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Robert Tregoning 🌈 @bobtregoning.bsky.social · 2d

Come and join me for a rocking, rolling, sparkling event at Norwich Book Fest!

Tuesday 28th October 11am - 11.45am

✨ Story-time ⚡️ Drawing activities ✨ Singing ⚡️ Dancing ✨

norwichbookfestival.co.uk/whats-on/the...

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Robert Tregoning 🌈 @bobtregoning.bsky.social · 13d

Last week saw the publication of Une Fée Nommée Fred by Stef Murphy and me!

I’m thrilled that our fairytale, in which dresses and dreams are for everyone and wishes really do come true, will now be able to reach more readers! ✨

Robert Tregoning 🌈 @bobtregoning.bsky.social · 15d

Come and join me for a rocking, rolling, sparkling event at Cheltenham Lit Fest!

Saturday 11th October 10am - 10.45am

✨ Story-time ⚡️ Drawing activities ✨ Singing ⚡️ Dancing ✨

www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/the-r...

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Robert Tregoning 🌈 @bobtregoning.bsky.social · 20d

She is the IT girl! And tonight, JADE is reading the CBeebies Bedtime Story - The Dress in the Window, written by me, illustrated by Pippa Curnick and published by @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social!

I honestly can’t believe this is real!
❤️❤️❤️

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Robert Tregoning 🌈 @bobtregoning.bsky.social · 22d

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Robert Tregoning 🌈 @bobtregoning.bsky.social · 23d

It’s amazing to see A Fairy Called Fred, illustrated by Stef Murphy and published by @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social, shortlisted in the picture book category of the Diverse Book Awards!
🧚🏽‍♂️🪡✨

Huge congratulations to all the creators of the wonderful shortlisted books!
📚✨

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Robert Tregoning 🌈 @bobtregoning.bsky.social · 28d

It was such a joy to take part in the @chiswickbookfest.bsky.social Local Authors Showcase last night!

Looking forward to my Rock Family Band event on Saturday! Check out the festival programme to see all of the amazing events taking place and book tickets!

www.chiswickbookfestival.net

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Robert Tregoning 🌈 @bobtregoning.bsky.social · Sep 10

The Rock Family Band are heading to Pickled Pepper Books!

⚡️ Saturday 20th September 11am ⚡️

There’ll be story-time, drawing activities, singing, dancing, rocking and rolling!

Hope you can join us!

Book tickets at www.pickledpepperbooks.co.uk/products/the...

🎸⚡️🪈
@oxfordchildrens.bsky.social

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Robert Tregoning 🌈 @bobtregoning.bsky.social · Sep 9

The Rock Family Band are heading to Norwich Book Fest!

Tuesday 28th October 11am - 11.45am

⚡️ Story-time ⚡️ Drawing activities ⚡️ Singing ⚡️ Dancing ⚡️ Rocking & Rolling ⚡️

Book your tickets at norwichbookfestival.co.uk/whats-on/the...

#LauraBrenlla @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social

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chiswickbookfest.bsky.social @chiswickbookfest.bsky.social · Sep 2

We're so looking forward to your event @bobtregoning.bsky.social Tickets can be bought here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/chiswickbook...

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Robert Tregoning 🌈 @bobtregoning.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thanks for having me @edbookfest.bsky.social and thank you to everyone who came along and joined the event, it was a pleasure to introduce you all to the Rocks!

Next stop on the tour @chiswickbookfest.bsky.social
🎸⚡️🪈

@oxfordchildrens.bsky.social

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Robert Tregoning 🌈 @bobtregoning.bsky.social · Aug 4

The Rocks are heading to @edbookfest.bsky.social!

Join me at an event to celebrate The Rock Family Band, illustrated by the amazing Laura Brenlla!

⚡️ Story-time ⚡️ Drawing activities ⚡️ Singing ⚡️ Dancing ⚡️ Rocking & Rolling ⚡️

www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival...

@oxfordchildrens.bsky.social

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chiswickbookfest.bsky.social @chiswickbookfest.bsky.social · Aug 13

So looking forward to your event @bobtregoning.bsky.social on Saturday 13 September. You can get tickets to Robert's event here: bit.ly/41AiM6G

Robert Tregoning 🌈 @bobtregoning.bsky.social · Aug 13

The Rock Family Band are heading to @chiswickbookfest.bsky.social!

Saturday 13th September 2pm - 2.45pm

⚡️ Story-time ⚡️ Drawing activities ⚡️ Singing ⚡️ Dancing ⚡️ Rocking & Rolling ⚡️

Book your tickets at www.chiswickbookfestival.net/childrens-fe...

@oxfordchildrens.bsky.social

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Robert Tregoning 🌈 @bobtregoning.bsky.social · Aug 13

I’m thrilled to be taking part in this year’s #CheltLitFest 📚🍂

View the full line-up here: www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/whats-on

Tickets go on sale 4 September.

I’ll be at #CheltLitFest with The Rock Family Band on Saturday 11th October. Hope you can join me!

