Jonathan Emmett
@jonathanemmett.com
📚 Children’s author and paper engineer.
🕸️ Website & Blog: jonathanemmett.com
🌱 Green. Humanist. Tabletop gamer.
🇬🇧 Living in Nottingham, UK.
🌍 Dismayed by our generation’s indifference to climate breakdown.
🕸️ Website & Blog: jonathanemmett.com
🌱 Green. Humanist. Tabletop gamer.
🇬🇧 Living in Nottingham, UK.
🌍 Dismayed by our generation’s indifference to climate breakdown.
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Jonathan Emmett
@jonathanemmett.com
· Aug 14
Here’s a trailer I made for ONE CAT, TWO CATS, a rhyming lift-the-flap, pop-up book with 20 cats to count, by me, Rob Hodgson and @nosycrow.bsky.social.
I hope you like the look of the book – which is OUT TODAY!! – but I can only beg your forgiveness for the music.
🐈…🐈🐈⬛ #KidLitUK #OneCatTwoCats
I hope you like the look of the book – which is OUT TODAY!! – but I can only beg your forgiveness for the music.
🐈…🐈🐈⬛ #KidLitUK #OneCatTwoCats
Weir all going on a winter holiday!
January 6, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Weir all going on a winter holiday!
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Thinking about taking the #flightfree2026 pledge? Here's an ex-pilot reflecting on a year without flying: substack.com/home/post/p-...
Reflections on a flight-free year
Ex-pilot Katie signed up to the Flight Free Challenge for 2025. Here, she reflects on how her flight-free year went.
substack.com
January 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Thinking about taking the #flightfree2026 pledge? Here's an ex-pilot reflecting on a year without flying: substack.com/home/post/p-...
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The US attack on Venezuela is an illegal act of aggression against a sovereign country (with lots of oil). Venezuela has become a more deeply repressive dictatorship & urgently needs democratic solution but this is unjustified & unjustifiable. Look forward to seeing swift UK Government condemnation.
January 3, 2026 at 11:12 AM
The US attack on Venezuela is an illegal act of aggression against a sovereign country (with lots of oil). Venezuela has become a more deeply repressive dictatorship & urgently needs democratic solution but this is unjustified & unjustifiable. Look forward to seeing swift UK Government condemnation.
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now we find out if the rest of the world does anything to stop a rogue state, run by narcissists, rich kids, attorneys & podcasters, treating anything or anyone they want like a piñata - i imagine Starmer is in a meeting now checking with his advisors on best way to avoid upsetting the Daily Mail
January 3, 2026 at 5:09 PM
now we find out if the rest of the world does anything to stop a rogue state, run by narcissists, rich kids, attorneys & podcasters, treating anything or anyone they want like a piñata - i imagine Starmer is in a meeting now checking with his advisors on best way to avoid upsetting the Daily Mail
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January 1, 2026 at 10:53 AM
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Happy new year! This is your sign to join the flight free club --> we're making waves in 2026.
flightfree.co.uk#take-the-cha...
flightfree.co.uk#take-the-cha...
Flight Free UK
Fight climate change: make the pledge to be flight free in 2026
flightfree.co.uk
January 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Happy new year! This is your sign to join the flight free club --> we're making waves in 2026.
flightfree.co.uk#take-the-cha...
flightfree.co.uk#take-the-cha...
LET FOREVER BE by the Chemical Brothers featuring Noel Gallagher and directed by Michel Gondry.
A mind-numbingly ingenious, seamless blend of choreography, set design and video editing. It's a killer track too!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5Fy...
A mind-numbingly ingenious, seamless blend of choreography, set design and video editing. It's a killer track too!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5Fy...
December 31, 2025 at 5:17 PM
LET FOREVER BE by the Chemical Brothers featuring Noel Gallagher and directed by Michel Gondry.
A mind-numbingly ingenious, seamless blend of choreography, set design and video editing. It's a killer track too!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5Fy...
A mind-numbingly ingenious, seamless blend of choreography, set design and video editing. It's a killer track too!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5Fy...
I've just managed to finish reading this gripping, dripping middle grade folk horror by #NottsKidLit author @darrensimpson44.bsky.social before the year was out!
Like THE WICKER MAN meets SWAMP THING, I would not recommend reading it in the bath.
Like THE WICKER MAN meets SWAMP THING, I would not recommend reading it in the bath.
December 31, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I've just managed to finish reading this gripping, dripping middle grade folk horror by #NottsKidLit author @darrensimpson44.bsky.social before the year was out!
Like THE WICKER MAN meets SWAMP THING, I would not recommend reading it in the bath.
Like THE WICKER MAN meets SWAMP THING, I would not recommend reading it in the bath.
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Book lovers! If you’re looking for an easy read to brush up on your knowledge of science, I have a few FREE Kindle editions of this to give away. Just drop me a line and I’ll send you a link alomshaha.com/portfolio/wh...
Why Don’t Things Fall Up?
