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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 12/10/2026

BEA BY THE SEA by Jo Byatt is a gentle, funny story about likes and dislikes, and how they can make us feel. More via bio #Bookswithusallin #BlackHistoryMonth

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 12/10/2026

🦁 Meet Bea, she knows all there is to know about lions, lives by the beach, but really does not like sand. Let’s find out more about Bea. 🦁 BEA BY THE SEA by Jo Byatt More below and via bio #Bookswithusallin #BlackHistoryMonth

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 10/10/2026

Reading together is a great way to introduce and talk about mental health, to listen, and develop empathy and understanding, about ourselves and each other. #WorldMentalHealthDay #ReadingTogether

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 01/10/2026

Celebrate October with brilliant books! Read together, share your faves, enjoy themed story times, and find lots of inspiration for indoor and outdoor activities at home and in the classroom! More via our bio #kidlit

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 29/09/2026

Romani Storytelling with storyteller extraordinaire Richard O'Neill #CheltLitFest 10 & 11 October, Story Shack, link via our bio 📚⭐ Discover Richard's latest book THE STORY BRIDGE + free activities and resources: www.childs-play.com/collections/... #TravellerTales

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 29/09/2026

Off to Cheltenham Literary Festival? Don't miss the brilliant ROMANI STORYTELLING event! ‘Sixth-generation Romani storyteller and author Richard O’Neill tells a joyful mix of witty tales, adventures and daft nursery rhymes.’ FREE FAMILY EVENT, Story Shack Link via bio #TravellerTales #CheltLitFest

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 25/09/2026

What a time of year to experience forest bathing! TREE WHISPERS by @nuance.bsky.social illustrated by Juliana Oakley www.childs-play.com/products/978...

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 25/09/2026

Read together and follow the children as they discover and explore the character and joys of autumn, from muddy puddle splashes to baking warm tarts to making autumn art! AUTUMN by @ailiebusby.bsky.social from Seasons series www.childs-play.com/collections/...

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 25/09/2026

Cat and the kittens experience the different seasons, absorbing all that they bring. Gorgeous book for a snuggle-up story time. CAT'S SEASONS by @airlieanderson.bsky.social www.childs-play.com/products/978...

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 25/09/2026

Full of inspiration for activities, from veg patches to pumpkin soup to bug hotels! ERROL'S AUTUMN by Gillian Hibbs from new Errol's Seasons series! www.childs-play.com/collections/...

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 25/09/2026

Hello autumn! Four great books we know you'll fall for! Happy reading! Leaf through more here: www.childs-play.com 📚🍁🍂

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 16/09/2026

Discover more books specially designed for babies and toddlers via link in our bio 📚🤗 #screenfree #storytime #earlyliteracy #bookswithusallin #nationalyearofreading2026

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 16/09/2026

It’s never too soon to read to baby. Look out for story times at your local library and bookstore too 📚😊 #screenfree #storytime #earlyliteracy #bookswithusallin #nationalyearofreading2026

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 16/09/2026

Enjoying books with baby is the perfect way to share time together and bond. A cosy setting and the sound of your voice help baby feel loved and safe, and helps you relax too. More via our bio #screenfree #storytime #earlyliteracy #bookswithusallin #nationalyearofreading2026 @1001criticaldays.com

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 15/09/2026

Let’s get ready to jumble! 😊🙃📚 Happy book birthday JUMBLED UP! illustrated by Sofia Ossman out now! Flip the flaps! Mix and match the roles and actions! Mix up characters and make new ones! Full of laughs, perfect to read aloud together! Find JUMBLED UP! ANIMALS, JOBS, PLAY, RIDES via link in bio

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 10/09/2026

When we ‘noticed’ the fab Mr Tumble read our book THE ACROBAT, using #Makaton on #CBeebiesBedtimeStories, we flipped out 🤩 and have been doing cartwheels around HQ ever since! THE ACROBAT by Alborozo is a story about being noticed and not giving up. A joy! Read along! BBCiPlayer link in our bio!

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 24/08/2026

A NEW SCHOOL FOR CHARLIE Courtney Dicmas Excitement and humour, as Charlie learns about connection, communication, making friends and feeling at home! THE LOST HOMEWORK Richard O’Neill, Kirsti Beautyman We are always learning – wherever we are! Encourages us to share knowledge, interests and time.

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 24/08/2026

FIRST TIME: NURSERY & SCHOOL Jess Stockham, Jan Lewis These books will get children chatting and feed their enthusiasm – and ease any worries. Lots to point out in the colourful, lively illustrations. Simple text gets you started, then add your own words and encourage your child to join in!