@oxfordchildrens.bsky.social

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Robert Tregoning 🌈 @bobtregoning.bsky.social · Aug 13

The Rock Family Band are heading to @chiswickbookfest.bsky.social!

Saturday 13th September 2pm - 2.45pm

⚡️ Story-time ⚡️ Drawing activities ⚡️ Singing ⚡️ Dancing ⚡️ Rocking & Rolling ⚡️

Book your tickets at www.chiswickbookfestival.net/childrens-fe...

@oxfordchildrens.bsky.social

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · Aug 13

Gosh it’s warm isn’t it! Well, you know what goes well with a cold drink and an ice cream? A book or two of course! So why not have a peek at the great range that we read over last month, and see if something tickles your fancy!

www.libraries4schools.com/2025/08/13/b...

#BookSky #ChildrensBooks

Monthly Book Recommendations: July 2025 | Libraries 4 Schools

Book Recommendations: July 2025 | With fiction, non-fiction and picture books galore, check out what we were reading last month!

www.libraries4schools.com

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Robert Tregoning 🌈 @bobtregoning.bsky.social · Aug 4

The Rocks are heading to @edbookfest.bsky.social!

Join me at an event to celebrate The Rock Family Band, illustrated by the amazing Laura Brenlla!

⚡️ Story-time ⚡️ Drawing activities ⚡️ Singing ⚡️ Dancing ⚡️ Rocking & Rolling ⚡️

www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival...

@oxfordchildrens.bsky.social

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Sam Evans @samevans.bsky.social · Jul 30

Wonderful to see three @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social titles on this @wainwrightprize.bsky.social longlist of beautiful picture books!
🪁 The Colour of the Sky by Layn Marlow
❄️ Flow with the Snow by @bobtregoning.bsky.social & Oliver Averil
🌳 The Wild by Yuval Zommer
#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #UKEd #EduSky

The Wainwright Prizes @handle.invalid · Jul 4

We’re excited to share the 2025 Children’s #WainwrightPrize for Picture Books Longlist! 📚

From celebrating snow & trees to exploring bugs, frogs & the magic of the seasons, these beautiful books help the youngest readers fall in love with nature. 🍃🦋

#StoriesThatConnect wainwrightprize.com

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Robert Tregoning 🌈 @bobtregoning.bsky.social · Jul 17

I'm coming back to my roots and bringing The Rock Family Band with me! Join me for storytime, a draw-along and the Rock Family song!

28th July - Durham
sevenstories.org.uk/event/the-ro...

29th July - Newcastle
sevenstories.org.uk/event/the-ro...

Art - Laura Brenlla
@oxfordchildrens.bsky.social

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Robert Tregoning 🌈 @bobtregoning.bsky.social · Jul 17

Thanks for having me @canterburykidslit.bsky.social and huge thanks to everyone who came along to the events!

#GregStobbs 🐦‍⬛👀⬇️
#LauraBrenlla 🎸⚡️🪈
@oxfordchildrens.bsky.social

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Jenny @primarylibrarian.bsky.social · Jul 8

Book now!! Fantastic children’s events with #axelscheffler @evewersockimorris.bsky.social @kevfcomicartist.bsky.social @ponddipper.bsky.social #zohranabi @bobtregoning.bsky.social #jonathansellars @mariesadulak.bsky.social #natelessore #nathanellessore #tomkerss @jprosewriter.bsky.social
#kidslituk

chiswickbookfest.bsky.social @chiswickbookfest.bsky.social · Jul 4

🎟️Tickets sales are open for the 17th Chiswick Book Festival

🗓️10–15 Sept 2025

📚An inspiring mix of speakers, workshops & children’s events. Something 4 every booklover!

💛Festival is a not-for-profit community event, raising funds for our charities

Book now www.chiswickbookfestival.net/tickets/

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Robert Tregoning 🌈 @bobtregoning.bsky.social · Jul 7

I’m so excited to be heading to @canterburykidslit.bsky.social on Saturday 12th July!

www.canterburykidslitfest.co.uk/programme

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Robert Tregoning 🌈 @bobtregoning.bsky.social · Jul 6

Thank you! ❄️✨

Robert Tregoning 🌈 @bobtregoning.bsky.social · Jul 3

I’m honoured to see Flow with the Snow, by Oliver Averill and me, long listed for the #wainwrightprize and included in such a spectacular set of picture books!

Congratulations to all the creatives long listed and thank you to the judges!

@oxfordchildrens.bsky.social
@wainwrightprize.bsky.social

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Robert Tregoning 🌈 @bobtregoning.bsky.social · Jul 1

Thank you Inclusive Books for Children for including the Rocks in this brilliant list of the best new diverse children’s books!
🎸⚡️🪈

#LauraBrenlla
@oxfordchildrens.bsky.social

www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/...

June 2025: Best diverse kids’ books (ages 1-9)

Looking for the newest and best inclusive children’s books? Click through for our monthly round-up of the latest diverse kids’ book releases in the UK.

www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org

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