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Catherine Emmett Author @catherineemmett.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

‘Santa vs The NaughtListers’ out TODAY! 🎉🎁🎉🎄 When three mischievous brothers are put on the Naughty List the decide they need to catch Santa & pinch some pressies! Full of festive giggles & twists from Sam Caldwell and Oxford Children’s! 🎄🎄🎄🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻🎁🎁🎁🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻🎄🎄🎄

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Catherine Emmett Author @catherineemmett.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Christmas is coming! Delighted that Santa vs The NaughtyListers is on offer with @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social! It’s a hilarious fun-filled Christmas romp that’s certain to create some Christmas giggles! From me, Sam Caldwell and the lovely folks at @oxfordunipress.bsky.social!

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Emma Mitchell @silverpebble2.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

There’s still some space on my 2 upcoming zoom w’shops:bird illustr’n & mental health,10 Oct & botanical illustr’n & mental health,7 Nov.I teach you how to draw birds/plants & how creative activity alters 🧠 biochemistry to lift mood.Incl 10% off materials & full recording: workshops.emmamitchell.uk

Cornflowers, nigella, sweet peas & Russian safe & my drawings of them on the opposite page of a sketchbook

A spring collection of nature finds and my drawings of them alongside, on white watercolour paper with my watercolour palette & paintbrush in the corner

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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A few weeks ago we did cats as our prompt so this week it’s time for the doggies to get their chance to shine. What great children’s books can you recommend that feature or celebrate dogs? #KidsBooksFriday #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit

Book cover for Bear by Ben Queen and Joe Todd Stanton

Book cover for What’s That in Dog Years? by Ben Davis and Julia Christians

Book cover for Claude in the Country by Alex T. Smith

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Robert Tregoning @bobtregoning.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Come along and join me at @mcrlitfest.bsky.social on Saturday 24th October! Oldham Library, 10.30am manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk/events/dylan... Manchester Central Library, 1.30pm manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk/events/dylan... @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social Art by Laura Brenlla

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Áine Mc Caul ✍🏼 @ainemccaul.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This was one of my favourite books as a child and I was so delighted to find my kids loved it too. This modern edition with illustrations from Lauren Child is just beautiful. #KidsBookFridays #WorldKidLit

Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren. A cover by Lauren Child, in her usual style, depicting Pippi with an oversized head and pointy chin, with long skinny legs in striped socks and ginger pigtails sitting up on end.

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Robert Tregoning @bobtregoning.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Thanks @ibc-reads.bsky.social for including Dylan, Daisy, and the Disco Ball in this wonderful selection! ⭐️🪩⭐️ #LauraBrenlla @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social

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Inclusive Books for Children @ibc-reads.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

New month, new reads 📚 This August: a poetry love letter to our planet, Africa's most legendary women leaders, a graphic novel pitting robots against humans, and one little girl who is not okay with things being different. Full list 👉 www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/...

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

📍 Map your mood Explore our emotions maps – free to download on our website, from wonderful illustrators of how to use this exercise. Map how you’re feeling across the day, week – or the even the hour – to help you see how emotions change.

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Books for Keeps, the children's books review journal @booksforkeeps.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

NEW Book of the Week SCAREDY CAT by Alex Falase-Koya and Ken Wilson-Max @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social "A reassuring story where everyone gains confidence in their own time...ideal for sharing." says Jill Bennett #KidLitUK booksforkeeps.co.uk/review/scare...

The cover of Scaredy Cat picture book written by Alex Falase-Koya and illustrated by Ken Wilson-Max. It is the new Books for Keeps Book of the Week. The strapline is finding courage through a purr-fect friendship.

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Dr Elizabeth Mackintosh @drelizabethmac1.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

And also to add to the horses theme I think Dolly’s spirt is so perfectly caught up in this book too. Hope and breaking division through song and storytelling #BeMoreDolly @gill-lewis.bsky.social

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

First sale of the day. A little magic to get us started.

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

We all like a holiday, and Isadora Moon is no exception. First book sold in the shop today!

