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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

What’s better than one catdo? A ‘Triple catdo’ (by artist Terry Runyan) of course 😁 🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛ #Watercolour #Art #Cats #TerryRunyan

Watercolour art print of three women (one with red hair, one with black hair and one with light brown hair). Each has a tall beehive hairdo with a cat sitting on top, that has matching fur.

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Two picture books and two middle grade books on kindness 😊

Picture book cover for “I walk with Vanessa” by Kerascoet.

Book cover for “The kindness project” by Deborah Abela.

Picture book cover for “Maisy’s big book of kindness” by Lucy Cousins.

Book cover for “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio.

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Some amazing recs in this thread! 🙌 Here are a few I like for this age group…

Book cover for “Hamlet is not ok”by R.A. Spratt.

Book cover for “Tuck Everlasting” by Natalie Babbit.

Book cover for “Legendborn” by Tracy Deonn.

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

If you see this, post a concert photo you took.

Photo of Bret McKenzie, sitting at a keyboard, at his concert in Sydney (27 March 2026). He is telling a funny anecdote and looking out at the crowd with a cheeky look on his face.

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

This is Pippa. She was a very encouraging companion at my first ever watercolour art class and deserves all the attention. #CatsOfBluesky

A photo of an English Blue cat sitting on a chair with a blue cushion in an art studio looking right into the camera.

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Feeling lucky that my bid on this lovely little illustration by Marina Zlatanova was successful, as part of #CoffeesForGaza ‘s #Peacetober2025 auction ❤️🖤🤍💚 Please also consider donating to Basel and his gorgeous girls via the QR or on Insta @basel.pal95 Even $5 makes a difference 🫶 #FreePalestine

Illustration by Marina Zlatanova of a child (black and white ink with red cheeks and long hair) chasing a large red butterfly, on a bright green background.

Photo of a father with his two young daughters on his lap (a family from Gaza). Text to the left reads: You’re helping a family today. Thank you for your bid! You’ll be donating to Basel & Ingham, their darlings Lulu & Mira. All these girls have known is war - they deserve a future that is kind and bright. A QR code to the donation page is included.

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Apologies if it’s already been mentioned but, Wolf Creek is an amazing Australian horror film 👌

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

I am so thrilled to announce that I have just signed a contract for my very first picture book!! 🥳 This is an absolute dream come true and I cannot wait to share more details as this exciting new chapter of my life unfolds 🙌 📚🌈 #ChildrensBooks #PictureBooks #ChildrensAuthor #StarfishBayPublishing

Photo of a publishing contract with a writing notebook and pen placed on top. Photo also features a party emoji sticker and a world flag background.

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Oh man, this hit me in the feels 🥹 I have only recently been introduced to this character (Skelly) from 1924 Studio 📸 @1924US and I am in love 💜 Absolutely gorgeous #animation ☠️🫶

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

“Nobody ever ended up in an emergency room from doing too much Mark Twain” 🤣 Gods, I love old library posters! ❤️ #LibrariesRock #Booksky #Books #Reading #LibraryPosters

Old library poster featuring a stack of books and text that reads: Get your kids addicted to something that costs just 35c an ounce. Experts agree, that if you get your kids hooked on something interesting, chances are they won’t need drugs. So push books on your kids. Books can become a very healthy, lifetime addiction. They can help kids learn to think. They’re fun. What’s more, at 35c an ounce, they produce a very economical high. And best of all, nobody ever ended up in an emergency room from doing too much Mark Twain. It’s about time parents became the pushers.

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Happy 80th birthday to the Children’s Book Council of Australia!! 🥳🎂🎉 #CBCA 📚 I had a wonderful time at the celebrations today hearing from some of our country’s absolute literary legends! ❤️ 📚 And here’s to another 80 years (and beyond) of this super important work. 🥂🎉 🌈

Photo of a white woman smiling and holding up a custom cookie with blue icing and “80 years” embossed on to it.

Photo of the literary legends who attended and spoke at the 80th anniversary event for the CBCA, with Paul MacDonald (current president of the CBCA). They include: Melina Marchetta, Freya Blackwood, Libby Hathorn, Dub Leffler, Libby Gleeson, Jeannie Baker, Margaret Wild and Simon French.

Photo of some of the literary legends who attended and spoke at the 80th anniversary event for the CBCA: Jeannie Baker, Margaret Wild and Simon French.

Photo of Australian children’s author/illustrator, Stephen Michael King, creating an illustration live during the 80th birthday celebrations for the CBCA.

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Fine, I’ll go watch Dirty Dancing for the 1000th time! 😁

Screenshot of the scene from Dirty Dancing where Baby looks at Penny adoringly and says “I envy you”.

