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#plantscrolling #PlantSky #onlybeautifulthings #gardening #spring #snowdrops #crocuses

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Don’t gift our work to AI billionaires: Mark Haddon, Michael Rosen and other creatives urge government www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

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#ArtYear An afternoon at the plant nursery - 2024, watercolour & pen #FebruARTy #plantscrolling #PlantSky #onlybeautifulthings #watercolour #watercolor #potsonpotsonpots #sketchy

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So lovely to see Spring springing! #snowdrops #crocuses #spring #nature #flowers#February

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Stunningly beautiful children's book I couldn't resist buying for myself. The art is wonderful and the message uplifting. "Dark days may shake us and worries creep in..." "The morning is breaking...and the morning is bright!" #booksky #childrenslit #picturebook #cute #goodvibes #art #illustration

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Winter aconites - Eranthis hyemalis in full bloom at RHS Wisley. It might have been really cold yesterday but these beauties were glowing. #Garden #Gardening #Plants 🌱

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“Don’t compare yourself to others. There’s no comparison between the sun and the moon. They shine when it’s their time.” You are enough. 🧡 #kindness #love Picture by doodlesndreams

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Picture book of the day - A VACCINE IS LIKE A MEMORY, by @rajanilarocca.bsky.social (who's an MD as well as a children's author!), illustrated by Kathleen Marcotte. Explaining the science behind vaccines is essential to combat fear & misinformation. bookshop.org/p/books/a-va...

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2025 New Picture Books, compiled by Cherokee author Traci Sorell, from Indigenous Reads Rising: indigenousreadsrising.com/picture-book... #kidlit @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social @tracisorellauthor.bsky.social

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Find authors, children's authors and other bookish people #kidlit #libraries #books #starterpacks go.bsky.app/68dUyVt

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The benefits of early reading and the magic of sharing stories should be experienced by every family, in every community. Find out more about our #ReadingRights campaign with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social: www.booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/c...

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Children’s books should be freely available to ALL children. Every single child ⬇️

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Brand new children’s imprint called Moon + Bird, www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/school-blog/... moonandbirdbooks.com #publishing #childrensbooks #kidlit #UKKidLit

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So exciting that my translation into English of LETTERS IN CHARCOAL written by Irene Vasco & illustrated by Juan Palomino ( @lantanapub.bsky.social ) is longlisted for the #Carnegies25! 😍😍🙏🏽🙏🏽 #kidlit #kidlituk #worldkidlit #xl8 #booksky #scbwi 📚💙

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Although our evenings are starting to get a little brighter, there is still an entire world that wakes when you sleep 🌃🌕👷‍♂️✨⛺ Available for pre-order now! Publishing March 2025 📚 #BookSky #WorldAtNight #ChildrensBook

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Join award-winning scientist and BBC broadcaster Dame #DrMaggieAderinPocock in this space-themed Around the Universe activity book. 🚀🪐 Out next Thursday - pre-order now! 🔭 #BookSky #ScienceForKids #ChildrensBooks

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Baroness Kidron likens the Government proposals requiring creators to opt their works out of AI training to "a corner shop from which you can steal, unless they post a message saying you must not." www.thebookseller.com/comment/a-cr...

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go.bsky.app/BtPCaLX I've just started a starter pack for kids nonfiction authors, artists, fans and publishers. Please join me if it's your thing! #kidsnonfiction #kidsbooks

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We're so excited that the shortlist for the @waterstones.bsky.social Children's Book Prize is here! The Illustrated Books, Younger Readers, and Older Readers categories are looking absolutely fantastic - congrats to all the nominees! Find out more 👇 www.waterstones.com/the-watersto... #WCBP25

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Our #LetterboxClub provides books, stationery and maths games to children who are experiencing vulnerability - and 72% of children told us they're reading more on their own after receiving the parcels. Find out more here: www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...

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Flowers in boats :D for #FlowersOnFriday #flowers #nature #photography #onlybeautifulthings #bloomscrolling

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Good morning! Some early crocus for the last day of the week!

