Jill Bennett
@jillshanti.bsky.social
Teacher, book fanatic, reviewer and blogger
A sweet story with themes of friendship and acceptance #JamisforEating Jess Mountfield @flyingeyebooks.bsky.social is #RedReadingHub’s #picturebook of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dXJ
Jam is for Eating
Jam is for EatingJess MountfieldFlying Eye Books Benny is a bat and having achieved his ambition – to make the most perfect jam ever – he cannot wait to share it with his friends. He lo…
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Jam is for Eating Jam is for EatingJess MountfieldFlying Eye Books Benny is a bat and having achieved his ambition - to make the most perfect jam ever - he cannot wait to share it with his friends. He loads his cart with jars of strawberry jam and sets out to do just that, after all there’s…
Jam is for Eating
Jam is for EatingJess MountfieldFlying Eye Books Benny is a bat and having achieved his ambition - to make the most perfect jam ever - he cannot wait to share it with his friends. He loads his cart with jars of strawberry jam and sets out to do just that, after all there’s nothing quite like the joy of sharing something homemade with others.
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Word play, riddles and much more are to be found in @bardymum.bsky.social ’s wide ranging #poetry collection #BisonRuleOK! ill/ NiaTudor @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social - it’s #RedReadingHub’s book of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dX0
Bison Rule, OK!
Bison Rule, OK!Sarah Ziman, illustrated by Mia HavilliardOtter-Barry Books Wordplay, riddles and much more are to be found in Welsh poet Sarah Ziman’s wide-ranging collection of poems. The book is …
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Bison Rule, OK! Bison Rule, OK!Sarah Ziman, illustrated by Mia HavilliardOtter-Barry Books Wordplay, riddles and much more are to be found in Welsh poet Sarah Ziman’s wide-ranging collection of poems. The book is divided into six sections which are in order: School, Family, Astonishing Animals,…
Bison Rule, OK!
Bison Rule, OK!Sarah Ziman, illustrated by Mia HavilliardOtter-Barry Books Wordplay, riddles and much more are to be found in Welsh poet Sarah Ziman’s wide-ranging collection of poems. The book is divided into six sections which are in order: School, Family, Astonishing Animals, Word Play and Riddles, Short Stories and Tall Tales, and Special Days. Most are light-hearted but there are some more serious ones too including…
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With Mary Murphy’s rhyming text, wordplays and energetic illustrations,#LetsBeEarthlings @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social is ideal for reading aloud to individuals, a group or Foundation Stage/ early KS1 class. It’s #RedReadingHub’s #picturebook of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dWE
Let’s Be Earthlings
Let’s Be EarthlingsMary MurphyOtter-Barry Books Narrated by what starts out as a yellow blob heading towards Earth, we see this ‘thing’ using its transformer to make it into an earthling with eyes,…
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Let’s Be Earthlings Let’s Be EarthlingsMary MurphyOtter-Barry Books Narrated by what starts out as a yellow blob heading towards Earth, we see this ‘thing’ using its transformer to make it into an earthling with eyes, a nose, a mouth and legs. These enable it to see,, smell, talk, hear, touch and…
Let’s Be Earthlings
Let’s Be EarthlingsMary MurphyOtter-Barry Books Narrated by what starts out as a yellow blob heading towards Earth, we see this ‘thing’ using its transformer to make it into an earthling with eyes, a nose, a mouth and legs. These enable it to see,, smell, talk, hear, touch and walk. Off goes the new Earthling to explore what it means to be alive on what it calls ‘ the best planet, ever’ be that as a mango-munching bat, a nectar nuzzling bee, a snail carrying its home on its back or a panda in a bamboo forest.
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#AskMeAboutBedtime & #AskMeAboutBusyWheels Rebecca Atkinson & Susie Hammer @quartokids.bsky.social #HappyYak are featured in #RedReadingHub’s #boardbook Sunday wp.me/p11DI5-dXS
Ask Me About Bedtime / Ask Me About Busy Wheels/ Where Do They Sleep?
Ask Me About BedtimeAsk Me About Busy WheelsRebecca Atkinson and Susie HammerHappy Yak It’s almost Bedtime in the first book, the opening scene of which is the bathroom where a little blue creature…
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Ask Me About Bedtime / Ask Me About Busy Wheels/ Where Do They Sleep? Ask Me About BedtimeAsk Me About Busy WheelsRebecca Atkinson and Susie HammerHappy Yak It’s almost Bedtime in the first book, the opening scene of which is the bathroom where a little blue creature is enjoying a bubble bath.…
Ask Me About Bedtime / Ask Me About Busy Wheels/ Where Do They Sleep?
