Pete
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I like reading and writing. My favourite animal is a tiger 🐯
Hardest of hard relates, little garden birds 🐦⬛🐣 I feel you
January 19, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Hardest of hard relates, little garden birds 🐦⬛🐣 I feel you
Loved this one. It’s a great demonstration of how establishing high stakes that resonate with the reader can really propel a plot forward - in this case in the form of an authoritarian dictator seeking to live forever. Dark setting that was really well pitched to the audience, too
October 11, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Loved this one. It’s a great demonstration of how establishing high stakes that resonate with the reader can really propel a plot forward - in this case in the form of an authoritarian dictator seeking to live forever. Dark setting that was really well pitched to the audience, too
Recommend this one. Wacky and easy to read. Also proof that you can behead a main character in the first few pages and the kids will love you for it 📚🦊 Grimwood by Nadia Shireen
August 25, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Recommend this one. Wacky and easy to read. Also proof that you can behead a main character in the first few pages and the kids will love you for it 📚🦊 Grimwood by Nadia Shireen
Shame to see Tiny Owl close. I always liked their books - particularly their ‘Hope in a Scary World’ range. Definitely raises questions around how much extra support should be in place for publishing groups who focus on diverse stories
Inclusive children’s publisher Tiny Owl has closed after 10 years and 50 books, citing lack of support for diverse publishing and difficulties following the pandemic 👇
Inclusive kids publisher Tiny Owl closes after decade due to 'little support for diverse-led publishing'
Inclusive children’s publisher Tiny Owl has closed after 10 years and 50 books, citing lack of support for diverse publishing and difficulties following the pandemic.
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August 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Shame to see Tiny Owl close. I always liked their books - particularly their ‘Hope in a Scary World’ range. Definitely raises questions around how much extra support should be in place for publishing groups who focus on diverse stories
I wonder if we stop reading aloud to children too early. There's something about oral storytelling that even confident readers crave. This summer, it's worth heading to a local library story session to enjoy stories together
July 29, 2025 at 9:23 AM
I wonder if we stop reading aloud to children too early. There's something about oral storytelling that even confident readers crave. This summer, it's worth heading to a local library story session to enjoy stories together
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Just finished 'Greenwild' by Pari Thomson. Brilliant world-building - creates a magical ecosystem that feels believable, not overwhelming. Thomson nails that tricky balance in children's fantasy: enough detail to immerse young readers without drowning them in exposition. Anyone else read this one?
July 23, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Just finished 'Greenwild' by Pari Thomson. Brilliant world-building - creates a magical ecosystem that feels believable, not overwhelming. Thomson nails that tricky balance in children's fantasy: enough detail to immerse young readers without drowning them in exposition. Anyone else read this one?
I overheard a child tell a friend that they "prefer eye reading". Their friend, as it turned out, "prefers ear reading".
We're living through a paradigm shift here. The way children engage with books has changed and continues to change, bringing with it new opportunities to help them love stories.
We're living through a paradigm shift here. The way children engage with books has changed and continues to change, bringing with it new opportunities to help them love stories.
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May 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I overheard a child tell a friend that they "prefer eye reading". Their friend, as it turned out, "prefers ear reading".
We're living through a paradigm shift here. The way children engage with books has changed and continues to change, bringing with it new opportunities to help them love stories.
We're living through a paradigm shift here. The way children engage with books has changed and continues to change, bringing with it new opportunities to help them love stories.
Prince Eorpwald sees a terrifying vision of the future. Can he change fate before it’s too late? Our ripping historical yarn for readers aged 9-11+ is out now!
March 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Prince Eorpwald sees a terrifying vision of the future. Can he change fate before it’s too late? Our ripping historical yarn for readers aged 9-11+ is out now!
Believe it or not, #Twinkl is 15 years old this month! To celebrate, you can grab one of our must-have eBooks for free!
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February 14, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Believe it or not, #Twinkl is 15 years old this month! To celebrate, you can grab one of our must-have eBooks for free!
www.twinkl.co.uk/blog/15-must...
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Children love football, dogs, and great stories... so we’ve combined them! Check out 'An Unlikely Football Team', our newest Leap into Chapters eBook. Let me know if you have a child who enjoyed it - I’d love to hear their thoughts! www.twinkl.co.uk/r/o5gzi
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January 24, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Children love football, dogs, and great stories... so we’ve combined them! Check out 'An Unlikely Football Team', our newest Leap into Chapters eBook. Let me know if you have a child who enjoyed it - I’d love to hear their thoughts! www.twinkl.co.uk/r/o5gzi