Hannah Prutton

A collage of colourful picture books. White text on an orange background reads books we love in February.

Every month, we review dozens of books for children and teenagers.

Here are the ones we like best in February 💙 https://bit.ly/487zIVT

If you see this, give it a share? I’m over here now from X. For very good reason, but I do miss the engagement I had over there.. #BookSky #EduSky

front cover of Witch Trial by Harriet Tyce.

SIGNED BOOK NEWS!

Witch Trial by Harriet Tyce (yeah, that author off of The Traitors) is out next month.

"Who's telling the truth?
Who can be trusted?
Let the Witch Trial begin...

SIGNED COPIES HERE!

www.biggreenbookshop.com/signed-copie...

The Golden Monkey Mystery

Bookpost and it's incredible!!!! The next beauty from @piudg.bsky.social. I made the mistake of thinking I'd 'dip in' and now I can't leave the house because it's incredible! More later...... (thank you @nosycrow.bsky.social xxx)

Cover of proof copy of The Golden Monkey Mystery with an orange monkey holding an emerald

A very exciting proof! #thegoldenmonkeymystery by the wonderful @piudg.bsky.social - out in January 2026 from @nosycrow.bsky.social
#ukkidlit #kidlituk

My hand holding up a book. The background of the cover is black and on it is a stylised orange monkey holding a greenish blueish jewel. The white, hand-lettered title, curving around the monkey and its tail, reads The Golden Monkey Mystery. The author's name, Piu Dasgupta, is written on the monkey's arm in black. The background behind the book is my rainforest wallpaper which, accidentally, fits the theme of the book as it's set partly in a jungle in Bengal.

Been mostly reading adult books but now it's time to return to the kidlit TBR... #KidLitUK First stop will be The Golden Monkey Mystery by @piudg.bsky.social 🐒 Cover illo by Helen Crawford-White. I've been looking forward to this one as I loved Secrets of the Snakestone. @nosycrow.bsky.social

Fly my pretties fly! Proof copies of @piudg.bsky.social’s next daring adventure are winging their way out, each accompanied by their own shimmering golden monkey… can you solve #TheGoldenMonkeyMystery?

Publishing in January 2026 with @nosycrow.bsky.social!

Yay! Hope you enjoy Jacqui x

The proof and its press release tied up with string.

The unwrapped proof and press release. The cover shows a smiling golden monkey holding a green gem in its front paws.

Very excited to receive a proof of The Golden Monkey Mystery by @piudg.bsky.social, having loved Secrets of the Snakestone. Out 15/01 for 9+ readers, huge thanks go to @hannahprutton.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social 🐒

#KidlitUK #UKKidlit

The book, the cover of which shows a boy in skiing gear running away from snowy mountains towards the reader, and its press release.

I couldn’t put middle grade thriller Avalanche by Simon Fox down when I read it on NetGalley. Huge thanks to @hannahprutton.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social for this physical copy - I’m celebrating by resharing the link to my review below.

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The book Maisie vs the Himalayas.

LOOK HOW PRETTY! 😍
#maisievsantarctica #maisievsthehimalayas #kidslit #mg #mgadventure #readingforpleasure

Running My Own Race by Abena Eyeson I Am Reading: Running My Own Race by Abena Eyeson

My #middlegrade book this week is Abena Eyeson's #RunningMyOwnRace, a lovely story of finding your own identity and standing up for yourself. Kofi is caught between two worlds – which will he choose?
👉 alastairc.com/i-am-reading...

@eyesab2.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUk #IAmReading

I have not heard so much organic discussion and praise for a book as I have of this in AGES. One to watch, I can't wait! #KidlitUK

Request to read Maisie Vs The Himalayas on NetGalley UK! This middle-grade adventure written by Jack Jackman and published by Nosy Crow is out on 14 August 2025.

Zip off with Maisie for her next globetrotting adventure in Maisie Vs The Himalayas by @jackjackman.bsky.social.

Now on NetGalley... Only for the most daring of readers!

👉 ow.ly/UBec50WaBO5

A picture of the cover of the book Maisie vs the Himalayas.

Just two months till MAISIE VS THE HIMALAYAS, the 2nd book in the MAISIE VS series, is out in the world! 🧡🗻🦇 🧗‍♀️🧨

#maisievsantarctica #mgadventures #kidslit

Cover of This is Who I Am

Inside art from This is Who I am

Inside art from This is who I am

Here it is! The beautiful cover of THIS IS WHO I AM. Out 4th Sept. Words by me, art by Ruchi Mhasane. A second gen immigrant story and a celebration of identity and belonging to two worlds. 💛

@andersenpress.bsky.social

Yay! Glad it arrived safely - hope you enjoy (both the book and the snacks!)

Thank you Rashmi!! So glad you enjoyed x

Running My Own Race by Abena Eyeson is a brilliant book about finding your place in the world, following your dreams and standing up for yourself. Readers will love Kofi. I did. Out 3 July. @nosycrow.bsky.social

Cover of Running My Own Race by Abena Eyeson. The cover shows a young Black boy in a vest, shorts and sneakers getting ready to run a race with a determined look on his face. Cover design by Bex Glendining.

Exciting book post! Running My Own Race - a debut MG by Abena Eyeson. Striking cover design by Bex Glendining. A story about a boy who gets a sports scholarship to a prestigious school and has to find a way to forge his own path and follow his athletic dreams. Out in July.

@nosycrow.bsky.social

Sunday #bookstack topped & tailed by proof of new middle grade #runningmyownrace by @eyesab2.bsky.social (out July 3rd) & picture book #ImGoingtoMakeaFriend by @darrenchetty.bsky.social (out May 13th) both of which I loved! 💙💜 #kidlituk

great to see @eyesab2.bsky.social 's Running My Own Race in here 👏🏽 🙌🏽 📖

Reading is fundamental!

The book, the cover of which shows a Black boy crouching in a starting position on a running track, together with its press release, postcard and bag of plantain chips.

Have heard great things about Running My Own Race by @eyesab2.bsky.social so am very excited to receive this fabulous proof. Out 03/07 for 9+ readers, huge thanks to @hannahprutton.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social 🏃🏾‍♂️

Image of the exclusive Waterstones edition of Escape Room: Game Zero

Only two weeks until ESCAPE ROOM: GAME ZERO is published by @nosycrow.bsky.social and I'm delighted to reveal the @waterstones.bsky.social Exclusive Edition is now available to pre-order! Sprayed edges, author Q&A and an exclusive guide to the world of The Escape.
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Oh @louiestowell.bsky.social you would LOVE - more than happy to send a copy your way if you'd like one!

Dancing the happiest of dances in the @nosycrow.bsky.social nest this morning!

The winner of Children's Publisher of the Year (sponsored by Publiship) is Nosy Crow✨

“The amount and range of work that goes on at Nosy Crow is incredible,” said the judges #Nibbies #BritishBookAwards

A thought for the new term. READING FOR PLEASURE is the most important thing in education: more important than any test scores, or any of the hoops we make our kids jump through. So whatever else you do, please never stop helping kids find books to read & love. It will change their lives! #literacy

The book Time Tub Travellers: Circus Mystery by Claire Linney is nestled on red and white stars on a patterned African print fabric background

It’s publication day for Time Tub Travellers: Circus Mystery. If you enjoy time travel, adventure, the thrilling world of the Victorian circus and you don’t know who Pablo Fanque is…you need this book. Suitable for 8+ year olds and wise adults who know the joy of reading kids books. #kidlituk