flowchart Science Habitats and

    Capstone Global Library Ltd Mountains Flowchart Science Habitats and

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £13.29

  • Mountains Flowchart Science Habitats and

    Capstone Global Library Ltd Mountains Flowchart Science Habitats and

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £6.74

  • Surviving Your Weird Family Life Toolkit

    Capstone Global Library Ltd Surviving Your Weird Family Life Toolkit

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £13.29

  • Surviving Your Weird Family

    Capstone Global Library Ltd Surviving Your Weird Family

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisNo matter what their family situation, teenagers can often clash with their relatives on issues ranging from small sibling squabbles to major crises like divorce and abuse. This relateable guide helps students build strong relationships with their parents, siblings and other family members through open communication and compromise. Whether readers live with their biological parents, adopted parents, foster parents or grandparents, they will find helpful advice and resources for navigating and resolving conflicts both big and small.

    1 in stock

    £10.78

  • Surviving Puberty

    Capstone Global Library Ltd Surviving Puberty

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisGoing through puberty can be a challenging time. This book explains how hormones cause various changes in the body for both boys and girls, as well as advice on how to cope with them. Useful tips are highlighted on how to handle topics from persistent spots to the most effective shaving methods. Readers will also gain insight on how to deal with stress at home and at school. Medical and technical terms are defined, and health is emphasized throughout.

    1 in stock

    £13.29

  • Surviving Puberty

    Capstone Global Library Ltd Surviving Puberty

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisGoing through puberty can be a challenging time. This book explains how hormones cause various changes in the body for both boys and girls, as well as advice on how to cope with them. Useful tips are highlighted on how to handle topics from persistent spots to the most effective shaving methods. Readers will also gain insight on how to deal with stress at home and at school. Medical and technical terms are defined, and health is emphasized throughout.

    1 in stock

    £10.78

  • Making Money...and Keeping It

    Capstone Global Library Ltd Making Money...and Keeping It

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisManaging finances can be tricky, especially if you''re doing it for the first time. In this useful resource, readers will learn about earning money through part-time jobs or making and selling products. Other helpful topics covered include saving and making budgets, banks and different types of accounts, and credit cards and debt. Readers will come away knowing how to be a thoughtful consumer and make the most of their money.

    1 in stock

    £10.78

  • Outsmarting Bullies

    Capstone Global Library Ltd Outsmarting Bullies

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisBullying can happen to anyone. And it can take many forms, from verbal threats and physical confrontation to social ostracism and cyber-bullying. Readers will learn how to cope with bullying, how to boost their self-esteem, how to help a friend and even how to recognise bullying in themselves. Feature boxes provide practical advice on every aspect of bullying, including what to do if the bully is a teacher or parent.

    1 in stock

    £10.78

  • Space Exploration

    Capstone Global Library Ltd Space Exploration

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisSpace is full of mysteries! What can be found on Mars and other planets? Are there planets like Earth? Could there be aliens in space? What have astronauts who have lived on the International Space Station learned? Find out about the tools and vehicles scientists use to study space today and how they hope to do it in the future.

    2 in stock

    £9.31

  • Capstone Global Library Ltd At the Seaside

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £9.68

  • Light and Sound Essential Physical Science

    Capstone Global Library Ltd Light and Sound Essential Physical Science

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisWe learn about the world by seeing and hearing, but how do light and sound actually work? This book explores the ways that light and sound travel, how we sense them, and how they affect our daily lives.

