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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Pinch, punch, first of the month! Time to plan for October. Every month I share a free printable planner, plus a few tips and dates for your diary. Check out October and download your free printables here >> www.thebearandthefox.com/planning-for... #HelloAutumn #GetOrganised #FreePrintables

Graphic showing a preview of two planner pages, both say October Planner at the top. One has sections for To-do List, Dates for your Diary, and Coming Up Next Month. The other also includes a section for Foraging List.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

New 'Scottish Book of the Week' review: Libby and the Highland Heist by Jo Clarke www.thebearandthefox.com/scottish-boo... Perfect for readers age 8+ who enjoy a good mystery adventure with plenty to keep them guessing. #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

Graphic showing the front cover of the children’s chapter book Libby and the Highland Heist by Jo Clarke. Above it the words Scottish Book of the Week.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

What a morning 🌞🌞🌞 Hard to believe there was torrential rain and flash flooding in Edinburgh last night! #scotland #visitscotland #edinburgh #autumnequinox #sunnyday

A photograph of some tenement buildings in Edinburgh with a clear blue sky
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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

New Scottish Book of the Week: Journey to the Comet by @thingsinjars.com www.thebearandthefox.com/scottish-boo... Edinburgh, 1904. A comet threatens Earth. One young scientist and a diving bell are all that stand in the way! A historical sci-fi adventure for age 12+ #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

Graphic showing the front cover of the children’s chapter book Journey to the Comet, by Simon Madine. Above it the words Scottish Book of the Week.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Wee Wilma’s Big Whoosh didn't win the Kelpies tonight, but it did make the shortlist — and I'm incredibly proud of that. A wonderful evening celebrating Scottish children's writing, and a very good reminder that this little story has come a long way. Onwards ❤️ #writerscommunity #booksky 💙📚

A photograph of a curly haired woman holding up a certificate that reads Kelpies Prize for Writing shortlist.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

New Scottish Book of the Week: Ice Cream Boy by Lindsay Littleson www.thebearandthefox.com/scottish-boo... Luca has always pictured himself taking over the family’s ice cream café but his aunt wants to sell the struggling business and his nonna’s memory is starting to fade. #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

Graphic showing the front cover of the children’s chapter book Ice Cream Boy by Lindsay Littleson. Above it the words Scottish Book of the Week.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

One of the best things about being a writer is finding out how readers respond to your stories. I was delighted to receive this message about Wee Wilma's Big Whoosh, my story shortlisted for the Kelpies Writing Prize. That's really what it's all about ❤️ #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

A stylised graphic of a quote, which reads "Loved your story so much! It made me emotional!"

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Pinch, punch, first of the month! Time to plan for September. Every month I share a free printable planner, plus a few tips and dates for your diary. Check out September and download your free printables here >> www.thebearandthefox.com/planning-for... #HelloAutumn #GetOrganised #FreePrintables

Graphic showing a preview of two planner pages, both say September Planner at the top. One has sections for To-do List, Dates for your Diary, and Coming Up Next Month. The other also includes a section for Foraging List.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Received an exciting parcel in the post from the lovely Maura McRobbie, who I met at the Scottish Childrens Publishing Picnic last month. Maura's books are set on the Isle of Cumbrae - can't wait to read and review these! Thank you so much Maura 🥰 #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

A hand holding two childrens books - Smugglers' Midnight Escape, and Vikings and Skylarks in Cumbrae, both by Maura McRobbie.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

New 'Scottish Book of the Week' review: Postcards from Valhalla by Danny Weston. www.thebearandthefox.com/scottish-boo... A mythic mystery set in Shetland, with an undercurrent of Norse legend. Aimed at age 12+ and YA readers. #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

Graphic showing the front cover of the children’s chapter book Postcards from Valhalla by Danny Weston. Above it the words Scottish Book of the Week.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

