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Tiger Tales @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social · 45m

"Children ages 3 and up will enjoy the pursuit that takes place in the book and the fun characters of Cluehound and Squirrel" STOP THAT SANTA! yabookscentral.com/stop-that-sa...

Tiger Tales @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social · 22h

I'M GOING TO MAKE A FRIEND "has just enough text to be a wonderful read-a-loud opportunity for parents, teachers, or librarians. The abstract illustrations have a colorful, muted style that make the pages fun but also do not distract from the story" ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2025/09/18/i...

I’m Going to Make a Friend by Darren Chetty, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat

I’m Going to Make a Friend by Darren Chetty, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat. Tiger Tales, 2025. 9781664300637 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4.5 Format: Hardcover picture book …

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 1d

LOTS of important details here for #kidsbook people on both sides of the pond: www.thebookseller.com/news/report-...

Report reveals 'stark inequalities' and 'precipitous decline' in representation in children's publishing

Literacy charity Inclusive Books for Children has published its annual Excluded Voices report, revealing 'stark inequalities' in UK children’s publishing.

www.thebookseller.com

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😼🎃 Erin Hiss-ka 🙀👻 @erinsiska.bsky.social · 3d

#kidlit #BannedBooksWeek

American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 3d

Censorship is so 1984. Read for your rights.

Today kicks off #BannedBooksWeek, and this year's theme reminds us that the right to read belongs to all of us, that censorship has no place in contemporary society, and that we must defend our rights.

https://www.ala.org/bbooks.

BANNED BOOKS WEEK Oct. 5-11, 2025. Censorship is so 1984 - Read for Your Rights. ala.org/bbooks. American Library Association

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Tiger Tales @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social · 1d

And 2 more #BookBirthdays today too! THE BORROWED PUPPY arrives from Holly Webb and CAN YOU FIND TAYLOR? joins the throng of fans

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Tiger Tales @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social · 1d

Happy #BookBirthday to THE BEAR WHO WANTED TO DANCE "A classic ballet story infused with themes of body positivity and the importance of seeing oneself reflected in art" www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

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Tiger Tales @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social · 2d

"HOW IT WORKS: TREE is an engaging and educational book about trees. The book follows an apple tree through the seasons with information about how they grow and how animals use them as well" yabookscentral.com/how-it-works...

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Fleur Hitchcock @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social · 6d

Superb article about reading aloud. Yes! Yes! And yes!! #kidlituk
www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/fi...

Again! Again! The joys of reading out loud - and how it can support…

Author Susannah Lloyd shares her tips for reading aloud with children, and shares how it can support communication skills.

www.booktrust.org.uk

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Thalamus Plank @thalamusplank.bsky.social · 6d

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day Oct! (Thank you for the extra day!)🤩

Thalamus Plank here, author/illustrator interested in picture books, non-fiction and black and white illustrations. Rep'd by @mskanin.bsky.social of @greatdoglit.bsky.social 🐶
Look forward to working with you! 🤗
thalamusplank.co.uk

Page from a graphic novel, depicting a girl eating breakfast whilst reading a book about rabbit care. Then picture of same girl in the pet store, choosing a rabbit.

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 6d

I spy HANK GOES HONK from @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social

Just Imagine @justimaginecentre.bsky.social · 6d

This week’s round up of book reviews did you. Thank you to all our fantastic reviewers this week:
justimagine.co.uk/childrens-bo...

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Tiger Tales @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social · 6d

CARNIVAL QUEEN offers "a fun read for kids with a positive message at the heart of it...[with a] positive message that when we come together we can achieve anything" yabookscentral.com/carnival-que...

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Tiger Tales @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social · 6d

MAGIC FLASHLIGHT: GHOST HUNT "is a fantastic holiday #boardbook.... The witches, skeletons, monsters, and ghosts all come to life in silly animated illustrations" ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2025/09/18/m...

