Happy #internationalowlawarenessday 🦉 Fun fact: owls are not good at building nests, so they take over nests built by other animals. 😂 haha I would pretty annoyed if an owl stole my nest! • #sketchbookdrawing #mixedmedia #kidlitart #childrensbooks

Happy fishy Friday! Disclaimer: No sardines were harmed! • #kidlitart #childrenillustration #sketchbook #kitty #catillustration

Happy #internationaltigerday 🐅 Fun fact: Tigers rarely roar and are humble towards their group. The male tigers allow the female and cubs to eat first! How polite is that?!? 😍 • #sketchbookdrawing #oilpastel #kidlitart #childrensbooks

Happy #internationaltigerday Gouache & pencil on 300gsm watercolour paper Paper size A4 www.fawashah.co.uk/product-page... More originals in my shop. Link in bio. • #gouachepainting #artistoninstagram #makearteveryday #originalart

Make a wish Monday! What will you be wishing for this week? Speak soon 🪙🩵 • #kidlitart #wishingfountain #childrenillustration #sketchbook #summer

Saturdays Strawberry garden. Speak soon 💚🐸 • #kidlitart #summerdays #frogillustration #picturebooks #ladybird

Thursday is for restocking them strawberries! Speak soon ❤️🍓 • #kidlitart #strawberrylover #mothlover #picturebook #childrensillustrations

Toot toot! Does anyone want strawberries? Speak soon ❤️🍓 • #kidlitart #strawberrylover #cutemouse #picturebook #childrensillustrations

Yaaay! Schools out! 😃 Inspired by this weeks @clrcollective.bsky.social #ccamethyst Speak soon 💜🪿 • #kidlitart #procreatedrawing #cutegoose #schoolholiday

Thank you very much for doing a review of The Line @checkemoutbooks.bsky.social 🩷 cc: @swapnahaddow.bsky.social

Longtail News@longtail-news.bsky.social · 4w ago

Feed: "Check ‘Em Out Books" By: Tom G on Friday, July 10, 2026

Happy #portfolioday ⭐️ I’m Farah, a children’s author & illustrator based in UK. I love creating cute characters with their own stories to tell. Open to work on new BB, PB and fiction projects. ⭐️ Rep’d by Emily Talbot at @unitedagentsbooks View portfolio www.fawashah.co.uk • #kidlitart

Heatwave mood… 😎 speak soon ❤️🐜 • #picturebookillustration #kidlitart #heatwavemood #summerillustration #watermelondrawing

It has been one week since The Line published. Thank you all for the love! Thanks Scholastic for the card&cookies. You must have known I love my SNAX! 😂 ⭐️ The Line is OUT NOW ⭐️ 🩷 Written Swapna Haddow @swapnahaddow.bsky.social 🩷 Published @scholasticuk.bsky.social 🩷 Illustrated @fawa.bsky.social

Happy midweek. How lucky am I to get my paws on the cute duo #wafflesandjulius? This pair are super cute and funny 🤣 Whether you are a dog / cat lover, I suggest to get your paws on a copy!! You can buy it where books are sold! P.s. I am a hugger @edvere.bsky.social just like waffles! #kidlitart

What a fantastic day we've had unveiling @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social as our new Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate! We're so proud to manage the Laureateship, as it aligns perfectly with our mission to give every child the best start in life through shared reading. More 👇 https://bit.ly/44JmbkO

Sharing the gorgeous proofs I received last year. ⭐️ The Line is OUT NOW ⭐️ 🩷 Written by Swapna Haddow @swapnahaddow.bsky.social 🩷 Published by @scholasticuk.bsky.social 🩷 Illustrated by @fawa.bsky.social You can buy the book where they are sold including indie bookshops! #kidlitart #theline

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day I'm an #illustrator storyteller, represented by @lynnettenovak.bsky.social @seymouragency.bsky.social Portfolio: dianadelosh.com #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration

Just an octopus for today! Did you know I have a monthly newsletter? Link in bio. Speak soon 🩷 🐙 • #kidlitart #sketchbookdrawing #octopus #oceanillustration #picturebook

The Line is OUT TODAY! This beautiful book makes its way out into the world and I’m so excited for you to read this powerful story about PARTITION! 🩷 Written by Swapna Haddow @swapnahaddow.bsky.social 🩷 Published by @scholasticuk.bsky.social 🩷 Illustrated by @fawa.bsky.social #kidlitart #theline

Happy publication day to us! #theline by Swapna Published by Scholastic Illustrated by me ⭐️ OUT NOW ⭐️ Where books are sold! Don’t forget to support your indie bookshops too x #kidlitart

Swapna Haddow@swapnahaddow.bsky.social · last mo.

The Line, by me and @fawa.bsky.social, is out today - it’s about the Partition, with a hopeful message at its heart. Both Indian and Pakistani voices worked on this making it particularly special. Published by @scholasticuk.bsky.social and available in bookshops now 🙏🏾 #EduSky #Skybrarians #UKKidLit

Happy July. Just a couple of pigeons to make up for last month’s #worldpigeonday! Oops. 😅 Speak soon 🐦💜 • #kidlitart #pigeonillustration #pigeonlovers❤️ #sketchbook

This time last Tuesday 😜🩷 🦩 Speak soon x • #kidlitart #summershow #flamingoillustration #flamingo #childrenbooks

Saturdays summer show. Have a good weekend all! Speak soon 🐸 💚 • #kidlitart #summershow #frogillustration #fireflies #childrenbooks

Thank you so much for a copy of waffles and julius @edvere.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social Many congratulations Ed on this adorable duo! It is super cute and FUNNY! I love the book and I am certainly a hugger! Are you?? #kidlitart ⭐️ OUT NOW ⭐️ www.penguin.co.uk/books/462114...

Why do our PMs resign during Summer? #politics #unitedkingdom #primeminister

Happy Summer Solstice AND happy Father’s Day to those who are celebrating. Sending lots of love to everyone 💕 have a lovely Sunday x • #summersolstice #kidlitart #fathersday #childrenillustration #ilovebugs

Joining in for the #stampastory2026 challenge “Under a cloud” on ig. Cloudspotting is fun! Speak soon 🩷☁️ Thanks to all the hosts for the fun challenge! • #stampastory2026e #kidlitart #childrenillustration #cloudspotting

Joining in for the #stampastory2026 challenge “Swim” on ig. If only I could swim! Speak soon 💙🐙 Thanks to all the hosts for the fun challenge. • #stampastory2026d #kidlitart #childrenillustration #cuteoctopus

Joining in for the #stampastory2026 challenge “Apple” on ig. No apples allowed on the slide!! Speak soon ❤️🍎 Thanks to all the hosts for the fun challenge. • #stampastory2026c #kidlitart #childrenillustration #cuteapple

Joining in for the #stampastory2026 challenge “knitting” over on ig. If only knitted toys came to life… Speak soon 🧡🐅 Thanks to all the hosts for the fun challenge! • #stampastory2026b #kidlitart #childrenillustration #knittingtoys