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John Lamb @readingbede.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Some books need very few words. This is just plain lovely, brilliant and wonderful fun. Just fabulous. I am sharing it first thing in the morning. And I think a thank you to Chris Baker for the recommendation ❤️📚 #KidLitUk

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John Lamb @readingbede.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Well,amazing book post from @nosycrow.bsky.social Choose Your Own Evolution is an amazingly novel take on the choose your own adventure genre. And I loved it. Proper loved it. I've survived & been extinct about 25 times. Brilliant way to learn. My 11 year old also loves it! Out 5th June! #KidLitUk

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John Lamb @readingbede.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

An absolutely brilliant new MG adventure out soon from Peter Burns. A fabulous piece of fiction that feels fresh and real. Full of peril, danger and mysteries. I loved it. #UkKidLit

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John Lamb @readingbede.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Just finished I Am Raven by @alastairc.com from @nosycrow.bsky.social and I think it's 'a better than the first in the series' kind of book. I really enjoyed the world opening up and some questions getting answered. Building to a great climax for book 3! I can't wait. Highly recommend. #KidLitUk

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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Some fabulous comic book titles to be watching out for in ghe coming months. #KidLitUK #KidsGN📚💬

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John Lamb @readingbede.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

What a great surprise this morning! I Am Raven by @alastairc.com and from @nosycrow.bsky.social ! I totally loved I Am Wolf and have been looking forward to this since. Straight to the top of my TBR pile. And perfect to take on my Oxford trip this week.

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John Lamb @readingbede.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

The Cartoonists Club by @goraina.bsky.social and @scottmccloud.bsky.social arrived today and, without saying too much before my graphic novel club (#LetsTalkGraphicNovels), I blooming loved it. What a way to explain the medium and the richness GNs bring. A must-buy! #KidLitUk

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John Lamb @readingbede.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Now this is some proper exciting book post from @FarshoreBooks. Shadow Thieves by Peter Burns looks soo sooo very exciting! And the puzzle and number cracking to get into it was so much fun - my son had to help me! I think it's going to be fabulous! #KidLitUk

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John Lamb @readingbede.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Well, this is a whole heap of fun and silly and whimsy, three things I very much enjoy. I heartily recommend this to anyone with a sense of humour. It's definitely going to be hit with my Year 4s. And thanks for the recommendation I saw on Blue sky @louiestowell.bsky.social #KidLitUk

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John Lamb @readingbede.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

A gorgeous sunny Saturday made even better by the arrival of Adventuremice by @philipreeve.bsky.social and @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social and from @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social Both so talented and looks a great continuation of a super fun series. Out on 13th March. Happy Saturday everyone 💔📚

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John Lamb @readingbede.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Bought from a lovely Waterstones in Chester, @mglnrd.bsky.social 's new MG novel, after just finishing it, is plain brilliant. Wonderfully original, full of history and the start of a new series. So much to love and I'm 100% left wanting more. Can't wait to share when back at school. ❤️📚

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John Lamb @readingbede.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

So, The Boy With Big Decisions by @helenrutter from @scholastic arrived yesterday and I was v excited. Then I read it. And what a absolute marvel! Choose your own adventure! Loved it so much. My son (11) has also read it (twice) and loved it. It's going to be v popular! Out in April #KidLitUk

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Neill Cameron @neillcameron.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

FINAL FORM, the final Mega Robo Bros book, comes out next week! I feel I have never been very good at promoting stuff online, and since deleting half my social media accounts even less so. What DOES work? Friendly Bluesky Hivemind, I would be very grateful for any ideas / suggestions! #KidLitUK

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John Lamb @readingbede.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

It's a funny world. I'm in the middle of two 'grown-up' books and feel like I'm missing out on my MG world of books. It's like I'm cheating on my world of children's books. Anyone else have this...#KidLitUk

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John Lamb @readingbede.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Oh man. Stayed up too late last night finishing The Legendary Scarlett and Browne and what an ending (although I don't want it to be an ending!). What a series. I absolutely love these characters and this world. Will there be more ? It's too good to stop now 😭 #KidLitUk

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Neill Cameron @neillcameron.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

There’s so much going on right now that I am almost forgetting to be hyped for this book coming out. But I am SO HYPED for this book coming out.

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John Lamb @readingbede.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

This amazing book post - the final Mega Robot Bros book by @neillcameron.bsky.social - has created quite the stir. My son immediately took it and devoured it in record time. 'Amazing!' were the only words I could get out of him. Now my turn and then my class. Thank you @DFB_storyhouse ❤️📚❤️ #KidLitUk

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Nicki Cleveland @mrscleveland.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Opened bookpost. Caused chaos. Laughed maniacally. Huge thanks to @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social for sending a copy of @neillcameron.bsky.social's final Mega Robo Bros: Final Form. So many children desperate to get their hands on this! ❤️📚📮 #UKKidLit #Skybrarians #EduSky #MegaRoboBros

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Wonderland Bookshop @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

This is the only advance reading copy of Artezans: The Whispering World by @ldlapinski.bsky.social in existence. And it's in my hot little hands. However, you can order a signed AND dedicated copy here: wonderlandbookshop.co.uk/product/arte... #kidlituk

Proof copy of Artezans the Whispering World by LD Lapinski displayed on a pile of old books in Wonderland Bookshop

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John Lamb @readingbede.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Only a few words needed...Dragon Riders of Roar, coming in Feb, by @jennymclachlan.bsky.social is absolutely and stupendously brilliant and brilliant fun. Love the idea of a magical school but with silly brotherly bits added. This world is fabulous. Get it pre-ordered and just enjoy it! #KidLitUk

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 20/01/2025

I'm so delighted to share the amazing cover for I AM RAVEN, coming 10th April! With brilliant illustration from #KaritasGunnirsdottir and design by #RayTierney, I can't wait to see it out in the world! 🐦‍⬛ @nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUK #IAmRaven #FlightOrFight alastairc.com/blog/2025012...