New 'Scottish Book of the Week' review: The Sign of the Black Dagger, by Joan Lingard www.thebearandthefox.com/scottish-boo... Set in Edinburgh, over two parallel timelines - perfect for readers who like historical stories with a side of mystery. #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

Graphic showing the front cover of the children’s chapter book The Sign of the Black Dagger, by Joan Lingard. Above it the words Scottish Book of the Week.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

New 'Scottish Book of the Week' review: Attack of the Giant Robot Chickens, by Alex McCall www.thebearandthefox.com/scottish-boo... A fun science fiction story that is completely bonkers, is the best possible way! #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

Graphic showing the front cover of the children’s chapter book Attack of the Giant Robot Chickens, by Alex McCall. Above it the words Scottish Book of the Week.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Happy International Book Lovers Day! 📚❤️ I’m reading my way around Scotland through children’s books. You can find my recommendations so far on my map here >> bit.ly/ReadingAroun... #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚 #bookloversday

A screenshot showing a map of Scotland with locations marked on it. The location markers are book symbols, to indicate there are children's books set in Scotland that feature these locations. The locations include Aberdeen, the Highlands, Dundee, Edinburgh, Fortrose, Glasgow, Isle of Lewis, Loch Ness, North Berwick, Paisley, Scalpay, Shetland and St Andrews.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

New 'Scottish Book of the Week' review: Breaker, by Annemarie Allan, is a seaside adventure with suspense and mystery, and an environmental message at its heart. Full review here >> www.thebearandthefox.com/scottish-boo... For adventurers age 8+ #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

Graphic showing the front cover of the children’s chapter book Breaker, by Annemarie Allan. Above it the words Scottish Book of the Week.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Today, my kids and I visited Edinburgh's cat cafe. If you've ever wondered what it's like inside, and whether it's worth a visit (we thought so), then check out our full review on my blog www.thebearandthefox.com/maison-de-mo... #Edinburgh #VisitEdinburgh #CatCafe

Exterior of the maison de moggy cat cafe in Edinburgh.

Inside the cat cafe in Edinburgh with a big
cat tree in the middle and behind that tables and chairs for cafe visitors.

A cup of cafe latte with a cat face in the foam on top.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

New 'Scottish Book of the Week' review: Adam-2, by Alastair Chisholm, is set in a futuristic Edinburgh which has been destroyed in a war between robots and humans. Full review here >> www.thebearandthefox.com/scottish-boo... For science fiction fans age 9+ #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

Graphic showing the front cover of the children’s chapter book Adam-2, by Alastair Chisholm. Above it the words Scottish Book of the Week.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

RECIPE - If you’re looking for a quick, refreshing summer picnic or side dish to throw together, then I have just the thing for you – melon salad! My kids love this: www.thebearandthefox.com/honeydew-mel... #recipe #recipeoftheday #glutenfreefood #summersalad #easyrecipe

Photograph of a plate with a portion of melon salad on it, which include honeydew melon, cucumber, feta cheese, and mint.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

You might have spotted this in my Summer Activity Pack - my first Bear & Fox story 🐻🦊 It’s the start of a new series I’ve been working on for a while. Download the pack to read the rest of the story >> www.thebearandthefox.com/product/summ... (free download option included) #kidlit #booksky 💙📚

A photograph of a beach with the following text overlaid: Bear & Fox at the Seaside - Bear and Fox had packed carefully. Two honey sandwiches. One bottle of lemonade. Four biscuits. A red bucket. A blue spade. "...And one kite," said Fox. "Perfect!" grinned Bear.

