Four children - Charlotte, Branwell, Emily and Anne - have invented a world so vivid that they can step right into it. But can reality be enough when fiction is so enticing? And what happens to an imaginary world when its creators grow up?

Leilah keeps on losing her things, but it’s not her fault - she swears! She thinks they might be disappearing into The Other Side, a tangled place full of strange creatures that she’s heard about from her grandma and even seen in her dreams…

Focusing on one cat’s adventures with wonderfully playful illustrations ‘Where Have You Been, Little Cat?’ is a sweet and gentle exploration of senses, emotions, and connection between a cat and its human. Written and illustrated by the brilliant Richard Jones.

I have a soft spot for picture books that tackle difficult historical subjects, going against genre and format standards, blurring the intended age expectations. ‘Love in the Library’ by Maggie Tokuda-Hall, illustrated by Yasmin Imamura, is one such picture book.

First ever publication of an Italian classic in English courtesy of the brilliant Enchanted Lion Books. In a land of fruit and vegetables, insects and animals, a young onion leads the townspeople in their fight against oppression and injustice.

NEW BOOKMARKS DAY!!! Five fresh designs have just landed, alongside our old faithful. Which is your favourite?

Fun, funny and beautifully designed and illustrated alphabet book with alliterated text that will no doubt amuse parents as much as chidlren. ‘Alphabetics: An Aesthetically Awesome Alliterated Alphabet Anthology’ by Patrick and Traci Concepción, illustrated by Dawid Ryski.

A selection of gorgeous little board books by Marcos Farina published by Little Gestalten. A delight for both parents and children with the super fun and witty designs.

A poetic and moving book by Britta Teckentrup about a swing by the sea, and the importance it holds for generations of people. It’s a place of love, friendship, imagination, dreaming, conflict, loss, and peace. A beautiful celebration of the enduring impact certain places have on our lives.

We are open for the third day of our pop-up at the beautiful Shop With No Name, and we have the best of the best in children’s publishing on our shelves, as well as adorable stationery from @ditto.stationery Don’t miss it! #Edinburgh

Really enjoyed my visit today to @spyglassart.bsky.social's pop-up. Such extraordinarily beautiful things, clearly curated with heart. Do call in if you can! #Edinburgh #Leith cc @secretedinburgh.bsky.social

Our lovely pop-up just got even lovelier with the addition of delightful stationery from our friends @ditto.stationery The cutest notebooks, stickers, bookmarks, cards, key rings, pencils, pencil cases, and so much more. Come browse! #Edinburgh

Spyglass Books pop-up is ready to welcome you. We’ve got beautiful children’s books, graphic novels, illustrated books, special editions, the best of middle grade and YA fiction, cards, prints and more! Find us at Shop With No Name, 2a Broughton Pl, Edinburgh, EH1 3RX 28 April - 2 May, 11am - 5pm

Find us at Shop With No Name, 2a Broughton Pl, 28 Apr - 2 May, 11am - 5pm We look forward welcoming everyone! #Edinburgh

Starting the pop-up set-up at Shop With No Name. Opening tomorrow! #Edinburgh

A loving Taschen reprint of Kay Nielsen’s 1914 spectacular classic ‘East of the Sun and West of the Moon’, a collection of 15 Nordic fairy tales illustrated in Nielsen’s singular style.

A charming board book by Yu Akinaga about different ways of eating toast - funny, silly, and delicious! A joy for kids and grown-ups alike. You’ll be able to get a copy at our pop-up at Shop With No Name, 28 April - 2 May, 11am-5pm. #Edinburgh

A wonderful book from Thames & Hudson on the life and work of the great Dick Bruna. We’ll be bringing this book as well as some of Bruna’s picture books to our pop-up at Shop With No Name on 28 April - 2 May, 11am-5pm. #Edinburgh

We are very excited to be bringing our beautiful stock of children’s and illustrated books to Shop With No Name next week. Spyglass Books will be opening its doors on Leith Walk later this year, and while we prepare we are taking this opportunity to introduce ourselves to the community. #Edinburgh

The newly minted laureate of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award Jon Klassen is well known and celebrated for his picture book writing and illustration. But I thought I’d highlight his beautiful work illustrating book covers for middle grade novels as they deserve their own praise.

