Reposted by Rani TiwanaDarrell Wakelam @darrellwakelam.bsky.social · 18/12/2025Work in schools is done now until January . . . and the cardboard reindeer is up on display. Thanks to everyone here who has shared, ‘liked’, commented, and made me smile this year. Wishing you a relaxing Christmas. 🙂 D #edusky #UKEd 2266
Reposted by Rani TiwanaSimon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 20/09/2025A storm, a rising sea, and a family that refuses to let go. In “The House That Floated” by #Goujing, stunning art tells a delicate, wordless tale of resilience and love. A #PicturebookPage treasure, it is a #WordlessWonder, quietly powerful and unforgettable. Just Perfect! One of the best of ‘25 1254
Reposted by Rani TiwanaJon Hutchinson @jonhutchinson.bsky.social · 17/09/2025FREE PRIMARY SUBJECT LEADERSHIP WEBINARS It’s an honour to host a series of webinars to celebrate the publication of the How To Lead It series from @bloomsburyed.bsky.social Launch: Oct 15th English: 22nd Oct Science: 23rd Oct History: 12th Nov Geog: 11th Dec Sign up: doodle.com/sign-up-shee... 195
Reposted by Rani TiwanaMr Tom Slattery @slatterymr.bsky.social · 07/09/2025#SundaymorningBookChat this week is about difficult subject matter. Yesterday I blogged about the new book by #onjaliqRauf who tackles dementia in a grandparent with authenticity and warmth. What would you recommend? tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/09/06/t...tomsbookcorner.wordpress.comThe Game I will Never Forget by Onjali Q. RaufThe Book in Rhyme… “When you love nothing more in life than the games that you play, Until you find out your grandma is coming to stay. “Where’s she staying?” You ask. The attic maybe? “Your room!”… 465
Reposted by Rani TiwanaJon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 19/08/2025The Dinosaur Next Door by @dc-litchfield.bsky.social is a delight. Beautifully simple story about identity and allowing people to live their lives. Dazzling illustrations on every page. His use of colour to show emotion at different times is something that children will love exploring. 0104
Reposted by Rani TiwanaMr Tom Slattery @slatterymr.bsky.social · 03/08/2025#Sundaymorningbookchat this week is about celebrity authors. What are your thoughts on celebrities writing children’s books - even if they have a background in writing? Are there any that you’ve enjoyed? Are they books that you avoid? Do you think it’s good for the industry? the children? 24156
Reposted by Rani TiwanaMr Tom Slattery @slatterymr.bsky.social · 27/07/2025#SundayMorningBookChat As we are well into summer holiday territory, what books really transport you to a place… in the heat or the cold, which books celebrate countries around the world! Where in the world have books taken you? 12279
Reposted by Rani TiwanaMr Tom Slattery @slatterymr.bsky.social · 20/07/2025#sundaymorningbookchat and Schools Out for Summer!!!! So what books are on your list for summer reading? Here are three of mine: The final Crookhaven by @joelarcanjo.bsky.social Impossible Creatures book 2 Katherine Rundell, Mythmakers by Tamzin Merchant 15245
Reposted by Rani TiwanaMr Tom Slattery @slatterymr.bsky.social · 20/07/2025@checkemoutbooks.bsky.social @karenwallee.bsky.social @mariannedoherty.bsky.social @gillow.bsky.social @hfj0108.bsky.social @jacquisydney.bsky.social @louiestowell.bsky.social @vonprice.bsky.social @hookablebooks.bsky.social @fidsta77.bsky.social @valdavaradinek.bsky.social @samcreighton.bsky.social 321
Reposted by Rani TiwanaMr Tom Slattery @slatterymr.bsky.social · 13/07/2025Good morning! #SundayMorningBookChat this week is all about the Summer! Which books have really brought the summer alive for you? Great summer reads… I always think of Waiting for murder by @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social Tales of Truthwater Lake by Emma Carroll or ship of shadows by Maria Kuzniar 7258
Reposted by Rani TiwanaMr Tom Slattery @slatterymr.bsky.social · 15/06/2025#sundaymorningbookchat this week is in honour of #indiebookshopweek here is a blog I wrote about buying independently a few years ago and my experiences of it. So lets celebrate bookshops! Who are your favourites? Where would you recommend? tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2021/06/23/m...tomsbookcorner.wordpress.comMy Year of buying independently!As #IndieBookshopWeek comes around again it caused me to reflect on my year of buying my books independently and what I’ve learned from this. It hasn’t been an easy year for anyone for obvious reas… 9158
Reposted by Rani TiwanaMr Tom Slattery @slatterymr.bsky.social · 08/06/2025#SundayMorningBookChat what preorders have you got coming up for the rest of the year that you’re most looking forward to? Do you ever preorder? Did you know preordering new titles can significantly influence their success? These are mine: @joelarcanjo.bsky.social @pgbellwriter.bsky.social 6158
