John Lamb
@readingbede.bsky.social
Reader, teacher, father and runner. Not necessarily in that order.
Some books need very few words. This is just plain lovely, brilliant and wonderful fun. Just fabulous. I am sharing it first thing in the morning. And I think a thank you to Chris Baker for the recommendation ❤️📚 #KidLitUk
June 3, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Some books need very few words. This is just plain lovely, brilliant and wonderful fun. Just fabulous. I am sharing it first thing in the morning. And I think a thank you to Chris Baker for the recommendation ❤️📚 #KidLitUk
Well,amazing book post from @nosycrow.bsky.social Choose Your Own Evolution is an amazingly novel take on the choose your own adventure genre. And I loved it. Proper loved it. I've survived & been extinct about 25 times. Brilliant way to learn. My 11 year old also loves it! Out 5th June! #KidLitUk
May 14, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Well,amazing book post from @nosycrow.bsky.social Choose Your Own Evolution is an amazingly novel take on the choose your own adventure genre. And I loved it. Proper loved it. I've survived & been extinct about 25 times. Brilliant way to learn. My 11 year old also loves it! Out 5th June! #KidLitUk
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💫 Join @librarylady.bsky.social @erinlynhamilton.bsky.social @jacquisydney.bsky.social @mrsfe77.bsky.social @readingbede.bsky.social and @vonprice.bsky.social on the SuperQuesters Mission: River Crest Rescue by @pauliancross.bsky.social blog tour from Tuesday 29 April! 💫
April 22, 2025 at 10:28 PM
💫 Join @librarylady.bsky.social @erinlynhamilton.bsky.social @jacquisydney.bsky.social @mrsfe77.bsky.social @readingbede.bsky.social and @vonprice.bsky.social on the SuperQuesters Mission: River Crest Rescue by @pauliancross.bsky.social blog tour from Tuesday 29 April! 💫
An absolutely brilliant new MG adventure out soon from Peter Burns. A fabulous piece of fiction that feels fresh and real. Full of peril, danger and mysteries. I loved it. #UkKidLit
April 22, 2025 at 5:53 PM
An absolutely brilliant new MG adventure out soon from Peter Burns. A fabulous piece of fiction that feels fresh and real. Full of peril, danger and mysteries. I loved it. #UkKidLit
Just finished I Am Raven by @alastairc.com from @nosycrow.bsky.social and I think it's 'a better than the first in the series' kind of book. I really enjoyed the world opening up and some questions getting answered. Building to a great climax for book 3! I can't wait. Highly recommend. #KidLitUk
April 15, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Just finished I Am Raven by @alastairc.com from @nosycrow.bsky.social and I think it's 'a better than the first in the series' kind of book. I really enjoyed the world opening up and some questions getting answered. Building to a great climax for book 3! I can't wait. Highly recommend. #KidLitUk
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Graphic novels seem to be generating lots of discussion and publicity at the minute, which is only going to help them become a more appreciated form of reading. Here are some exciting titles coming out over the next few months. Available to pre order here uk.bookshop.org/lists/great-...?
April 15, 2025 at 5:12 PM
What a great surprise this morning! I Am Raven by @alastairc.com and from @nosycrow.bsky.social ! I totally loved I Am Wolf and have been looking forward to this since. Straight to the top of my TBR pile. And perfect to take on my Oxford trip this week.
April 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM
What a great surprise this morning! I Am Raven by @alastairc.com and from @nosycrow.bsky.social ! I totally loved I Am Wolf and have been looking forward to this since. Straight to the top of my TBR pile. And perfect to take on my Oxford trip this week.
