Books can be a great way to help pupils manage difficult emotions, such as feeling lonely. This download contains a PDF full of classroom activities from literacy expert @booksuperhero2.bsky.social based around the picturebook When I Feel Lonely

I loved having the opportunity to think up activities to accompany this beautiful book from @brittateckentrup.bsky.social

"Hickes expertly ratchets up the tension page by page ... A brilliant read for any readers aged 10+ who don’t scare easily!" Thank you @booksuperhero2.bsky.social for starting off our Halloween blog tour with this fabulous review of #TheLastDayOfOctober! 🎃

I’m starting off the blog tour from #TheLastDayOfOctober by @Hickesy A gripping read with one of the creepiest endings I’ve read in a long time! Cover by @Oriol__Vidal, published by @barringtonstoke.bsky.social Perfect for #Halloween 🎃 librarygirlandbookboy.com/2025/10/27/b...

Prepare to be scared! It's three days until the start of our terrifying #Halloween blog tour to celebrate #PhilHickes's spine-tingling Barrington Stoke debut, #TheLastDayOfOctober! Follow these brilliant bloggers for reviews, sneak peeks and interviews every day next week 🎃

Boo!!! Did I scare you?! My #Halloween round-up is now live for anyone who’s seeking something seriously creepy to curl up with as we enter spooky season 🎃 librarygirlandbookboy.com/2025/10/19/s...

Boo!!! Did I scare you?! My #Halloween round-up is now live for anyone who’s seeking something seriously creepy to curl up with as we enter spooky season 🎃 librarygirlandbookboy.com/2025/10/19/s...

It’s my stop on the out-of-this-world blog tour for #TheAliensMadeMeDoIt by #DavidMacPhail, illustrated by #RoryWalker. Make sure you read David’s piece about his two favourite characters to write. @everythingwithwords librarygirlandbookboy.com/2025/10/09/b...

Last night, I attended a live recording for the Children's Book Project brand new #podcast #ThePowerOfABook 📖 The panel included @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social , #FrancescaSimon, & @jessieburton hosted by @Tracycheveliar. I loved the format’s focus on childhood reading & its lasting influences.

Please take a listen to this 1 min intro for the new podcast being launched by the @lonbookproject - a charity I have been working with over the past few months. It’s like a desert island discs for children’s books & there are some great guests! #Kidlit open.spotify.com/show/3wBQXef...

Please take a listen to this 1 min intro for the new podcast being launched by the @lonbookproject - a charity I have been working with over the past few months. It’s like a desert island discs for children’s books & there are some great guests! #Kidlit open.spotify.com/show/3wBQXef...

It's my stop on the blog tour for The Feathered Book by @charlienutbrown.bsky.social with a delightful guest post about why children should read detective fiction! @everywithwords.bsky.social scopeforimagination.co.uk/2025/09/28/t...

We're delighted to announce a terrifying #Halloween blog tour to celebrate the publication of #TheLastDayOfOctober, Phil Hickes's spine-tingling Barrington Stoke debut! Follow these brilliant bloggers for reviews, sneak peeks, interviews and author content. You have been warned! Publishing 9 October

#TheFeatheredBook by #CharlieNutbrown is a great merger of cost animal story & intriguing mystery. Read Charlie’s special piece about why he loves animal stories on my blog. @everythingwithwords cover by @hollyovenden librarygirlandbookboy.com/2025/09/26/b...

