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πŸ“š Indie publisher producing illustrated non-fiction and beautiful children’s books πŸ“ Wales, UK https://linktr.ee/graffegbooks Header - Fletcher and the Caterpillar Β© Tiphanie Beeke

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β€œI wish I could be like you and never ever worry about anything ever.⁠
Wait… What? You sometimes worry about things, too? What do you worry about?”⁠
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The Worried Book by Howard Pearlstein and James Munro publishes 7 August!πŸ’šπŸ“—β 
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⭐️Pre-order at Graffeg.com⁠

25.06.2025 13:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is going to be so much fun! Join us at Chicken and Frog Bookshop in Brentwood to discover the amazing world of neurons and neurodiversity. #adhd #autism #dyspraxia #dyslexia #epilepsy #tourettesyndrome #kidsbooks #kidsbooksaboutneurodiversity #neurodiversity #neurons
@graffegbooks.bsky.social

20.06.2025 10:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's all happening at Chicken and Frog Bookshop on Sat, 5th July. Window painting with Kelly from 9am and an author reading and activities at 11am. Delve into the fantastic world of neurodiversity and discover what those super speedy neurons get up to! #neurodiversity @graffegbooks.bsky.social

16.06.2025 09:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s World Environment Day, and we’re thrilled to reveal the cover of Frog in a Fjord by Marielle Bayliss and Mariela Malova! The third book in the Frog series, it helps children discover the diversity of frog species, and understand their vital role in our ecosystems πŸΈπŸ’š
@mariellebayliss.bsky.social

05.06.2025 11:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Robin and Pip by Margaret Anne Suggs is out now! 🌸

This beautifully illustrated story opens conversations about anxiety & mental health through the journey of a worried Robin and his wise friend, Pip, an apple tree🌳🍎

Shop now at Graffeg.com! ⭐
#illustratedbooks

29.05.2025 10:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Official launch of Garden Safari, Lydbury North Village Hall, Friday 7.30 via TicketSource and talk at Festival of Outdoor Photography in London Sunday. @rspb.bsky.social @graffegbooks.bsky.social @omsystem.bsky.social @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social

27.05.2025 07:21 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Cover of Country Diary Diary Wales book by John Gilbey.

Cover of Country Diary Diary Wales book by John Gilbey.

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Hi All, this is my semi-regular reminder that I have a book out which you might enjoy. It is a collection of 50 of my Country Diary columns from the @theguardian.com with a host of my original colour images. It makes an excellent present!

Published by the nice folk at @graffegbooks.bsky.social

22.05.2025 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A beautiful orange tip butterfly from Andrew Fusek Peters's brilliant new book, Garden Safari, published by Graffeg.

13.05.2025 10:16 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£We’re so proud to run the #LittleRebelsAward for Radical Children’s Fiction alongside @housmansbookshop.bsky.social

And we’ve just announced the ⭐️2025 Longlist⭐️

13 books for readers aged 0-12 which centre social justice with empathy, urgency and-very often-joy!
🩡🩷🧑

#LittleRebelsAwardLonglist2025

12.05.2025 12:34 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 9
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The Neurons are coming to Banstead Library! Join me on 29th May for an author reading and to discover how neurons help us with everything we do 🧠 @graffegbooks.bsky.social

12.05.2025 09:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fletcher and the Bee 🦊🐝

Watch this bee-rilliant tutorial on how to make pinecone bees from things you have around your house from author of the Fletcher series Julia Rawlinson 🀩

Pre order at graffeg.com - available 20 MayπŸ–€πŸ’›

12.05.2025 08:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Action shots from #wimbledonlibrary We put our neurons to the test and learned how they help us every day, then Kelly took the children through a fantastic sketch-your-own neuron character session! A great way to wrap up #autismawarenessmonth @graffegbooks.bsky.social @mertoncouncil.bsky.social

28.04.2025 09:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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So today is Bat Appreciation Day apparently ... so with that in mind @graffegbooks.bsky.social have announced the date of the publication of my latest book ... you can pre-order through them if you are very keen!!!! @batconservation.bsky.social @ptes-org.bsky.social @hedgehogsociety.bsky.social

17.04.2025 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Special delivery! The Neurons have landed at Bayliss HQ. Excited does not begin to cover it.
Neruons and #ADHD
Neruons and #Autism
Neruons and #Epilepsy
Neruons and #Dyslexia
Neruons and #Dyspraxia/DCD
Neruons and #Tourettesyndrome
Available to #preorder @graffegbooks.bsky.social

15.04.2025 08:02 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Neurons and ADHD! πŸ“£πŸ©·

You may remember Fizz the neuron from photos, but now listen as author Marielle Bayliss, narrates part of Fizz and Mei's story.✨

Listen to the rest in the Neurons and ADHD audiobook publishing the 24th of April.πŸ“–πŸŽ§