The Cartoonists Club by @goraina.bsky.social and @scottmccloud.bsky.social arrived today and, without saying too much before my graphic novel club (#LetsTalkGraphicNovels), I blooming loved it. What a way to explain the medium and the richness GNs bring. A must-buy! #KidLitUk
April 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The Cartoonists Club by @goraina.bsky.social and @scottmccloud.bsky.social arrived today and, without saying too much before my graphic novel club (#LetsTalkGraphicNovels), I blooming loved it. What a way to explain the medium and the richness GNs bring. A must-buy! #KidLitUk
Now this is some proper exciting book post from @FarshoreBooks. Shadow Thieves by Peter Burns looks soo sooo very exciting! And the puzzle and number cracking to get into it was so much fun - my son had to help me! I think it's going to be fabulous! #KidLitUk
April 9, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Now this is some proper exciting book post from @FarshoreBooks. Shadow Thieves by Peter Burns looks soo sooo very exciting! And the puzzle and number cracking to get into it was so much fun - my son had to help me! I think it's going to be fabulous! #KidLitUk
Well, this is a whole heap of fun and silly and whimsy, three things I very much enjoy. I heartily recommend this to anyone with a sense of humour. It's definitely going to be hit with my Year 4s. And thanks for the recommendation I saw on Blue sky @louiestowell.bsky.social #KidLitUk
April 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Well, this is a whole heap of fun and silly and whimsy, three things I very much enjoy. I heartily recommend this to anyone with a sense of humour. It's definitely going to be hit with my Year 4s. And thanks for the recommendation I saw on Blue sky @louiestowell.bsky.social #KidLitUk
A gorgeous sunny Saturday made even better by the arrival of Adventuremice by @philipreeve.bsky.social and @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social and from @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social Both so talented and looks a great continuation of a super fun series. Out on 13th March. Happy Saturday everyone 💔📚
March 8, 2025 at 12:13 PM
A gorgeous sunny Saturday made even better by the arrival of Adventuremice by @philipreeve.bsky.social and @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social and from @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social Both so talented and looks a great continuation of a super fun series. Out on 13th March. Happy Saturday everyone 💔📚
Bought from a lovely Waterstones in Chester, @mglnrd.bsky.social 's new MG novel, after just finishing it, is plain brilliant. Wonderfully original, full of history and the start of a new series. So much to love and I'm 100% left wanting more. Can't wait to share when back at school. ❤️📚
February 22, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Bought from a lovely Waterstones in Chester, @mglnrd.bsky.social 's new MG novel, after just finishing it, is plain brilliant. Wonderfully original, full of history and the start of a new series. So much to love and I'm 100% left wanting more. Can't wait to share when back at school. ❤️📚
So, The Boy With Big Decisions by @helenrutter from @scholastic arrived yesterday and I was v excited. Then I read it. And what a absolute marvel! Choose your own adventure! Loved it so much. My son (11) has also read it (twice) and loved it. It's going to be v popular! Out in April #KidLitUk
February 16, 2025 at 10:27 AM
So, The Boy With Big Decisions by @helenrutter from @scholastic arrived yesterday and I was v excited. Then I read it. And what a absolute marvel! Choose your own adventure! Loved it so much. My son (11) has also read it (twice) and loved it. It's going to be v popular! Out in April #KidLitUk
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FINAL FORM, the final Mega Robo Bros book, comes out next week! I feel I have never been very good at promoting stuff online, and since deleting half my social media accounts even less so. What DOES work? Friendly Bluesky Hivemind, I would be very grateful for any ideas / suggestions! #KidLitUK
February 7, 2025 at 12:15 PM
FINAL FORM, the final Mega Robo Bros book, comes out next week! I feel I have never been very good at promoting stuff online, and since deleting half my social media accounts even less so. What DOES work? Friendly Bluesky Hivemind, I would be very grateful for any ideas / suggestions! #KidLitUK
It's a funny world. I'm in the middle of two 'grown-up' books and feel like I'm missing out on my MG world of books. It's like I'm cheating on my world of children's books. Anyone else have this...#KidLitUk
February 6, 2025 at 8:24 PM
It's a funny world. I'm in the middle of two 'grown-up' books and feel like I'm missing out on my MG world of books. It's like I'm cheating on my world of children's books. Anyone else have this...#KidLitUk
Oh man. Stayed up too late last night finishing The Legendary Scarlett and Browne and what an ending (although I don't want it to be an ending!). What a series. I absolutely love these characters and this world. Will there be more ? It's too good to stop now 😭 #KidLitUk
January 28, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Oh man. Stayed up too late last night finishing The Legendary Scarlett and Browne and what an ending (although I don't want it to be an ending!). What a series. I absolutely love these characters and this world. Will there be more ? It's too good to stop now 😭 #KidLitUk
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There’s so much going on right now that I am almost forgetting to be hyped for this book coming out. But I am SO HYPED for this book coming out.
Opened bookpost. Caused chaos. Laughed maniacally.
Huge thanks to @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social for sending a copy of @neillcameron.bsky.social's final Mega Robo Bros: Final Form. So many children desperate to get their hands on this! ❤️📚📮
#UKKidLit #Skybrarians #EduSky #MegaRoboBros
Huge thanks to @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social for sending a copy of @neillcameron.bsky.social's final Mega Robo Bros: Final Form. So many children desperate to get their hands on this! ❤️📚📮
#UKKidLit #Skybrarians #EduSky #MegaRoboBros
January 27, 2025 at 7:14 PM
There’s so much going on right now that I am almost forgetting to be hyped for this book coming out. But I am SO HYPED for this book coming out.
