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Pushkin Children's Books @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social · Aug 7

The WONDERFUL latest Books for Keeps reviews The Invisibles by @susiebower.bsky.social, Captain Danger and the Stupid Shadow by Victor Engbers, and The Otherwhere Post by Emily J Taylor 🥳

Books for Keeps, the online children's books review journal @booksforkeeps.bsky.social · Jul 16

Out now! #BfK273, our #summer special! Authorgraph interview Kenneth Oppel, Windows into Illustration Jarvis, new Beyond the Secret Garden, new Picture This, Nikesh Shukla on reading for pleasure + interviews, new #childrensbook reviews & more #KidLit #BookSky 😎
booksforkeeps.co.uk/issue/bfk-27...

Cover of the summer issue of the children's online review journal Books for Keeps. Cover taken from The Wood Where Magic Grows by Andy Shepherd, illustration by Ellie Snowdon, and is of a tree spreading out with children climbing in the branches.

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Pushkin Children's Books @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social · Jun 27

Introducing Pushkin Children’s Classics!

Reading is never more ✨magical✨ than in childhood. That’s why we’re bringing you the most thrilling and inspiring children’s stories from around the world.

Stay tuned for the six beloved titles we’re publishing on July 3rd 🥳

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 20d

A storm, a rising sea, and a family that refuses to let go.

In “The House That Floated” by #Goujing, stunning art tells a delicate, wordless tale of resilience and love.

A #PicturebookPage treasure, it is a #WordlessWonder, quietly powerful and unforgettable. Just Perfect! One of the best of ‘25

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 19d

Final lot…so far… Part 3 3/3 105/105 #Top40 #FavePicturebooks25 #PicturebookPage

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 19d

Here are some more… Part 2…2/3 72/105 #Top40 #FavePicturebooks25 #PicturebookPage

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 19d

So it begins…starting to think about my #Top40 #FavePicturebooks25

What an amazing year… there are more and I have no doubt a few coming out soon that will challenge the list. You’ve got to start somewhere though 1/3 36/105… #PicturebookPage

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 15d

Just finished Letters from the Upside and wow — Katya Balen does it again! Her writing is tender, powerful, and full of heart. One of the finest children's authors out there. Every book is a gift, and this one truly soars. Literally one of the best writers around 📚 #KatyaBalen

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Darrell Wakelam @darrellwakelam.bsky.social · Aug 31

Kicking off the new academic year tomorrow with a hands-on making session . . . a group of teachers have asked me to help them explore fossils through 3D making. It's a bit like asking the Cookie Monster to do training about biscuits. 😆😆😆
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky

A montage of photos of 3D sculptures of fossil ammonites. I've made so many over the years so the photos here span about 20 years worth of work. There are photos of work that children have made and also examples that I have made myself.

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BarbaraV @barbaraevav.bsky.social · Aug 27

It is a debut book and I'm amazed as the writing has a brilliant edge and maturity to it. He builds the atmosphere really well, both inside and for outdoors! Cannot wait to read more from him!

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Little Rebels Award @littlerebsprize.bsky.social · Aug 27

There’s a new book out from our 2019 #LittleRebelsAward Winner @catwrote.bsky.social and this time she’s unpacking the complicated life of always-starry, often-radical, Josephine Baker- dancer/singer/French Resistance Agent/✊🏿Civil Rights Activist.
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit

Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · Aug 22

“C Johnson has managed to extract, from a complicated history, all of the gems & then polished them up so as she can deliver them both honestly&thoughtfully to her young audience” Dance of Resistance @catwrote.bsky.social is out 11th Sep!

Review/pre-order: www.letterboxlibrary.com/product-page...

DANCE OF RESISTANCE: THE JOSEPHINE BAKER STORY | Letterbox Library

by Catherine Johnson with illustrations by Katie Hickey “Some people say I changed the world. I like that. I reckon this world needs a heap of changes”. Our doyenne of middle grade historical fiction ...

www.letterboxlibrary.com

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BarbaraV @barbaraevav.bsky.social · Aug 27

Devoured #Gloam by Jack Mackay & loved it! Bone-chillingly scary & menacing with a villain I will not forget easily. Beautifully written & wrapped in mist,dark danger,threaded with grief, loss, the meaning of family. Broodingly beautiful illustrations by Ben Joel Price.
@rocktheboatnews.bsky.social.

