The Knife of Never Letting Go by #PatrickNess is FREE on Amazon Kindle, Kobo and Apple Books for a very limited time! Immerse yourself in the Noise. Kindle: www.amazon.co.uk/Knife-Never-... Kobo: www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/... Apple: books.apple.com/gb/book/the-...

Gorgeous picture book gifts for Eid 🌙 Celebrate Eid with the little ones in your life by sharing these two heartwarmingly told, beautifully illustrated stories!

Happy publication day to all of our March books! There are so many gorgeous books out this month, visit our website to learn more about them all: www.walker.co.uk

A friend shared this adorable library display for preschoolers today. Hard to believe that Easter is on its way! (PICK A PERFECT EGG is now available as a board book, too.) @candlewickpress.bsky.social @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

What do you say to a child who asks 'where is [person's name]?' after they've died? That's my question in my latest book, out tomorrow 'Where are you, Eddie?' @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

A deeply profound book about grieving and remembering #WhereAreYouEddie? @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social ill.Gill Smith @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social is #RedReadingHub’s #picturebook of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dGI

#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Gill Smith from Where Are You, Eddie? by Michael Rosen, about a cat’s wisdom and how those we’ve lost are present in memories. Thoughtful image, in watercolour and crayon, with reminders of joys. Walker 12 March. @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

Here they are! The shortlists for the #Carnegies2026 are out! Congratulations to the authors on the shortlist for the Carnegie Medal for Writing @carnegiemedals.bsky.social 💐 #booksky #KidLitUK booksforkeeps.co.uk/carnegies-20...

Here they are! The shortlists for the #Carnegies2026 Congratulations to the illustrators on the shortlist for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration @carnegiemedals.bsky.social #booksky #KidLitUK booksforkeeps.co.uk/carnegies-20...

I truly can’t tell you how delighted I am that the first Lizards book has been shortlisted for the @carnegiemedals.bsky.social I love writing these books sooooooo much; they’re just pure joy for me. Plus Tim Miller’s hilarious illustrations, it’s just utter pleasure. Made my day.

CONGRATULATIONS to our @carnegiemedals.bsky.social shortlisted author and illustrators! We are so proud 🎉 Baljinder Kaur, for The Sleeper Train by Mick Jackson Linh Dao, for The Endless Sea by Chi Thai @patricknessbooks.bsky.social, for Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody, illustrated by Tim Miller

Give the gift of quality reading time this Mother’s Day! 💐🎁 We've got a selection of meaningful stories to share, and thoughtful present ideas for mums, grandmas, or anyone you’re celebrating up on our website: www.walker.co.uk/mothers-day-...

We're hiring! Visit our website to learn more about and apply for these two Entry Level roles: www.walker.co.uk/about-us/car... ⭐Sub-Rights Royalties Assistant Closing date: 9th March ⭐Sales Assistant Closing date: 15th March 📍Vauxhall, London (Hybrid) 💷 £27,000 #PublishingJobs

Oh Dear, Look What I Got is shortlisted for the British Book Awards Book of the Year: Children's Non-Fiction & Illustrated! 🦜🥕🏆 Huge congratulations to @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social and Helen Oxenbury, we are THRILLED to be on such an amazing shortlist! #BritishBookAwards #Nibbies @thebookseller.com

Happy #WorldBookDay! 📚🎉 Visit the @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social website to enter our giveaways for the chance to win exciting book, bookmark and poster bundles of: ✨Nic Blake and the Remarkables 📮Marty Moose www.worldbookday.com/competitions/

Huge thanks to Lola @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social for this fabulously fun choose your own path mystery and goodies. You vs the Poison Plot by Josh Hicks is out now for middle grade readers 🔎 #KidlitUK #UKKidlit

Daisy Hirst’s “There Is Not Usually a Hole” is the best kind of shaggy dog/ cat story - playful, quietly brave, and full of trust in young readers. Dark tunnels, found friends, and humour in what’s left unsaid. Simple, smart, and deeply satisfying. A joy! #PicturebookPage @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