Pre-order at graffeg.com! ⭐

14.04.2025 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œBut Sophie also knows that creative and hungry brains will have more questions than answers.”⁠
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Neurons and Dyslexia is part of the upcoming picture book series that makes understanding neurodiversity more approachable and fun for children🧠🌈⁠
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⭐️Out 24 April, pre-order now!⁠
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#DyslexiaAwareness

07.04.2025 09:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Louise Royston-Smith. Comic, affectionate drawing and a collaged detail of photographed buttercups, from her picturebook The Old Watering Can, about a grandmother, a garden & the unexpected advantages of a leaky watering can. Graffeg pb 3 April. @graffegbooks.bsky.social

03.04.2025 06:57 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Bird Thief The Bird ThiefRachel KeatingCadno Graffeg Twelve year old Erin has OCD with symptoms including continually checking things and counting. Her mother is depressed and has been since her much loved si…

Author RachelKeating @turnsmith.bsky.social draws on her experiences in #TheBirdThief a magical tale wherein mental health, the natural world & friendship are explored; illu.#naomibennet @graffegbooks.bsky.social - it’s #RedReadingHub’s #fiction book of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-d5y

01.04.2025 09:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Bird Thief by Rachel Keating; illustrated by Naomi Bennet: beautiful exploration of family life, mental health & the healing power of the natural world; moving, raw, magical, exciting...it’s simply wonderful. @graffegbooks.bsky.social
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27.03.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Exciting news! We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming children’s book Fletcher and the Bee! 🐝✨Join Fletcher and Bee on a magical journey through the woods, meeting new friends and learning new dances along the way. 🩰🌼

Written by Julia Rawlinson
Illustrated by Tiphanie Beeke

25.03.2025 12:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Graffeg is at the London Book Fair! πŸ“šβœ¨

You can come visit us and discover our latest publications at Stand 2A 109 today! We are here until the 13th of March with some of your favourite Graffeg titles.❀️ We hope to see you there!

#LondonBookFair #LBF2025

11.03.2025 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UPCOMING EXHIBITION | Adam Buick:Raw Earth
6 - 29 March 2025

We are excited to invite you to the preview for our upcoming exhibition, Adam Buick:Raw Earth. Join us at Contemporary Ceramics, this Wednesday 5th March 6–8pm. Take an early look at the works on display and meet the artist.

04.03.2025 12:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Raw Earth by Adam Buick is out today!

Shop now at graffeg.com

Raw Earth spans the life and work of Adam Buick. It dives into the conceptual underpinnings of his celebrated pottery as he creates a tension between us and the natural world

#ceramic #ceramics #moonjar

04.03.2025 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Long tailed tit wide angle. I will be giving a talk at the Photography Show next Tuesday at 12 at the OM System stand if you are there come and say hello. @omsystem.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

04.03.2025 08:12 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œDon’t you miss your flowers when they float away?” Robin asked.

β€œIt’s no worry!” Pip explained as she shook her foamy blossoms.
β€œOnce the flowers are gone, my apples will come.”

Robin and Pip is available to pre-order now 🌸

πŸ“πŸŽ¨ Margaret Anne Suggs

03.03.2025 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œCould racing really be all that bad?
Sport was not really Hugg’s thing.
Unless you counted a gold in rest and relaxing”

πŸ₯‡Not long to wait! Hugg β€˜n’ Bugg: The Race by Ian Brown
& Eoin Clarke publishes 12 March!
#newbook #picturebook #rhymingbook #actionbook #bookseries

28.02.2025 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œShe likes being with friends but doesn’t always want to do the same things.”

Neurons and Autism is part of the upcoming #picturebookseries that makes understanding #neurodiversity approachable and fun for children🧠🌈⁠

πŸ“@mariellebayliss.bsky.social
🎨Kellyanne Thorne

#BooksonAutism

25.02.2025 09:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Off they Go! Off they Go!James Carter and James MunroGraffeg Poet / writer James Carter and illustrator James Munro have again joined forces on a natural history book, this time on the topic of animal migration…

A very useful introduction to the topic of animal migrations #OffTheyGo! @jamescarterpoet.bsky.social illustrations. #jamesmunro @graffegbooks.bsky.social is #RedReadingHub’s #nonfiction #picturebook of the day reviewed over on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-d2b

23.02.2025 09:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to our Small Press of the Year Finalists: Wales 🀩

Seren Books, Parthian, Riley Publications, Firefly Press, Lucent Dreaming, Broken Sleep Books and Graffeg! #Nibbies #BritishBookAwards

19.02.2025 09:14 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3
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Delighted to recommend from the Read for Empathy collection 2025 April’s Garden by Isla McGuckin illustrated by Catalina Echeverri. A picturebook about a child moving with her mother into temporary accommodation. Art and nature bring solace. @graffegbooks.bsky.social @empathylabuk.bsky.social

16.02.2025 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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