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Kate Gettings
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Key Account Manager at Oxford Children’s Books - all views my own.
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Today, Year 1 became real life environmental heroes today! This was a lovely end point inspired by our English text ‘Stella and the Seagull’ by Georgina Stevens. They organised their own ‘litter picking party’ to clean up their local area. ♻️🗑️
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November 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Happy #BookWeekScotland! We’re super excited that every P2 child in Scotland is receiving a copy of The Ballad of Cactus Joe. That’s a lot of books in the hands of young readers! I hope everyone enjoys the story.
Thank you @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social #readwritecount 💙
November 20, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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18 picture books with South Asian characters✨

These fantastic books celebrate South Asian families and culture – and everyone can enjoy reading them together.

Explore the list 📚 https://bit.ly/4oBkM8n
A collection of colourful book covers. The text reads picture books featuring South Asian characters.
November 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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literacytree.bsky.social
Bring your school together with a seasonal Whole School Writing Root. Here are some snaps of our resource for The Lights That Dance In The Night, but we also have Writing Roots for:

☃️ The Snowman
🚂 The Polar Express
❄️ Winter Sleep

#LiteracyTree #WinterWriting #ChristmasBooks #PrimarySchool
November 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Exciting news to share! Phoenix Brothers by Sita Brahmachari has been nominated for the 2026 @carnegiemedals.bsky.social Medal for Writing! 🎉

From OUP's Super-Readable Rollercoasters series, this is a moving tale of resilience and identity.

#Carnegies2026 #TeamEnglish @cilip.bsky.social
Book cover of Phoenix Brothers by Sita Brahmachari with text: “Nominated for the 2026 Carnegie Medal for Writing.” This powerful story is part of OUP's Super-Readable Rollercoasters series, expertly edited to remove barriers to comprehension and designed to engage and inspire less-confident readers in Key Stage 3.
November 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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In a return to the world of Wiskling Wood, first explored in her VICTORIA STITCH stories, Harriet Muncaster introduces a brand new character, Wiska Wildflower. Book 1 is our NEW Book of the Week and there's a bonus author [email protected] #KidLit
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Cover of the new book The Diary of Wiska Wildflower The New School by Harriet Muncaster. It shows little Wiska on her way to school on a flower. She has stripy tights, ribbons in her hair and pointed ears. A photograph of author Harriet Muncaster. Her long hair is died bright pink at the ends and she's wearing a headress of pretty pink flowers.
October 26, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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Told in diary format and packed with beautiful full-colour illustrations, this is the enchanting story of Wiska Wildflower and her search for friendship at Inkcap's Academy.

Discover more here:
www.gardners.com/Product/Harr...

Thank you for the review, @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social! ✨

#Review
October 24, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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Delighted to have Phoenix Brothers by Sita Brahmachari on the Teen Fiction longlist - part of our Super Readable Rollercoasters series from @oxfordsecondary.bsky.social
peters-books.bsky.social Peters @peters-books.bsky.social · Oct 22
🌟Peters Children's Book of the Year 2026 Longlist reveal!🌟

Awarded annually to celebrate the best children’s fiction and non-fiction published in the UK, longlists have been announced in four categories: Picture Books, Junior Fiction, Teen Fiction and Non-Fiction 📚

peters.co.uk/news-page/re...
November 1, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Bookshops, libraries, book-lovers, if anyone would like some signed bookplates, which can include personalised dedications, get in touch and I’ll pop them in the post! 💌📮
October 17, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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Day 17 of my favourite kids books by Black authors. And today’s gem is Rat by Patrice Lawrence (ages 10+) about one boy’s mission for revenge along with his two pet rats. It’s about community, loneliness and family. And it’s a super readable book from Barrington Stoke too.
Rat by Patrice Lawrence
October 17, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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Time is almost up to win one of our Book of the Month competitions! ⌛📚

