I am so excited to be reviewing this one for Just Imagine translated from Dutch by the amazing Laura Watkinson
Jo Bowers Nikki Gamble Anne Thompson @ErinLynHamilton Mathew Tobin

I love The Tindims series turning everyday rubbish into treasure, by Sally Gardner and Lydia Corry, so it’s great to see the latest one out this week. Sharing a few days early on #EarthDay2024 🌎 Thank you Zephyr Books

Definitely historical fiction at its finest, #AngelOfGrasmere Tom Palmer is breathtakingly beautiful - tackling Dunkirk, PTSD & desertion amidst grief & worries about the Nazi invasion in a small village. Thanks Barrington Stoke 📖 Out 9/5/24 for 9+.
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Calling all teachers & school librarians! Join award-winning, bestselling Tom Palmer for an inspirational #WWII #history event to celebrate the release of his latest novel ANGEL OF GRASMERE on 9th May at 11am - tinyurl.com/2ep5a6rp #schools #teachers #edutwitter

The next Reading for Pleasure 🧶 UKLA conference takes place in June. A superb line-up, with author keynotes by Hannah Gold & Matt Goodfellow, plus workshops from Teresa Cremin, Sam Creighton, Charlotte Squirrell, Angela Jenkins, Imogen M16, Tobias Hayden & more. Info: ourfp.org/2024/04/18/rea…

Happy to have contributed to this piece in The Bookseller on the need for shorter, more accessible #books for kids.

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#BooksWorthReading #readingforpleasure #librarians #libraries

'I know there are a bunch more magical fantasy bricks coming my way in the next few months and I do not want to sell them to children because I know they’re going to be really offputting' 👇 thebookseller.com/comment/size-m…

🚀HURRAY!🚀
The BooksForTopics 2024 Year Group booklists are published today - with new titles and new-look downloadables!

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#GIVEAWAY ! Bookings are now open for our #FREE London Primary Schools Programme and we're celebrating by giving away a class set (30 books) of Paws Jaws and Claws Martin Brown. Like, follow, RT & tag a pal by 4.00pm 21/4 to #win . Ts & Cs here barneskidslitfest.org/schools/

Do you have a favourite fantasy novel? That's the question we asked some of our patrons & supporters. Here are their replies: bit.ly/3VYwzlG SF Said Michael Rosen 💙💙🎓🎓 Abi Elphinstone #PeterBunzl Dr Nazneen Ahmed Pathak #KieranLarwood Salman Rushdie #KatherineRundell #AlakePilgrim

A nice end to the weekend in Glastonbury.

Do you have fond memories of the work of John Burningham & Helen Oxenbury? Married for 54 years, they created such magic! (John's sadly missed) Do feel free to share your memories of their books here.

Here's a short thread based on 'Artists of the Page' (1992):

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I am proud to be this month's LoveReading4Kids guest editor. Find out my favourite five children's books and my book of the month. Also, an interview with me with a lot about why we read and write about war.
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Thank you Tom Palmer for this perfect start to my weekend. The Angel of Grasmere is published in May and it's a privilege to receive an early copy. All Tom's books are full of empathy and thoughtful understanding and I'm so looking forward to reading this one.

For curious children & adults alike: Join award winning author Candy Gourlay discussing her book Wild Song on Saturday 4 May. Suitable for ages 10yrs+ & adults.

Tickets at ow.ly/psea50ReuC7

A powerhouse of a novel - The Observer

FCBG Helen Peters Anne Thompson

Goal!! Me and Aaron Ramsey is out today! It's about footy, heroes and the attack and defence of family life. Diolch Firefly Press Y Lolfa Sterling Lord Literistic and, of course, Aaron Ramsey ❤️⚽

Picture book delight Ken Wilson-Max 𝙰𝚕𝚊𝚗𝚗𝚊 𝙼𝚊𝚡 offers a treasure trove of benefits for young children:

Lenny's adventures highlight the wonders of the garden. Spending time in nature boosts creativity, & encourages exploration in young children childmind.org/article/why-ki… (1/3)

Some of the highlights from my filming trip to Dunkirk for the Mr Dilly launch event on May 9th. Please join us if you can.
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Thank you for the responses! Let's continue with the Ahlbergs' journey.

They transitioned from text-heavy picture books like Cops and Robbers & Burglar Bill to Each Peach Pear Plum with fewer words. Why? Each Peach's success revealed the power of simple language & strong visuals

In keeping with sharing a history of #ChildrensLiterature I thought I'd start with Janet & Allan Ahlberg pictured here with their daughter, Jessica*

Hope you enjoy the little thread. Feel free to share your own tales related to their stories.

*Image from 'Artists of the Page'