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Celebrate World Read Aloud Day today! Advocate for literacy and the power of reading aloud. How wonderful that the idea for this annual event came from a child. www.litworld.org/worldreadalo... #literacy #childrensbooks #authors #teachers #librarians #storytellers #kidlit #UKKidLit

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#PictureBooks can help children deal with feelings, problems & situations in which they may need support. I've chosen 10 books that can help children understand that all emotions are valid, positive or negative 😀😢 storysnug.com/2025/02/know... #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #BooksThatHelp #UKKidLit

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I am doing one kid-lit-art for each month of the year ✨ Here is (late) January ❄️🙀 . #kidlitart #picturebooks #KidLitArtPostcard @sandraproudman.bsky.social @galltzacker.bsky.social

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Signs of Spring always so special to see #spring #snowdrops #bulbs #naturephotography #rural #gardens

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Today is Candlemas- which must be the best name in the calendar. Candlemas - a celebration of the return of light Artist: Gerald Witcomb

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February 2025 book club picks 📚👍🏼 https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/school-book-club/february-2025/ #kidlit February 2025's set of book club recommendations features titles by Karl Newson and Duncan Beedie, Gordon D’Arcy and Paul Howard, Hannah Tunnicliffe & Erica Harrison...

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School Reading List Children’s Book of the Month 📚👍🏼 https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/new-book-releases/books-of-the-month/ #kidlit The School Reading List compiles this list of recommended books monthly. This children's and YA books of the month list highlights new releases and editions of fiction …

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Stepping Into Spring #CCVerditerBlue #colour_collective #illustration #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #spring #springiscoming #grahamhowie

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Teachers! Librarians! Writing Nonfiction Picture Books in Fifth Grade tinyurl.com/2sbkk9wh @katiemcenaney.bsky.social @ellenbunn3.bsky.social #kidlit #edusky @steamteambooks.bsky.social

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We’re thrilled to share our winter releases! ❄️Cozy up with a blanket and warm drink this winter and read a picture book ... or 11! #kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit @canscaip.bsky.social @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social

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Just read the unabridged version of Anne’s diary. Years ago I read the “school” version—so much left out about an adolescent’s sexual awakening. I mourn that the world never got to see this brilliant teenager grow up. Never forget. #booksky

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Detective Beans by @exocomics.bsky.social is an absolute joy of a book. My cat loving 9yo will adore this, as do I. Super readable for all ages too. Fabulous stuff. #KidsGN📚💬 #UKKidLit

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We're on BlueSky! Join us here for the latest news from the coop!📚🐣

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For lots of places in the UK, WH Smith is the only local bookshop. This is pretty bleak. I've got to the point where I'd rather Waterstones buys it and becomes almost total book chain monopoly vs venture capital that might chop it up and use it for parts. #UKpublishing #Booksky #UKKidlit #KidlitUK

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I keep my socials mostly book and poetry focused but do enjoy art and cinema recommendations on here. There have been some amazing book to film animation adaptations out in the last year especially for #UKKidlit and #kidlit fans:

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Laugh out loud reads that can encourage a love of reading in children www.littlereaders.blog/blog/funny-k... #teachers #schoollibraries #childrensbooks #ukkidlit #literacy #lovereading

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Just a reminder that the books we call "children's books" are really books written for an audience that includes children, but excludes absolutely no-one at all. They are BOOKS FOR EVERYONE - and you can never, ever be too old to read them, and to love them!

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Winter time nature books for children - help them explore, understand and engage with nature #nature #childrensbooks #UKkidlit #winter #plants #planet #birds

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Sam Usher with his Lessons from Quentin Blake www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/school-blog/... #childrensbooks #kidlitart #UKkidlit #writing #literacy

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30 Beautiful Children's Books about Birds for the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2025 www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/blog/30-beau... #nature #gardens #childrensbooks #birds #kidlit

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True luxury is found in the simplest moments.

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My latest audiobook review is for #TheWrongShoes by @tompercival.bsky.social with excellent narration from #BenjaminIsaac & published by @simonaudio.bsky.social A powerful upper #MGLit novel about living in poverty. #UKKidLit #KidLitUk vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2025/01/22/a...

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Nurturing special message cards or affirmations for children. With ideas for games or use sheet. www.storytherapyresources.co.uk/product/affi... #affirmations #children #nurturingmentalhealth #educators #playtherapy

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30 Beautiful Children's Books about Birds for the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2025 www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/blog/30-beau... #nature #gardens #childrensbooks #birds #kidlit

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Trade debates shift towards shorter books for children www.thebookseller.com/news/trade-d... #childrensbooks #kidlit #UKKidlit #middlegrade #authors

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Aysha Tengiz's dream project; her debut picture book Baboo The Unusual Bee www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/school-blog/... #childrensbooks #kidlit #picturebooks

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Sam Usher with his Lessons from Quentin Blake www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/school-blog/... #childrensbooks #kidlitart #UKkidlit #writing #literacy

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