New 'Scottish Book of the Week' review: Libby and the Highland Heist by Jo Clarke www.thebearandthefox.com/scottish-boo... Perfect for readers age 8+ who enjoy a good mystery adventure with plenty to keep them guessing. #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

What a morning 🌞🌞🌞 Hard to believe there was torrential rain and flash flooding in Edinburgh last night! #scotland #visitscotland #edinburgh #autumnequinox #sunnyday

New Scottish Book of the Week: Journey to the Comet by @thingsinjars.com www.thebearandthefox.com/scottish-boo... Edinburgh, 1904. A comet threatens Earth. One young scientist and a diving bell are all that stand in the way! A historical sci-fi adventure for age 12+ #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

Wee Wilma’s Big Whoosh didn't win the Kelpies tonight, but it did make the shortlist — and I'm incredibly proud of that. A wonderful evening celebrating Scottish children's writing, and a very good reminder that this little story has come a long way. Onwards ❤️ #writerscommunity #booksky 💙📚

New Scottish Book of the Week: Ice Cream Boy by Lindsay Littleson www.thebearandthefox.com/scottish-boo... Luca has always pictured himself taking over the family’s ice cream café but his aunt wants to sell the struggling business and his nonna’s memory is starting to fade. #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

One of the best things about being a writer is finding out how readers respond to your stories. I was delighted to receive this message about Wee Wilma's Big Whoosh, my story shortlisted for the Kelpies Writing Prize. That's really what it's all about ❤️ #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

Pinch, punch, first of the month! Time to plan for September. Every month I share a free printable planner, plus a few tips and dates for your diary. Check out September and download your free printables here >> www.thebearandthefox.com/planning-for... #HelloAutumn #GetOrganised #FreePrintables

Received an exciting parcel in the post from the lovely Maura McRobbie, who I met at the Scottish Childrens Publishing Picnic last month. Maura's books are set on the Isle of Cumbrae - can't wait to read and review these! Thank you so much Maura 🥰 #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

New 'Scottish Book of the Week' review: Postcards from Valhalla by Danny Weston. www.thebearandthefox.com/scottish-boo... A mythic mystery set in Shetland, with an undercurrent of Norse legend. Aimed at age 12+ and YA readers. #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

New 'Scottish Book of the Week' review: The Sign of the Black Dagger, by Joan Lingard www.thebearandthefox.com/scottish-boo... Set in Edinburgh, over two parallel timelines - perfect for readers who like historical stories with a side of mystery. #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

New 'Scottish Book of the Week' review: Attack of the Giant Robot Chickens, by Alex McCall www.thebearandthefox.com/scottish-boo... A fun science fiction story that is completely bonkers, is the best possible way! #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

Happy International Book Lovers Day! 📚❤️ I’m reading my way around Scotland through children’s books. You can find my recommendations so far on my map here >> bit.ly/ReadingAroun... #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚 #bookloversday

New 'Scottish Book of the Week' review: Breaker, by Annemarie Allan, is a seaside adventure with suspense and mystery, and an environmental message at its heart. Full review here >> www.thebearandthefox.com/scottish-boo... For adventurers age 8+ #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

Today, my kids and I visited Edinburgh's cat cafe. If you've ever wondered what it's like inside, and whether it's worth a visit (we thought so), then check out our full review on my blog www.thebearandthefox.com/maison-de-mo... #Edinburgh #VisitEdinburgh #CatCafe

New 'Scottish Book of the Week' review: Adam-2, by Alastair Chisholm, is set in a futuristic Edinburgh which has been destroyed in a war between robots and humans. Full review here >> www.thebearandthefox.com/scottish-boo... For science fiction fans age 9+ #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

RECIPE - If you’re looking for a quick, refreshing summer picnic or side dish to throw together, then I have just the thing for you – melon salad! My kids love this: www.thebearandthefox.com/honeydew-mel... #recipe #recipeoftheday #glutenfreefood #summersalad #easyrecipe

