#PictureBookThursday Here are some new books which we hope will amuse and entertain in #childrensmentalhealthweek Stories to make you chuckle & take your mind off things Gwen Millward Allen & Unwin helen hancocks ABRAMS Kids Andersen Press Alex Latimer

Well we kept this secret under our hat (or should that be in our pencil-case?) for the longest time! The Shirley Hughes Sketchbook Award, brought to you by dream team Orange Beak Studio and Shirley Hughes & Friends, launches Thursday. Hooray! 🧡✏️

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Just announced, a Free craft workshop at our upcoming Makers Market on Saturday 10th February. Join illustrator helen hancocks for a morning of mask making. Free with £2 market entry ticket. Limited spaces, booking essential.
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I wrote about the playful page layouts in 'How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?' by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen Walker Picture Books

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Pushkin Children’s have some great gifts for Christmas including these three gorgeous picturebooks 📚🎄
For a chance to win this set, retweet and comment on this post and make sure to follow Pushkin Children's Books . Winner chosen at random on 13th December

I'll soon be talking to the maestro of illustration, David Roberts!

Please DM me with all your questions within the next couple of days.

The latest episode is now available!
I talk to author and bookseller Katie Clapham about her new picture book with Nadia Shireen and the day to day running of a her bookshop!

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Tomorrow morning at 8am episode 22 will be online - me and Ruby Wright talk about sooooo many things including Jodie Hodges The Good Ship Illustration Orange Beak Studio and LOADS more!

Be sure to subscribe and set your alarms!

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This Saturday we're hosting our first Newcastle Makers Market Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art with 50+ makers from across the UK to celebrate independent art, craft and design. Fun of inspiration and gift ideas, head below for more info.
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Books of the Day 2023 #42
• If I had a polar bear… Thames & Hudson
• In My Skin Lantana Publishing
• A Boy From Baghdad Miriam Halahmy
• I Really Want To Be A Cat helen hancocks
• Dogtown Katherine Applegate Gennifer Choldenko

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I am taking over Walker Books instagram page today talking about my new book…

I REALLY WANT TO BE A CAT. Don't you?

Stylish, funny and highly original, this is a must-have for any little one who can't get enough of these loveable animals 🐈 Out now from helen hancocks

It's official! The Boy and the Heron will be released in UK and Irish cinemas on Boxing Day!

My new book I Really Want To Be A Cat is out today - find it in your nearest book shop!

Remember to stop by for the mask making workshop run by helen hancocks in the Usher Gallery on Saturday 30 September between 11am -3pm!

Aimed at ages 5 years and older. It’s free and drop-in, so no need to book ahead!

For more information- bit.ly/45LTi6w

The last page of this book by helen hancocks made me laugh out loud! (No spoilers here 😎). The hardback has the sort of cover you want to rub your fingers over! The illustrations are so clever - the cat's expressions! There's so much movement in the book too...Walker Books

You know that thing about the right book at the right time...

I Really Want To Be A Cat by helen hancocks is that book right now as Monday gets into full swing.

Huge thanks Walker Books for this gorgeous book post

I Really Want To Be A Cat is our officially on 5th October but some early copies are making their way out into the world… 😻