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Wonderful Bookpost!

Thank you @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social for

📕 The Far Out Five - Snot Jelly Island by @ofalafel.bsky.social

And a lovely preorder arrived:

📕 The Impossible Gladiator by @mglnrd.bsky.social @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social

Quill and the Last Generation by C. M. Lewis The Book in Rhyme… “There hasn’t been a Summer in past 12 years, no shine in the sky, no cloud cover clears. But potentially all the more surprising than the failure of the sunshi…

Welsh folklore and an epic fantasy by #CMLewis at @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social a wonderfully atmospheric fantasy with a traditional feel that gripped from the first page to the last. Brilliant middlegrade- uncomplicated yet brilliant tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/02/07/q...

Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Shadow Compass (Inkbound 2) by Philippa Leathley Cover illustration © Artem Chebokha 2026 Having made the bold decision to read less this year and spend more time on other hobbies, I was quite enjoying this rather odd New Year’s resolution …

My 1,500th blog post is for the incredible Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Shadow Compass by @prleathley.bsky.social 🎉

Out now for middle grade readers from @harpercollins.bsky.social

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Some exciting bookpost this weekend!

Thanks @scholasticuk.bsky.social for

📕 Murder at the Ivy Hotel by #EmilyHourican

And a lovely preorder:

📕 The Street Art Mystery by @sharnajackson.com @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social

Quill and the Last Generation by C. M. Lewis The Book in Rhyme… “There hasn’t been a Summer in past 12 years, no shine in the sky, no cloud cover clears. But potentially all the more surprising than the failure of the sunshi…

Welsh folklore and an epic fantasy by #CMLewis at @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social a wonderfully atmospheric fantasy with a traditional feel that gripped from the first page to the last. Brilliant middlegrade- uncomplicated yet brilliant tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/02/07/q...

Vocabulary as Knowledge: Explicit, Implicit, and Durable Hi Champions,

Hi #EduSky - it's time for my #Saturday3 and no real theme this week other than they are all about the nitty-gritty of the classroom. The first one is a short read from the @teachlikeachamp.bsky.social team on how teaching vocab needs to be explicit and implicit.

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#PictureBookFriday The Big-Time Boogie-Woogie Animal Band by Giles Andreae and Nick East The Book in Rhyme… “Ladies and gentleman please gather round, For the finest musicians with a Boogie-Woogie Sound. For a dog with a drum or a snake with a cello, Come down to see us and…

#PictureBookFriday this week is this musical spectacle from #GilesAndreae and #NickEast @hachettechildrens.bsky.social featuring no fewer than 50 anima members all with different incredible instruments. Perfect for EYFS and so much fun! tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/02/06/p...

#PictureBookFriday The Big-Time Boogie-Woogie Animal Band by Giles Andreae and Nick East The Book in Rhyme… “Ladies and gentleman please gather round, For the finest musicians with a Boogie-Woogie Sound. For a dog with a drum or a snake with a cello, Come down to see us and…

#PictureBookFriday this week is this musical spectacle from #GilesAndreae and #NickEast @hachettechildrens.bsky.social featuring no fewer than 50 anima members all with different incredible instruments. Perfect for EYFS and so much fun! tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/02/06/p...

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Was at the gym and a guy came up and said “scuse me mate, you look like you come here often…”

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No idea what he said after that!

I am offering this bundle of primary school aged books (almost all picture books, with one multi-story chapter book), which should be £70 + delivery, for £50 with free delivery through my bookstore. I can provide an invoice if needed.

Email me: anewchapterbooksonline@gmail.com

I can’t guarantee there was a lot of patience

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Last day of residential which basically means holding up random and discarded pairs of socks, pants, T-shirts, towels, shoes and ask ‘who do these belong to?’ While 45 children look at you blankly 👍

I know! 😍😍

It’s my next read!

Recent purchases, preorders and deliveries from publishers.

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The First Unicorn Rider by A.F. Steadman The Book in Rhyme… “George Penhaligon – 12 years old! An adventurer in waiting, Not yet of age to go forth and sail, he finds awfully frustrating. A fisherboy is all he is, until …

A brilliant prequel to easily one of the series of the decade by A.F.Steadman a brilliant book whether you have read the series or not. Fantasy, adventure and heart! Perfect for a younger reader before the full series! @simonandschuster.bsky.social tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/01/24/t...

The First Unicorn Rider by A.F. Steadman The Book in Rhyme… “George Penhaligon – 12 years old! An adventurer in waiting, Not yet of age to go forth and sail, he finds awfully frustrating. A fisherboy is all he is, until …

A brilliant prequel to easily one of the series of the decade by A.F.Steadman a brilliant book whether you have read the series or not. Fantasy, adventure and heart! Perfect for a younger reader before the full series! @simonandschuster.bsky.social tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/01/24/t...

😂😂😂 cheeky rascals

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Casually mentioned I was 40 in class today and the gasps of shock will be a wave I ride for a good few months!

Oooo Ian! Love this! An I message you at the weekend?

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Went out on the playground a couple minutes before the bell.
Basketball fell at my feet.
Picked it up and made an incredible shot!
I was a hero for 15 seconds!
Then I rang the bell…

Absolutely loved the Seven Dials Mystery on @netflix and thought Mia McKenna Bruce was a bit of a sensation! Brilliant adaptation of a lesser known Agatha Christie thoroughly recommend

The Year of Reading – January As we have now embarked on ‘The year of Reading’ for 2026, I felt compelled to add something (hopefully of value) to the conversation each month. A mixture of recommendations, genre foc…

The Year of Reading 2026 has commenced so I’ve added my voice to the chat with a monthly blog. Recommendations, teacher ideas and resources. Probably nothing groundbreaking but hopefully there’s something useful tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/01/17/t...

It’s a great time travel story that also intelligently ties up all the paradoxes. Which sets it apart in my book

Thanks Paula!

Thanks Jon! Hope you’re well

Love the middler!

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Thanks Ian. I appreciate the support.

Thanks Mark