iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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

050

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

1226

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

081

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

0111

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.

030

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

0134

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

091

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

0204

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 💔📚

292

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. ❤️📚

3101

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

241

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

192

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

3122

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

0123

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

041

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.

1194

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

020

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

030

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.

040

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.

020

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

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

020

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...

020

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

130

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 😍

140