Rani Tiwana @fidsta77.bsky.social · 01/06/2025Whoop whoop look whose joined… 🩵 🙌🏽 @tattooedheadteachr.bsky.social #EduSky 050
Rani Tiwana @fidsta77.bsky.social · 01/06/2025I’ve not read Anne of Green Gables but would love to re-read many books from childhood 🩵 020
Reposted by Rani TiwanaMr Tom Slattery @slatterymr.bsky.social · 01/06/2025#SundayMorningBookChat this week is classics we haven’t read! I recently wrote a blog after reading Stig of the dump.What classics have you never read or do you feel pressure to read? What classics are your favourite - (I’ve probably never read them.) tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/05/30/b...tomsbookcorner.wordpress.comBooks I should have read: Stig of the Dump by Clive KingEver since I became a children’s book enthusiast and then blogger over lockdown, there have always been those books that appear on people’s ‘modern classic’ lists, or books you must read! I often n… 9187
Rani Tiwana @fidsta77.bsky.social · 01/06/2025@tattooedheadteachr.bsky.social heyyyy you 👋 lovely to see you on here xxx 030
Reposted by Rani TiwanaMr Tom Slattery @slatterymr.bsky.social · 25/05/2025#sundayMorningBookChat little late - I’m on holiday and reading a staggering rate! For those with a week off for half term, what are you reading this week? I’m working my way through two: Felix and the future agency by Rachel Morrison and the Museum of lost umbrellas by Marie Louise Fitzpatrick 7238
Reposted by Rani TiwanaTeaching with my eyes shut @eyesshutteacher.bsky.social · 15/05/2025I’m retiring aged 57 at the end of a 16 year career. I did my OU degree at home in my 30s, PDGE at 40 and qualified at 41. It’s never too late to start 😊 3192
Reposted by Rani TiwanaFocus Education @focuseducation.bsky.social · 08/05/2025Brand new CPD Video on Continuous Provision by Emma Lewry just released. Watch her video to find out more... Find out more www.focus-education.co.uk/products/mak... 021
Rani Tiwana @fidsta77.bsky.social · 05/05/2025My class are LOVING ‘Escape Room’ as our class novel 📕 110
Reposted by Rani TiwanaChristopher Edge @christopheredge.bsky.social · 05/05/2025The success of Escape Room owes so much to teachers, school librarians, reviewers and readers sharing their love of the story, so if you know someone who enjoyed Escape Room, please let them know that Escape Room: Game Zero is coming soon! One month to go! linktr.ee/edgechristop... 1258
Rani Tiwana @fidsta77.bsky.social · 05/05/2025Nephew’s called Orion… might have to get him a copy 🩷 000
Reposted by Rani TiwanaMr Tom Slattery @slatterymr.bsky.social · 04/05/2025Morning! Bank holiday #SundayMorningBookChat which stand-alone book would you love a sequel for… get tagging the authors… it might be the nudge they need 😂 mine would be Orion Lost by @alastairc.com one of my favourite sci-fi children’s books ever! 9246
Rani Tiwana @fidsta77.bsky.social · 27/04/2025I did this a month ago… huge regrets… as I’ve been sat here mostly in my cosy hoodie and fluffy socks 🧦 110
Reposted by Rani TiwanaSimon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 20/04/2025“Professional Crocodile” Author #GiovannaZoboli. Illustrated #MariachiaraDiGiorgio. Wonderful wordless picturebook full of detail and humour. Completely rewards careful looking with a perfectly constructed visual journey and a delightful twist. One of my absolute favourites #PicturebookPage 3103
Reposted by Rani TiwanaMr Tom Slattery @slatterymr.bsky.social · 19/04/2025The incredibly fun Grumpfort by Jamie Hammond. original, quirky and wonderfully entertaining! Perfect for lower key stage 2 featuring an unassuming monster hunter on a rip roaring quest! tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/04/19/g...tomsbookcorner.wordpress.comGrumpfort by Jamie HammondThe Book in Rhyme… “The town of Bogfoss need constant protection, From attacking monsters from every direction. Luckily for them, there’s a daily defender, But amongst these heroes lies a worrisome… 053
Rani Tiwana @fidsta77.bsky.social · 17/04/2025Awww how lovely… wishing you all the best… tbh I’m growing very fond of my garden in my old age ❤️ 010
Reposted by Rani TiwanaTeaching with my eyes shut @eyesshutteacher.bsky.social · 17/04/2025Summer Term Giveaway! Ok to celebrate my last term of teaching here’s a wee giveaway 😊 To win everything in the video: Like and share this post. Follow me. It’s that simple 😁 Closes 7pm Friday 25th April and I’ll draw it as soon as I get time after that 😉 73532
Rani Tiwana @fidsta77.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Right let’s see what kind of teacher I am in this… 🩷 130
Reposted by Rani TiwanaHeadteacherChat @headteacherchat.bsky.social · 16/04/2025"Teachers are like great albums. Everyone can think of at least one that changed their life." -Ted Lasso 3286
Reposted by Rani TiwanaSpace VFX @spacevfx.bsky.social · 15/04/2025Behold the nebula goddess—her wings woven from stardust and twilight's hues, a celestial ode in scarlet, sapphire, and indigo. 564440477
