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I’m loving contributing to @teachprimarymag.bsky.social by sharing some of the successful reading-inspired learning and outcomes in our curriculum #primary

I adore the artwork of #angelaharding and spending a couple of hours reading A Year Unfolding has been bliss. Just a beautiful collection of her printmaking celebrating our gorgeous countryside. #art #natureart #wildlife #conservation #bbcwildlife @nationaltrust.org.uk @chrisgpackham.bsky.social

Inspired by #jackiemorris and #benrothery the children are producing some incredible art this term in Y5/6. #wildlife #wildlifeart #thelostspells #thelostwords #primaryart #sketchbooks Reading inspires Art!

Black Country girl with neuroblastoma sets 8,000 birthday card target Amelia, who is on palliative care, hopes to break the UK record for most birthday cards received.

If you have the chance, could you send a birthday card to Amelia?

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A picture of all eight Adventuremice titles, plus several of Sarah’s mice and the aforementioned Steiff cuddly.

Waterstones are running an ADVENTUREMICE PRIZE DRAW. Pre-order the new book, Of Mice and Mummies, before 25th Feb and you’ll have a chance to win an original portrait of yourself* as a mouse by Sarah McIntyre, and a cuddly Steiff mouse. www.waterstones.com/win/adventur...

*Or your child, of course!

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Oooh, thanks for the recommendation!
Here's to another year of books!🎉

If you have even a passing interest in children’s books then you need to check out Betsy Bird’s ( @fuse8.bsky.social ) extraordinary 31 lists in 31 day. I’m always relived when I find lots of my favourite books #FavePicturebook25 in her lists. There are always gems I’ve missed however!

Top shelf for me!

The Bertvent books

Giveaway!

I’m giving one lucky person the chance to pick one shelf of books from our Bertvent bookcase.

Follow and repost by midday on Saturday 27th and I’ll pick someone at random! Which shelf will you choose?

(UK only)

The WONDERFUL latest Books for Keeps reviews The Invisibles by @susiebower.bsky.social, Captain Danger and the Stupid Shadow by Victor Engbers, and The Otherwhere Post by Emily J Taylor 🥳

Introducing Pushkin Children’s Classics!

Reading is never more ✨magical✨ than in childhood. That’s why we’re bringing you the most thrilling and inspiring children’s stories from around the world.

Stay tuned for the six beloved titles we’re publishing on July 3rd 🥳

A storm, a rising sea, and a family that refuses to let go.

In “The House That Floated” by #Goujing, stunning art tells a delicate, wordless tale of resilience and love.

A #PicturebookPage treasure, it is a #WordlessWonder, quietly powerful and unforgettable. Just Perfect! One of the best of ‘25

Final lot…so far… Part 3 3/3 105/105 #Top40 #FavePicturebooks25 #PicturebookPage

Here are some more… Part 2…2/3 72/105 #Top40 #FavePicturebooks25 #PicturebookPage

So it begins…starting to think about my #Top40 #FavePicturebooks25

What an amazing year… there are more and I have no doubt a few coming out soon that will challenge the list. You’ve got to start somewhere though 1/3 36/105… #PicturebookPage

Just finished Letters from the Upside and wow — Katya Balen does it again! Her writing is tender, powerful, and full of heart. One of the finest children's authors out there. Every book is a gift, and this one truly soars. Literally one of the best writers around 📚 #KatyaBalen

A montage of photos of 3D sculptures of fossil ammonites. I've made so many over the years so the photos here span about 20 years worth of work. There are photos of work that children have made and also examples that I have made myself.

Kicking off the new academic year tomorrow with a hands-on making session . . . a group of teachers have asked me to help them explore fossils through 3D making. It's a bit like asking the Cookie Monster to do training about biscuits. 😆😆😆
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It is a debut book and I'm amazed as the writing has a brilliant edge and maturity to it. He builds the atmosphere really well, both inside and for outdoors! Cannot wait to read more from him!

There’s a new book out from our 2019 #LittleRebelsAward Winner @catwrote.bsky.social and this time she’s unpacking the complicated life of always-starry, often-radical, Josephine Baker- dancer/singer/French Resistance Agent/✊🏿Civil Rights Activist.
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit

Devoured #Gloam by Jack Mackay & loved it! Bone-chillingly scary & menacing with a villain I will not forget easily. Beautifully written & wrapped in mist,dark danger,threaded with grief, loss, the meaning of family. Broodingly beautiful illustrations by Ben Joel Price.
@rocktheboatnews.bsky.social.

I'm thrilled to be able to share the Waterstones Exclusive Edition of FEAR FILES: HIDE AND SEEK! With stunning red sprayed edges, this will be published by @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social on 25.09.25, but you can pre-order this exclusive edition from @waterstones.bsky.social now! shorturl.at/NNhLj

#NewIllustrationoftheDay by Matthew Forsythe from his 3rd picturebook Aggie and the Ghost, about a little girl who is haunted by a ghost and makes her own choices. Depicting a simple fairytale world, in watercolour, gouache & coloured pencil. 28 Aug Simon & Schuster. @simonandschuster.bsky.social

🌟PIN BADGES!🌟
Hero Slam was released this week through Waterstones and also via The Phoenix Comic. Not only that, but The Phoenix have made these SUPERCOOL HERO SLAM PIN BADGES, which are available in their online store: thephoenixcomic.shop ⚔️🔥💖

My youngest and I read the opening chapters to @pgbellwriter.bsky.social latest and are HOOKED!

Crookhaven – The Thieves’ Revenge by J.J.Arcanjo The Book in Rhyme… “The final year at Crookhaven – Year number five, But for some of the crew, they’re lucky to be alive. As the leaders of the Nameless – infamous crime bosses. Seek ul…

Here it is! The end of the a wonderfully joyous series Crookhaven by @joelarcanjo.bsky.social The perfect ending and so much heart! If you’ve never read it, this is spoiler free &gives a little round up of the whole series! @hachettechildrens.bsky.social tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/08/21/c...

Why read Billionaire Boy when there’s already a brilliant selection of children’s books out there exploring friendships? Here’s some of my favourites but what others would you suggest instead of Walliams’ book? #kidlituk
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The incredibly talented Jack MacKay.

Me trying not to fangirl Jack.

Delighted to celebrate the publication of brilliantly creepy middle grade #Gloam by Jack MacKay last night. Huge thanks to @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social for inviting me.

Cover of Linnet and the Periwinkle Flyer on a dark blue background.

Out today ✨ Linnet and the Periwinkle Flyer by @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social!

A heartwarming, high-spirited adventure about invention, rebellion, and dreaming big in a world that wants to keep girls small.

Out now 👉 amzn.to/4mnxEy0

With the new academic year approaching, this picturebook assembly overview might be useful to people. The suggested books cover themes around empathy, inclusion and diversity, and are all texts I've used in the classroom. Any shares appreciated. Link here: padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/r...

Huge fan of @tompalmerauthor.bsky.social and it’s wonderful to see #wardog published after he shared with our children recently. Perfect to introduce WW2 in assembly with #hope #courage #friendship and #loyalty threaded through. Illustrated beautifully by Carolina Rabei. #picturebooks #WW2