www.scottishbooktrust.com/competitions...
The cover of Thunderboots by Naomi Jones and Rebecca Ashdown. A young girl stands in a superhero costume. The Empire of Forgetting by John Burnside cover. A fox stands against a black backdrop. The cover of Firebloom by Justin Davies. Two children marvel at luminescent jellyfish.
September 29, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Which books did we share with our pupils, staff & families in our celebration assembly this week?
📖 The Girl at the Front of the Class
📖 Super Nova
📖 The Diary of Wiska Wildflower: The New School
📖 The Terrible Trio: The (Not So) Superheroes
📖 Champions of the Galaxy
#kidlituk
September 20, 2025 at 6:42 AM
kategettings.bsky.social
Fantastic 5-star review of Doodle & Dot: Squiggles on the Loose from @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social in this month’s edition - thank you!
booksforkeeps.bsky.social Books for Keeps, the online children's books review journal @booksforkeeps.bsky.social · Sep 19
Out now! #BfK274 articles, interviews, news, comment, reviews. Authorgraph interview James Mayhew, Windows into Illustration Emma Farrarons, 10 of the Best books to turn children into poets, Simon Mole interview, Beyond the Secret Garden,new Picture This #KidLitUK
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The cover of the new issue of Books for Keeps, the children's online review journal. Cover image is from Doug Naylor's book Sin Bin Island, illustration by Khadijah Khatib of four children running towards the viewer, and clearly away from a Komodo dragon which is in the centre of the image. Contents listed Authorgraph interview James Mayhew, Windows into Illustration Emma Farrarons, turn children into poets for National Poetry Day.
September 22, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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Here are all our latest book reviews this week. Thank you to all our reviewers:
justimagine.co.uk/childrens-bo...
September 17, 2025 at 7:26 PM
kategettings.bsky.social
Delighted to have Gordon the Meanest Goose on Earth by @alexlatimer.bsky.social on the 7-10 longlist, thank you!
uklitassociation.bsky.social UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · Sep 16
Your 2026 UKLA Book Awards Longlists are here - the only national children’s book awards judged by teachers!

This year they feature books in translation, past winners, exciting debuts and a huge range of genres and themes.

Click here to see the full Longlists: ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...
September 16, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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It’s getting towards that time of year!

If you’re after the perfect Halloween picture book with a spectacular spooky twist, then look no further!

‘Trick or Treat’ is out!

The perfect TREAT for Halloween!

Delightfully spooky illustrations from the wonderful Laura Brenlla
September 15, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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booksfortopics.bsky.social
💛KINDNESS BOOKLIST💛
When the world seems bleak, don't forget that children voted 'Kindness' as their latest Word of the Year- highlighting just how much this value resonates with them.

👀 Check out our list of children’s books about being kind: ➡️ www.booksfortopics.com/booklists/to...
September 11, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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What a fun series this is! The Weather Tots don't just learn about the weather at school. Guided by Professor Cloud, they also learn how to work well together. #NiaGould's cute illustrations complement @crowehoho.bsky.social's engaging stories beautifully @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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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...

🎸⚡️🪈
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September 10, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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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
September 9, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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Celebrating a decade of trainsong, Hive Monks, pocket universes hidden in refreshment trolleys, etc. RAILHEAD is ten years old.
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Cover art by @ianmcque.bsky.social
The cover of the UK paperback edition of Railhead, published by Oxford University Press.
September 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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🌟PRESCHOOL 🌟Recommended Booklist:
➡️➡️ booksfortopics.com/booklists/re...

🛝This preschool booklist features RECOMMENDED books for preschoolers, including newly published books, classic stories, laugh-out-loud picturebooks, classroom favourites, poetry books and non-fiction...
September 8, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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SHMF turned 10 this week, which is mad! For a more earnest reflection on it do check out my instagram @superhappymatty if you fancy.

Cheers 🍄
September 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Sneaky peek inside 👀
September 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Wow! Than you @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social for the gorgeous gift box celebrating a brand new series from @harrietmuncaster.bsky.social The #WiskaWildflower series is a great next step for Isadora fans, told in an engaging diary format. 🌺
September 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM