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What on Earth! @whatonearth.bsky.social · 6d

Millions of adults across the UK read every day, but half still resist calling themselves "readers", according to @readingagency.bsky.social latest State of the Nation research.

47% of adults reject the label even though 77% of them read daily or weekly.

Read the full research here: bit.ly/46ItklZ

What on Earth! @whatonearth.bsky.social · 9d

Say hello to Christopher Lloyd and illustrator Andy Smith, pictured here with their @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social book, Funny FACTopia! 🤣 🤪

We can’t wait to celebrate World Book Day 2026 with all of you! 📚

#WBD26 #WorldBookDay #ReadingForFun

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What on Earth! @whatonearth.bsky.social · 13d

We're so proud to share that the updated edition of Britannica All New Kids’ Encyclopedia has received reviews from Kirkus Reviews and a starred review from @slj.com ⭐️ 🤩

📚: whatonearth.pub/4pUVCme

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Nicolette Jones @nicolettejones.bsky.social · 15d

#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Joana Casals. Half a spread about noises in a kitchen, from This Book Is Too Quiet!, an original picturebook about sounds written by Cristina Cubells (you add the noise). Crisp, comic, inventive graphic illustration. What On Earth! Books 18 Sept. @whatonearth.bsky.social

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What on Earth! @whatonearth.bsky.social · 19d

🎉 We are thrilled that Galápagos Islands by Karen Romano Young & Amy Grimes has been longlisted for the 2026 @uklitassociation.bsky.social Book Awards (Information 3–14)! The only national awards judged entirely by teachers 👩‍🏫 👨‍🏫

Get your copy of the book now: whatonearth.pub/4n1Sq6a

#UKLA2026 👏

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What on Earth! @whatonearth.bsky.social · 19d

Something spook-tacular has just been revealed… What on Earth! Magazine's October cover! 🎃 🕷️ 🦇

Unearth the extraordinary world of animal super senses, tackle a bone-rattling skeleton quiz, cackle at spooky jokes, and so much more... 💀 👻

This spooky issue is haunting its way to your letterbox!

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World Book Day UK @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social · 23d

Follow a trail that hops from facts about astronauts to facts about zebras in ‘Funny FACTopia!’ 🗺️ By Christopher Lloyd and Kate Olesin, and illustrated by Andy Smith

www.worldbookday.com/books/funny-...

#WBD26 #WorldBookDay

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What on Earth! @whatonearth.bsky.social · 23d

We’re so excited to share our @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social 2026 title: Funny FACTopia! by Christopher Lloyd & Kate Olesin, illustrated by Andy Smith 🥳

In Feb 2026, children can swap their token for a FREE £1/€1.50 book. Perfect for #ReadingForFun in the National Year of Reading!

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What on Earth! @whatonearth.bsky.social · 23d

#HappyPublicationDay to This Book is Too Quiet by Cristina Cubells and Joana Casals 🔊 🎶

This ingenious, playful book invites every reader to add their own sound effects to the gorgeously illustrated scenes!

📚: https://whatonearth.pub/41VriNU

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 28d

HARRIET TUBMAN, FORCE OF NATURE from @whatonearth.bsky.social “is told via wrenching, earthy poems...complemented by eye-catching collage illustrations in which people are clothed in newsprint ‘to show that that they…were always and still are, important news’” www.forewordreviews.com/reviews/harr...

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Jo Cummins @booksuperhero2.bsky.social · 27d

In a world where you can find all kinds of misinformation at the click of a button, there nothing as reassuring as an excellently researched physical encyclopedia! Take a look at this recently updated one from @whatonearth.bsky.social @britannica.com librarygirlandbookboy.com/2025/09/12/b...

Blog tour: ‘ Britannica All New Children’s Encyclopedia.’

The Encyclopedia Britannica is a 250-year-old institution, carefully cataloging the most up-to-date knowledge of the time. In this latest updated edition, produced in partnership with What On Earth…

librarygirlandbookboy.com

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 23d

#HotOffthePress noted by @cbcbooks.bsky.social from @flowerpotpress.bsky.social @postwavebooks.bsky.social @whatonearth.bsky.social @lantanapub.bsky.social @geckopress.bsky.social @pajamapress.bsky.social @nosycrowus.bsky.social @florisbooks.bsky.social www.cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lis...

