The children in school canβt put it down. They are fascinated by it, one of those books where they find something new everytime they explore.
08.02.2026 20:54 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0@smithsmm.bsky.social
Headteacher, picturebook addict. Sometimes a bit ranty. Passionate about the best job in the world. #PicturebookPage All views are my own
The children in school canβt put it down. They are fascinated by it, one of those books where they find something new everytime they explore.
08.02.2026 20:54 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Not posted a book for a whileβ¦thought Iβd get going with this bit of genius βUltra-Wildβ by @stevemushin.bsky.social
is a stunning, wildly creative not fiction text that explore how we may rewind our cities. Itβs Science rich and dense, fascinating and wild. A book to pore over for kids.
Todays Soundtrack is #CarterUSM
Not sure everyone in the house is appreciating it as much as me.
Amazing #Endpapers too
08.02.2026 15:34 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 2 π 0Not posted a book for a whileβ¦thought Iβd get going with this bit of genius βUltra-Wildβ by @stevemushin.bsky.social
is a stunning, wildly creative not fiction text that explore how we may rewind our cities. Itβs Science rich and dense, fascinating and wild. A book to pore over for kids.
We really do
07.02.2026 09:10 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Going for starters with a song that i love way more than it deserves βSafety Danceβ by Men Without Hats. #FebMusicChallenge26
youtu.be/1p_BvaHsgGg
Going obviousβ¦
βColdβ by the Cure
#FebMusicChallenge26
youtu.be/BfZ5__1lfXo
Iβm going thisβ¦
βHeat of the Summerβ by Whitelands, gorgeous shimmery dreampop #FebMusicChallenge26
youtu.be/PsJRd4TTi_M
So getting straight to the point βArtβ by Jim Bob(him of Carter UsM fame)
A punky tribute to the power of art to connect and move us. youtu.be/bQuZxjScfz8
Always aware of them but never really listened to them, just clicked this yearβ¦love them now. On fire is an amazing album
02.02.2026 18:10 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0This is my Old/ New β¦old song but new to me β¦
βBlue Thunderβ by Galaxie 500
youtu.be/SFkG6vD2nxk
This is my New/ Old β¦ a new song by a band I loveβ¦
βDisco Misfitsβ by Pop Will Eat Itself
youtu.be/uRxTs9GSd8I
Got 3β¦this is my New/New, beautiful, pastoral , autumnal loveliness
βDays gone Byβ by Midlake
youtu.be/L9CVSIlPsKQ
Will be joining in with the month, but donβt want to share month and year of birth on here.
01.02.2026 16:11 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 1Came on in the car as I was getting my youngest from Sheffield today, literally in tears as this hulking 22 year old sat looking at me like Iβd gone mad.
24.01.2026 15:41 β π 5 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0So here they my favourite 40 picturebooks of 2025 (actually there are 42). Merry Christmas!
#FavePicturebooks25 #PicturebookPage
Here are almost 40 of my favourite #MiddleGrade reads for 2025.
A fantastic range from wild fantasy, to gritty realism, historical adventures and more than a few scares. What a brilliant year its been for childrenβs books
It should be because it is brilliant
07.01.2026 15:20 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0I also hate the way we now own nothingβ¦everything is subscription. Great model for business but very poor for schools.
04.01.2026 17:36 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Or maybe do neither.
04.01.2026 17:19 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Amazing #Endpapers and #UnderTheDustJacket as well
04.01.2026 15:59 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0βSeven Ways Through a Woodβ by @jennreese.bsky.social
and @devinellekurtz.bsky.social
is pure enchantment. Reeseβs playful, prose invites you to choose your path, ride a griffin, stow away on a moss giant or take your own path.
Kurtzβs glowing art brings it to glorious life.
#PictureBookPage
Just finished it Rob, itβs a cracker!
Can see it being a big hit with the kids in school.
If you have even a passing interest in childrenβs books then you need to check out Betsy Birdβs ( @fuse8.bsky.social ) extraordinary 31 lists in 31 day. Iβm always relived when I find lots of my favourite books #FavePicturebook25 in her lists. There are always gems Iβve missed however!
31.12.2025 18:48 β π 10 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0Not a minor celebrity but I did throw a cup of coffee over David Bowie.
30.12.2025 02:00 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Here are almost 40 of my favourite #MiddleGrade reads for 2025.
A fantastic range from wild fantasy, to gritty realism, historical adventures and more than a few scares. What a brilliant year its been for childrenβs books
It also has some brilliant #Backmatter that explores the exhibits and shares the process.
10.12.2025 18:31 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0I finished my #FavePicturebooks25 then this absolute worldie arrived.
βCat Napβ by @brianlies.bsky.social
is an utterly joyful Tom and Jerry-esque romp through a museum. A delightful story is delivered in through extraordinary art as they dive from exhibit to exhibit #PicturebookPage
No. 1 in my #FavePicturebooks25: βDonβt Trust Fish!β by @dansantat.bsky.social & @unshavedmouse.bsky.social, a truly hilarious, visually stunning romp with an unforgettable narrator (and a twist youβll love!). Packed with gags, humor & comic timing. Pure joy! Just genius! #PicturebookPage
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