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I Am Raven cover reveal!

The cover for Alastair Chisholm's new sci-fi adventure, I AM RAVEN, has been revealed.

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Tom Griffiths @checkemoutbooks.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

@philearle.bsky.social you are such a legend - thank you for sending me The Dawn of Adonis. I feel so honoured to get to read this early 🤩🦍🥳 Sure to be 1 of 2025’s best! @andersenpress.bsky.social #kidslituk #kidlituk

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Lucy Lapinska / LD Lapinski 💛🤍💜🖤 @ldlapinski.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

First review of Artezans: The Whispering World is here! 🩵🩵🩵🩵

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John Lamb @readingbede.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

One of my favourite series and the final installment arrived yesterday. Straight to the top of the pile! Scarlett and Browne are 100% legendary. #KidLitUk

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Kieran Larwood @kieranlarwood.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Just received a copy of the second Dungeon Runners book: Sky Battles! Out next month, with stunning illustrations from Joe Todd Stanton. You can pre-order it now, if you want to be my best friend

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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

I’m looking forward to a great selection of graphic novels due to be released in the coming months. #SundayMorningBookChat #UKKidLit #KidsGN📚💬

Book covers for 8 graphic novels: Don’t Cause Trouble, Almost Sunset, Speechless, Botticelli’s Apprentice, The Secret of Kells, One Crazy Summer, The Cartoonists Club and Halfway to Somewhere.

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John Lamb @readingbede.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

What a great day yesterday. Had the pleasure of leading a whole school reading assembly. I chose to share this absolute delight. Children were cheering, laughing and loving it. The result: a 20 child list to borrow in my class and multiple requests for more to be bought, from every yr grp #KidLitUk

The Complete Chi's Sweet Home graphic novel.

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John Lamb @readingbede.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

I recently bought this based on a recommendation from @rcharlesworth.bsky.social I think. It's soooooo good. It's not new but I know it's going to be insanely popular in my school! #ukkidslit

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John Lamb @readingbede.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Oh my goodness!! I am beyond delighted to receive the 4th!!! book in the Roar series!! My son, who read all three a few years ago, is sooo excited too! This is such an amazing series and I can't return to the world. Thank you @farshorebooks.bsky.social @jennymclachlan.bsky.social #kidslit

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John Lamb @readingbede.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Holy blimey and heck! Twitter really has become an unbearable bilge of a place...What a bloody shame one ignoramus has royally messed it up! Here's to Bluesky and being more active here

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John Lamb @readingbede.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Well this was blooming brilliant. What a gorgeous story to get totally lost in. Just a great piece of fiction, adult or children's.

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John Lamb @readingbede.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

One last final splurge before the Christmas money lockdown. Recommendations and just ones that I love the look of.

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Big Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

HEY! It's the Big Green Books Christmas Raffle! Tickets are just £2 each. All the money raised is going on books for three amazing schools. You can win ALL these SIGNED books + £50 to spend on books of your choice. Details HERE. biggreenbookshop.com/index.php Please share. Ta.

The prize for the winner of the Big Green Books Christmas raffle.
Ten signed books. Rev Richard Coles, Jimmy Anderson, Ann Cleeves, Sir Trevor McDonald, Susie Dent, Bob Mortimer, Angela Harding, Carol Ann Duffy, and me!

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John Lamb @readingbede.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Two more graphic novels I can't wait to start. Woohoo!

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John Lamb @readingbede.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Super excited with my graphic novel post today. I loved the first so can't wait to get started with this little beauty...

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John Lamb @readingbede.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Please help...I've been teaching for nearly 20 years and I've loved it. But it's time for a change. I love children's books and I love promoting reading for pleasure. Somehow I've been a leader of maths in schools and beyond for about 15 years too. What can I do next?? What jobs are out there? Help!

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John Lamb @readingbede.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

I've been rewatching Marvel films in timeline order and I'm up to Cap America Winter Soldier and I think it's quite easily the best up to that point and maybe the high point of all the films. A proper film that is just a good, solid story.

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John Lamb @readingbede.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

My two most recent buys. Always love I Survived and Wingborn book 1 was super so I'm hoping book 2 doesn't disappoint. @nosycrow.bsky.social

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John Lamb @readingbede.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

It looks like the mass migration is happening...I'll still be mooching on the other one for a while but now posting my book likes and loves on here ❤️

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John Lamb @readingbede.bsky.social · 23/08/2024

My first post will celebrate the wonder that is Unico. A terrific graphic novel that will surely capture the hearts of children from 8+. First on a series, this is a must. I loved it 😍

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