Ann Cattanach

  • 6

    Catalog books

  • 4

    Works

  • 1996 to 2008

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Ann Cattanach writes with a practical, imaginative focus, blending theatrical technique and inclusive teaching. Her 1996 title, Drama for People with Special Needs (Teacher’s Books), offers hands-on activities and classroom strategies designed to adapt drama for learners with a range of abilities, emphasizing participation and creative expression.

In Storywater (2006) Cattanach turns to shorter, lively narratives—compact pieces that invite reading aloud and group storytelling. The book complements her educational work by providing ready-made stories and prompts that teachers and facilitators can use to spark discussion, literacy development, and collaborative performance.

Best Place To Start

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Drama and play-based activities for learners with disabilities • Practical classroom resources and lesson ideas • Short, illustrated fiction for younger readers

Genres and themes: Educational drama • Special needs inclusion • Children's short fiction • Play-based learning

Who this author is best for: Good for teachers, therapists, and caregivers seeking hands-on drama activities and for readers who enjoy brief, gentle stories.

Start with the teacher's book for structured activities and browse Storywater for a compact, narrative example of the author's style.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Drama for People with Special Needs (Teacher's Books)

    A & C BLACK • 1996 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1996 • 172 pages.

  2. Storywater

    Grosvenor House Publishing Limited • 2006 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2006 • 96 pages.

  3. Children's Stories in Play Therapy

    Jessica Kingsley Publishers • 1997 • standard commitment

    It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

  4. Play therapy with abused children

    Jessica Kingsley • 2008 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2008 • 196 pages.

  5. Malpas the Dragon

    Jessica Kingsley Publishers • 2007 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2007 • 24 pages.

  6. Narrative Approaches in Play With Children

    Jessica Kingsley Pub • 2007 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2007 • 206 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • Storywater is the easier short commitment, while Drama for People with Special Needs (Teacher's Books) asks for more reading time up front.
  • Drama for People with Special Needs (Teacher's Books) gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Storywater leans later in the catalog.
  • Children's Stories in Play Therapy is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Drama for People with Special Needs (Teacher's Books).

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