Why Don’t Things Fall Up? delivers what every adult and schoolchild deserves, but often doesn’t get: an authoritative and accessible account of the key ideas in science. The book is rooted in Alom’…
alomshaha.com
December 28, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Book lovers! If you’re looking for an easy read to brush up on your knowledge of science, I have a few FREE Kindle editions of this to give away. Just drop me a line and I’ll send you a link alomshaha.com/portfolio/wh...
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Bradley’s #BadventCalendar Day 25
Things didn't go at all as I planned last night.
Want to know what happened? Well, you'll have to read that stupid book THE SANTA TRAP by those scoundrels Jonathan Emmett and Poly Bernatene. 📕
Things didn't go at all as I planned last night.
Want to know what happened? Well, you'll have to read that stupid book THE SANTA TRAP by those scoundrels Jonathan Emmett and Poly Bernatene. 📕
December 25, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Bradley’s #BadventCalendar Day 25
Things didn't go at all as I planned last night.
Want to know what happened? Well, you'll have to read that stupid book THE SANTA TRAP by those scoundrels Jonathan Emmett and Poly Bernatene. 📕
Things didn't go at all as I planned last night.
Want to know what happened? Well, you'll have to read that stupid book THE SANTA TRAP by those scoundrels Jonathan Emmett and Poly Bernatene. 📕
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The arrest of Greta Thunberg for peacefully opposing genocide and supporting those on hunger strike is wrongful and disturbing.
This is yet another shocking example of the UK’s broad terrorism laws being used to target those exercising their right to freedom of expression and assembly rights.
This is yet another shocking example of the UK’s broad terrorism laws being used to target those exercising their right to freedom of expression and assembly rights.
December 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The arrest of Greta Thunberg for peacefully opposing genocide and supporting those on hunger strike is wrongful and disturbing.
This is yet another shocking example of the UK’s broad terrorism laws being used to target those exercising their right to freedom of expression and assembly rights.
This is yet another shocking example of the UK’s broad terrorism laws being used to target those exercising their right to freedom of expression and assembly rights.
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Bradley’s #BadventCalendar Day 24
I hung a cage above the fireplace to make sure I catch the fat fool.
All the traps are now set. I just have time for a quick nap … 💤
I hung a cage above the fireplace to make sure I catch the fat fool.
All the traps are now set. I just have time for a quick nap … 💤
December 24, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Bradley’s #BadventCalendar Day 24
I hung a cage above the fireplace to make sure I catch the fat fool.
All the traps are now set. I just have time for a quick nap … 💤
I hung a cage above the fireplace to make sure I catch the fat fool.
All the traps are now set. I just have time for a quick nap … 💤
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2025 is set to be the UK's hottest since records began.
Scientists are clear that changes to our climate are unprecedented and the result of burning fossil fuels.
The government's climate policies must be led by the science, not by climate deniers and their friends from the fossil-fuel lobby.
Scientists are clear that changes to our climate are unprecedented and the result of burning fossil fuels.
The government's climate policies must be led by the science, not by climate deniers and their friends from the fossil-fuel lobby.
December 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM
2025 is set to be the UK's hottest since records began.
Scientists are clear that changes to our climate are unprecedented and the result of burning fossil fuels.
The government's climate policies must be led by the science, not by climate deniers and their friends from the fossil-fuel lobby.
Scientists are clear that changes to our climate are unprecedented and the result of burning fossil fuels.
The government's climate policies must be led by the science, not by climate deniers and their friends from the fossil-fuel lobby.
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Bradley’s #BadventCalendar Day 23
I spent the day checking the dynamite fuses, sharpening the guillotine blades, oiling the trapdoor hinges ... but I didn't feed the tigers. I want them to be HUNGRY! 🐅🐅🐅
I spent the day checking the dynamite fuses, sharpening the guillotine blades, oiling the trapdoor hinges ... but I didn't feed the tigers. I want them to be HUNGRY! 🐅🐅🐅
December 23, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Bradley’s #BadventCalendar Day 23
I spent the day checking the dynamite fuses, sharpening the guillotine blades, oiling the trapdoor hinges ... but I didn't feed the tigers. I want them to be HUNGRY! 🐅🐅🐅
I spent the day checking the dynamite fuses, sharpening the guillotine blades, oiling the trapdoor hinges ... but I didn't feed the tigers. I want them to be HUNGRY! 🐅🐅🐅
This year's Emmett Family Christmas card.
Happy Fishmas to those that celebrate it!
"Cod bless us, every one!"
#ChristmasCards #AChristmasCarol #NoAI
Happy Fishmas to those that celebrate it!
"Cod bless us, every one!"
#ChristmasCards #AChristmasCarol #NoAI
December 22, 2025 at 12:43 PM
This year's Emmett Family Christmas card.
Happy Fishmas to those that celebrate it!
"Cod bless us, every one!"
#ChristmasCards #AChristmasCarol #NoAI
Happy Fishmas to those that celebrate it!
"Cod bless us, every one!"
#ChristmasCards #AChristmasCarol #NoAI
If you're not religious, but celebrate Christmas as a time for family, friendship and goodwill to all, and don't know this song already, give it a listen. It may strike a strong chord with you.
It brings my wife to tears every year.
It brings my wife to tears every year.
Hello dear humans.