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Christopher Edge @christopheredge.bsky.social · Aug 27

I'm thrilled to be able to share the Waterstones Exclusive Edition of FEAR FILES: HIDE AND SEEK! With stunning red sprayed edges, this will be published by @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social on 25.09.25, but you can pre-order this exclusive edition from @waterstones.bsky.social now! shorturl.at/NNhLj

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Nicolette Jones @nicolettejones.bsky.social · Aug 27

#NewIllustrationoftheDay by Matthew Forsythe from his 3rd picturebook Aggie and the Ghost, about a little girl who is haunted by a ghost and makes her own choices. Depicting a simple fairytale world, in watercolour, gouache & coloured pencil. 28 Aug Simon & Schuster. @simonandschuster.bsky.social

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Jamie Smart @jamiesmart.bsky.social · Aug 22

🌟PIN BADGES!🌟
Hero Slam was released this week through Waterstones and also via The Phoenix Comic. Not only that, but The Phoenix have made these SUPERCOOL HERO SLAM PIN BADGES, which are available in their online store: thephoenixcomic.shop ⚔️🔥💖

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Mat Tobin @mattobin.bsky.social · Aug 22

My youngest and I read the opening chapters to @pgbellwriter.bsky.social latest and are HOOKED!

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Mr Tom Slattery @slatterymr.bsky.social · Aug 21

Here it is! The end of the a wonderfully joyous series Crookhaven by @joelarcanjo.bsky.social The perfect ending and so much heart! If you’ve never read it, this is spoiler free &gives a little round up of the whole series! @hachettechildrens.bsky.social tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/08/21/c...

Crookhaven – The Thieves’ Revenge by J.J.Arcanjo

The Book in Rhyme… “The final year at Crookhaven – Year number five, But for some of the crew, they’re lucky to be alive. As the leaders of the Nameless – infamous crime bosses. Seek ul…

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Tom Griffiths @checkemoutbooks.bsky.social · Aug 21

Why read Billionaire Boy when there’s already a brilliant selection of children’s books out there exploring friendships? Here’s some of my favourites but what others would you suggest instead of Walliams’ book? #kidlituk
@louiestowell.bsky.social @lesleyparr.bsky.social @hamdesign.bsky.social

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · Aug 21

Delighted to celebrate the publication of brilliantly creepy middle grade #Gloam by Jack MacKay last night. Huge thanks to @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social for inviting me.

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Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · Aug 21

Out today ✨ Linnet and the Periwinkle Flyer by @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social!

A heartwarming, high-spirited adventure about invention, rebellion, and dreaming big in a world that wants to keep girls small.

Out now 👉 amzn.to/4mnxEy0

Cover of Linnet and the Periwinkle Flyer on a dark blue background.

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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · Aug 21

With the new academic year approaching, this picturebook assembly overview might be useful to people. The suggested books cover themes around empathy, inclusion and diversity, and are all texts I've used in the classroom. Any shares appreciated. Link here: padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/r...

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · Aug 20

Huge fan of @tompalmerauthor.bsky.social and it’s wonderful to see #wardog published after he shared with our children recently. Perfect to introduce WW2 in assembly with #hope #courage #friendship and #loyalty threaded through. Illustrated beautifully by Carolina Rabei. #picturebooks #WW2

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Olaf Falafel @ofalafel.bsky.social · Aug 20

Blimey! Nominated for the best show 🍊

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · Aug 19

#inspired2read
Just thinking of some of the books that really ignited my love of reading as a child in the late 70s and early 80s. Dad was a bin-man and he saved so many from the rubbish tip for us. Libraries and his job were vital in providing books when things were tough. 1/3

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Ian Eagleton @ianeagletonauthor.bsky.social · Aug 16

A story in four photos…

YES, last night I MET Mariah Carey!!

#LGBT #KidLit #BookSky

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BarbaraV @barbaraevav.bsky.social · Aug 14

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