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Richard Ruddick @richardruddick.bsky.social · 1d

My class lost their mind when I pulled my copy out today and told them it arrived a day early. Pandemonium when I showed them it was signed too. The most popular series in our school by far.

Jamie Smart @jamiesmart.bsky.social · 1d

🚀 Bunny Vs Monkey: Intergalactic Monkey Business is out NOW! Book eleven in the best-selling comic series drags our cute chaotics up into space, as the fate of the whole world depends on them!

✨ I really hope you like it ✨

(Published by @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social)

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Richard Ruddick @richardruddick.bsky.social · 20d

So many amazing books in this thread that will really help to enhance reading options for schools.

Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · 21d

I’m thrilled to see 2 comics on this year’s #WorldBookDay lists. A lot of folk don’t know where to start with comic books, so for this week’s #KidsBooksFriday, what kids comic books might folk not already know about but should definitely go and seek out? #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit #KidsGN📚💬

Book cover for My Aunt is a Monster by Reimena Yee.

Book cover for Dungeon Fun: The Adventures of Fun Mudlifter by Neil Slorance and Colin Bell.

Book cover for The Firelight Apprentice by Bree Paulsen

Book cover for Another Kind by Cait May and Trevor Bream

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Richard Ruddick @richardruddick.bsky.social · 23d

Not mad about this pre order arriving early at the weekend at all! An excellent follow up to the superb original and one that will have readers on the edge of their seats while laughing hysterically!

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JohnChalmers+SandraMarrs=Metaphrog @metaphrog.bsky.social · 25d

Here's a UK report of the Graphic Novel market: they hit an all-time high of £20.2m in 2024; on course to obliterate that in 2025. Manga has 56.9% of total GN sales.
Would be interesting to know what % of all kids & YA book sales is taken up by GNs & manga.
www.thebookseller.com/bestsellers/...

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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · 28d

This week at work we were chatting about cosy, comforting reads. At the current time, books that help kids find comfort are more important than ever, but might take different forms for different kids. What comforting reads would you recommend for #KidsBooksFriday?
#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit

Book cover for The Essential Calvin and Hobbes: A Calvin and Hobbes Treasury by Bill Watterson

Book cover for The Tea Dragon Society by K. O’Neill.

Book cover for My Life as a Cat by Carlie Sorosiak

Book cover for Mr Wolf’s Class by Aron Nels Steinke

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Richard Ruddick @richardruddick.bsky.social · 27d

Very excited to get my hands on a copy of this latest release from @scholasticuk.bsky.social . Been a big Lisa Thompson fan since Goldfish Boy, so very keen to get started on this one.

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Richard Ruddick @richardruddick.bsky.social · Sep 6

Mine arrived today too. Definitely going to read it before I let my class get their hands on it!

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Richard Ruddick @richardruddick.bsky.social · Sep 2

It’s on my to read pile so very excited for it now.

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Richard Ruddick @richardruddick.bsky.social · Aug 30

This series doesn’t get the praise it deserves. Fast paced action at its finest.

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Richard Ruddick @richardruddick.bsky.social · Aug 30

Worked my way through the third entry in this series. Lots more world building than the second and really felt fully immersed in the world again. Fans of the first two will be very happy with this new addition.

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · Aug 29

I have a book out in two weeks. So....one repost of this and I'll drop one fact/spoiler/detail about the book. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social www.walker.co.uk/978152951581...

Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Causing Chaos - Walker Books

PRE-ORDER NOW! THE BRAND-NEW HILARIOUS DOODLE-PACKED DIARY IN THE BESTSELLING LOKI SERIES.‘Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid fans need look no further than this laug...

www.walker.co.uk

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Richard Ruddick @richardruddick.bsky.social · Aug 26

Probably a little too much going on for primary but a great text for KS3 that will help settle some transitional fears and most importantly encourage children to be true to themselves

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Richard Ruddick @richardruddick.bsky.social · Aug 24

Finally got round to reading the second in this series. Another great entry for UKS2/ KS3 that will help many readers feel seen whether they’re fans of D & D or not.

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Richard Ruddick @richardruddick.bsky.social · Aug 22

El Deafo is obviously well known for its representation of hearing loss, but recently the Rune books have done a great job of that too. The use of sign language in the panels is so well executed.

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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · Aug 22

I just finished the marvellous Beastopia, the first in a new series by @chrissiesains.bsky.social. I think it’s the first book I’ve read with type 1 diabetes rep. Can anyone recommend any other books with good disability /chronic illness representation? #KidsBooksFriday #UKKidLit #KidLit #KidLitUK

Book cover for Beastopia by Chrissie Sains, illustrated by Jenny Taylor.

Book cover for Tosh’s Island by Linda Argent, Joe Brady and Leo Marcell

Book cover for Can You See Me? By Libby Scott and Rebecca Westcott

Book cover for When I See Blue by Lily Bailey

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Richard Ruddick @richardruddick.bsky.social · Aug 21

Kicking off the day by finally reading this classic.

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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · Aug 15

Schools are back this week in Scotland. So at @samcreighton.bsky.social’s suggestion, this week’s #KidsBooksFriday is about great books to share with a new class of kids. I’m not a teacher but I think these are all great books to read to kids as a first port of call. #UKKidLit #KidLit #KidLitUK

Book cover for Blitzers by Alastair Chisholm

Book cover for The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess by Tom Gauld

Book cover for It Might Be an Apple by Shinsuke Yoshitake

Book cover for Back to School Tortoise by Lucy M George

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Richard Ruddick @richardruddick.bsky.social · Aug 15

Freddie Yates was a great way to start the year last September. I always enjoy sharing a few stories from survivors too.

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Vivian 🐿️ Risu @superrisu.bsky.social · Aug 4

It's summer!! (not so much in the UK) and City of Dragons 3 is almost out worldwide EEK! I hope everyone is able to get their hands on it and enjoy the kids' next adventure in Japan!

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Richard Ruddick @richardruddick.bsky.social · Aug 11

Dracula’s reign is over, there’s a new count in town!

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Richard Ruddick @richardruddick.bsky.social · Aug 7

Starting the morning off in the right way.

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Richard Ruddick @richardruddick.bsky.social · Aug 6

Down to year 4, which will mean there’s lots of books that just too much or not quite right for them. Going to be good to dive into a different year for the first time in a while though.

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Richard Ruddick @richardruddick.bsky.social · Aug 5

No refuge has come out just as I leave year 6! Was looking forward to seeing how it went down after the huge success of No Country. Fingers crossed you can make the next meeting.

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Richard Ruddick @richardruddick.bsky.social · Aug 4

Sums up the start to the summer holidays pretty well.

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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · Aug 1

In honour of the great Allan Ahlberg, who died yesterday, I wanted to use this #KidsBooksFriday to celebrate all the great children’s writers who formed us as readers. For me, along with Ahlberg, it was Pat Hutchins, Judith Kerr and Diana Wynne Jones. Who would you celebrate? #KidLitUK #KidLit

Book cover for Funnybones by Janet and Allan Ahlberg

Book cover for Rosie’s Walk by Pat Hutchins

Book cover for The Lives of Christopher Chant by Diana Wynne Jones.

Book cover for When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr

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