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Robert Tregoning @bobtregoning.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Thank you @jillshanti.bsky.social for this lovely review and for making Dylan, Daisy, and the Disco Ball picture book of the day! #LauraBrenlla @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social ⭐️🪩⭐️

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Loved the first #WiskaWildflower book by Harriet Muncaster and am thrilled to have received the second,The Crystal Cave together with assorted treasure 🌺 Out now for 7+ readers, huge thanks go to @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit

The book, matching tote bag, letter from the author and pink pen. The book’s cover shows Wiska dressed in bright pink and green standing on the left looking towards her friend who has brown skin and is sitting cross-legged on the ground dressed in pink and holding a crystal up towards Wiska.

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Robert Tregoning @bobtregoning.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Dylan, Daisy, and the Disco Ball is out now! ⭐️🪩⭐️ Available at lots of lovely bookshops and online! Words by @bobtregoning.bsky.social Illustrations by Laura Brenlla Published by @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social

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Carrie @carrieprimary.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Gordon the meanest goose, Rabbit and Bear, Bad Panda. This is quite a tricky category as reading schemes tend to follow patterns for introducing new words and then other books contain more interesting/exciting vocabulary that they might not have come across and aren’t easily decodeable. Confident-

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Emma Mitchell @silverpebble2.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I relaunched my online w'shops last night after my breakdown but no takers yet.They used to be the majority of my income so it's scary tbh. I've taught creative & mental health classes on BBC Countryfile,the V & A,Bronte Parsonage & even Highgrove. 🧵cont'd.. workshops.emmamitchell.uk/courses/bota...

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Kate Gettings @kategettings.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Thank you so much for including Scaredy Cat from @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social and the lovely review!

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Inclusive Books for Children @ibc-reads.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

July's best new diverse children's books are here 📚 A girl finding courage through a new cat, a march through Barbados for education, a little girl with a flair for dramatics, and a story about asking for help when things feel too big. Full list 👉 🔗 ow.ly/TlS050Zv85Q

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 25/07/2026

It's #SouthAsianHeritageMonth, so we're sharing these fantastic books that celebrate South Asian families and culture – and everyone can enjoy reading them together ✨ bit.ly/4oBkM8n

Picture books with South Asian characters

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Helen Jones @hfj0108.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

A favourite from when my children were little a 3 favourites from the school library. #KidsBooksFriday

Cover of Ketchup on Your Cornflakes by Nick Sharratt

Cover of The Cooking Club Detectives by Ewa Jozefkowicz

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Sam Evans @samevans.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

New research from Oxford University Press shows how powerful reading is in helping children navigate real-life situations, understand their emotions, and learn how to treat others. Explore the More than Words report for full insights 📚 #NationalYearOfReading #UKEd #UKKidLit

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More than words: the real-life impact of reading - Oxford University Press

Our latest research report shows how reading helps children develop their emotional understanding and relate to their peers and the world around them.

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Caroline Fielding @cazapr1.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Ooh, so many good ones! Adding some old faves I've not seen mentioned yet #KidsBooksFriday

Winnie the Witch by Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul (black cat called Wilbur)

Ellie and the Cat by Maloroe Blackman (this edition illustrated by Matt Robertson)

Counting with Tiny Cat by Viviane Schwarz

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Stephen Connor @sconnor7.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

#KidsBooksFriday Community through welcome, through food, through play, and through kindness.

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Dr. Mary Roche @marygtroche.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Oh.. there are so many great picturebooks about friendship and inclusion and 'seeing the other' #KidsBooksFriday

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Robert Tregoning @bobtregoning.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Dylan, Daisy, and the Disco Ball will be published in August and is available to pre-order now! ⭐️🪩⭐️ www.waterstones.com/book/dylan-d... @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social 🎨 Laura Brenlla

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Dr Elizabeth Mackintosh @drelizabethmac1.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

So glad @gill-lewis.bsky.social is getting so much attention and love in this thread

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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

I’ve spent the past week in the Highlands surrounded by nature. I also picked up the beautiful Wildful by Kengo Kurimoto. It got me thinking about books that forefront our connection with nature. What books about connecting with nature would you add? #KidsBooksFriday #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit

Saving Sunshine by Saadia Faruqi and Shazleen Khan

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Inclusive Books for Children @ibc-reads.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

That moment when your child reads their first chapter book by themselves - there's nothing quite like it 📚 From a girl rehoming herself to escape her brother, to a boy finding an unexpected friendship — perfect reads for each new independent reader. 🔗 ow.ly/ee2l50Zjlpj

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 11/06/2026

Walking in someone else’s shoes is powerful. To celebrate #EmpathyDay, we've put together a selection of books for all ages that shine a spotlight on the world’s infinite variety. bit.ly/4egBPsa

A colourful collage of book covers with the words 'books to spark empathy'

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Kate Gettings @kategettings.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

A fantastic article from our author and illustrator, Greg Stobbs, on engaging neurodiverse readers!

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Marcela Ferreira @marcelafwrites.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

My next book, Isobel Hates Change will be out in August, but you can preorder it now! uk.bookshop.org/p/books/isob...

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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · 28/05/2026

Today, children are eager to engage with big issues in a safe, yet ambitious way, write Adam and Charlotte Guillain. 👇

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Picture books are crucial in helping kids understand AI

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Kirsten Barrett @mrskirstbarrett.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Great question - I don't do this anymore since moving to Ireland. Previously it would have been Vashti Hardy, @strangelymagic.bsky.social , @markbradley.bsky.social the Marv books by Alex Falase-Koya #kidsbooksireland

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Kate Gettings @kategettings.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Fantastic to see Thunderboots highlighted as an example of tower blocks featured in picture books - thank you @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 15/05/2026

We are feeling incredibly energised after @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social's Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate Lecture last night. Thank you to our speakers & everyone who joined us, inspiring us about what we can do together to make a change. Join the #ReadingRights movement: bit.ly/4tGkwqr

Frank Cottrell-Boyce standing in the Royal Institution lecture hall ahead of his Children's Laureate Lecture

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Robert Tregoning @bobtregoning.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Boogieing on to bookshelves in August… Dylan, Daisy, and the Disco Ball! ⭐️🪩⭐️ Written by me, illustrated by Laura Brenlla and published by @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social! Available to pre-order now from lots of lovely bookshops and online!

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Kate Gettings @kategettings.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Thrilled that we have two titles on this fantastic shortlist!

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Matty Long @superhappymatty.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Uh so Croaky: Danger at Crater Canyon is out today! It's got death-defying and ill-advised stunts, UFOs (?), and Winston. You know, the old puffin guy. Go get it! (please)

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Laura Fowler-Holden @ljfspinningbooks.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

I love Yuval Zommers books and they are incredibly popular in the library. I would also suggest the Wombles books for that nostalgic slightly cosy look at recycling and taking pride in the area you live.

Covers of Womble books
The Wombles
The complete Womble collection
The Wombles go around the world

4 covers of Yuval Zommer books
Big book of the blue
The big book of blooms
The wild
Little snails book of bugs

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Hazel Pinner @hazelmpinner.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

I've had girls in my school recommending the Lottie books to me, definitely on my to read list. Marv by Alex False-koya and Mega Robo Bros by @neillcameron.bsky.social are all ones I've had recommended to me #KidsBooksFriday

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seasidereader.bsky.social @seasidereader.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Some bears are SO impatient. They just hate standing in queues. But, wait a minute, it turns out there's one queue they think is such fun that they'll wait in it again and again @maudiesmith.bsky.social #AnnaSimeone @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social

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Helen Jones @hfj0108.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

I’m not sure if these are quite what you meant but they definitely have some characters showing kindness. Hope you have a lovely relaxing weekend to make up for a stressful week.

Cover of The Snowman Code by Simon Stephenson

Cover of Frank and Bert by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros

Cover of The Space We’re In by Katya Balen

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AnnieBannie (She/Her🧶📚🌈) @madhmstr.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Some new additions to the previous list. #KidsBooksFriday #kidlit #kindness

Christmas lights on Mistletoe Street by Kate Thompson and Natelle Quck.

You can sit with me by Rachel Tawil Kenyon and Titiana Kamshilina.

The dolls house by Tanya Rosie and Claudia Ravalli.

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