Ask Me About BedtimeAsk Me About Busy WheelsRebecca Atkinson and Susie HammerHappy Yak It’s almost Bedtime in the first book, the opening scene of which is the bathroom where a little blue creature is enjoying a bubble bath. Also in the bath - or almost - is what introduces itself as a ‘Quizzy Bean. On this first spread the Bean asks how many boats little humans can find.
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Israel’s genocide in Gaza and regime of oppression across the occupied Palestinian territory are possible because countries like the UK have allowed it to act with impunity. Targeted economic sanction...
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Rough sleeping isn’t inevitable. It can be ended. New PM Andy Burnham has pledged to end rough sleeping. So I’ve added my name with @crisis-uk.bsky.social to show there’s public support for turning this pledge into reality. Will you join me? campaigns.crisis.org.uk/page/195684/...
Add your name: back an end to rough sleeping | Crisis UK
New PM Andy Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping. Let’s show him there’s massive public support.
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With 4 short stories by Michael Catchpool and shanarama.bsky.social illustrations on every every spread #JakeTakesCharge @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social is ideal for new solo readers & reading aloud wp.me/p11DI5-dXw
Jake Takes Charge
Jake Takes ChargeMichael Catchpool, illustrated by ShanaramaOtter-Barry Books This is the second book about Jake, his family and friends who live in Maple Street. After an introduction to the chara…
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Jake Takes Charge Jake Takes ChargeMichael Catchpool, illustrated by ShanaramaOtter-Barry Books This is the second book about Jake, his family and friends who live in Maple Street. After an introduction to the characters there are four short stories: The Surprise Party, The Christmas Performance,…
Jake Takes Charge
Jake Takes ChargeMichael Catchpool, illustrated by ShanaramaOtter-Barry Books This is the second book about Jake, his family and friends who live in Maple Street. After an introduction to the characters there are four short stories: The Surprise Party, The Christmas Performance, A Great Adventure and That was Lucky! The first story sees Jake and his brother heading to the park early one morning with Grandpa who lives in a flat below the home of Jake, younger brother Sam and elder sister Ellie and their parents.
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Written from the heart is @georgekirktales.bsky.social #BessiesBees @anagomezparra.bsky.social @templarbooks.bsky.social - it’s #RedReadingHub’s #picturebook of the day reviewed
Bessie’s Bees
Bessie’s BeesGeorge Kirk and Ana GómezTemplar Books Bessie has a head full of buzzing bees and she’s perfectly comfortable with them so long as the bees are kept busy which works well all the time …
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Bessie’s Bees Bessie’s BeesGeorge Kirk and Ana GómezTemplar Books Bessie has a head full of buzzing bees and she’s perfectly comfortable with them so long as the bees are kept busy which works well all the time she’s at home. However when her Granny takes her to nursery for the first time Bessie…
Bessie’s Bees
Bessie’s BeesGeorge Kirk and Ana GómezTemplar Books Bessie has a head full of buzzing bees and she’s perfectly comfortable with them so long as the bees are kept busy which works well all the time she’s at home. However when her Granny takes her to nursery for the first time Bessie (who has autism and ADHD) does her upmost to act like the other children and keep her bees hidden.
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Good news: there's a new Chancellor. Less good news: he's already voted against fixing exactly this. Jill thought you might care about this. Please sign the petition
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Too hot to think. Too hot to sleep. Too hot to work safely. Millions of workers across Europe have zero legal protection from extreme heat. This won’t be the last heatwave. Sign the petition to demand maximum workplace temperatures. action.wemove.eu/sign/2026-07...
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Share the petition and you'll help multiply the impact of this campaign: Keep workers safe in the heat
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I've just signed the petition calling for the Government to make maternity care safe for mothers, babies and the staff who care for them. Will you add your name too?
With friendship and family at its heart, graphic novel #ElfiesSpellbook Christophe Arleston, Andre Alwett Mini Ludvin @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social is #RedReadingHub’s book of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dU6
Elfie’s Spellbook
Elfie’s SpellbookChristophe Arleston, Audrey Alwett, Mini LudvinPuffin This bind up contains two stories in a graphic novel series: Elfie’s Spellbook and The Song of the Cicadas. At the start of th…
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Elfie’s Spellbook Elfie’s SpellbookChristophe Arleston, Audrey Alwett, Mini LudvinPuffin This bind up contains two stories in a graphic novel series: Elfie’s Spellbook and The Song of the Cicadas. At the start of the first, Ellie introduces herself telling readers that she and her teenage sister…
Elfie’s Spellbook
Elfie’s SpellbookChristophe Arleston, Audrey Alwett, Mini LudvinPuffin This bind up contains two stories in a graphic novel series: Elfie’s Spellbook and The Song of the Cicadas. At the start of the first, Ellie introduces herself telling readers that she and her teenage sister have been living near Paris with their curmudgeonly Aunt Delphine since their mother died almost a year ago.