This amazing book post - the final Mega Robot Bros book by @neillcameron.bsky.social - has created quite the stir. My son immediately took it and devoured it in record time. 'Amazing!' were the only words I could get out of him. Now my turn and then my class. Thank you @DFB_storyhouse ❤️📚❤️ #KidLitUk
January 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM
This amazing book post - the final Mega Robot Bros book by @neillcameron.bsky.social - has created quite the stir. My son immediately took it and devoured it in record time. 'Amazing!' were the only words I could get out of him. Now my turn and then my class. Thank you @DFB_storyhouse ❤️📚❤️ #KidLitUk
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Opened bookpost. Caused chaos. Laughed maniacally.
Huge thanks to @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social for sending a copy of @neillcameron.bsky.social's final Mega Robo Bros: Final Form. So many children desperate to get their hands on this! ❤️📚📮
#UKKidLit #Skybrarians #EduSky #MegaRoboBros
Huge thanks to @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social for sending a copy of @neillcameron.bsky.social's final Mega Robo Bros: Final Form. So many children desperate to get their hands on this! ❤️📚📮
#UKKidLit #Skybrarians #EduSky #MegaRoboBros
January 27, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Opened bookpost. Caused chaos. Laughed maniacally.
Huge thanks to @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social for sending a copy of @neillcameron.bsky.social's final Mega Robo Bros: Final Form. So many children desperate to get their hands on this! ❤️📚📮
#UKKidLit #Skybrarians #EduSky #MegaRoboBros
Huge thanks to @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social for sending a copy of @neillcameron.bsky.social's final Mega Robo Bros: Final Form. So many children desperate to get their hands on this! ❤️📚📮
#UKKidLit #Skybrarians #EduSky #MegaRoboBros
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This is the only advance reading copy of Artezans: The Whispering World by @ldlapinski.bsky.social in existence. And it's in my hot little hands.
However, you can order a signed AND dedicated copy here:
wonderlandbookshop.co.uk/product/arte...
#kidlituk
However, you can order a signed AND dedicated copy here:
wonderlandbookshop.co.uk/product/arte...
#kidlituk
January 23, 2025 at 1:51 PM
This is the only advance reading copy of Artezans: The Whispering World by @ldlapinski.bsky.social in existence. And it's in my hot little hands.
However, you can order a signed AND dedicated copy here:
wonderlandbookshop.co.uk/product/arte...
#kidlituk
However, you can order a signed AND dedicated copy here:
wonderlandbookshop.co.uk/product/arte...
#kidlituk
Only a few words needed...Dragon Riders of Roar, coming in Feb, by @jennymclachlan.bsky.social is absolutely and stupendously brilliant and brilliant fun. Love the idea of a magical school but with silly brotherly bits added. This world is fabulous. Get it pre-ordered and just enjoy it! #KidLitUk
January 21, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Only a few words needed...Dragon Riders of Roar, coming in Feb, by @jennymclachlan.bsky.social is absolutely and stupendously brilliant and brilliant fun. Love the idea of a magical school but with silly brotherly bits added. This world is fabulous. Get it pre-ordered and just enjoy it! #KidLitUk
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I'm so delighted to share the amazing cover for I AM RAVEN, coming 10th April! With brilliant illustration from #KaritasGunnirsdottir and design by #RayTierney, I can't wait to see it out in the world! 🐦⬛
@nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUK #IAmRaven #FlightOrFight
alastairc.com/blog/2025012...
@nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUK #IAmRaven #FlightOrFight
alastairc.com/blog/2025012...
I Am Raven cover reveal!
The cover for Alastair Chisholm's new sci-fi adventure, I AM RAVEN, has been revealed.
alastairc.com
January 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I'm so delighted to share the amazing cover for I AM RAVEN, coming 10th April! With brilliant illustration from #KaritasGunnirsdottir and design by #RayTierney, I can't wait to see it out in the world! 🐦⬛
@nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUK #IAmRaven #FlightOrFight
alastairc.com/blog/2025012...
@nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUK #IAmRaven #FlightOrFight
alastairc.com/blog/2025012...
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@philearle.bsky.social you are such a legend - thank you for sending me The Dawn of Adonis. I feel so honoured to get to read this early 🤩🦍🥳 Sure to be 1 of 2025’s best! @andersenpress.bsky.social #kidslituk #kidlituk
January 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
@philearle.bsky.social you are such a legend - thank you for sending me The Dawn of Adonis. I feel so honoured to get to read this early 🤩🦍🥳 Sure to be 1 of 2025’s best! @andersenpress.bsky.social #kidslituk #kidlituk
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First review of Artezans: The Whispering World is here! 🩵🩵🩵🩵
January 19, 2025 at 7:25 PM
First review of Artezans: The Whispering World is here! 🩵🩵🩵🩵