Read our book reviews of the latest titles from Bloomsbury Education, featuring The Kindness Quest, The Week Junior: Ultimate Puzzles and Quizzes, Bloomsbury Curriculum Basics: Teaching Primary RE, and 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Playful Learning – ideal for teachers, home educators and intellectually curious children aged 7+. Renowned for its innovative approach to educational publishing, Bloomsbury Education is dedicated to creating engaging resources that support learning and foster curiosity. With a focus on high-quality materials that inspire young learners, Bloomsbury Education offers a diverse range of books designed to make education exciting and accessible. From interactive learning tools to curriculum-based texts, their publications help children develop a love for learning, while providing teachers and parents with valuable resources to guide them along the way.
The Kindness Quest
Written by wellbeing champion John Magee, The Kindness Quest invites children aged 7+ on a transformative journey of empathy, confidence and connection. Packed with accessible activities and vibrant illustrations, it explores six steps to becoming a true kindness champion. With a clear PSHE link and practical tips for everyday life, it’s an empowering tool for both classroom and home. Magee’s holistic approach encourages young readers to harness their “Inner Kindness Coach”, promoting mental wellbeing, social awareness and community-minded values. Parents & home educators will appreciate the emotional intelligence angle, while children will enjoy the gamified, goal-based format. £6.99 published by Bloomsbury Education.
The Week Junior: Ultimate Puzzles and Quizzes
Bursting with brainy fun, The Week Junior: Ultimate Puzzles and Quizzes is an engaging mix of crosswords, sudoku, spot-the-difference and themed quizzes. With over 100 activities across topics like science, history, animals and space, this large-format book is perfect for curious kids aged 8+. The vibrant layout, varied difficulty levels and clever challenges will stretch curious young minds and keep boredom at bay during screen-free downtime. Parents & home educators will welcome the educational twist, while children will dive headfirst into hours of stimulating play. £9.99 published by Bloomsbury Education.
Bloomsbury Curriculum Basics: Teaching Primary RE
Written by Naila Missous – an experienced RE teacher and executive member of National Association of Teachers of Religious Education – Teaching Primary RE is an invaluable guide for non-specialist educators. Covering Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Sikhism and Buddhism, it offers rich content, discussion prompts, and lesson plan ideas fully aligned with national RE requirements. Each section is both accessible and adaptable, perfect for refreshing lessons and classroom conversations. With added online resources and cross-curricular links, this title supports a deeper understanding of religion and worldviews. Home educators will value its inclusivity, and teachers will find it a practical, go-to resource. £20 published by Bloomsbury Education.
100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Playful Learning
Written by playful learning advocate and education expert Blair Minchin, this essential teacher resource is brimming with joyful, inclusive learning ideas. From Coding Cones to Magnet Mazes, 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Playful Learning offers creative, curriculum-linked activities that reimagine lessons through the power of play. Each idea is easy to implement, flexible and fully tested with Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils. With proven benefits for academic progress and wellbeing, this indispensable guide is a must-have for teachers seeking to ignite curiosity and fun in their classrooms. It is also a fabulous resource for home educators who wish to create an engaging, child-centred learning environment at home where their child’s curiosity and creativity can thrive. £15 published by Bloomsbury Education.