A graphic with a preview of the front cover of an activity pack in the centre. The cover reads 'Summer Activity Pack' and has an illustration of a bear and a fox sitting on a packed suitcase. Above this there is text which says 'Read the rest of the story, exclusively available in my Summer Activity Pack! Pay-what-you-can. Free option included. Download your copy now!" And below the image is the URL www.thebearandthefox.com/shop

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Reviving my Scottish #kidlit book of the week series. First up is The Weather Weaver by Tamsin Mori - an adventurous fantasy story set in Shetland. Love it! Full review at www.thebearandthefox.com/scottish-boo... #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

Graphic showing the front cover of the children’s chapter book The Weather Weaver, by Tamsin Mori. Above it the words Scottish Book of the Week.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Check out my new printable Summer Activity Pack! Includes: 10 puzzles (with solutions) A colour picture An exclusive Bear & Fox short story 3 summer picnic recipes Available now at www.thebearandthefox.com/product/summ... #booksky #kidslit #summerholidays #printables

Photo showing a printed copy of a summer activity pack, including the cover page and index of what is included: ten puzzles, a colouring picture, a Bear and Fox story, picnic recipes, and puzzle solutions.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

I've been sitting on some exciting news for the past couple of weeks, but now the cat is finally out of the bag! I'm incredibly delighted to share that I have been shortlisted for the Kelpies Prize for Writing 2026, and I’m grateful to be recognised alongside such talented writers. #booksky

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Beautiful day on Edinburgh’s Union canal on Saturday ☀️ What are your favourite spots for a weekend walk? #scotland #visitscotland #edinburgh #exploringedinburgh #thisisedinburgh

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Happy Hedgehog Day! Yes, it’s a thing 🦔💕 Check out our favourite hedgehog books in this video from the blog archives >> www.thebearandthefox.com/2019/02/new-... #kidslit #kidsbooks #booksky

Photograph showing five picture books all about hedgehogs stacked on top of each other, with the heading ‘5 Happy Hedgehog Books’ superimposed on the photo.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

[AD] Out today…the gnaw-some new picture book from Lu Fraser & Kate Hindley! The Busiest Beaver is a heartwarming story about thinking differently, trusting yourself, and the power of having a cheerleader in your corner. www.thebearandthefox.com/review-the-b... #kidslit #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

Photograph of a boy holding up a copy of the book The Busiest Beaver, which he is seen reading.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

This charity shop understands how to sell a dress! #pocketsforthewin

A dress in a charity shop window, with a tag on it that says “I’ve got pockets!”

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

[AD] Out today - two fab new #Scottish picture books! My Granny Went to Scotland, a fun caper with bold & colourful illustrations; and By the Beaver Pool, a gentle story about new beginnings, connecting with nature & rewilding. www.thebearandthefox.com/review-two-n... #kidslit #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

A photograph of the two books My Granny Went to Scotland and she brought back, and By the Beaver Pool, laying on top of a tartan blanket.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Happy #WorldBookDay! My latest Scottish #kidlit book of the week is The Highland Falcon Thief by @mglnrd.bsky.social & Sam Sedgman - a brilliant mystery adventure story set aboard a steam train which travels through parts of Scotland. www.thebearandthefox.com/scottish-boo... #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

In the centre of the graphic is a photo of the cover of the children's book The Highland Falcon Thief. The cover shows a big red locomotive, with two children hanging off it either side. Behind the book cover is a pink splatter on a pale blue background. In the bottom left corner of the graphic is an outline of Scotland, which is blue with a white St Andrews cross on it. At the top of the graphic is the text Scottish Book of the Week.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

My next Scottish #kidlit book of the week is ‘A Pattern of Secrets’ by @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Set in 19th century Paisley this gripping Victorian adventure story expertly blends facts with fiction. I couldn’t put it down! www.thebearandthefox.com/scottish-boo... #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

In the centre of the graphic is a photo of the cover of the children's book A Pattern of Secrets. The cover shows silhouettes of a boy’s and a girl’s head, with a colourful Paisley pattern in the background. Behind the book cover is a pink splatter on a pale blue background. In the bottom left corner of the graphic is an outline of Scotland, which is blue with a white St Andrews cross on it. At the top of the graphic is the text Scottish Book of the Week.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

My next Scottish #kidlit chapter book of the week is ‘Artie Conan Doyle and the Gravediggers Club’ by Robert J. Harris 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Set in 19th C #Edinburgh, the fun adventure story features the famous author Arthur Conan Doyle as a school boy. www.thebearandthefox.com/scottish-boo... #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

In the centre of the graphic is a photo of the cover of the children's book Artie Conan Doyle and the Gravediggers’ Club. The cover shows the title of the book in big letters against a blue background, surrounded by footprints. At the top is the silhouette of two boys, one wearing a deerstalker hat and holding a magnifying glass, and at the bottom a silhouette of a gravestone with a shovel next to it. Behind the book cover is a pink splatter on a pale blue background. In the bottom left corner of the graphic is an outline of Scotland, which is blue with a white St Andrews cross on it. At the top of the graphic is the text Scottish Book of the Week.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

My Scottish #kidlit chapter book of the week is ‘Away With Words’ by Sophie Cameron 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Set in Fortrose in current times. Unlike any other book I’ve read before, it was a unique little gem that I just couldn’t put down. www.thebearandthefox.com/scottish-boo... #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

In the centre of the graphic is a photo of the cover of the children's book Away With words. The book cover shows an open pair of hands surrounded by lots of words in different colours. Behind the book cover is a pink splatter on a pale blue background. In the bottom left corner of the graphic is an outline of Scotland, which is blue with a white St Andrews cross on it. At the top of the graphic is the text Scottish Book of the Week.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

My Scottish #kidlit chapter book of the week is 'The God of All Small Boys' by Joseph Lamb 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Set in Dundee in 1917, it celebrates the ups and downs of boyhood against a WW1 backdrop. Beautifully written, I couldn't put it down. www.thebearandthefox.com/scottish-boo... #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

In the centre of the graphic is a photo of the cover of the children's book The God of All Small Boys. The book cover shows the black silhouettes of four boys against a sunrise lit sky. Behind the book cover is a pink splatter on a pale blue background. In the bottom left corner of the graphic is an outline of Scotland, which is blue with a white St Andrews cross on it. At the top of the graphic is the text Scottish Book of the Week.

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Barbara Henderson (new WIP 6831) @scattyscribbler.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Happy Burns Day! Here is a wee bit about Robert Burns which you probably didn't know. Pistol and sword, sabotage, quicksand, a stranded smuggling ship, wading into icy waters while being shot at with carronades and muskets. All true: February 1792. youtu.be/j9mEACnKTDo?...

youtu.be

Time Tunnellers: Robert Burns versus Smugglers

YouTube video by Time Tunnellers

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Happy Burns Night! Here's a wee freebie to keep the kids entertained for a while today. Download your copy of my Burns Night Activity Pack from my blog here >> www.thebearandthefox.com/burns-night-... #Scotland #Scottish #BurnsNight #BurnsSupper #Freebies #FreePrintables

A photograph showing three printed pages with Burns Night Puzzles, alongside some colouring pencils. The pages include a word search, a a maze, and a picture to colour in.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

My project for 2025: Reviewing a #kidlit chapter book set in Scotland every week (there are so many!) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 First up, the fabulous Rivet Boy by @scattyscribbler.bsky.social which is set during the construction of the Forth Bridge. Loved it! www.thebearandthefox.com/scottish-boo... #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

In the centre of the graphic is a photo of the cover of the children's book Rivet Boy. The book cover show an illustration of the Forth Bridge. Behind the book cover is a pink splatter on a pale blue background. In the bottom left corner of the graphic is an outline of Scotland, which is blue with a white St Andrews cross on it. At the top of the graphic is the test Scottish Book of the Week.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

#bookadvent #christmascountdown Day 24: The Night Before Christmas, by Clement C. Moore & Eric Puybaret. There could only be one choice for the final day. I’ve recorded a video review of it too youtu.be/UsuNiV8fdL4 #christmasbooks #kidsbooks #kidlit #booksky 💙📚

Photograph of the book cover The Night Before Christmas. The cover shows an illustration of Father Christmas with a sack full of presents about to go down a chimney of a snowy rooftop as two reindeer look on.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

#bookadvent #christmascountdown Day 23: Mouse’s Night Before Christmas, by Tracey Corderoy & Sarah Massini. A new take on the famous poem, where the mouse is awake - and ends up saving the day! #christmasbooks #kidsbooks #kidlit #booksky 💙📚

Photograph of the book cover Mouse’s Night Before Christmas. It shows an illustration of a mouse standing in a snowy landscape, watching Santa with his sleigh and reindeer flying through the sky. There are some
Houses in the background.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

#bookadvent #christmascountdown Day 22: The Christmas Eve Tree, by Delia Huddy & Emily Sutton. This story about a homeless boy & a scrappy little tree is quite sad, but also full of hope. #christmasbooks #kidsbooks #kidlit #booksky 💙📚

A photograph of the book cover The Christmas Eve Tree. The cover shows an illustration of a big carry a cardboard box with a very small pine tree inside it. Next to him is a black dog. In the background there are houses with lit windows. It is snowing.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Check out my guide for the #Edinburgh #Christmas holidays, with free or low cost events and activities to get you out the house without breaking the bank. www.thebearandthefox.com/christmas-ho... #WhatsOnEdinburgh #EdinburghWithKids

A graphic with the words What's On for the Christmas Holidays in Edinburgh inside a dark blue rectangle. The patterned background is different shades of blue with white snowflakes. There is a red circle highlight with the words Free Events and Activities.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

#bookadvent #christmascountdown Day 21: The Empty Stocking, by Richard Curtis & Rebecca Cobb. A tale of twins, one on the naughty and one on the nice list. But Santa leaves the wrong twin’s stocking empty! Will she do the right thing? #christmasbooks #kidsbooks #kidlit #booksky 💙📚

A photograph of a white Christmas stocking, with colourful pom-poms at one end of the opening and the embroidered words Be Jolly. Next to the stocking lies the book The Empty Stocking. The book cover shows an illustration of two girls in front of a Christmas tree. One is holding a full stocking, the other is kneeling down with an empty stocking next to her.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

#bookadvent #christmascountdown Day 20: Oliver Elephant, by Lou Peacock & Helen Stephens. A sweet Christmas story about a lost toy, with gorgeous illustrations. #christmasbooks #kidsbooks #kidlit #booksky 💙📚

A photograph of the book cover Oliver Elephant. The cover shows an illustration of a little boy holding a toy elephant, standing in front of a Christmas tree. There is a small toy elephant next to the book.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

#bookadvent #christmascountdown Day 19: Christmas in Exeter Street, by Diana Hendry & John Lawrence. In this funny story, more and more Christmas visitors keep arriving, until there’s even a baby sleeping in the kitchen sink! #christmasbooks #kidsbooks #kidlit #booksky 💙📚

A photograph of the book cover Christmas in Exeter Street. The cover shows an illustration of a row of houses, outside on the streets there are lit street lamps, a red post box, and snow on the ground. It is snowing. The middle house shows all the windows lit up, and Santa Claus standing outside the front door.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

#bookadvent #christmascountdown Day 18: The Christmas Department Store, by Maudie Powell-Tuck & Hoang Giang. Christmas has lost its magic for Benji, until he stumbles upon an extraordinary department store. #christmasbooks #kidsbooks #kidlit #booksky 💙📚

A photograph of the book cover The Christmas Department Store. The cover shows an illustration of a little boy in a red hat standing in the snow in front of a shop. The shop has stained glass windows, and is decorated with Christmas wreaths and garlands. A polar bear wearing a hat and bow tie is opening the door of the shop from the inside.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

