Simon Smith
@smithsmm.bsky.social
Headteacher, picturebook addict. Sometimes a bit ranty. Passionate about the best job in the world. #PicturebookPage
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Simon Smith
@smithsmm.bsky.social
· Jan 11
Year 1-Year 6 Picturebook lists so far… (links)
Here are a list if the picturebook lists I’ve put together, hope they’re helpful Year 6 list 1… Why Picturebooks? -10 picturebooks forYear 6 #picturebookpage Year 6 List 2… …
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Links to all the picturebook list blogs i have done… aiming to add a few more and update soon. #PicturebookPage
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So getting straight to the point “Art” by Jim Bob(him of Carter UsM fame)
A punky tribute to the power of art to connect and move us. youtu.be/bQuZxjScfz8
A punky tribute to the power of art to connect and move us. youtu.be/bQuZxjScfz8
ART
YouTube video by Jim Bob
youtu.be
February 4, 2026 at 6:39 PM
So getting straight to the point “Art” by Jim Bob(him of Carter UsM fame)
A punky tribute to the power of art to connect and move us. youtu.be/bQuZxjScfz8
A punky tribute to the power of art to connect and move us. youtu.be/bQuZxjScfz8
Always aware of them but never really listened to them, just clicked this year…love them now. On fire is an amazing album
February 2, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Always aware of them but never really listened to them, just clicked this year…love them now. On fire is an amazing album
This is my New/ Old … a new song by a band I love…
“Disco Misfits” by Pop Will Eat Itself
youtu.be/uRxTs9GSd8I
“Disco Misfits” by Pop Will Eat Itself
youtu.be/uRxTs9GSd8I
Disco Misfits
YouTube video by Pop Will Eat Itself - Topic
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February 2, 2026 at 7:50 AM
This is my New/ Old … a new song by a band I love…
“Disco Misfits” by Pop Will Eat Itself
youtu.be/uRxTs9GSd8I
“Disco Misfits” by Pop Will Eat Itself
youtu.be/uRxTs9GSd8I
Got 3…this is my New/New, beautiful, pastoral , autumnal loveliness
“Days gone By” by Midlake
youtu.be/L9CVSIlPsKQ
“Days gone By” by Midlake
youtu.be/L9CVSIlPsKQ
Midlake - "Days Gone By" (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Midlake
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February 2, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Got 3…this is my New/New, beautiful, pastoral , autumnal loveliness
“Days gone By” by Midlake
youtu.be/L9CVSIlPsKQ
“Days gone By” by Midlake
youtu.be/L9CVSIlPsKQ
Will be joining in with the month, but don’t want to share month and year of birth on here.
February 1, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Will be joining in with the month, but don’t want to share month and year of birth on here.
Came on in the car as I was getting my youngest from Sheffield today, literally in tears as this hulking 22 year old sat looking at me like I’d gone mad.
January 24, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Came on in the car as I was getting my youngest from Sheffield today, literally in tears as this hulking 22 year old sat looking at me like I’d gone mad.
Reposted by Simon Smith
So here they my favourite 40 picturebooks of 2025 (actually there are 42). Merry Christmas!
#FavePicturebooks25 #PicturebookPage
#FavePicturebooks25 #PicturebookPage
December 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
So here they my favourite 40 picturebooks of 2025 (actually there are 42). Merry Christmas!
#FavePicturebooks25 #PicturebookPage
#FavePicturebooks25 #PicturebookPage
Reposted by Simon Smith
Here are almost 40 of my favourite #MiddleGrade reads for 2025.
A fantastic range from wild fantasy, to gritty realism, historical adventures and more than a few scares. What a brilliant year its been for children’s books
A fantastic range from wild fantasy, to gritty realism, historical adventures and more than a few scares. What a brilliant year its been for children’s books
December 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Here are almost 40 of my favourite #MiddleGrade reads for 2025.
A fantastic range from wild fantasy, to gritty realism, historical adventures and more than a few scares. What a brilliant year its been for children’s books
A fantastic range from wild fantasy, to gritty realism, historical adventures and more than a few scares. What a brilliant year its been for children’s books
It should be because it is brilliant
January 7, 2026 at 3:20 PM
It should be because it is brilliant
I also hate the way we now own nothing…everything is subscription. Great model for business but very poor for schools.
January 4, 2026 at 5:36 PM
I also hate the way we now own nothing…everything is subscription. Great model for business but very poor for schools.
Or maybe do neither.
January 4, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Or maybe do neither.
Amazing #Endpapers and #UnderTheDustJacket as well
January 4, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Amazing #Endpapers and #UnderTheDustJacket as well
“Seven Ways Through a Wood” by @jennreese.bsky.social
and @devinellekurtz.bsky.social
is pure enchantment. Reese’s playful, prose invites you to choose your path, ride a griffin, stow away on a moss giant or take your own path.
Kurtz’s glowing art brings it to glorious life.
#PictureBookPage
and @devinellekurtz.bsky.social
is pure enchantment. Reese’s playful, prose invites you to choose your path, ride a griffin, stow away on a moss giant or take your own path.
Kurtz’s glowing art brings it to glorious life.
