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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Introducing ‘Little Ghost & The Robot’ to the collection. Coming 08. 10. 2026 👻🤖❤️

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Gary Panton @garypanton.co.uk · 18/09/2026

LOVED My Dog by Olivia Wakeford, with its gorgeous illustrations by @dc-litchfield.bsky.social. And I also need to give a shout out to Dogmatix!

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Wahoo!!! Just 2 weeks until my 9th author/illustrator book ‘Little Ghost & the Robot’ appears in the world. I thought that you might like to see some of the cover ideas I had before settling on the final design (last slide). Can’t wait for you all to read this one 👻🤖❤️ 2/2

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Hello Bluesky friends. In case you missed the news THIS IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING! 🫨

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

NEW BOOK NEWS 💫✨ I can’t wait for you all to meet ‘Little Ghost & The Robot’ in shops this October 👻🤖❤️ published by Quarto Kids/Frances Lincoln Children's Books

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Anne Armstrong @childbookart.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

dreams really do come true 💫 when the Royal Shakespeare Company creates a 🐻🎹 stage performance ✨

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Oh Bluesky friends…I haven’t told you about this. How exciting? Hope to see some of you there this Christmas 🐻🎹

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Oh Bluesky friends…I haven’t told you about this. How exciting? Hope to see some of you there this Christmas 🐻🎹

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I absolutely loved my day at @londonkidslitfest.bsky.social yesterday. Thanks to everyone who came along to my Bear & The Piano/ Billy Whiskers show. See you all again soon❤️

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Creative Boom @creativeboom.com · 29/06/2026

Nobody talks about money, and that silence helps no one 👀 We're running The Illustrators' Survey 2026 – completely anonymous, about 3 minutes. What are illustrators really charging, and do they feel fairly paid? The more answers, the truer the picture: creativeboom.typeform.com/illustrators26

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Kirsten Allen (@kidsstoryworld) @kidsstoryworld.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Sophie Anderson House With Chicken Legs series Rain Before Rainbows @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social @dc-litchfield.bsky.social Wizard of Oz (illustrations @stevenlenton.bsky.social) I also wish that every child had the opportunity to read comic books without being told “they’re not proper books!” 💕

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

NEW BOOK NEWS 💫✨ I can’t wait for you all to meet ‘Little Ghost & The Robot’ in shops this October 👻🤖❤️ published by Quarto Kids/Frances Lincoln Children's Books

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Hello Bluesky friends. I am happy to let you know that on Friday 29th May myself and the Bear Band will be appearing at the @hayfestival.bsky.social This is my first time at Hay so I am incredibly excited. Hope to see you there 🐻🎹🥁🪘🎷🎻🪇

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Hi Bluesky. Here are some recent bits and pieces 🤗❤️

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Hi Bluesky. Here are some recent bits and pieces 🤗❤️

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Having absolutely adored The Shadow Pony by Olivia Wakeford, illustrated by @dc-litchfield.bsky.social, I am enormously excited to read their first middle grade collaboration, My Dog. Huge thanks go to Charlotte @harpercollins.bsky.social 🥰 #KidlitUK #UKKidlit

The book, the cover of which shows a boy sitting under a tree amongst wild flowers, hugging his knees. Behind him is sitting a black Labrador dog, who is looking over the boy’s head.

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

So excited to share this book with the world :)

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P. J. Purtee, AKA Jill (Shields) @pjpurtee.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

RAIN BEFORE RAINBOWS ✍🏻 Smriti Prasadam-Halls 🎨 David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social 2020, Candlewick a girl a fox sorrow a journey ☺️ 🌈 🥰 #courage #change #optimism #PB

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Jill Bennett @jillshanti.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

A shy boy & his imaginary lion friend have amazing times together as the latter helps Patrick find the confidence to play with human children #MyFriendBillyWhiskers @dc-litchfield.bsky.social @quartokids.bsky.social is #RedReadingHub’s #picturebook of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dBK

