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Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · 21h

Out today!⚡Pax and the Secret Swarm!

A middle-grade sci-fi fantasy epic and the final chapter in David Barker's London Falling trilogy.

Can Pax save New London? What will it cost? Find out today 👉 bit.ly/4lFszAc

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Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · 2d

Join us on THURSDAY for the Pax and the Secret Swarm Online Launch Event! 💥

Author David Barker will be live on Zoom to share insights into the finale of his London Falling series, read, and answer your questions. Hosted by @notsotweets.

RSVP 👉 forms.gle/x5K8uRAPD1kg...

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Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · 5d

🔍🦀 Trouble's bubbling under the sea... and only Detective Dimple can solve it!

An underwater eco-mystery packed with laughs, clues & a coral crisis — out now! 🌊🐠

📘 Can you help Dimple crack the case? Get your copy: amzn.to/4cpKDup

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Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · 6d

Will Pax be able to save New London? ⚡ Pax and the Secret Swarm is out next week! 💥

The epic conclusion of David Barker's London Falling trilogy is Pax's most thrilling and daring journey yet.

📆 Pre-order today: bit.ly/4lFszAc

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Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · 7d

🎶🦉 OUT TODAY! 🦉🎶

Olly the Owl has always felt a little different. While his family hoots in the night, he dreams of singing in the sun ☀️
A heartwarming story celebrating what makes us unique 💜

📚 The Owl Who Wanted to Sing is available now 👉 amzn.to/3Hsj0Gd

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Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · 8d

Pax and the Secret Swarm Online Launch Event! 💥

Join author David Barker on October 9th to celebrate the explosive finale of his London Falling series in a special online event hosted by @notsotweets.

RSVP 👉 forms.gle/x5K8uRAPD1kg...

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Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · 8d

Turn over a new page this October (and start getting ready for Christmas? 😳) with Tiny Tree 🌱

🦉 02/10 - The Owl Who Wanted to Sing
🐝 09/10 - Pax and the Secret Swarm
🏴‍☠️ 23/10 - Kittiwake Stormhaven and the Pirate’s Portolano
🎄 30/10 - A Welly Full of Christmas

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Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · 10d

Join a young inventor on an unforgettable steampunk adventure! 🚀

Take to the skies with Linnet and the Periwinkle Flyer by @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social, today!

Get your copy here 👉 amzn.to/4mnxEy0
#KidLit

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Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · 12d

Cross your fingers and hold your nose – the trolls are on the loose! 🧦🤢

Troll Trotters by Paulette Dowle and Tim Brunt is out now: amzn.to/4hSPs0O

Grampy Grotface and his filthy, foul-smelling family of trolls. As grotty and rotten as they come!

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Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · 13d

📚 Help Children Learn About Dementia this #WorldAlzheimersMonth

My Grandma Has Dementia by Alex Winstanley is a must-read for families wanting to gently start conversations and ease any worries about dementia in older relatives.

Get your copy here: bit.ly/48pfepz

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Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · 13d

Olly the Owl has a voice - and he’s ready to use it 🦉📣

The Owl Who Wanted to Sing is a picture book about feeling different, acceptance, and following your dreams.

After all, it's our differences that make us special 💛 Pre-order: amzn.to/3Hsj0Gd

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Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · 14d

✨🎃 OUT TODAY! 🎃✨

Hector’s Halloween by Victoria Byron is here! 👉 bit.ly/4l0yaB7

Follow Hector on his spooky, brave, and heartwarming quest to find his family on the scariest night of the year 🐶💜

Perfect for little ones who love a good not-too-spooky adventure 👻

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Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · 16d

Huge thanks to Raised by Writers for featuring poet @attielime.bsky.social on their latest episode! 🎧🎙️

Attie's latest collection, A Welly Full of Christmas arrives on October 30th, well ahead of the festivities 🎄

Listen to the show here 👇
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Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · 16d

💐 Can Mabel fix her blooming disaster before it's too late?

