Guardian Children's and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels, as chosen by Imogen Russell Williams. www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...

Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels

Dogs v bears from Max Porter; a baby adventure; an Irish boarding school murder mystery; and an unsettling YA folk horror

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Including They Sent a Cat to Saturn: Poems by Valerie Bloom illustrated by Ken Wilson-Max (Otter-Barry Books) @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social "Inviting and inventive, this 6+ poetry collection features joyous wordplay"

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Guardian Children's and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels, as chosen by Imogen Russell Williams. www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...

Including They Sent a Cat to Saturn: Poems by Valerie Bloom illustrated by Ken Wilson-Max (Otter-Barry Books) @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social "Inviting and inventive, this 6+ poetry collection features joyous wordplay"

Clare Pearson@clarepearson.bsky.social · last wk.

Guardian Children's and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels, as chosen by Imogen Russell Williams. www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...

Guardian Children's and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels, as chosen by Imogen Russell Williams. www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...

Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels

Dogs v bears from Max Porter; a baby adventure; an Irish boarding school murder mystery; and an unsettling YA folk horror

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This week’s KS1 pick: Jake in the Middle: Maple Street by Michael Catchpool. Four lively, relatable stories with engaging illustrations. More: https://clpe.org.uk/blog/

They Sent a Cat to Saturn by Valerie Bloom. Val Bloom’s poetry collection celebrates playfulness, empathy and the joy of words - Daily new children's book #kidlit #BookOfTheDay #ad - Daily new children's book #kidlit #ad ⬇️ uk.bookshop.org/a/735/978191...

They Sent a Cat to Saturn by Valerie Bloom.

They Sent a Cat to Saturn by Valerie Bloom. 9781915659590

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Today's review...'They Sent a Cat to Saturn' by Valerie Bloom, illustrated by Ken Wilson-Max #KidLitUK www.throughthebookshelf.com/reviews/they-sent-a-cat-to-saturn

They Sent a Cat to Saturn — Through the Bookshelf

‘They Sent a Cat to Saturn’ is a wonderful new collection of poems from Valerie Bloom which deserves a place on every bookshelf. Organised into six sections, the book offers a wide selection of work,...

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With Valerie Bloom’s poems and Ken Wilson- Max’s illustrations #TheySentaCattoSaturn @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social is #RedReadingHub’s book of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dTq

They Sent a Cat to Saturn

They Sent a Cat to SaturnValerie Bloom, illustrated by Ken Wilson-MaxOtter-Barry Books ‘They sent a cat to Saturn / on a spaceship called Hooray / they put him in his cat spacesuit / and sent him o…

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Congrats to the authors & illustrators on The Week Junior Book Awards shortlists 2026 💐Covering 12 categories inc picture books, poetry, stories & graphic novels + information books. Voting for Children’s Choice & Cover of the Year Awards is open now 🔽#KidLitUK booksforkeeps.co.uk/shortlist-an...

The Week Junior Book Awards has unveiled its 2026 shortlist, with 73 books nominated across 12 categories including Picture Book, Poetry, Audiobook and Older and Younger Fiction. 👇

The Week Junior Book Awards unveils ‘outstanding’ 2026 shortlist

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Robin Hood 10: War and Peas by Robert Muchamore. Teen rebel and social-media star Robin Hood campaigns from exile in Holland - Daily new children's book #kidlit #BookOfTheDay #ad - Daily new children's book #kidlit #ad ⬇️ uk.bookshop.org/a/735/978147...

Robin Hood 10: War and Peas by Robert Muchamore.

Robin Hood 10: War and Peas by Robert Muchamore. 9781471415210

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The US edition of The Minute Minders by Mary Murphy is here! "Stevie is a sympathetic protagonist who will win readers over. Many (sometimes hilarious) twists and turns lead to the surprising conclusion ... A marvelously well-developed fantasy." — Kirkus www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

Jake in the Middle by Michael Catchpool illustrated by Shanarama – the first in the Maple Street series – is a Guardian Book of the Month. @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...

New year, new stories. This month’s inclusive picks include Lunar New Year celebrations, calm and thoughtful picture books, playful poetry and brilliant early chapter reads. A lovely mix for refreshing classroom and library shelves this winter. 💛📖 https://ow.ly/7kB350Y5mFA

Jake in the Middle by Michael Catchpool illustrated by Shanarama – the first in the Maple Street series – is a Guardian Book of the Month. @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...

Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...

Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels

Caring canines; daring donuts; a golden monkey; a boy from another planet; a dark take on Little Women and more

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The 1st in the #MapleStreet series #JakeintheMiddle Michael Catchpool illustrated Shanarama @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social is #RedReadingHub’s #kidlit #youngfiction book of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dA6

Jake in the Middle / My Happy Life

Jake in the MiddleMichael Catchpool, illustrated by ShanaramaOtter-Barry Books This is the first of the new Maple Street series and what a delight it is. Meet Jake, who is the central character of …

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Developing a Love of Reading Dr. Seuss, Ofsted and the magic of seeing yourself in a story Read more:⛄📚❄️ issuu.com/educationcho... #educationchoicesmagazine #educationcornerpodcast #educationchoices #drseuss #michaelcatchpool #EDIB #DEI #equality #diversity #inclusion #belonging #reading

And the launch of 'Making It Up As You Go Along: A Children's Guide to Writing Stories'. A gorgeous thing to make. Mary Murphy's illustration is so funny and smartly pitched. And Trish – well. She's kids-lit's answer to Miggeldy, complete with cries of "Please don't go!"

The current Irish Children’s Literature Laureate, Patricia Forde, reflects on the highlights of her tenure and on what she still hopes to achieve 👇 #BookSky

Laureate na nÓg Patricia Forde: ‘For a country that prides itself on our storytellers and our books and our literature, it is heartbreaking to think that we might cut these children off from that thread’

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We can’t wait to welcome Mary Murphy back to celebrate the publication of Let’s Be Earthlings, her absolutely gorgeous new picture book! Come along at 3pm this coming Sat (30th Aug) at 3pm for storytelling and more fun! You can order Let’s Be Earthlings here halfwayupthestairs.ie/product/9781...

Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Autumn 2025. 📚👍🏼 schoolreadinglist.co.uk/new-book-rel... #kidlit Here's our selection of top new titles coming out in Autumn 2025. These reading recommendations include picture books, poetry, early and middle-grade ...

Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Autumn 2025

Here's our selection of top new titles coming out in Autumn 2025. These include picture books, poetry, middle-grade, YA & non-fiction.

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Today's review...'Let’s Be Earthlings' by Mary Murphy A real gem! www.throughthebookshelf.com/reviews/lets-be-earthlings

Let’s Be Earthlings — Through the Bookshelf

A little alien discovers Earth and it delighted by all its wonders. It enjoys feeding like a bat, carrying its home on its back like a snail and playing like a child. The only thing missing is its fri...

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Mary Murphy has kindly donated her original illustrations from her book Happy. Do check it out sooner rather than later if you're interested, there's only FOUR pieces left! As always, all funds raised go straight to @medicalaidpal.bsky.social www.ruthennis.com/irish-kidlit...

We're coming back to #Newcastle Theatre Royal! We've brought some of the best children's authors and illustrators to the theatre over the past 8 years, including Valerie Bloom, John Agard & @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social This year we're welcoming @catherinerayner.bsky.social 💛 #booksky #literacy

Tonight! Don't miss a rare opportunity to hear one of the country's best-loved poets, Valerie Bloom. Produced by our partner Speaking Volumes. Details below 👇

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Tonight! Come join us as we hear about the remarkable career of poet and author Valerie Bloom. With Joy Francis at 198 Gallery, south London. £5 Part of a groundbreaking series of talks celebrating remarkable black older women creatives. Book here: womenspeakvolumesvaleriebloom.eventbrite.co.uk

📣 SUPERJOE DOES NOT SAY SORRY has come out in PAPERBACK! 🦸🏿‍♂️ The laugh-out-loud follow up to SuperJoe Does NOT Do Cuddles, this second outing by our loveable superhero is sure to help even the most stubborn pre-schooler learn the value of saying sorry. 🐙 uk.bookshop.org/a/291/978183... #booksky

Thanks to Ireland AM for having our Elaina on the show yesterday morning to discuss great new Spring reads from Irish authors and illustrators ☘️🌅📺 Check out the featured books and watch back on the show (01:14:20) ⬇️ childrensbooksireland.ie/news-events/...

Teachers! Parents! Classicists! Looking for short-format, easy-to-read books for intelligent older readers in KS3? Try my #TalesFromVirgilsAeneid. Simple, fast-moving, tragic plots & not dumbed-down in any way. Plus with covers by amazing @flaroh.bsky.social! www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...

Virgil was a genius of storytelling and I've retold two tragic tales from his #Aeneid. Gender busting #Camilla is a good partner for my Nisus & Euryalus book. Lots of white space for teen readers and another brilliant cover by @flaroh.bsky.social AKA Flora Kirk. www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...