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Isabel Thomas

@isabelthomas.co.uk

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Science & nature writer • Author of 300 books, with Bloomsbury, Phaidon, OUP, Hachette & many others • AAAS Book Prize 2020 & 2023 • Tortoise wrangler 🐢 🐢 • Creators' Rights Alliance Committee • School SEND governor • Cambridge, UK • www.isabelthomas.co.uk

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Isabel Thomas @isabelthomas.co.uk · Mar 20

Happy #WorldFrogDay 🐸💚 the perfect day to preorder Frog and get the entire story of life, the universe and everything delivered to your door in May! @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social #danielegneus

Isabel Thomas @isabelthomas.co.uk · 24d

Thank you! I really have my teacher face on 😆

Isabel Thomas @isabelthomas.co.uk · Aug 27

Thank you so much 💚🐸

Isabel Thomas @isabelthomas.co.uk · Aug 5

HOP HOP HOORAY - Frog: A Story of Life on Earth has been shortlisted for the @wainwrightprize.bsky.social!!! 💚🐸💚🐸💚🐸

The Wainwright Prizes @wainwrightprize.bsky.social · Aug 5

We’re excited to share the 2025 Children’s #WainwrightPrize for Picture Books Shortlist! 📚

Bold, beautiful and hopeful. These picture books nurture a lifelong love for nature through story, rhythm and stunning visuals.

#StoriesThatConnect

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Jo Durrant @joannadurrant.bsky.social · Jul 29

🎧 Ep 244 of Jo Durrant’s Beautiful Universe podcast is out Weds:

🤩 @adamhartscience.bsky.social myth busts animals with misleading names

🐸 @isabelthomas.co.uk chats at Chelt Sci Fest about frogs & impossible questions

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Isabel Thomas @isabelthomas.co.uk · May 18

I'm looking forward to Brighton Festival next weekend! Tickets at brightonfestival.org/whats-on/Xka...

Isabel Thomas @isabelthomas.co.uk · May 9

This is such a lovely fact, I had no idea! 💚🐸

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Andy Brunning @andy.compoundchem.com · May 8

One of my favourite frog chemistry facts (yes, I have several 😁) is that only a single amino acid mutation prevents poison dart frogs from poisoning themselves

Isabel Thomas @isabelthomas.co.uk · May 8

This is an outstanding fact! 💚🐸

Isabel Thomas @isabelthomas.co.uk · May 8

I brilliant fact! I was reading about desert frogs this morning, and they can survive by soaking up any fog that condenses on their skin! 🐸💚

Isabel Thomas @isabelthomas.co.uk · May 8

Frogs are full of surprises! Fowler's toad sounds just like a high pitched human baby crying!

Isabel Thomas @isabelthomas.co.uk · May 8

This is a brilliant fact, and reminds me of the Fanged Frogs of South East Asia! 💚🐸

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Louise Hawxwell @louisehawxwell.bsky.social · May 8

#PGDEp @morayhouse.bsky.social looks like a great book to support learning and teaching in science!

Isabel Thomas @isabelthomas.co.uk · May 8

FROG: A Story of Life on Earth hops into the world today!

To celebrate, I have a copy to give away, along with two perfect chocolate frogs!

To enter, share this post and leave a comment below with your best froggy fact 🐸💚 @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social

Isabel Thomas @isabelthomas.co.uk · May 8

That is amazing! Especially when you picture a 30 cm ruler! 🫨🐸💚

Isabel Thomas @isabelthomas.co.uk · May 8

FROG: A Story of Life on Earth hops into the world today!

To celebrate, I have a copy to give away, along with two perfect chocolate frogs!

To enter, share this post and leave a comment below with your best froggy fact 🐸💚 @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · May 6

2/2…

Would absolutely also recommend “Moth” which looks at and explains simply adaption and evolution

…and “Fox” which explores the circle of life and death and doesn’t shy away from the realities. Stunning!

Isabel Thomas @isabelthomas.co.uk · May 7

A first look at Frog! 💚🐸 ahead of publication tomorrow! Thank you so much @smithsmm.bsky.social I'm so pleased Frog has found its way to you!

Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · May 6

Love @isabelthomas.co.uk’s non-fiction books.

“Frog” is her third book with #DanielEgneus and it is equally ambitious. This time they look at the story of life on our planet from the initial spark till creating complex life-forms. Brilliant. PicturebookPage @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social 1/2…

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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · Mar 24

Aaaaand we just hit 2,000 followers on Bluesky! 🫶 Help spread the word to fellow writers!

Isabel Thomas @isabelthomas.co.uk · Mar 20

Happy #WorldFrogDay 🐸💚 the perfect day to preorder Frog and get the entire story of life, the universe and everything delivered to your door in May! @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social #danielegneus

Isabel Thomas @isabelthomas.co.uk · Mar 20

And make sure your main life, loves and people are outside of publishing, so you always keep perspective

Isabel Thomas @isabelthomas.co.uk · Mar 20

Back yourself, but don't get overly attached to any particular idea or project; remember you are running a business and don't sell your time and ideas for less than they are worth; give every project your all while it is in your control, but then let it go and move your head & heart to the next

Isabel Thomas @isabelthomas.co.uk · Feb 28

I love them so much, such joyful days, and I am hugely grateful to teachers and SLT who add to their already impossible workloads to organise these special days and events for their pupils

Isabel Thomas @isabelthomas.co.uk · Feb 26

Join us on 24 March for a fun evening of comedy and science in Cambridge! @cambridgejunction.bsky.social @cambridgefestival.bsky.social

Isabel Thomas @isabelthomas.co.uk · Feb 25

Thank you for such a lovely review @justimaginecentre.bsky.social 🐦‍⬛

Jo Bowers @jobowers.bsky.social · Feb 25

Sky Dancers: by @isabelthomas.co.uk & Chiara Fedele is a beautifully illustrated nonfiction book that combines facts with storytelling, alongside poetic text. @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social @primarynonfiction.bsky.social
My review for @justimaginecentre.bsky.social
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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · Feb 25

The Government is siding with big tech over British creativity.

Today is the FINAL chance to respond to their consultation on AI and copyright.

Let's make sure creators' voices are heard. Guidance below 👇 #MakeItFair #PayTheCreator

www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...

Isabel Thomas @isabelthomas.co.uk · Jan 29

My new cover feature for The Week Junior Science + Nature! Innovative ideas for tackling climate change, great discussion points for KS2 and KS3, on newstands now! 🐄