Unicorn Academy fans, watch our exclusive message from Sophia! ✨
Unicorn Academy: My Secret Diary is one of the amazing World Book Day 2026 £1/€1.50 books, and children can get it FREE with their book token.
Happy World Book Day!
Unicorn Academy fans, watch our exclusive message from Sophia! ✨
Unicorn Academy: My Secret Diary is one of the amazing World Book Day 2026 £1/€1.50 books, and children can get it FREE with their book token.
Happy World Book Day!
The front cover for the ebook Dungeon Runners Level 1: Hero Trail is displayed against a green background, surrounded by tentacles and bat-like creatures taken from the fantasy adventure story. Text under the book says "Free Book of the Week, available until 10th March - Get it on Apple Books". The children's book was written by Kieran Larwood, illustrated by Joe-Todd Stanton, and published by Nosy Crow.
The front cover for the fantasy adventure ebooks, Dungeon Runners, books 2, 3 and 4 are displayed against a green background. Text under the book says "Continue the story with series discounts! Available until 10th March - Get it on Apple Books". The children's book series was written by Kieran Larwood, illustrated by Joe-Todd Stanton, and published by Nosy Crow.
Ready for a World Book Day quest? ⚔️
Dungeon Runners: Hero Trial ebook is FREE this week on Apple Books - the first book in the epic fantasy adventure series for children aged 7+ who love adventure, heroes and gaming! 🗝📚
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Offer available until Tuesday 12 March 2026.
Peek inside Sophia & Wildstar’s magical world! ✨
Unicorn Academy: My Secret Diary is one of the amazing World Book Day 2026 £1/€1.50 books, and children can get it FREE with their book token.
Includes a free Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story. 🎧
A person holds the children's book 'Inspire Me!' which they are reading with their child. The book cover features illustrations by Axel Scheffler of stars, a bird, guitar, paintbrush, frog, globe, football, and a red squirrel surrounding an open book. It was published by Nosy Crow as an official title for the National Year of Reading 2026.
Great words from great minds 🌟
Celebrate the National Year of Reading 2026 with Inspire Me! – 100+ powerful pieces of writing curated by @nicolettejones.bsky.social, with a stunning cover by Axel Scheffler.
In partnership with Wakefield Family Hubs, we will be delivering our annual ‘Story Time Prize’
We will be taking part sharing the books each week with families.
This week we will be reading 'Suki Cat Astronaut' by Grace Habib
In partnership with @booktrust.org.uk
#BookSky #ChildrensBook #Library
A graphic for the Waterstones Children's Book Festival. A heading says "This event will make you a scientist with Dr Sheila Kanani" on a blue background next to a photo of Sheila, with her book "This Book Will Make You A Scientist". A purple banner contains the text "Saturday 14 February, 3.30pm at Lincoln Central Library, Free School LN, Lincoln LN2 1EZ". Colourful characters adorn the image.
Join scientist Dr Sheila Kanani at Waterstones Children's Book Festival in Lincoln on 14 Feb for an epic creative writing workshop for children aged 7+.
Combining fascinating facts with in-person experiments, this interactive event will inspire kids to use their imaginations!
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A graphic for the Waterstones Children's Book Festival. A heading says "Creative Writing Workshop with Jack Jackman" on a blue background next to a photo of Jack, with his two books "Maisie vs Antartica" and "Maisie vs The Himalayas". A purple banner contains the text "Saturday 7 February, 10.30am at McManus Galleries (learning suite), Albert Square, Meadowside, Dundee, DD1 1DA". Colourful characters adorn the image.
Join author @jackjackman.bsky.social at Waterstones Children's Book Festival in Dundee on 7 Feb for an epic creative writing workshop for children aged 7+.
Budding young authors will learn to write their very own globe-trotting stories, inspired by his Maisie vs… series!
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Classified: A fast-paced, witty spy story for readers who like high‑stakes missions and hilarious adventures.
SPYGLASS: Mastermind of Mayhem – by former Waterstones Children’s Book Prize winner David Solomons, packed with artwork from Miguel Díaz Rivas. Activates on 9 April.
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Go, go, go! 😂
Hope you enjoy it! 📖❤️
Thanks for sharing Hazel - we always love to hear feedback like this! Do they have any particular favourite books?
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Introducing 'This Book Will Make You a Scientist' - a new STEM-focused book created to support hands-on science learning. Written by scientist, Dr Sheila Kanani MBE, with vibrant illustrations from Ellen Surrey. Created in partnership with the University of Cambridge.
Available from 12 March 🧑🔬
A photograph of middle-grade jungle adventure The Golden Monkey Mystery by Piu DasGupta, published by Nosy Crow. The photograph shows a child's hands holding the book in a cosy reading scene with warm tones and soft textiles in the background. The book features a black background with a large illustration of a monkey detailed with bright pink and green florals, people and animals. The monkey is holding a green jewel.
The Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted author, Piu DasGupta (@piudg.bsky.social), is back with The Golden Monkey Mystery!
Children will discover a world full of mystery, nature, and a rich wilderness they’ll want to revisit again and again.
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So excited to share (with help from Whisky!) the third book of the I Am Wolf series – WE ARE DRAGON! It all ends here, and everything is cranked up to 11 as Rieka tries to save the world – but at what cost…?
#WeAreDragon @nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUk #IAmWolf
We're offering 40% off Supa Nova for UK state schools 🎉
It's a gorgeous, fun, STEM-related graphic novel by @heychante.bsky.social
Thank you, Chanté and @nosycrow.bsky.social, and
@petersbooks.bsky.social for offering 30% off our book list.