Magic Flashlight: Ghost Hunt by Isabel Otter, illustrated by Kathryn Selbert

Magic Flashlight: Ghost Hunt by Isabel Otter, illustrated by Kathryn Selbert. Tiger Tales, 2025. 9781664351615 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4.5 Format: Board book Genre:&nbsp…

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Tiger Tales @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social · 7d

YOU'RE MY DEEREST "is a beautifully illustrated journey through the winter woodlands with peek-through windows to each subsequent page" ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2025/09/19/y...

You’re My Deerest by Harriet Evans, illustrated by Bryony Clarkson

You’re My Deerest by Harriet Evans, illustrated by Bryony Clarkson. Penguin Random House, 2025. 9781664351707 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4.5 Format: Board book …

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Tiger Tales @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social · 9d

HANK's author Maudie Powell-Tuck introduces us to HANK MEETS FRANK vimeo.com/1115301950?f...

Maudie Powell-Tuck introduces Hank Meets Frank

Meet Hank, and his cute cousin Frank. But is Frank just too good to be true? Find out more from author Maudie Powell-Tuck in ReadingZone's indepth Q&A with…

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Tiger Tales @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social · 10d

HAIRY SCARY HALLOWEEN "will delight young toddlers with rhyming text, touch-and-feel hair, and a mirror" yabookscentral.com/hairy-scary-...

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Tiger Tales @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social · 12d

"Beautiful illustrations bring the animals to life" in NIGHT NIGHT, CHRISTMAS our new #TouchAndFeel storybook www.slj.com/review/night...

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Tiger Tales @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social · 13d

"An adorable story of a polar bear family through the seasons" now in a "new hardcover edition ... features an embossed, sparkly cover and thick interior pages, all the better for reading over and over with little ones" I'LL LOVE YOU FOREVER yabookscentral.com/ill-love-you...

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Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social · 14d

Nefarious bluebirds, hilarious waterfowl, historical comics and more in our latest preview of some of the smaller publishers. A look at @toonbooks.bsky.social, @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social & @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social from @pubspotlight.bsky.social #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/09/24/m...

Myrick Marketing/Publisher Spotlight Publishing Preview: Tiger Tales, Toon Books, and Walker Books (Summer/Fall 2025 & Winter 2026)(Part Five)

Nefarious bluebirds, hilarious waterfowl, historical comics and more in our latest preview of some of the smaller publishers.

afuse8production.slj.com

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Tiger Tales @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social · 14d

Storytime with owls includes our own www.publisherspotlight.com/the-wonder-a...

The Wonder and Wisdom of Owls - Publisher Spotlight

This is one in our Double Scoop Sundae series featuring a pair of thematically-related books and ideas for teachers and library program developers seeking ways to extend storytime with them. Owls have...

www.publisherspotlight.com

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Tiger Tales @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social · 15d

We're big Grandma fans!

Fiona Ross @fiveona.bsky.social · 16d

One of the most fun stages of making a book is bringing your characters to life, this was especially the case with Grandma from No More Mr. Mice Guy.

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@littletigeruk.bsky.social

#NoMoreMrMiceGuy #HydeandSqueak #childrensbooks #kidlitart #characterdesign #illustration

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Tiger Tales @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social · 15d

It's here! Let your early learner tuck into our #BookBirthday treat: A IS FOR APPLE ina Wipe-Clean edition!

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Tiger Tales @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social · 16d

"The irresistible SQUIRREL AND BIRD features an increasingly irritated Bird who is frustrated by the story's narrator typecasting them and their friend Squirrel" www.shelf-awareness.com/sar-issue.ht...

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Tiger Tales @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social · 19d

#Halloween #kidsbooks you say? STOP THAT WITCH! awaits you at Booth 207 during #ARSL2025

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 19d

Our first #kidsbook thread today is all about #family Meet Holly Webb, author of The Borrowed Puppy and other #PetRescueAdventures @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social #ARSL2025 #207 www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/blog/holly-w...

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Tiger Tales @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social · 19d

STITCH HEAD has grown to 6 volumes! Look for THE MONSTER HUNTER and other series #kidsbooks from us at Booth 207 during #ARSL2025 exhibit time today

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