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Watch this amazing shot (with a surprise assist) for a joyful #TimelineCleanse 😻 Via @TheGameChangerz on TikTok #Cats #Trickshots #FunWithKids #Wow #Funny

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

I don’t understand how some people are demonising #MsRachel for her completely uncontroversial stance that all children deserve a safe childhood ❤️‍🩹 @msrachelforlittles.bsky.social you are amazing! Thank you for sharing Leen’s story and for loving all children 🫶 #StopTheBombs #FreePalestine

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

A very important message from Yelmo. “I was just following orders” will not cut it when this is horrible chapter in history is over. 😔 (Credit: @imaginarymenagerie on TikTok) #HistoryIsWatching #FreePalestine #NoKings

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

New release alert! 🚨 Unreliable narrator, hilarious text and illustrations with bite-sized facts about fish and other animals thrown in for some sneaky learning. What else could you want? 😅 Amazing debut by @unshavedmouse.bsky.social 👏👏👏 Illustrated by @dansantat.bsky.social #PictureBooks

Photo of picture book called Don’t trust fish. Front cover is white and features a benign-looking olive green fish with half-lidded eyes.

Vignette from the picture book Don’t trust fish. Text reads: some lay eggs, some don’t. They are rebels and outlaws. Don’t trust fish.

Vignette from the picture book called Don’t trust fish. Illustration shows a small orange fish about to be eaten by a medium-sized green fish, who is about to be eaten by a larger blue fish.

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

He tried to! According to @total_hypocrisy on TikTok, he advertised on Craigslist and was offering a flat rate of $1000 (to be paid in crypto 😂) and some fast food!

A screenshot of a TikTok video, posted by @total_hypocrisy, where an image of a Craigslist listing for “seat fillers” is advertised for June 14th event, asking for participants to wear red and blue and gold.

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

What kind of world allows the criminalisation of the peaceful delivery of flour and baby formula, and not bombs? #AllEyesOnTheMadleen #FreedomFlotilla #FreePalestine

Cartoon showing The Madleen, a ship carrying humanitarian aid almost at Gaza with outstretched arms, about to be attacked by a speeding shark with the flag of Israel on its fin.

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

My reading spot for the day…The Shakespeare Room in the #StateLibraryNSW 📚 A beautiful room to escape the cold (it’s winter here), enjoy the amazing woodwork and stained glass windows ✨

Photo of me, a white woman, sitting at a bay window seat, smiling with an open book in my hands. Ornate wood panels and bookshelves are in the background. The location is the Shakespeare Room of the State Library of NSW.

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Aww so gorgeous. Makes me miss my sweet little abyss…

Photo of a black rabbit sitting on a patch of grass.

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Had an amazing day hanging out with all the cool kids (both big and small) at the Sydney Writers’ Festival family day. Here are the fabulous creators I heard speak today: @terrilibenson.bsky.social Tanya Hennesey Jeff Kinney Andrew Joyner Peter Helliar Kylie Howarth ❤️📚

Photo of Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid ‘Hot Mess’ show at Sydney Writers’ Festival. Jeff Kinney is on stage talking into a handheld microphone to a group of adults on stage (volunteers from the audience) holding large papier mache ‘meatballs’.

Photo from Sydney Writers’ Festival book talk with Terri Libenson and Kylie Howarth. Kylie sits on stage in an armchair and Terri stands beside an easel display the drawing she has just completed live of her graphic novel characters, Emmie and Joe.

Photo of Sydney Writers’ Festival book talk with Tanya Hennesey, Peter Helliar and Andrew Joyner. All three creators sit on stage in armchairs. Tanya and Peter are talking while Andrew illustrates a story from Peter’s childhood live on stage on his tablet (the drawing - of two child characters - appears on the stage screen behind them)

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Sarah Connor is watching and judging

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Hey 👋 it’s #InternationalTeaDay in a few days (May 21), so here’s a little PSA 😉 🫖☕️🫖☕️🫖☕️ #Tea #He-Man

Aerial view of a cup of tea, with the face of cartoon character He-Man superimposed on it. Text reads: a good cup of tea is the colour of He-Man.

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

New picture book! 🚨 Meatball goes to school by #TomJellett follows the funny adventures of a dog who does so well at puppy school that he’s allowed to give human school a go! Tom’s classically expressive illustrations are all full of humour, but this is my fav! 💜 #SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFetch 😅

Illustration from the picture book ‘Meatball goes to school’ by Tom Jellett featuring a caramel-coloured dog wearing a red t-shirt and blue shorts, lying back on a couch reading a book called ‘So long and thanks for all the fetch’ by Doglas Adams. Two young boys stare at the dog with surprised looks on their faces.

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Went to the most amazing Kate Bush tribute act last night and this was my souvenir 😁 Sarah-Louise Young is a powerhouse singer but more than that, she is funny, warm and creates such a fabulous rapport with her audience. No doubt she inspired many to become fish people. 🐠❤️ #KateBush #FishPeople

Photo of a souvenir pin which reads “fan of the bush”, a reference to Kate Bush.

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Anyone: How much do you love cheese? Me:

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

What a great resource! Btw have you come across any unusual candid shots out the front of any buildings (ala those funny Google street view photos like this one)?

Well-timed Google Street View photo capturing a brown dog escaping a property through a gap in a gate. The dog could be stuck.

