I’m VERY GASSED to be Creative Directing the Children’s Programme at this years Free Books Festival, taking place in Hackney, London from the 19th - 21st July. Check out some of the amazing lineup we’ve put together for you. 🧵

Very excited to reveal the beautiful cover of Ava and the Acorn by Lu Fraser ('Ava and the Acorn' out 12th Sept.) & Paddy Donnelly! This stunningly illustrated, stay-with-you-forever story about a little girl’s relationship with her grandad offers little ones an uplifting introduction to the circle of life.

As a child, there are lots of new experiences & some can be scary. Read HOW TO BE BRAVE by Karl Newson 📚 Clara Anganuzzi Templar Books for encouragement sincerelystacie.com/2024/07/summer… #kidsbook #picturebook #booksforkids #readaloud #childrensbook #bookreview #bookrecommendation #HowtoBeBrave

Wee at no. 2! Thank you to all who loaned our book last month and to North Yorkshire Libraries for this fab chart! Duncan Beedie Little Tiger Books

Can't wait for this! Get tickets at WriteMentor . . .

Tiger-rific blog by Mini Grey!

Join Sophy Henn and me as we natter everything kids books!

Out now in paperback! 📦✨️

Encouraging words & gorgeous animal & landscape illustrations will help calm yet encourage your child to try something new in HOW TO BE BRAVE by Karl Newson 📚 Clara Anganuzzi Templar Books sincerelystacie.com/2024/07/summer… #kidsbook #picturebook #booksforkids #readaloud #childrensbook #BookReview

Featuring a very sneak peek at something jingly coming this October . . . !

Thanks so much everyone who reposted my tweet about this funny love poem on YouTube, and a special thanks to those who gave it a Like on said channel. Your support means a lot to me 😊😊😊 the battle of brighton "colin west" - YouTube youtube.com/results?sp=mAE…

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We're making some improvements to the BookTrust website, but we want to be sure they're useful for our lovely users! If you could spare 5—10 minutes to take part in the short online task below, we'd really appreciate it - thank you! ✨ 👇 682vk8mr.optimalworkshop.com/optimalsort/bo…

FINAL PIECE (😭). Such an honour to have been asked to be Writer in Residence at BookTrust. I’ve loved the chance to champion factual books! Here’s a goodbye from me and quotes from some fantastic factual book creators.

'Out of this World, Poems to make you laugh, smile and think' by the great Michael Rosen Michael Rosen 💙💙🎓🎓, drawings by me. Published by HarperCollins Children's Books Out tomorrow (August 29)

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📢 MARVELLOUS MONDAY NEWS! We're delighted to share that the wonderful Patrice Lawrence is our brand new #WriterInResidence. She'll be shining a light on how books can support children experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage. Find out more 👇 booktrust.org.uk/news-and-featu…

The summer is over & the money is a little squeezed. If anyone would like a 1 minute book trailer complete with an original theme tune for your book, it'll cost you £100 & the song will be yours to use as you wish. #YourBookYourSong

We're delighted to confirm that @bbcradio2 presenter Scott Mills will be reading 'What Makes a Lemur Listen?' by Samuel Langley-Swain Helen Panayi on CBeebies Grown-Ups 🎉 #bedtimestories this evening 🤗 (03.09.24). Please share your photos and videos of your little ones watching at home.