#GoAllIn #NationalYearOfReading #ReadingForPleasure
It's time to Go All In for the National Year of Reading! The recently launched campaign is going to see this year be the greatest celebration of reading the nation has ever seen!
Find out more about how you can get involved at goallin.org.uk today
#GoAllln2026 #NationalYearofReading2026
A photograph of hands holding the thrilling kids book Avalanche by Simon Fox, published by Nosy Crow. The book cover shows an energetic and impactful wintry scene of a child wearing snow gear dramatically running through an icy snowstorm. The book's title, "Avalanche" is written in a bold and highly contrasted red. The book is shown against a soft white blanket for a winter atmosphere.
Avalanche by Simon Fox is an action-packed winter adventure for kids who love edge-of-your-seat stories, and cinematic tension.
A high-impact read, this wintery thriller balances excitement with emotional depth, making it a strong choice for classrooms and reading at home.
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A promotional graphic for middle-grade jungle adventure The Golden Monkey Mystery by Piu DasGupta, published by Nosy Crow. Copy reads "Request to read The Golden Monkey Mystery of NetGalley UK!" to the left of a picture of the book's front cover. The graphic features decorative illustrations in a folk style on an orange background, taken from the book cover. The book features a black background with a large illustration of a monkey detailed with bright pink and green florals, people and animals. The monkey is holding a green jewel.
⏰📚 One week to go…
If you’re a reviewer, librarian or educator, now’s the moment to request your copy of The Golden Monkey Mystery by @piudg.bsky.social, the Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize shortlisted author of Secrets of the Snakestone.
On NetGalley: buff.ly/ltGzoj9
Today's review...'Inspire Me!' @nicolettejones.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social It really does what it says on the cover!
www.throughthebookshelf.com/reviews/inspire-me
Also available as audiobooks, brilliantly read by BBC's Ghosts actress, Charlotte Ritchie.
Available on @xigxaguk.bsky.social. Listen today: buff.ly/0hoqnyF
Spellmaster duo, Mallory and Maggoty, are back for another hilarious and imaginative adventure for children who love spooky stories, monsters under the bed and Halloween all-year round.
The series is written by Martin Howard, with inside illustrations by Pete Williamson.
Merry Christmas from all of us at Nosy Crow! 🎄
Artwork by Grasya Oliyko, taken from Guess Who? Merry Christmas to You!
irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/artsandculture/arid-41760578.html Christmas murder-mystery has suspense, snow, festive glow and wholesome advocacy of cheese on toast. @nosycrow.bsky.social @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social @alexcotter.bsky.social @theobrienpress.bsky.social @erikamcgann.bsky.social
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Middle grade paperback Murder at Christmas by Fleur Hitchcock has two children cycling past a snowy Georgian building.
Middle grade paperback Ice Dancer by Alex Cotter. Cover design features an ice dancer whose dress is designed with silver foil snowflakes.
Thank you @nosycrow.bsky.social for delightful #BookPost which arrived just before I set off for #BookLaunch
#MurderAtChristmas by @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social & #IceDancer by @alexcotter.bsky.social
😍😍
#UkKidLit
#KidLitUK
This new book from @alexcotter.bsky.social is complex and satisfying, a perfect winter read for confident, mature young readers. With much going on around her she doesn't understand Dina struggles to settle into life in Sheffield with her aunt. Can skating make things smooth? @nosycrow.bsky.social
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This week #IAmReading @alexcotter.bsky.social's ICE DANCER, a tale of grief, friendship, family and joy, and a mystery rooted in an ice skating competition from years before… A powerful and sensitive story ❤️⛸️
More 👉 alastairc.com/i-am-reading...
@nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUk
Fantastic Festive News from the @irishexaminer.bsky.social 's Children's Reviews for @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social "Murder at Christmas" and @alexcotter.bsky.social "Ice Dancer"! Thank you @petoconnell.bsky.social 🎁
23.12.2025 09:36 — 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
Screenshot of review from the Irish Examiner. Reviewing Murder at Christmas, Ice Dancer, Tír na nÓg, and Enchanted Ireland. Major picture of me.
Really delighted to be sent a review of #MurderatChristmas in the @irishexaminer.bsky.social It's alongside @alexcotter.bsky.social 's brilliant Ice Dancer - so if you're looking for a couple of Christmas reads for the 8-12s in your lives, look no further.
#Ukkidlit #Kidlituk
Graphic showing the header: Inclusive Books for Children Awards 2026 above an image of the children's book "Destiny Ink: Birthday Secret" by Adeola Sokunbi
Graphic showing the header: Inclusive Books for Children Awards 2026 above an image of the children's book "Supa Nova" by Chanté Timothy
Time for some good news! Both Destiny Ink: Birthday Secret by Adeola Sokunbi (@adeolasokunbi.bsky.social) and Supa Nova by Chanté Timothy (@heychante.bsky.social) have been longlisted for the 2026 IBC Awards (@ibc-reads.bsky.social).
Congratulations to everyone involved! 👏
Thanks @petersbooks.bsky.social for shortlisting #RunningMyOwnRace for the Peters Books Award.
Winners in each category & overall winner decided by #teacher & #librarian vote. Please place your vote on Peters books website before 28 February.
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No. 6 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Once I Was A Tree” by #EoinMcLaughlin & #GuilhermeKarsten, a fantastically funny journey from seed to book!Packed with facts, clever jokes & quirky art. Smart, hilarious & huge fun for curious minds. One of the funniest of ‘25 #PicturebookPage @nosycrow.bsky.social
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