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The new Prime Minister is writing a "10-year plan" for the UK. The arts & culture MUST be part of it. I've signed @campaignforthearts.org's petition urging @andyburnham.bsky.social to revitalise the arts – to revitalise the whole nation 🌱 Join me: www.campaignforthearts.org/petitions/10-year-plan/
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Sign our petition urging the UK Government to build a country where the arts are available from childhood, accessible to all and thriving everywhere.
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The inspiring #YourPlanetNeedsYou E M Laird, Will McDowall ill. Paul Boston @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social l is #RedReadingHub’s #nonfiction book of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dWx
Your Planet Needs You
Your Planet Needs YouElizabeth Laird & Will McDowall, illustrated by Paul BostonWalker Books After an exceptionally hot summer like the one we’ve been experiencing in the UK, few can deny our c…
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Your Planet Needs You Your Planet Needs YouElizabeth Laird & Will McDowall, illustrated by Paul BostonWalker Books After an exceptionally hot summer like the one we’ve been experiencing in the UK, few can deny our climate is changing. News about extreme weather conditions and temperatures that…
Your Planet Needs You
Your Planet Needs YouElizabeth Laird & Will McDowall, illustrated by Paul BostonWalker Books After an exceptionally hot summer like the one we’ve been experiencing in the UK, few can deny our climate is changing. News about extreme weather conditions and temperatures that have reached highs like never before sound alarming. This we read, is largely due to the increase of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere thanks to the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation throughout the world.
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Gloria and Razz embark on a new mission in #CosmicCadetsandtheBubblegumBots Ryan Ash Crawford ill. Rochelle Falconer @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social is #RedReadingHub’s #kidlit #fiction book of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dVC
With themes of anxiety & fear of the dark, Ana Punset’s #UnicorniaCampingintheClouds with its likeable characters, + Diana Vicedo’s illustrations @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social will enchant new solo readers -it’s #RedReadingHub’s #youngfiction book of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dVC
Unicornia: Camping in the Clouds / Cosmic Cadets and the Bubblegum Bots
Unicornia: Camping in the CloudsAna Punset, illustrated by Diana VicedoWalker Books This is a charming adventure with a mystery to solve, puzzles and the discovery of secrets hidden way up in the s…
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Unicornia: Camping in the Clouds / Cosmic Cadets and the Bubblegum Bots Unicornia: Camping in the CloudsAna Punset, illustrated by Diana VicedoWalker Books This is a charming adventure with a mystery to solve, puzzles and the discovery of secrets hidden way up in the sky. Its narrator Claudia, is…
Unicornia: Camping in the Clouds / Cosmic Cadets and the Bubblegum Bots
Unicornia: Camping in the CloudsAna Punset, illustrated by Diana VicedoWalker Books This is a charming adventure with a mystery to solve, puzzles and the discovery of secrets hidden way up in the sky. Its narrator Claudia, is sitting in the classroom with her best friends Sara and Pippa when their teacher announces that they are going on a class camping trip.
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Rough sleeping isn’t inevitable. It can be ended. New PM Andy Burnham has pledged to end rough sleeping. So I’ve added my name with @crisis-uk.bsky.social to show there’s public support for turning this pledge into reality. Will you join me? campaigns.crisis.org.uk/page/195684/...
Add your name: back an end to rough sleeping | Crisis UK
New PM Andy Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping. Let’s show him there’s massive public support.
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A thoughtful, gentle, reassuring story showing how everybody gains self confidence in their own time #ScaredyCat Alex F Koya @kenwilsonmax.surf.social @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social is #RedReadingHub’s #picturebook of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dVj
Scaredy Cat
Scaredy CatAlex Falase-Koya and Ken Wilson-MaxOxford Children’s Books Gabe is extremely shy, especially at school where he frequently struggles to speak up, so imagine how he feels when his teacher…
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Scaredy Cat Scaredy CatAlex Falase-Koya and Ken Wilson-MaxOxford Children’s Books Gabe is extremely shy, especially at school where he frequently struggles to speak up, so imagine how he feels when his teachers says that the following week will be his turn to talk to the class about a book he has…
Scaredy Cat
Scaredy CatAlex Falase-Koya and Ken Wilson-MaxOxford Children’s Books Gabe is extremely shy, especially at school where he frequently struggles to speak up, so imagine how he feels when his teachers says that the following week will be his turn to talk to the class about a book he has enjoyed.Then his parents adopt a rescue cat from the animal shelter that is very timid and wants to hide itself away.
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I just signed the petition calling on Andy Burnham to kick Palantir out of our NHS and police - can you add your name too?