For our March CBNN Reads, CBNN’s Prize Champion Katie Siddall has chosen Coorie Doon by Jackie Kay and illustrated by Jill Calder. Published by Walker Books. Link in bio for full review 📚 @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

Just one week to go until #WorldBookDay! Head to our website for a list of World Book Day dress up ideas for your favourite Walker characterd and activities perfect for events in any setting! www.walker.co.uk/activities-a... @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social

It’s my 6-year Blogiversary today and I’m celebrating with my review of Magicalia: Storm of Chaos by Jennifer Bell. Out now for middle grade readers from @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2026/02/19/m...

#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Forest Xiao, from Seven Babies (Walker Books), one of the 19 picturebooks on the www.klausfluggeprize.co.uk/longlist-2026/ for a new illustrator, announced today. (Nine more of the longlist have already featured in #NewIllustrationOfTheDay.) @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

Congratulations to our illustrators longlisted for this year's Klaus Flugge Prize! Lauren Hinds, illustrator of 100 Goats and Granny! by Atinuke Forest Xiao, author and illustrator of Seven Babies Huge congratulations to everyone on the longlist 🎉 #KlausFluggePrize

34. Marty Moose: First-Class Mischief by Claire Powell Laugh-out-loud funny chapter book for younger readers from the #BranfordBoase Award longlist, following a day in the life of an eager young postmouse, with delightful illustrations! @branfordboaseaward.bsky.social @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Tim Hopgood from a Cedric and Boo board book, New Boots. Cedric at ease after he and his elephant friend Boo have played in the muddy park and broken in Boo’s shiny new boots. Digital image with humour and a look of collage. Walker Books 12 Feb. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

Head to the @waterstones.bsky.social website this week for 25% off pre-orders on a huge selection of our books! www.waterstones.com/campaign/feb... Use code 'FEB26' at checkout until 23.59 Friday 20th February to get this exciting offer! #WPreorder

It's STICKY MILDRED DAY! She's the stickiest creature who ever lived… And she HATES taking a bath! With silliness, antics and calamities brilliantly illustrated by the @rikinparekh.bsky.social, it's out today! 👉 alastairc.com/books/sticky... @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #KidLitUk #StickyMildred

It's STICKY MILDRED DAY! Written by @alastairc.com, published by @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social and illustrated by me! Out NOW in all good bookshops! #childrensboomks

The third thrilling adventure in the spectacular science-packed fantasy series from bestseller Jennifer Bell is out now, bursting with incredible magical creatures, dramatic locations and amazing science 💫 Perfect for fans of Pokémon, Skandar and Impossible Creatures www.walker.co.uk/978152952246...

Happy publication day to all of our February titles! 🎉 Learn more about each title at walker.co.uk

Happy publication day to @alastairc.com and @rikinparekh.bsky.social. #stickymildred is a riot of colour, chaos and fun. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

Out this week, Rainbow Roller Skates is the sixth book in the globally bestselling series about the Unicornia academy of magic! 🦄🌈✨ We're running a giveaway with @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social to give one lucky winner a copy of the book + a Unicornia dress up kit! worldbookday.com/competitions

We are delighted to have 6 titles on this year's @carnegiemedals.bsky.social Longlist! 🖊️ @patricknessbooks.bsky.social for Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody, illustrated by Tim Miller 🎨 Steve McCarthy for Beanie the Bansheenie, written by Eoin Colfer 🎨 Linh Dao for The Endless Sea, written by Chi Thai

How incredible does this look!? Very excited to read Magicalia: Storm of Chaos by Jennifer Bell. Out 12/02 for middle grade readers, enormous thanks go to @courtinabook.bsky.social @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit

With just over a week to go until #ValentinesDay, we've got a selection of precious picture books and love stories guaranteed to fill your heart over on our website 💘 www.walker.co.uk/valentines-d...