As ever, over the holiday season, all proceeds from downloads of White Wine In the Sun go to Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia).
Love and peace from me and mine to you and yours. L’Chaim.
As ever, over the holiday season, all proceeds from downloads of White Wine In the Sun go to Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia).
Love and peace from me and mine to you and yours. L’Chaim.
December 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
If you're not religious, but celebrate Christmas as a time for family, friendship and goodwill to all, and don't know this song already, give it a listen. It may strike a strong chord with you.
It brings my wife to tears every year.
It brings my wife to tears every year.
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Bradley’s #BadventCalendar Day 22
My parents came to visit me, but they didn't stay long. Mum is allergic to cats and Dad is allergic to deadly explosions. 🤧
My parents came to visit me, but they didn't stay long. Mum is allergic to cats and Dad is allergic to deadly explosions. 🤧
December 22, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Bradley’s #BadventCalendar Day 22
My parents came to visit me, but they didn't stay long. Mum is allergic to cats and Dad is allergic to deadly explosions. 🤧
My parents came to visit me, but they didn't stay long. Mum is allergic to cats and Dad is allergic to deadly explosions. 🤧
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Bradley’s #BadventCalendar Day 21
It looks like the elephant is sneaking in through the hole it made when it charged through the dining room wall. I never go there as I prefer to eat in the toilet. I'll brick it up later. 🐘
It looks like the elephant is sneaking in through the hole it made when it charged through the dining room wall. I never go there as I prefer to eat in the toilet. I'll brick it up later. 🐘
December 21, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Bradley’s #BadventCalendar Day 21
It looks like the elephant is sneaking in through the hole it made when it charged through the dining room wall. I never go there as I prefer to eat in the toilet. I'll brick it up later. 🐘
It looks like the elephant is sneaking in through the hole it made when it charged through the dining room wall. I never go there as I prefer to eat in the toilet. I'll brick it up later. 🐘
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Bradley’s #BadventCalendar Day 20
I found elephant poop in the hallway again. How did he get in? I boarded up the Elephant flap! He’ll get what he deserves when I catch him.
I found elephant poop in the hallway again. How did he get in? I boarded up the Elephant flap! He’ll get what he deserves when I catch him.
December 21, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Bradley’s #BadventCalendar Day 20
I found elephant poop in the hallway again. How did he get in? I boarded up the Elephant flap! He’ll get what he deserves when I catch him.
I found elephant poop in the hallway again. How did he get in? I boarded up the Elephant flap! He’ll get what he deserves when I catch him.
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I’ve said this before: I’m a Humanist and what that really means for me is that all the things some people find in a god - love, comfort, meaning, purpose - I find in my fellow humans.
December 20, 2025 at 6:37 AM
I’ve said this before: I’m a Humanist and what that really means for me is that all the things some people find in a god - love, comfort, meaning, purpose - I find in my fellow humans.
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Parents! Carers! Anyone taking care of children over the Christmas holidays! My regular reminder of this thread of TOYS you can make from scrap materials, all of which work due to some sort of interesting scientific principle
Fellow parents! Carers! Anyone looking after children over half-term! Here is a thread of videos showing TOYS you can MAKE at home from scrap stuff you probably have lying around. First, the utterly delightful "balancing bird" alomshaha.com/balancing-bi...
December 19, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Parents! Carers! Anyone taking care of children over the Christmas holidays! My regular reminder of this thread of TOYS you can make from scrap materials, all of which work due to some sort of interesting scientific principle
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Just realised you can't really tell how big the decorations are from the original photos. Here's the miniature version of #ChristmasStreetBook.
#KidLitUK #BookSky #KidLit
#ChristmasBooks #ChristmasBooksForKids
#KidLitUK #BookSky #KidLit
#ChristmasBooks #ChristmasBooksForKids
December 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Just realised you can't really tell how big the decorations are from the original photos. Here's the miniature version of #ChristmasStreetBook.
#KidLitUK #BookSky #KidLit
#ChristmasBooks #ChristmasBooksForKids
#KidLitUK #BookSky #KidLit
#ChristmasBooks #ChristmasBooksForKids
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I suspect that publishers are going to look at 'celebs' with more doubt now.
I mean, not wanting to mix metaphors, but your golden goose can turn so soon to a millstone just by opening a cupboard.
I mean, not wanting to mix metaphors, but your golden goose can turn so soon to a millstone just by opening a cupboard.
December 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I suspect that publishers are going to look at 'celebs' with more doubt now.
I mean, not wanting to mix metaphors, but your golden goose can turn so soon to a millstone just by opening a cupboard.
I mean, not wanting to mix metaphors, but your golden goose can turn so soon to a millstone just by opening a cupboard.
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If only we already had a planet green with life. Wouldn't that be something!
December 19, 2025 at 11:44 AM
If only we already had a planet green with life. Wouldn't that be something!
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There are many brilliant children's authors out there who have created incredible books, who don't always get the visibility they deserve. Explore your library or bookshop and ask for recommendations ❤️
December 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM
There are many brilliant children's authors out there who have created incredible books, who don't always get the visibility they deserve. Explore your library or bookshop and ask for recommendations ❤️