#bookadvent #christmascountdown Day 17: Ollie’s Christmas Reindeer, by Nicola Killen. A sweet story about a wee girl who meets a reindeer and goes on a magical adventure. #christmasbooks #kidsbooks #kidlit #booksky 💙📚

A photograph of the book cover Ollie's Christmas Reindeer. It shows an illustration of a little girl wearing a reindeer costume against a snowy landscape, in the background are some houses ans trees. There is a reindeer head dress laying next to the book.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

#bookadvent #christmascountdown Day 16: Christmas Eve at the Mellops’ by Tommy Ungerer. A story about giving, compassion, and the true meaning of Christmas. #christmasbooks #kidsbooks #kidlit #booksky 💙📚

A photograph of the book cover Christmas Eve at the Mellops. The cover shows an illustration of four pigs in the snow, each carrying a Christmas tree, outside a snow covered house.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

#bookadvent #christmascountdown Day 15: How to Hide a Lion at Christmas, by Helen Stephens. When Iris visits her Auntie Sarah for Christmas, she has to leave her pet lion behind. But he has other ideas! #christmasbooks #kidsbooks #kidlit #booksky 💙📚

A photograph of the book cover How to Hide a Lion at Christmas. The cover shows an illustration of a lion wearing a Santa hat, lying in front of a Christmas tree. A little girl is trying to cover him in wrapping paper.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

#bookadvent #christmascountdown Day 14: Red & Lulu, by Matt Tavares. A Christmas miracle story about two cardinals who get separated. It’s beautifully illustrated too. #christmasbooks #kidsbooks #kidlit #booksky 💙📚

A photograph of the book cover Red & Lulu by Matt Tavares. The cover shows an illustration of a street in New York City between sky scrapers, with a large Christmas tree at the end of the street. In the foreground are two cardinal birds, one red, one brown. It is snowing. Next to the book is a white bird Christmas decoration.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

#bookadvent #christmascountdown Day 13: Bear Stays Up for Christmas, by Karma Wilson & Jane Chapman. Bear usually hibernates over Christmas, but his friends try to keep him up so he doesn’t miss it. #christmasbooks #kidsbooks #kidlit #booksky 💙📚

A photograph showing the book cover of Bear Stays Up For Christmas. The cover shows an illustration of a best laying down, with one eye open and one eye closed. He is surrounded by other animals, including a badger, a mole, a rabbit and a mouse.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

#bookadvent #christmascountdown Day 12: Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree, by Robert Barry. This fun rhyming story of a Christmas tree top that gets smaller and smaller will have you in giggles. #christmasbooks #kidsbooks #kidlit #booksky 💙📚

In the left of the photo is a grey tray with a smaller green tray inside it. On the trays there stands a white vase with pine branches in it. There is a small yellow nut cracker figure hanging on one of the branches, and a large golden start leaning against the vase. In the right of the photo, next to the vase, stands the book Mr Willowby’s Christmas Tree. It has a green cover with an illustration of two people trying to put up a Christmas tree but the ceiling of the room is not high enough so the top of the tree is bent.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

#bookadvent #christmascountdown Day 11: Sammy Claws The Christmas Cat, by Lucy Rowland & Paula Bowles. This fun rhyming tale about a Christmas cat is a great addition to any seasonal library. #christmasbooks #kidsbooks #kidlit #booksky 💙📚

Photograph of the book cover of Sammy Claws the Christmas Cat. The cover shows an illustration of a cat wearing a red scarf, sitting inside an opened Christmas present box.

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The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

#bookadvent #christmascountdown Day 10: Dasher, by Matt Taveres. A beautifully imagined story about how Dasher becomes Santa’s first reindeer. #christmasbooks #kidsbooks #kidlit #booksky 💙📚

A photograph of the book cover Dasher. The cover illustration shows Santa with his sleigh drawn by a horse, standing in a snowy forest being approached by a reindeer.

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