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thebookseekers.bsky.social @thebookseekers.bsky.social · 1d

@tomtolkien.bsky.social This is a great analysis of what the Govt's £10m allocated to primary school libraries can actually buy
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A library in every primary: what £10m means | Series 1, Episode 35

S01 E35 of the School Reading List podcast. A library in every primary: what £10m means, new book post & 30 great books for October 2025

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thebookseekers.bsky.social @thebookseekers.bsky.social · 1d

@tomtolkien.bsky.social This is a great analysis of what the Govt's £10m allocated to primary school libraries can actually buy
schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/ser...

A library in every primary: what £10m means | Series 1, Episode 35

S01 E35 of the School Reading List podcast. A library in every primary: what £10m means, new book post & 30 great books for October 2025

schoolreadinglist.co.uk

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Nicolette Jones @nicolettejones.bsky.social · 1d

#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Jackie Morris from One Cheetah, One Cherry: a Book of Beautiful Numbers. A playful board book about counting to 10 with rich animal paintings embellished with gold leaf, like heraldry or illuminated manuscripts. Otter-Barry Books 30 October. @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social

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thebookseekers.bsky.social @thebookseekers.bsky.social · 2d

George gets spooked when he spends his first Halloween in the country and hears the legend of No Noggin - a headless scarecrow that kicks people's hats off on Halloween! #Halloween #readingforpleasure thebookseekers.com/book/h-a-rey...

thebookseekers.bsky.social @thebookseekers.bsky.social · 5d

With a bag full of tricks and the best costume in town, Henry can't wait to go trick or treating. #Halloween #bookrecommendations #readingforpleasure #2026YearofReading thebookseekers.com/book/frances...

thebookseekers.bsky.social @thebookseekers.bsky.social · 8d

Angelina and her friends love Halloween - they make sparkly firefly costumes and have a lovely tea party with goblin biscuits and scary games. thebookseekers.com/book/kathari...

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Nicolette Jones @nicolettejones.bsky.social · 9d

#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Luke Adam Hawker, illustrating a poem by Robert Macfarlane. The way the child climbing out of the water is drawn recalls Mabel Lucie Attwell, and the tree has something of Arthur Rackham about it. Firefly published by Magic Cat, 23 October. @magiccatpublishing.bsky.social

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Nicolette Jones @nicolettejones.bsky.social · 22d

#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by James Mayhew from his collection of 10 stories, My Book of Classic Nursery Tales. Characterful creatures in an image from The Tortoise and the Hare, made with collage using paper printed with patterns and textures. Otter-Barry Books 9 October @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social

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thebookseekers.bsky.social @thebookseekers.bsky.social · 22d

A lost little budgie brings together a young boy and his seemingly grumpy older neighbour. thebookseekers.com/book/joseph-...

thebookseekers.bsky.social @thebookseekers.bsky.social · 23d

This is an exciting, imaginative, hilarious adventure that encourages little readers to have confidence and stand up for themselves. thebookseekers.com/book/sara-og...

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thebookseekers.bsky.social @thebookseekers.bsky.social · 26d

When a tiny orphaned bear cub is adopted by Polish soldiers during World War II, little does anyone know that little Wojtek will become one of the bravest fighters of them all. thebookseekers.com/book/kim-arc...

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Nicolette Jones @nicolettejones.bsky.social · 26d

#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Giselle Clarkson from her funny and informative Omnibird: An Avian Investigator’s Handbook. A Red Junglefowl (or Wild Chook) accurately represented but with loose, lighthearted, squiggly marks and entertaining labelling. Gecko Press 7 October. @geckopress.bsky.social

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Nicolette Jones @nicolettejones.bsky.social · 28d

#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Yuval Zommer from Our Islands, his decorative, sweetly coloured and absorbing book exploring the flora, fauna and geography of the world’s island habitats. Here the lemurs, baobabs and chameleons of Madagascar. Thames & Hudson 28 September. @thamesandhudson.bsky.social

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thebookseekers.bsky.social @thebookseekers.bsky.social · 29d

Tells in thrilling detail the story of the Carpathia ,the small vessel which saved hundreds of people from drowning during the sinking of the Titanic. thebookseekers.com/book/flora-d...