Mabel and the Flower Spell by @dtreacher.bsky.social is out now! amzn.to/4kP3n9F

If you love magical mischief and fabulous flowers, this is the book for you!

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Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · 18d

🪽✨ Undercover Angel: Crash Landing by @lisajallen.bsky.social is out now!

Join trainee angel Phoebe as she searches for a demon, makes friends (ew!) and tries to survive Year 7 on Earth

Perfect if you love out-of-this-world adventures (and don't like humans): amzn.to/3QmPi6q

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Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · 19d

Vampires, witches, monsters, and one brave pup! 🐶🎃

When Hector's family goes missing on Halloween, can he save the spooky night? Not all is what it seems! 🕸️ Written & illustrated by @victoriabyron.bsky.social.

📆 Out Sept 25th. Pre-order here 👉 amzn.to/4nneEQ

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Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · 20d

Sally Anderson brings *Wolf Girl* to @Waterstones / @WSChesterfield tomorrow from 11am! 🐺🌝

We'd love to see your wonderful, unique, brilliant selves there!

Poster for Sally Anderson's appearance at Waterstones Chesterfield on September 20th.

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Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · 20d

✍️ Exciting news! @dbarker22000.bsky.social has signed a new two-book deal with Tiny Tree Books! 🌱

🗣️ “These are very different stories from my previous trilogy... Can’t wait to share them!”

Read more 👇
tinytreebooks.com/2025/09/19/d...
#kidlit

David Barker Signs New Two-Book Deal with Tiny Tree Books -

Author David Barker has signed a new two-book deal with Tiny Tree Books to publish new middle-grade novels in 2026 and 2027.

tinytreebooks.com

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Lisa J Allen @lisajallen.bsky.social · 22d

Great morning at the fab Spellow Hub @Liverpoollib, telling children from St Francis de Sales school about me and Undercover Angel! My book looked v happy in the company of books by the great @frankcottrell_b, a Spellow regular. #kidlit #readingforpleasure #libraries @tinytreebooks.bsky.social

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Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · 21d

Happy #PublicationDay, @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social! ✨ Grimogen Darkstar: Bat-Cat-tastrophe is out today! 🦇🐈‍⬛⚰️

Perfectly spooky, delightfully quirky, and full of gothic charm, you can get your copy here 👉 bit.ly/3Txdq7M

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Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · 22d

✨ COVER REVEAL! ✨

Say hello to Anthony and Wheeliam’s Street 🧑🏽‍🦽 The latest in Ben Andrews' Better Places series, illustrated by Charlotte Jenkins.

Can you help Anthony and Wheeliam make the street a Better Place?

Publishing Nov. 8th. Pre-order 👉 amzn.to/4gqRmG

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Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · 22d

Pax and the Secret Swarm Online Launch Event! 💥

Join author David Barker on October 9th to celebrate the explosive finale of his London Falling series in a special online event hosted by Liam James of Bookwormhole.

RSVP 👉 bit.ly/48jZmHo

Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · 23d

The Family Tree is out now! ✨🌳 Our fastest-selling book of 2025!

Get your copy 👉 amzn.to/41UsdNL

Join Mole on a journey that shows family is about the love we share 💚 Debut picture book by Yasmine Anane, illustrated by Mark Beech.

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Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · 24d

🦇✨ Out this week! ✨🦇

Grimogen Darkstar isn’t like other grim reapers: She’d rather rescue magical animals than spread doom and gloom!

Unfortunately for Immi, Bat-Cats are little monsters, and chaos is never far away

Get your copy 👉 bit.ly/3Txdq7M
@finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social

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Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · 27d

💖 Sisterhood can be complicated...

✅ Identical twins, but totally different
✅ Stepping out of the shadows
✅ First love & heartbreak
✅ Secrets testing bonds

Twins, Tangled and Torn is out now: amzn.to/3GoYaqs

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