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 24/08/2026

CLIVE IS A TEACHER ROSA EXPLORES LIFE CYCLES Jessica Spanyol Fun and imaginative, role play is perfect to introduce the school day. Can help to share worries and process big feelings. Rosa books are great for teachers to introduce a new topic! Full of ideas children can expect to enjoy at school.

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 24/08/2026

What will we do? Who will teach us? Will I make friends? Starting, moving up, new school... it’s an exciting time! Children can also feel nervous or anxious. Reading books about school together gives a safe, cosy and fun way to introduce new situations and next steps. Booklist picks below📚😀

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 10/08/2026

New Mandy Ross book @nuance.bsky.social illustrated by Katie Rewse out autumn!

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 10/08/2026

New book series illustrated by Sofia Ossman full of flip flap fun out this autumn!

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 10/08/2026

🍂 NEW titles out this autumn! Which ones are you looking forward to reading together? Sneak peeks below! 🍂 📚 Look out for preorder + more via our bio link or order from your local bookstore + @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social 📚 #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyLiteracy #NationalYearofReading2026

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 03/08/2026

Never too soon to enjoy books with baby. Rhyme books are perfect for group sessions or peaceful bedtime bonding. Lively illustrations of toddlers acting out rhymes encourage participation. 📚 www.childs-play.com/collections/... @1001criticaldays.com #StoryTimeNotScreenTime #NationalYearofReading2026

Illustration shows two toddlers in colourful clothing hopping and jumping with teddies to the rhyme.

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 01/07/2026

"Books on Refugee Experiences offers readers a window into different refugee experiences" Thanks @worldkidlit.bsky.social for including KENDE! KENDE! KENDE! by Kirsten Cappy, Yaya Gentille, Rahana Dariah worldkidlit.org/2026/06/15/p... Free resources + QR read-alouds in 7 languages via our bio📚

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 26/06/2026

Children love to spot themselves and loved ones in the books they read. #Bookswithusallin help young readers develop an understanding of our diverse society, and promote non-stereotypical traditions and values. More via our bio and Instagram #Pride #ReadingTogether

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 19/06/2026

COVERED IN ADVENTURES Gillian Hibbs WHERE DID YOU GO TODAY? Jenny Duke More via bio and our Insta #Bookswithusallin #ReadingTogether #MeaningfulMales #NationalYearofReading2026

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 19/06/2026

BAKING WITH DAD Aurora Cacciapuoti LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD Subi Bosa More via bio and our Insta #Bookswithusallin #ReadingTogether #MeaningfulMales #NationalYearofReading2026

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 19/06/2026

Great books featuring amazing father figures to celebrate #FathersDay Read about fun, caring, adventurous, creative, supportive, positive role models – great way to spend time together! JUST A MOMENT! ADVENTURE Betania Zacarias More ⬇️ #Bookswithusallin #ReadingTogether #NationalYearofReading2026

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 19/06/2026

Looking for great tips to enjoy reading together? Head to our Instagram for these and more! www.instagram.com/childsplaybo... #GoAllIn #ReadingTogether #NationalYearofReading2026 #Bookswithusallin

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 15/06/2026

⭐️ Out now! ROSA softcover! ⭐️ Great for libraries, school, at home, on the go! Our bestselling STEM series by Jessica Spanyol in a new format! 203x203mm/8x8”, softcover, UK & @childsplayusa.bsky.social www.childs-play.com 📚 #Bookswithusallin #STEM #earlyyears #earlyliteracy #kidlit

Eight colourful book cover illustrations of Rosa and friends in various early STEM activities, including growing sunflowers, making pizza, shadow puppets, bridge and boat experiments, looking at frog life cycles and rain.

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 11/06/2026

📚🤗 Happy Empathy Day! 📚🤗 Jump into someone else’s story and #goallin @empathylabuk.bsky.social When I am KIND by @paulabowlesdraws.bsky.social in #ReadforEmpathy 2026 Collection + more via link in our bio #NationalYearofReading2026 @literacy-trust.bsky.social

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 04/06/2026

⭐️📚Empathy Day Festival starts today📚⭐️ As proud Empathy Builder publishers we're delighted When I am KIND @paulabowlesdraws.bsky.social is in 2026 #ReadforEmpathy Collection Schools, libraries, bookshops, eyfs, families join in! More @empathylabuk.bsky.social #NationalYearofReading2026 #GoAllIn2026

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 19/05/2026

Great article in latest @booksforkeeps.bsky.social by Taysa-Ja Newman & Professor Anna Franklin, Sussex Baby Lab @sussex.ac.uk booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/what... #Bfk278 Features our tummy time books illustrated by Charlotte Archer! Making of Look Touch Learn: www.childs-play.com/pages/making...