    7 in stock

    £13.29

  • Bug Club Independent Non Fiction Year 5 Blue A

    Pearson Education Limited Bug Club Independent Non Fiction Year 5 Blue A

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £10.89

  • Bug Club NF Red KS2 B5B 101 Things to do before

    Pearson Education Limited Bug Club NF Red KS2 B5B 101 Things to do before

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £11.33

  • Raintree Reflecting Light Exploring Light

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £8.54

  • Raintree Sources of Light Exploring Light

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £8.54

  • 15 in stock

    £8.99

  • Heinemann Library, Div of Reed Elsevier Day in the Life Sea Animals Jellyfish

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £7.59

  • Heinemann Educational Books Cristales Las Rocas

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £26.99

  • Heinemann Educational Books El Suelo Las Rocas

    7 in stock

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    7 in stock

    £7.88

  • Heinemann Library, Div of Reed Elsevier Essential Physical Science Magnetism

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £8.96

  • Science Adventures Shipwrecked  Explore floating

    Hachette Children's Group Science Adventures Shipwrecked Explore floating

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisFollow Jess, Ben, Amelie and Zac as they use science to escape from terrifying danger, and try some exciting experiments for yourself. In Shipwrecked, the gang uses the science of floating and sinking to escape from a deserted island after a shipwreck. Will they manage to get off the island and safely across the sea?Science has never been more exciting with this attention-grabbing approach which delivers true scietific learning through an action-packed story and spectacular graphic illustrations. The science in the story is backed up through simple experiments that readers can try for themselves.

    5 in stock

    £11.88

  • Careers That Save Lives Police Officer

    Hachette Children's Group Careers That Save Lives Police Officer

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisFind out about careers that help shape and save the lives of others

    5 in stock

    £15.74

  • Savage Nature Extreme Life Cycles

    Hachette Children's Group Savage Nature Extreme Life Cycles

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisExamines nature at its most ruthless, exploring the extremeties life will go to in order to survive

    5 in stock

    £15.74

  • Nature Unleashed Earthquakes

    Hachette Children's Group Nature Unleashed Earthquakes

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisNatural disasters devastate communities. They reshape the landscape and can alter people''s ways of life in an area for years after the event. Learn all about the 10 worst earthquakes in this book from San Francisco in 1906 to Nepal in 2015 .This series explores the world''s top ten worst recorded disasters, explaining how and why they happen and where in the world they have taken place. The series also invites the reader to examine what they have learnt about natural disasters and to apply that knowledge by answering critical thinking questions at the end of each book. Perfect for readers aged 9 and up.

    1 in stock

    £8.54

  • Nature Unleashed Hurricanes

    Hachette Children's Group Nature Unleashed Hurricanes

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisA series that looks at some of the world's worst natural disasters

    5 in stock

    £15.74

  • Nature Unleashed Wildfires

    Hachette Children's Group Nature Unleashed Wildfires

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisA series that looks at some of the world's worst natural disasters

    5 in stock

    £15.74

  • Questions and Feelings About Bullying

    Hachette Children's Group Questions and Feelings About Bullying

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisPicture book stories on tough topics handled with sensitivity and care

    15 in stock

    £8.54

  • Talking About Death A Problem Shared

    Hachette Children's Group Talking About Death A Problem Shared

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    15 in stock

    £15.74

  • A Problem Shared Talking About Prejudice

    Hachette Children's Group A Problem Shared Talking About Prejudice

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisBooks that take a look at issues from two sides to encourage positive and proactive engagement with difficult situations

    5 in stock

    £15.74

  • A Problem Shared Talking About Prejudice

    Hachette Children's Group A Problem Shared Talking About Prejudice

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisBooks that take a look at issues from two sides to encourage positive and proactive engagement with difficult situationsTable of Contents 1: Prejudice and racism 1: I don't want special treatment 1: Think again 1: Words matter 1: A new approach 1: That's not fair! 1: Making a list 1: Ruling out racism 1: Getting to know you 1: I'm not who they think I am 1: The blame game 1: Celebrating differences 1: Coping with prejudice and racism 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Helplines and index

    5 in stock

    £8.54

  • A Problem Shared Talking About Bullying

    Hachette Children's Group A Problem Shared Talking About Bullying

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisBooks that take a look at issues from two sides to encourage positive and proactive engagement with difficult situations

    5 in stock

    £15.74

  • Talking About Mental Health A Problem Shared

    Hachette Children's Group Talking About Mental Health A Problem Shared

    5 in stock

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    5 in stock

    £15.74

  • A Problem Shared Talking About Mental Health

    Hachette Children's Group A Problem Shared Talking About Mental Health

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisBooks that take a look at issues from two sides to encourage positive and proactive engagement with difficult situationsTable of Contents 1: What are mental health problems? 1: Stressed by School 1: Exploring solutions 1: I don't have a problems 1: Trying to help 1: I live in fear 1: Finding calmness 1: Worn down by worry 1: Sharing concerns 1: Dealing with pain 1: The blame game 1: A new understanding 1: Mental health matters! 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Helplines and index

    5 in stock

    £8.54

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