You might have spotted this in my Summer Activity Pack - my first Bear & Fox story 🐻🦊 It’s the start of a new series I’ve been working on for a while. Download the pack to read the rest of the story >> www.thebearandthefox.com/product/summ... (free download option included) #kidlit #booksky 💙📚

Reviving my Scottish #kidlit book of the week series. First up is The Weather Weaver by Tamsin Mori - an adventurous fantasy story set in Shetland. Love it! Full review at www.thebearandthefox.com/scottish-boo... #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

Check out my new printable Summer Activity Pack! Includes: 10 puzzles (with solutions) A colour picture An exclusive Bear & Fox short story 3 summer picnic recipes Available now at www.thebearandthefox.com/product/summ... #booksky #kidslit #summerholidays #printables

I've been sitting on some exciting news for the past couple of weeks, but now the cat is finally out of the bag! I'm incredibly delighted to share that I have been shortlisted for the Kelpies Prize for Writing 2026, and I’m grateful to be recognised alongside such talented writers. #booksky

DiscoverKelpies@discoverkelpies.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The Kelpies Prize 2026 Shortlist is here! ILLUSTRATION shortlist: Flora Luckman, Aneta Lukianska, Anna Mac, Susan Mitchell, Jenni Sheward WRITING shortlist: @mjburnsart.bsky.social @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social Christine Irvine, Louisa MacDougall, Hannah Watson discoverkelpies.co.uk/kelpies-priz...

Beautiful day on Edinburgh’s Union canal on Saturday ☀️ What are your favourite spots for a weekend walk? #scotland #visitscotland #edinburgh #exploringedinburgh  #thisisedinburgh

Happy Hedgehog Day! Yes, it’s a thing 🦔💕 Check out our favourite hedgehog books in this video from the blog archives >> www.thebearandthefox.com/2019/02/new-... #kidslit #kidsbooks #booksky

[AD] Out today…the gnaw-some new picture book from Lu Fraser & Kate Hindley! The Busiest Beaver is a heartwarming story about thinking differently, trusting yourself, and the power of having a cheerleader in your corner. www.thebearandthefox.com/review-the-b... #kidslit #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

This charity shop understands how to sell a dress! #pocketsforthewin

[AD] Out today - two fab new #Scottish picture books! My Granny Went to Scotland, a fun caper with bold & colourful illustrations; and By the Beaver Pool, a gentle story about new beginnings, connecting with nature & rewilding. www.thebearandthefox.com/review-two-n... #kidslit #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

Happy #WorldBookDay! My latest Scottish #kidlit book of the week is The Highland Falcon Thief by @mglnrd.bsky.social & Sam Sedgman - a brilliant mystery adventure story set aboard a steam train which travels through parts of Scotland. www.thebearandthefox.com/scottish-boo... #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

My next Scottish #kidlit book of the week is ‘A Pattern of Secrets’ by @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Set in 19th century Paisley this gripping Victorian adventure story expertly blends facts with fiction. I couldn’t put it down! www.thebearandthefox.com/scottish-boo... #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

My next Scottish #kidlit chapter book of the week is ‘Artie Conan Doyle and the Gravediggers Club’ by Robert J. Harris 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Set in 19th C #Edinburgh, the fun adventure story features the famous author Arthur Conan Doyle as a school boy. www.thebearandthefox.com/scottish-boo... #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

My Scottish #kidlit chapter book of the week is ‘Away With Words’ by Sophie Cameron 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Set in Fortrose in current times. Unlike any other book I’ve read before, it was a unique little gem that I just couldn’t put down. www.thebearandthefox.com/scottish-boo... #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚

My Scottish #kidlit chapter book of the week is 'The God of All Small Boys' by Joseph Lamb 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Set in Dundee in 1917, it celebrates the ups and downs of boyhood against a WW1 backdrop. Beautifully written, I couldn't put it down. www.thebearandthefox.com/scottish-boo... #kidsbooks #booksky 💙📚