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 18/05/2026

"The visual exploration of books by young babies lays down the foundation for a childhood of book reading" Great Sussex Baby Lab article @booksforkeeps.bsky.social booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/what... LOOK TOUCH LEARN developed in consultation with Sussex Baby Lab www.childs-play.com/collections/...

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 15/05/2026

Celebrate #InternationalDayofFamilies reading great books with us all in the story and the illustrations. What a great way to enjoy and share time together! More picks below and via @childsplaybooks on Insta www.childs-play.com #Bookswithusallin #ReadingTogether #nationalyearofreading2026

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 09/05/2026

Down by the Station from our Baby Rhyme Time series illustrated by Annie Kubler & Sarah Dellow + Rosa's Big Pizza Experiment from Rosa's Workshop series by Jessica Spanyol! #DAW2026 #bsl #asl #Bookswithusallin

Book cover illustration with orange background, and two cute toddlers in yellow and red riding a toy train with green and red cases.
Also inside book illustration of a toddler wearing a hearing aid being the bus driver in a toy bus and holding a ticket, and another toddler being a waiting passenger and signing.

Book cover illustration with green background and two young children smiling and making pizza dough, with a big bowl, one pouring flour, the other water, weighing scales and sauce and olives and tomatoes on the counter in front of them.
Inside book illustration of happy toddlers, with the twins using hearing aids in both ears, measuring and using a pizza recipe, another pouring flour into scales, flour puffing into the air.

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 09/05/2026

Celebrate #DeafAwarenessWeek reading together. It’s never too soon to start enjoying books and to find yourself on the pages inside. Check out our www.instagram.com/childsplaybo... post! More below! Baby Signing books + new Sign and Rhyme via bio! #DAW2026 #bsl #asl #Bookswithusallin

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 22/04/2026

CHILD OF ST KILDA by Beth Waters 🚣‍♀️🦭🐑 Reading tips & activities: www.childs-play.com/products/978... #EarthDay #OurPowerOurPlanet #NationalYearofReading2026 #ReadingTogether

Book cover illustration of remote pointy islands in a choppy blue sea with seagulls flying above in a peach red sky.

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 22/04/2026

🐳 I SEE THE SEA by Julia Groves 🦈 Part of @theclpe.bsky.social Corebooks selection 🐙 Reading tips: www.childs-play.com/products/978... #EarthDay #OurPowerOurPlanet #NationalYearofReading2026 #ReadingTogether

Book cover illustration blue and white fish skin textured design with an eye open.

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 22/04/2026

🐝 THE BOY WHO LOST HIS BUMBLE by Trudi Esberger 🐝 Part of @theclpe.bsky.social Corebooks selection 🐝 More: www.childs-play.com/products/978... #EarthDay #OurPowerOurPlanet #NationalYearofReading2026 #ReadingTogether

Book cover illustration with a light green background, rain, and plants, a couple of bees, and a boy in the centre, dressed in a bee outfit.

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 22/04/2026

LIFE ON THE THAMES by Emma Shoard 🦦🦆🦭 Take the amazing river journey: www.childs-play.com/products/lif... #EarthDay #OurPowerOurPlanet #NationalYearofReading2026 #ReadingTogether

Book cover illustration of a gentle Thames river nature and city background in blue, gold and green, with a flying turquoise and orange kingfisher in the foreground.

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 22/04/2026

BYE, CAR by @naomidanis.bsky.social illustrated by Daniel Rieley 👋🚗🚌🚲🚛 Reading tips: www.childs-play.com/products/978... #EarthDay #OurPowerOurPlanet #NationalYearofReading2026 #ReadingTogether

Book cover illustration of two children waving from a balcony and different colour cars below on a busy road.

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Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk · 22/04/2026

THE GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY by Courtney Dicmas 🐬🐡🐠 More: www.childs-play.com/products/978... #EarthDay #OurPowerOurPlanet #NationalYearofReading2026 #ReadingTogether

Book cover illustration with light blue background, a colourful head of a large sea creature poking out of the water, and a girl with a red cap and stripy blue t-shirt in a green stripe rowing boat on top of the fish smiling and holding an oar.

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