#PictureBookPage
January 4, 2026 at 3:50 PM
“Seven Ways Through a Wood” by @jennreese.bsky.social
and @devinellekurtz.bsky.social
is pure enchantment. Reese’s playful, prose invites you to choose your path, ride a griffin, stow away on a moss giant or take your own path.
Kurtz’s glowing art brings it to glorious life.
#PictureBookPage
and @devinellekurtz.bsky.social
is pure enchantment. Reese’s playful, prose invites you to choose your path, ride a griffin, stow away on a moss giant or take your own path.
Kurtz’s glowing art brings it to glorious life.
#PictureBookPage
Just finished it Rob, it’s a cracker!
Can see it being a big hit with the kids in school.
Can see it being a big hit with the kids in school.
January 3, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Just finished it Rob, it’s a cracker!
Can see it being a big hit with the kids in school.
Can see it being a big hit with the kids in school.
If you have even a passing interest in children’s books then you need to check out Betsy Bird’s ( @fuse8.bsky.social ) extraordinary 31 lists in 31 day. I’m always relived when I find lots of my favourite books #FavePicturebook25 in her lists. There are always gems I’ve missed however!
Day #31: 31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Picture Books. End with a bang! Only a small number of all the picture books published in a given year make this list. See what I think stands out as unforgettable & thanks for reading all month! #kidlit #31Days31Lists 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/31/3...
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Picture Books
Only a small number of all the picture books published in a given year make this list. See what I think stands out as truly unforgettable.
afuse8production.slj.com
December 31, 2025 at 6:48 PM
If you have even a passing interest in children’s books then you need to check out Betsy Bird’s ( @fuse8.bsky.social ) extraordinary 31 lists in 31 day. I’m always relived when I find lots of my favourite books #FavePicturebook25 in her lists. There are always gems I’ve missed however!
Not a minor celebrity but I did throw a cup of coffee over David Bowie.
Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
December 30, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Not a minor celebrity but I did throw a cup of coffee over David Bowie.
Here are almost 40 of my favourite #MiddleGrade reads for 2025.
A fantastic range from wild fantasy, to gritty realism, historical adventures and more than a few scares. What a brilliant year its been for children’s books
A fantastic range from wild fantasy, to gritty realism, historical adventures and more than a few scares. What a brilliant year its been for children’s books
December 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Here are almost 40 of my favourite #MiddleGrade reads for 2025.
A fantastic range from wild fantasy, to gritty realism, historical adventures and more than a few scares. What a brilliant year its been for children’s books
A fantastic range from wild fantasy, to gritty realism, historical adventures and more than a few scares. What a brilliant year its been for children’s books
It also has some brilliant #Backmatter that explores the exhibits and shares the process.
December 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
It also has some brilliant #Backmatter that explores the exhibits and shares the process.
I finished my #FavePicturebooks25 then this absolute worldie arrived.
“Cat Nap” by @brianlies.bsky.social
is an utterly joyful Tom and Jerry-esque romp through a museum. A delightful story is delivered in through extraordinary art as they dive from exhibit to exhibit #PicturebookPage
“Cat Nap” by @brianlies.bsky.social
is an utterly joyful Tom and Jerry-esque romp through a museum. A delightful story is delivered in through extraordinary art as they dive from exhibit to exhibit #PicturebookPage
December 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I finished my #FavePicturebooks25 then this absolute worldie arrived.
“Cat Nap” by @brianlies.bsky.social
is an utterly joyful Tom and Jerry-esque romp through a museum. A delightful story is delivered in through extraordinary art as they dive from exhibit to exhibit #PicturebookPage
“Cat Nap” by @brianlies.bsky.social
is an utterly joyful Tom and Jerry-esque romp through a museum. A delightful story is delivered in through extraordinary art as they dive from exhibit to exhibit #PicturebookPage
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No. 1 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Don’t Trust Fish!” by @dansantat.bsky.social & @unshavedmouse.bsky.social, a truly hilarious, visually stunning romp with an unforgettable narrator (and a twist you’ll love!). Packed with gags, humor & comic timing. Pure joy! Just genius! #PicturebookPage
December 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
No. 1 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Don’t Trust Fish!” by @dansantat.bsky.social & @unshavedmouse.bsky.social, a truly hilarious, visually stunning romp with an unforgettable narrator (and a twist you’ll love!). Packed with gags, humor & comic timing. Pure joy! Just genius! #PicturebookPage
It’s just brilliant. So clever and funny. Reading aloud it works amazingly…every joke hits.
December 8, 2025 at 4:16 PM
It’s just brilliant. So clever and funny. Reading aloud it works amazingly…every joke hits.
It really is a read aloud joy!
December 7, 2025 at 6:08 PM
It really is a read aloud joy!
The last 6…#FavePicturebooks25
December 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The last 6…#FavePicturebooks25
So here they my favourite 40 picturebooks of 2025 (actually there are 42). Merry Christmas!
#FavePicturebooks25 #PicturebookPage
#FavePicturebooks25 #PicturebookPage
December 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
So here they my favourite 40 picturebooks of 2025 (actually there are 42). Merry Christmas!
#FavePicturebooks25 #PicturebookPage
#FavePicturebooks25 #PicturebookPage