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

#NewIllustrationoftheDay by Richard Jones, one of the graceful images from Marshmallow Clouds: Two Poets at Play Among Figures of Speech, poems by Connie Wanek and Ted Kooser. Walker Books 27 Jan. Rich and gentle pictures with breathing space. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social @apaintedmouse.bsky.social

With minimal text and scenes bursting with humour #SevenBabies Forest Xiao @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social is #RedReadingub’s #picturebook of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dBq

Meet Mildred Honeyfur, the stickiest squirrel who ever lived!🐿️🍯 We're celebrating #SquirrelAppreciationDay with Sticky Mildred by @alastairc.com and @rikinparekh.bsky.social! Perfect for sticky little readers age 3+ and exasperated parents teaching the importance of bath time 🛁

Got kids aged 7+? Book tickets to see me and @rikinparekh.bsky.social doing a Roman Britain double-act on February 17th at @southbankcentre.bsky.social, in school half-term. It's a funny, fact-filled event -- I'll do the talking, Rikin the drawing! www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/tot...

The gorgeous Everywhere With You by Carlie Sorosiak and Devon Holzwarth has been shortlisted for the Hampshire Picture Book Award, run by the Hampshire school library service 🐕✨

Reviews of an instant classic for kids, Michael Rosen's "Oh Dear, Look What I Got!," illustrations by Helen Oxenbury, and an established classic, Muriel Spark's "The Very Fine Clock," illustrations by Edward Gorey. @transitbooks.bsky.social @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social artsfuse.org/323195/child...

We are pleased to announce the longlist for the 2026 #BranfordBoase Award, recognising the year's outstanding debut writers for children AND their editors 👏#kidlit #booksky Thank you to @alcs.co.uk & @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social for their support. branfordboaseaward.org.uk/2026-longlist/

We're thrilled to share that #MartyMoose: First Class Mischief by Claire Powell, edited by the wonderful Gráinne Clear, has been longlisted for the Branford Boase Award 2026!📚🏆 Thank you to the @branfordboaseaward.bsky.social team and congratulations to the longlisted authors and editors!

An exciting opportunity to join our friendly PR team and work across the full Walker list! If you're interested in planning, implementing and driving effective publicity campaigns apply here: walker.co.uk/about-us/car... 📍 Vauxhall, London (Hybrid) 📅 Closing date: 3rd February #JobsInBooks

The Great Big Bug Show buzzes into UK theatres this February Half Term!🐞🐝🪲 Join poet Simon Mole and musician Gecko for a family show full of poems, raps and songs, based on Simon Mole's brilliant picture book A First Book of Bugs! Grab your tickets: simonmole.com/events

"Everyday lessons in perseverance and the happiness to be found in helping others… The gentle realism of Clark’s instantly recognizable drawings makes this a joy." The Telegraph 🐕 Emma Chichester Clark's delightful new picture book The Good Deed Dogs is out now! www.walker.co.uk/978152952384...

Thanks, @louiestowell.bsky.social @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social! 'LOKIFESTO - A Bad God's Guide to Reading' right next to (and massively augmenting) the 'How to locate Children's fiction stock' poster here at South Friern Library.

Everyone loves an Allan Ahlberg read and The Man Who Wore All His Clothes and Other Stories, illustrated by Katharine McEwen, looks fab! Out now for 5-8 readers from @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit

Happy publication month to all our lovely books publishing in January! 📚 #WalkerBooks #PictureBooks #ChildrensBooks #ColouringBooks #KidsBooks

A fun bedtime #picturebook for young children helping kids to go to sleep in a fun and different way. #BookReview: #YourIsland by #JonKlassen @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social buff.ly/aPuTifX #bookblogger #books #childrensbooks #boardbook

Walker Books is proud to be supporting the National Year of Reading! 📚 Whether it's football, music, baking, family-time, sci-fi, or...anything, reading helps you get more out of the things you love. www.walker.co.uk/walker-books... #GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026

#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Ruchi Mhasane: The Beautiful Layers of Me. Engaging visual storytelling about a child made to feel bad about traditional dress. On yesterday’s Inclusive Books for Children shortlists. Text by Sophia Payne, Walker Books. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social @ibc-reads.bsky.social

📙 Schools: 40% off Loki! It's the first in the hilarious series by @louiestowell.bsky.social and @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social Our book club resources are FREE for state schools. Books are discounted, thanks to @peters-books.bsky.social ➡️ bookclubsinschools.org #GoAllIn #UKKidLit

So pleased to share that The Tour at School: Because You're the New Kid by Katie Clapham and Nadia Shireen has been longlisted for the Derby Children's Picture Book Award! 🎉

New year, new read! 🎆📖🎆 Start the National Year of Reading strong and #GoAllIn on a new children's book series. Pick out something you’ll love from our selection of books for 8+ readers: www.walker.co.uk/new-year-new...

#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Emma Chichester Clark. From The Good Deed Dogs. Walker pb 1 Jan. Using colour and collage and humour in a dramatic explosion to make calamity seem fun. About dogs whose keenness. to help goes wrong. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

Three of our titles have been picked out by Amazon Editors as some of the Best Books of 2025! 🌟 🎁 Oh Dear, Look What I Got! by @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social and Helen Oxenbury 🎈Grey by Laura Dockrill and Lauren Child 🐎Small Wonder by @mossmontmomery.bsky.social

I made a terrible mistake and read this already and it doesn't even publish until April so I have to wait forever until book 2 and OH MY GOD @patricknessbooks.bsky.social 😭😭😭 #KidLitUK @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

What a beautiful, magical book! I felt transported to the unique and picturesque world of Mistmere. Some strong themes are touched on such as power, love and duty. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

This is an incredible story drawing on Hindu mythology. Anya is mourning her mother. Her father spoils her with gifts but withholds the one thing she needs, his attention. The mighty goddess Ganga is summoned and takes Anya and her companion on the journey of a lifetime... @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

Day 11, 9+ Fiction: 'Small Wonder' by Ross Montgomery. Follow Tick into the wild, where deadly cold and a kingdom in peril turn protecting his little brother into an epic adventure. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social @mossmontmomery.bsky.social #Spark12BooksOfChristmas 🎄🎁📚

Looking for a xmas gift for the kids in your life? Want to give them an empowering message on climate action? My book is about the climate-saving jobs kids can grow up to do - educational, fun and hopeful! www.walker.co.uk/978152950915... #ClimateSky #EnergySky @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

"Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare went out in the winter snow…" 🐇❄️ Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare hop through the winter snow for a game of I-Spy in Guess How Much I Love You in the Winter, a sweet seasonal story to cherish. www.walker.co.uk/978152953095...

Out now, Snow by Meera Trehan is a wonderful seasonal middle grade fantasy that would make a brilliant Christmas gift ❄️ @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2025/12/11/s...

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Searching for the perfect stocking filler? You’ve found Wally! 🔍👀 Where’s Wally? The Search for Santa and The Perfect Present Hunt are stuffed full of searches, puzzles, facts and jokes! Fun festive gifts for all to enjoy. 🎁🎅 www.walker.co.uk/978152953102...

We're positively buzzing at these photos of The Great Big Bug Show at @hayfestival.bsky.social Winter Weekend! What a bug-tastic time! If you're looking for a gift for a bug-loving little reader, A First Book of Bugs by Simon Mole and Adam Ming (illus.), is out now: www.walker.co.uk/978152950754...