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

If you’re like me & felt sad (I did laugh, but mainly felt sad) about Neville’s demise in Sean E. Avery’s 2022 picture book ‘Frank’s red hat’, you’ll be pleased to know Neville is back! Which is not much of a spoiler, since the new book’s titled ‘Neville’s great escape’ & it is indeed great! 😁

Black and white illustration from the picture book ‘Neville’s great escape’ by Sean E. Avery, featuring an orca about to swallow a penguin holding a little red hat in its flipper.

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

This little vignette simultaneously made me laugh and brought back (slightly traumatic) memories of fighting with my younger brother 😅

Black and white illustration detail from the picture book ‘Bigfoot vs Yeti: a love story’ by James Foley, featuring a toddler Bigfoot and Yeti couple hilariously slap fighting. Text on page reads: teeth gnashed and fur flew.

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

New picture book alert! 🚨 Bigfoot vs Yeti: a love story by @jamesfoleybooks.bsky.social is a very funny and sweet, modern day Romeo & Juliet story. And I just love the lino cut-esque illustrations! #LoveOzKidlit #PictureBooks

Photo of the children’s picture book ‘Bigfoot vs Yeti: a love story’ by James Foley, featuring a black and white illustration of an angry-looking Bigfoot and Yeti, standing back to back with arms crossed on the front cover, surrounded by other warring Yetis and Bigfeet.

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Wait, how could I forget my digital shelves! Bonus points because the author is Irish 🫶🇮🇪

Image of front cover of the book ‘Small things like these’ by Claire Keegan. Cover features an illustration of building rooftops in a green and white colour scheme.

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Happy St Patrick’s Day! 🍀 My shelves unfortunately were decidedly lacking in books with green covers…except for this one @andyrileyish.bsky.social

Photo of the dark comedy, comic strip book “Return of the bunny suicides” by Andy Riley.

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Would you like the one recommended to me? 😃

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

So grateful to have been able to attend the CBCA Book of the Year 2025 notables announcement last night! 🥳🥂 Honoured to have heard from amazing, Aussie children’s book creators, incl. Ashleigh Barton, who launched her new #middlegrade book. Check out the notables here: cbca.org.au/2025-notables/

Photo taken from audience member at the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s 2025 Night of the Notables event held on February 25th. Children’s book creator, Ashleigh Barton is speaking at a lectern with an image of her new book ‘How to sail to somewhere’ on the screen behind her. Standing to her right is the event host, Paul Macdonald (Australian children’s literature expert).

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Same! 😂 Just saw George post it though…

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Do you have a kid who loves spooky facts? Then look 👀 no further than this amazing #NonFiction book about some incredibly interesting lakes. Geography + history + science = limnology 👌 Plus, amazing art - what a fun way to learn! ✍🏻 🎨 @geodesaurus.bsky.social 📚 Abrams Books for Young Readers

Photo of the book ‘Spooky lakes: 25 strange and mysterious lakes that dot our planet’.

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Greyce here is trying very hard to “be the bus” 🐰🚌 A hilarious book of aphorisms by the lovely @mowillems.bsky.social “Success is 99% perspiration and 5% approximation” being one of my favourites 😁

A photo of the book ‘Be the bus : the lost and profound wisdom of The Pigeon’ by Mo Willems sitting upright on a patch of grass. A grey and white rabbit is standing behind it in the background.

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

This gorgeous #PictureBook dropped today at my library and I highly recommend it as a beautiful introduction to censorship, book-banning and the power of the people ❤️ ✍🏻 Beth Ferry 🎨 Andrew Joyner 📚 Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers #KidLit #ChildrensBooks

Photo of the picture book ‘Roar for reading’ by Beth Ferry and Andrew Joyner held upright on a library trolley. The front cover features a colourful cartoon-style illustration of a protest march in front of a library. The characters are anthropomorphic animals and leading the march is a young lion with a megaphone. Some of the placards read ‘Save our stories’ and ‘Reading is a right’.

Photo of a page from the picture book ‘Roar for reading’ by Beth Ferry and Andrew Joyner. It features a cartoon-style illustration of two anthropomorphic lions, an adult female and a young boy. The female is lifting the boy up and they are looking at each other and roaring determinedly. The text reads: They roared until they remembered what they were…and what they could do. “We’re lions” Julian stated. “That we are”, said his mother. “And our library needs us”.

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

It’s not that nasty when you see bunny poop 😁

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Along the same lines… [From the Happy Wife Happy Life podcast]

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Sharing this, in case it helps someone. [From the book Songs for our sons by Ruth Doyle and Ashling Lindsay]

Photo of a page from the picture book ‘Songs for our sons’ by Ruth Doyle and Ashling Lindsay: cartoon image of a few boys crying with love hearts in background. Text reads: Honour your huge heart, your feelings are real. And pain is a big deal, that crying can heal.

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Miss Eleni @miscelleni.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

“An anti-Christ”? What the actual?!

Quote by Rev. Benjamin Cremer: If your Christianity causes you to be offended by someone asking the most powerful person in the country to be merciful towards the powerless, then you have deeply, deeply misunderstood the teachings of Jesus Christ.

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