Muses Oscillates Navigates Takes trips Yearns to emulate Professor Meerschaum Will Monty solve the mystery of #TheFeatheredBook ? #BookBloggers @charlienutbrown.bsky.social @everywithwords.bsky.social @bookcraic.bsky.social @booklib61.bsky.social @booksuperhero2.bsky.social et al

So excited for The Feathered Book blog tour – kicking off tomorrow with an interview with @gntread24.bsky.social @everywithwords.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlituk #UKKidlit #booksky #childrensbooks

#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Ewa Beniak-Haremska. Excellent use of black-and-white drawings in a novel. From The Feathered Book by Charlie Nutbrown, an elegant cosy crime novel about aspiring detective Monty the Fox and the theft of a book. Everything With Words 11 Sept. @charlienutbrown.bsky.social

***New bookish podcast*** There’s a brand new podcast for book fans being launched by the wonderful @lonbookproject (whom I support.) Think ‘desert island discs’ but for books! The lovely @laurenlaverne is kicking things off! Please give it a listen! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

***New bookish podcast*** There’s a brand new podcast for book fans being launched by the wonderful @lonbookproject (whom I support.) Think ‘desert island discs’ but for books! The lovely @laurenlaverne is kicking things off! Please give it a listen! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

In a world where you can find all kinds of misinformation at the click of a button, there nothing as reassuring as an excellently researched physical encyclopedia! Take a look at this recently updated one from @whatonearth.bsky.social @britannica.com librarygirlandbookboy.com/2025/09/12/b...

In a world where you can find all kinds of misinformation at the click of a button, there nothing as reassuring as an excellently researched physical encyclopedia! Take a look at this recently updated one from @whatonearth.bsky.social @britannica.com librarygirlandbookboy.com/2025/09/12/b...

Introducing Nora #TheBusiestBeaver by @_lufraser, illustrated by #KateHindley I love this story about a determined beaver forging her own path 🦫 Be sure to read Lu’s piece about her inspiration! @simonkidsuk.bsky.social librarygirlandbookboy.com/2025/09/08/b...

I’ve spent a very pleasant weekend reading the new #ChroniclesOfWhetherwhy by @acaseforbooks.bsky.social 🐉 I’m not sure how I missed the first one but it didn’t stop me loving this. What a cliffhanger for an ending! Cover by #artemchebokha Internal illus by #DavidWyatt @harpercollins.bsky.social

Today I am delighted to be joining the blog tour for #TheBrightestStar by @megcathwrites.bsky.social published by @littleislandbooks.bsky.social Thanks for inviting me @antswilkinson.bsky.social vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2025/09/05/b...

Wow! Than you @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social for the gorgeous gift box celebrating a brand new series from @harrietmuncaster.bsky.social The #WiskaWildflower series is a great next step for Isadora fans, told in an engaging diary format. 🌺

I’m starting the blog tour for #TheBrightestStar by @meggrehan. A sensitively written verse novel about Stevie who is navigating starting high school, changes in friendships, & beginning to explore her LGBTQ+ identity. @littleislandbooks.bsky.social librarygirlandbookboy.com/2025/09/01/b...

After a wonderful publication day party last night, I shall mostly be spending this weekend saddling up and and diving into #SkandarAndTheSpiritWar - the final instalment in @annabelwriter’s epic series! 🦄 @simonkidsuk.bsky.social

Excellent company around the campfire tonight. #RoleModel #ElleMcNicoll @knightsofbooks.bsky.social

Welcome to the glitter-filled world of #SuperUnicornPrincess by @mikehartigan 🌈🦄 Join S.U.P as she saves the day in three mini adventures! @simonkidsuk.bsky.social Visit my blog to find out more… librarygirlandbookboy.com/2025/08/13/b...

It’s my stop on the blog tour for #TheChangelingChild by @hsnorup Saga heads back to the faerie world in an attempt to unravel a missing child mystery. A thrilling adventure that had me guessing. Cover by #ThyBui @pushkinpress.com librarygirlandbookboy.com/2025/08/08/b...

On to the second read of my holiday: #SmallWonder by @mossmontmomery I am excited for this one! @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

A spellbinding magical adventure, with a strong environmental message, I loved The Changeling Child by @hsnorup.bsky.social. Out 14/08 from @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social 🧚🏼 #KidlitUK #UKKidlit worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2025/08/03/t...