7 Generations: A Plains Cree Saga, 15th Anniversary Edition

This unique online bibliography features anticipated bestsellers, either recently released or forthcoming, published by CBC members.

www.cbcbooks.org

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What on Earth! @whatonearth.bsky.social · 27d

#HappyPublicationDay to Marvellous Animal Homes by Jane Wilsher & Laurie Avon 🔎 🦧 🐆

An exclusive invitation into your favourite animals’ homes! Use the magic lens to see through bear dens, armadillo burrows, beehives and more 🪺

📚: whatonearth.pub/4mSO4yl

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What on Earth! @whatonearth.bsky.social · 28d

To celebrate the publication of Britannica All New Children’s Encyclopedia - Updated Edition, we're offering five people the chance to win a copy through @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social 🏆 ⭐️

Simply fill in your details below by Friday 3 October 2025: whatonearth.pub/4njca4Y

Good luck!

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What on Earth! @whatonearth.bsky.social · Sep 2

#HappyPublicationDay to Harriet Tubman, Force of Nature by Caroline Brewer in the US ☀️ 🌻

Discover the story of Tubman with compelling poetry perfect for reading aloud and luminous collage illustrations!

🇺🇸 Order your copy today: whatonearth.pub/4n9PcNE

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · Sep 2

Librarians and teachers note: this new edition is truly updated, just as any good #referencebook must be with a new edition! “Broad in scope and enticing throughout” BRITANNICA’S ALL NEW CHILDREN’S ENCYCLOPEDIA from @whatonearth.bsky.social www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

BRITANNICA ALL NEW KIDS' ENCYCLOPEDIA | Kirkus Reviews

The second edition of a wide-ranging, single-volume encyclopedia tailor-made for browsing and discovery.

www.kirkusreviews.com

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · Sep 2

Happy #BookBirthday @whatonearth.bsky.social “Harriet Tubman takes shape in this rhythmic recounting of Tubman’s life, from her birth through her final days. In short, powerful poems, dated with years of Tubman’s life” in HARRIET TUBMAN, FORCE OF NATURE www.booklistonline.com/products/980...

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · Sep 2

Happy #BookBirthdays to @whatonearth.bsky.social “There is something to grab any reader's attention and allow all interested parties to follow along in as clear a manner as possible with all of the facts that line the pages” BRITANNICA ALL NEW KIDS’ ENCYCLOPEDIA yabookscentral.com/britannica-a...

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Nicolette Jones @nicolettejones.bsky.social · Aug 31

#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by American Caroline Brewer from her biography in poems, Harriet Tubman: Force of Nature. Striking use of newspaper collage, mixed media and natural objects from the area where Tubman grew up. From What on Earth! Books. 4 September. @whatonearth.bsky.social

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What on Earth! @whatonearth.bsky.social · Sep 1

The wait is very nearly over! The updated edition of Britannica All New Children's Encyclopedia hits the shelves this week 🚀

It's the perfect gift for curious kids. Pre-order your copy here: whatonearth.pub/46r2v7m

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What on Earth! @whatonearth.bsky.social · Aug 20

Big news… our September cover has just been revealed, and it’s making a splash! 🐠 🌊

Dive into an ocean adventure from vibrant coral reefs to the mysterious depths of the Mariana Trench, plus so much more!

Subscribers, keep an eye on the post – this issue is arriving soon 👀

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What on Earth! @whatonearth.bsky.social · Aug 18

Give your child (ages 7–14) a head start at school with a subscription to What on Earth! Magazine 🚀

⭐️ PLUS: the first 1,000 subscribers will receive a FREE copy of the brand-new Britannica All New Children’s Encyclopedia (worth £30)

Subscribe today: whatonearth.pub/4lSqn8K

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LibraryThing @librarything.com · Aug 16

"The extraordinary story of Harriet Tubman's life, leadership, spirituality, and relationship with nature, told through powerful poetry and collage."

Enter to win a copy of Caroline Brewer's "Harriet Tubman, Force of Nature: A Biography in Poems" from @whatonearth.bsky.social #💙📚 #Booksky

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LibraryThing @librarything.com · Aug 6

"This ingenious, playful book invites every reader to add their own sound effects to the gorgeously illustrated scenes!"

Enter to win a copy of Cristina Cubells & Joana Casals' "This Book Is Too Quiet" from @whatonearth.bsky.social #💙📚 #Booksky

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What on Earth! @whatonearth.bsky.social · Aug 11

📢Calling all US librarians! Check out our August @librarything.com giveaways 👀

We are giving away:

30 x Harriet Tubman, Force of Nature whatonearth.pub/45jWvev

10 x This Book is Too Quiet to giveaway! whatonearth.pub/47fKUj3

Sign-up for your copy by September 2 🎉

@pubspotlight.bsky.social

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