#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Jarvis from Bear and Bird and The Cloud. Digital work with a handmade feel. It has softness, texture, strong colour and emotional expressiveness. A picturebook prequel to the Bear and Bird story books about friendship. Walker Books 12 Feb. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

Two fab sequels in the post today from @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social. Excited to read these titles by Rachel Chivers Khoo & Laura Catalán and Alice Primmer & Fred Blunt. Out 12/02 for 7+ and 8+ readers, huge thanks go to Lola 😊 #KidlitUK #UKKidlit

📣 @usbby.bsky.social has published its Outstanding International Book List 2026. UK entries include some of our faves: ⭐️Tyger/ @whatsfsaid.bsky.social ⭐️ @lantanapub.bsky.social Play date ⭐️Atinuke/Brooksbank M Is for Mango @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social www.usbby.org/2026oib.html #KidLitUK

#BookReview: STORM OF CHAOS by Jennifer Bell @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #UKMG #MiddleGradeMonday sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2026/02/02/a...

It's almost here... Request @patricknessbooks.bsky.social's thrilling return to the world of Chaos Walking NOW on @netgalley.bsky.social www.netgalley.co.uk/catalog/publ... Piper at the Gates of Dusk is out worldwide 7 April 2026

In which I play a bit of catch-up and talk about three outstanding picture book offerings from the wonderful folk at @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social Beautifully illustrated; full of heart, humour and warmth. These are simply amazing! #PictureBooks fallenstarstories.wordpress.com/2026/01/30/p...

#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Aditi Anand from The Fabric of Us. I love the images in this book, conjuring rich scenes with glowing colours and loose drawing that captures stance and gesture. A child with two fathers deals with loss. Walker 12 Feb. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social @aditianand.bsky.social

A book about making challah but also about family, love and the beauty of taking time to rest #RisingAShabbatBakingStory Sierra Ludwig and sophia Vincent Guy @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social is #RedReadingHub\s #picturebook of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dCJ

This bright, fun #picturebook is a great way to introduce children to #lunarnewyear traditions around the world & has a warm family message too. I really liked the recipe for peanut cookies & the dragon craft activity in the back of the book as well @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

The Good Deed Dogs is Emma Chichester Clark's delightful new picture book about three VERY good dogs who like doing good deeds, but things don't always go to plan…🐶 A heartwarming story about friendship, making mistakes, and kindness for 5+ readers: www.walker.co.uk/978152952384...

As this year's theme for #HolocaustMemorialDay is "Bridging Generations" we are reflecting on the power of children's books to keep these memories of the past alive with young readers, and sharing some of Benjamin Phillips' breathtaking artwork from One Day by @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social

Who will win the ultimate game of deception? Put your inner-detective to the test with Search & Find: The Traitors – the official puzzle book based on the BAFTA-winning TV phenomenon. www.walker.co.uk/978152953297... #TheTraitors #SearchAndFindTheTraitors

We're hiring a Marketing Assistant! This is an exciting entry level role to start your marketing career in a supportive, highly creative environment Get more details and apply: www.walker.co.uk/about-us/car... 📍Location: Vauxhall, London 💷Salary: £27,000 📅Closing date: 1st February

UK state schools 📢 We're partnering with the awesome @louiestowell.bsky.social @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social & @peters-books.bsky.social to offer Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good at 40% off 🎉 Our book club resources are FREE for UK state schools -see our bio. #NationalYearOfReading #UKKidLit

Mildred is such a sweet, funny and enthusiastic little soul, she must be in your picture book collection! Find out why she's SOOO sticky! Preorder here! www.walker.co.uk/978152951697...

A fun bedtime #picturebook encouraging kids to go to sleep in a fun way. #BookReview: #YourFarm by #JonKlassen @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social buff.ly/kEYqby1 #bookblogger #books #childrensbooks