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Nicolette Jones @nicolettejones.bsky.social · 29d

#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Liz Pichon. Psychedelic spread of Wobble Mountain where the Wibbles live, that makes you want to join in the doodling. From When Berry Met Terry, the second book in Pichon’s Meet the Mubbles graphic novel series for 6+. Macmillan 25 September @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social

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thebookseekers.bsky.social @thebookseekers.bsky.social · 29d

And that is why we have a selection of graphic novels in our core library at Elibraries for Schools. thebookseekers.com/collection/g...

thebookseekers.bsky.social @thebookseekers.bsky.social · Sep 29

The store is a riot of dots and stripes, patterns and checks, so it's not easy to find one little girl in a spotty dress. Children will love finding Harriet on every page. thebookseekers.com/book/puck-ko...

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Nicolette Jones @nicolettejones.bsky.social · Sep 22

#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Marianne Ferrer, Venezuelan-born illustrator living in Canada. Rich watercolour tones from Brown Girl in the Snow by Yolanda T Marshall, about a girl who misses the plants that grew in the country she has moved from. Greystone Kids 16 Sept. @marianneferrer.bsky.social

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thebookseekers.bsky.social @thebookseekers.bsky.social · Sep 22

The problem with Wales, Max thought, was that it was too far away. But that was the point. To leave Southend behind. To get so far that no one would think to look for them there. #bookrecommendations #readingforpleasure thebookseekers.com/book/andy-cr...

Max Kowalski Didn't Mean It on TheBookSeekers.

All about Max Kowalski Didn't Mean It including suggestions for what to read next | TheBookSeekers.

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Nicolette Jones @nicolettejones.bsky.social · Sep 18

#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Sam Usher from his expertly drawn, pen and watercolour picturebook Whoosh! About the imaginative play of a boy and his grandad and the flying machine they build to go in search of ice cream. Arriving in a land of lollipops. Templar Books 11 Sep. @templarbooks.bsky.social

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thebookseekers.bsky.social @thebookseekers.bsky.social · Sep 18

A story of love against the odds in 1662 England. #bookrecommendations #readingforpleasure #ya thebookseekers.com/book/ann-tur...

No Shame, No Fear on TheBookSeekers.

All about No Shame, No Fear including suggestions for what to read next | TheBookSeekers. A story of love against the odds.1662 England is reeling from the after-effects of civil war, with its clashe...

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thebookseekers.bsky.social @thebookseekers.bsky.social · Sep 16

In this powerful picture book, poet John Agard and illustrator Sophie Bass movingly evoke the journey made by children and their families as part of the Windrush Generation. #bookrecommendations #readingforpleasure thebookseekers.com/book/agard-j...

John Agard's Windrush Child on TheBookSeekers.

All about John Agard's Windrush Child including suggestions for what to read next | TheBookSeekers. A beautiful poetic and visual delight Joseph CoelhoA BEAUTIFULLY EVOCATIVE STORY OF A CHILD'S JOURNE...

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thebookseekers.bsky.social @thebookseekers.bsky.social · Sep 15

Living in a sheltered environment with his family, Varjak is intrigued by the stories of his legendary ancestor, Jalal, and dreams of adventure beyond the confines of his home. #bookrecommendations #readingforpleasure thebookseekers.com/book/dave-mc...

Varjak Paw on TheBookSeekers.

All about Varjak Paw including suggestions for what to read next | TheBookSeekers. This is book 1 in the series 'Varjak Paw'. Varjak Paw is a Mesopotamian Blue kitten. He lives high up in an old house...

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thebookseekers.bsky.social @thebookseekers.bsky.social · Sep 12

One day, Jake wakes up to a different world: his mum seems to have vanished into thin air! It’s down to Jake to start the search for his mum... #bookrecommendations #readingforpleasure thebookseekers.com/book/frances...

The Mystery of the Missing Mum on TheBookSeekers.

All about The Mystery of the Missing Mum including suggestions for what to read next | TheBookSeekers. A middle-grade mystery novel that follows the story of Tommy, a young boy whose life is turned up...

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thebookseekers.bsky.social @thebookseekers.bsky.social · Sep 11

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thebookseekers.bsky.social @thebookseekers.bsky.social · Sep 10

Soon after Sally Lockhart's father drowns at sea, she receives an anonymous letter. Determined to discover the truth about her father's death, Sally is plunged into a terrifying mystery in the dark heart of Victorian London. #bookrecommendations #readingforpleasure thebookseekers.com/book/philip-...

The Ruby in the Smoke on TheBookSeekers.

All about The Ruby in the Smoke including suggestions for what to read next | TheBookSeekers. The first book in Philip Pullman's classic Sally Lockhart quartet in a beautiful new edition. Soon a...

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