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My Friend, Billy Whiskers

My Friend, Billy WhiskersDavid LitchfieldFrances Lincoln Children’s Books Patrick is shy and as a consequence doesn’t join in with other children’s play. However, Patrick has Billy Whiskers, an ima…

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Bruce Springsteen @brucespringsteen.net · 28/01/2026

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free

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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

This is so lovely Kim. Thank you to you and your daughter 😊

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

I’ve sort of pulled back from social media over these past few months. It’s gone from something that was so essential to promoting what I do into something that I almost dread looking at. Like it’s just more admin or something….1/3

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Next bloomin month.....😁😁😀 ♥️

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Time to share this brilliant reading of my book ‘Kid Christmas’ again. It’s truly a joy to behold. Great work to all involved ❤️🥰🎅 youtu.be/tdtOEDL0hGY?...

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Kid Christmas of the Claus Brothers TOY Store - Christmas read aloud for kids 🎅🏻

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Catherine Friess @ Story Snug @storysnug.com · 15/12/2025

It's always a treat to get our favourite #Christmas #picturebooks out. Over the years my #festive #pinterest board has grown 🎄 🎁 🦌 de.pinterest.com/cjfriess/chr... #UKKidLit #KidLitUK #BookSky @dc-litchfield.bsky.social @fionawritesbooks.bsky.social @laurabakerbooks.bsky.social #bookblog

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

That’s wonderful. Thank you Simon. I’m very proud that Billy has made your top 25 😊👍

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Thank you Waterstones for including 'My Friend Billy Whiskers' on your Best Baby & Toddlers Books of 2025 🥰 www.waterstones.com/blog/the-bes...

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Tomorrow is the last #KidLitArtPostcard of 2025. My holiday wish is for #kidlit editors, agents, and art directors to connect with illustrators right here on Bluesky. I can't wait to see everyone's art tomorrow! Learn more at: www.ginaperry.com/postcard

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

More lovely news to share as ‘My Friend Billy Whiskers’ has been named as one of @childmindinstitute Best Books of 2025. This one really means a lot to me. Read their lovely review and see the whole list here: childmind.org/.../the-best... ...

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

I just saw the the AI Coke advert for the first time. It’s truly horrible isn’t it?

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Last week I had a couple of days visiting the lovely bookshop Bookbugs & Dragontales in Norwich and I got to paint this window celebrating my new book ‘My Friend Billy Whiskers’….1/2

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Ahh, this is lovely to see. I’m chuffed that year 2 enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing :)

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

"My Friend Billy Whiskers is a playful, heart-warming tale about the magic of imaginary friends, brimming with energy and adventure. Celebrate the fun, mischief, and comfort of friendship with award-winning author-illustrator David Litchfield." @theguardian.com guardianbookshop.com/my-friend-bi...

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Good morning all. I have a new newsletter out today looking at the sketches and the development of the cover design for my latest book ‘My Friend Billy Whiskers’ 🦁 Have a read here: substack.com/app-link/pos...

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

New Newsletter for your perusal 🦁 👦 davidlitchfield.substack.com/p/my-friend-...

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

The Final Day of my Instagram Takeover is now up on the Frances Lincoln Insta page. This time I look at my personal favourite pages from my new book 'My Friend Billy Whiskers' and the journey they took from early sketches to final artwork www.instagram.com/flcbooks/p/D...

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Day 3 of my Instagram Takeover is up now. In this one I talk about the cover design for my new book 'My Friend Billy Whiskers', sketchbooks and also why I changed the name of the book. Have a look here: www.instagram.com/flcbooks/p/D...

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Fellow Brits. There is a lot going on in our fractured nation. But the question that I really want to ask you all is this: Is it time to put on my big coat?

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

It’s Day 2 of my Instagram Takeover of Frances Lincoln Children's Books page. Today I’m chatting about the character development of ‘Billy’ from my new book ‘My Friend Billy Whiskers’ Check it out here: www.instagram.com/p/DPySObYiBi...

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