On a mini holiday and thoroughly enjoying this caper 👌 #kidlit

Caldecott-medal winning picture book The House in The Night (2008) by Susan Marie Swanson is a beautifully tranquil bedtime story with breathtaking illustrations by Beth Krommes.

Nat Cardozo’s Origin is a stunningly illustrated book that introduces twenty-two indigenous young people, exploring how they’re connected with their natural environments and striving to preserve their way of life.

“There’s a rhinoceros in my room!” claims Ludwig. His father doesn’t think so. There CANNOT be a rhinoceros in Ludwig’s room - it’s much too small for a rhinoceros. But Ludwig shows his father that something can be there even if you can’t see it.

Getting pop-up ready. Sticker delivery is here!

From one of the most exciting children’s publishers working today, Enchanted Lion Books, comes The Boy Who Became a Parrot written by Wolverton Hill and illustrated Laura Garlin.

Beautiful 2023 edition of Gnomes, a hugely influential book by Wil Huygen and illustrated by Rien Poortvliet, originally published in Dutch in 1976 (and in English in 1977).

Super excited to announce that Spyglass Books will be popping up at Shop With No Name on 28th April until 2nd May. Come say hi and browse our gorgeous books!

Goliath is a boy who is much bigger than everyone else. Feeling lonely and out of place, he leaves his home and goes on a journey.

In honour of today’s lunar flyby… This 1966 classic by the legendary Tomi Ungerer tells the story of a moon man, who is dreaming of visiting Earth to experience its pleasures. One day he catches the tail of a comet and makes his journey to Earth. But it turns out to be not at all what he imagined…

Our stand at The Pitt Market. Here today until 5pm. #Edinburgh

Tove Jansson (Finnish, 1914–2001), Moomin and sisters Mymble and Little My paint an #Easter egg #womensart #Moomins

Bookmarks are here! Come pick one up at The Pitt this Sunday. #Edinburgh

Getting ready for The Pitt Market on Sunday, 5th April. #Edinburgh

Strikingly illustrated by Tom de Freston, Julia and the Shark is a middle grade novel by Kiran Millwood Hargave about a 10 year old girl’s summer in a Shetland lighthouse.

Excited to have our first market stall this Sunday 5th April at the Pitt Market. Come say hi!👋 #Edinburgh

Bookmark redesign as we’re preparing to partake in trade markets around the city. Watch this space for announcements! 📣 #Edinburgh

Beautiful use of lasercut illustrations in this story about children coming together to revive a forgotten glasshouse in the middle of their city. The Glasshouse by Hélène Druvert (Thames & Hudson, 2025)

One morning, a teenage boy wakes up to find that he has grown into the size of a giant… Mollie Ray’s wordless graphic novel was inspired by the journey of her younger brother, and follows the experience of a family as one of their own faces a life-threatening illness.

Completely in love with this scrumptious and witty homage to Maurice Sendak’s In the Night Kitchen. Stunningly illustrated and full of unique charm. X.Fang is quickly becoming one of my favourite picture book makers working today. Dim Sum Palace by X.Fang (Pushkin Press, 2024)

A wonderful little story that encourages us to be ourselves, but also to uplift others. The book was originally published in 1962, and was lovingly reprinted in 2021 by Happy Books Press, giving Helen Borten’s voice and her beautifully expressive monotype illustrations the love they deserve.

Stunning work by French artist Blexbolex. Vacation (Enchanted Lion Books, 2018)

Big fan of Carson Ellis here 🙋🏻‍♀️

A tribute to a legendary picture book making duo, Alice and Martin Provensen. #booksky #kidlit

Highlighting a beautiful book

One of my all-time favourite illustrated books is The Mousehole Cat, written by Antonia Barber, illustrated by Nicola Bayley, and originally published in 1990.

THIS SATURDAY! Any young artists and / or donut aficionados can join me online for a Phoenix Digital Workshop where we will MAKE EXPLOSIVE DONUT SQUAD COMICS TOGETHER! 🍩💥 thephoenixcomic.co.uk/event/?event...

A wonderfully illustrated book for children who struggle to fall asleep at bedtime no matter how hard they try (I might personally know one or two such children 😅)

An absolute gem of a picture book, and one of my personal favourites from 2025. Sasha Feels Shy by Natalia Shaloshvili is about a little wolf who struggles to relax and enjoy playing with a friend at a play date.

Playing with colour