As the mother of a son who’s had a difficult Yr 7, #Jellybean from @eveainsworth really rang true. This is absolutely a must-read for any parent or educator of a child who ‘just can’t face’ going to school. Another great dyslexia-friendly title from @barringtonstoke Illustr. by @theoblue.jpg #EBSA

Look what arrived from the lovely folks at @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social - a signed proof of #RossMontgomery’s newest title: #SmallWonder 🐎 This is going straight into my holiday suitcase! Cover illustration by @RobinsonKH

Apt that this arrived on the day the #Lionessess retained the #womenseuros2025! Written by Leah Williamson and #JordanGlover, illustrated by #robinboyden ⚽️ A good choice if you want football stories starring girls. @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social

A new adventure for Lenny - he’s off to play school for the very first time! #LennyGoesToSchool is the latest addition to this wonderful series following Lenny as he navigates life’s adventures. By @kenwilsonmax @alannamaxbooks #BackToSchool

I was very sad to miss the 10th birthday celebration of the rather wonderful #TheClockworkSparrow by @followtheyellow but this gorgeous box of goodies almost made up for it! Thank you @farshorebooks.bsky.social & @mbadeane - Secrets on the Shore will be coming on holiday with me 😀

Time for a #SummerHoliday book giveaway. This time it’s TWO bundles of glorious KS1 books! Just share, tag a friend, and comment with ‘A’ or ‘B’ to enter. (U.K. only)

Exciting is building ‘Round Are Way’ as someone in our household has tickets to see #Oasis in London very soon. He’s busy reading this 100% unofficial fan guide written by #EddieRobson & illustrated #BenTallon @hachettechildrens.bsky.social

Settling down with a specially adapted version of #NormalWomen by @philippagregory This bestseller has been edited for teens with illustrations by @alexissnell.bsky.social @redshedbooks

Know a young person who’s moving up to secondary school in September? These awesome books might provide a little reassurance and encourage some summer reading. @scholasticuk.bsky.social @littleislandbooks.bsky.social @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social #transition librarygirlandbookboy.com/2025/07/18/m...

The ONE good thing about being the responsible adult at the trampoline park- getting to read #TheStormAndTheSeahawk by @kiranmillwoodhargrave, illustrated by @manuelšumberac. Loved the first instalment; very excited to read this! @hachettechildrens.bsky.social

Settling down with a specially adapted version of #NormalWomen by @philippagregory This bestseller has been edited for teens with illustrations by @alexissnell.bsky.social @redshedbooks

The closest I will get to a cruise for a little while! #CruiseShipKid by real-life cruise ship kid #EmmaSwan Help Silver solve a crime and find herself a new best friend as she cruises round the world! 🚢 illustrated by @k.saunders16 #Usborne

Today I’m showcasing #TheInvisibles by @susiebower.bsky.social - an intriguing magical adventure with more than a hint of mystery and a shadowy, foreboding villain. Cover by #ThyBui @pushkinpress.com librarygirlandbookboy.com/2025/06/30/b...

I love, love, love this book and am actually using it with my class next week to explore how to tame feelings of anxiety. I had great fun writing this article 🐷

Not gonna lie, I keep forgetting to post on here 🫣 Here’s the cover for my next book ☺️ it’s called “SUPER GOAT GIRL” and it’s written by the awesome Tracey Baptiste. It’s really cool and it’s out July 15th (US) and 17th (UK). Can’t wait for yous to see it. ☺️

I love, love, love this book and am actually using it with my class next week to explore how to tame feelings of anxiety. I had great fun writing this article 🐷

Welcome back to #HappyValley where gangster hamster, Mr Big Fluff, is hellbent on stealing all the happiness for himself. More anarchic, rainbow-hued fun from the genius @sophyhenn.bsky.social 🌈 @simonkidsuk.bsky.social librarygirlandbookboy.com/2025/06/16/b...

Welcome back to #HappyValley where gangster hamster, Mr Big Fluff, is hellbent on stealing all the happiness for himself. More anarchic, rainbow-hued fun from the genius @sophyhenn.bsky.social 🌈 @simonkidsuk.bsky.social librarygirlandbookboy.com/2025/06/16/b...