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Simon Smith
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Headteacher, picturebook addict. Sometimes a bit ranty. Passionate about the best job in the world. #PicturebookPage

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I’m going this…

“Heat of the Summer” by Whitelands, gorgeous shimmery dreampop #FebMusicChallenge26

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Whitelands - Heat Of The Summer (Official Video)
YouTube video by Whitelands
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February 5, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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
ART
YouTube video by Jim Bob
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February 4, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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
This is my Old/ New …old song but new to me …

“Blue Thunder” by Galaxie 500

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Galaxie 500 - Blue Thunder
YouTube video by captainfutility1
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February 2, 2026 at 7:53 AM
This is my New/ Old … a new song by a band I love…

“Disco Misfits” by Pop Will Eat Itself

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Disco Misfits
YouTube video by Pop Will Eat Itself - Topic
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February 2, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Got 3…this is my New/New, beautiful, pastoral , autumnal loveliness

“Days gone By” by Midlake

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Midlake - "Days Gone By" (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Midlake
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February 2, 2026 at 7:48 AM
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
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
It should be because it is brilliant
January 7, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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
Or maybe do neither.
January 4, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Amazing #Endpapers and #UnderTheDustJacket as well
January 4, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Just finished it Rob, it’s a cracker!

Can see it being a big hit with the kids in school.
January 3, 2026 at 3:53 PM
It also has some brilliant #Backmatter that explores the exhibits and shares the process.
December 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
It’s just brilliant. So clever and funny. Reading aloud it works amazingly…every joke hits.
December 8, 2025 at 4:16 PM
It really is a read aloud joy!
December 7, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The last 6…#FavePicturebooks25
December 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM