In the Land of the Crescent Moon, a boy no bigger than a pine nut and a little blue bird dare to dream. 💙🌙 This scene from Azizi and the Little Blue Bird captures the moment hope begins to rise. Inspired by the Jasmine Revolution in Tunisia. US only: lernerbooks.com/shop/show/25...

If you’ve got children who are nervous about speaking in their school play this Christmas, you might like our gentle, reassuring picture book VIOLET’S TEMPEST! #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky uk.bookshop.org/p/books/viol... @lantanapub.bsky.social

THROUGH THE FOREST 🌿✨ A lost boy, a guide called Emptiness, and a journey through memories—good and bad—that lead him toward healing. A powerful tale about embracing the past. 💛 uk.bookshop.org/a/291/978191...

AZIZZI AND THE LITTLE BLUE BIRD from @lantanapub.bsky.social is a “contemporary fairy tale is set in the Land of the Crescent Moon…. a powerful narrative about freedom and resistance for young readers” omnilibros.com/2025/11/15/a...

“A powerful read… for parents and children whose upbringings are radically different.” — NYT Letters in Charcoal follows a determined girl who learns to read and discovers that letters are everywhere. A beautiful story about literacy, courage, and new beginnings. ✨📖

Your community needs different people to help it grow. The people there don't have to look, act, believe, or be the same to create a beautiful, healthy place ...

Meet Cindy, our brilliant new Publishing Trainee! ✨ We’re thrilled to welcome her to the Lantana team. Huge thanks to Creative Access and the Mo Siewcharran Fund for helping make this opportunity possible!

🌱 The Wall and the Wild is a powerful classroom read for exploring inclusion, difference & growth. Through Ana’s story, pupils learn to value what doesn’t “fit,” embrace diversity, and look beyond the wall to understand others. A brilliant pick for #DisabilityHistoryMonth 💛

This Disability History Month, The Invisible Story reminds us that not all stories are read with the eyes. A blind reader brings a forgotten book to life through touch — captured beautifully in Wen Hsu Chen’s artwork. ✨📚 shop.scholastic.co.uk/products/155...

Congratulations to @lantanapub.bsky.social and to @barefootbooks.bsky.social each of whose #kidsbooks received Honor designations last night in the #CharlotteHuckAwards ceremony at #NCTE25!

Slip into someone else’s shoes and see the world through their eyes… now in paperback! 👟✨ Step Into My Shoes is a gentle, hopeful story about what happens when we pause long enough to imagine life from another person’s path. 🌍💛 uk.bookshop.org/a/291/978191...

“Loving others is the loudest language of all.” — The New York Times Thank you to @nytimes.com for this thoughtful review of Listening to the Quiet. 🤟✨ uk.bookshop.org/a/291/978191...

For #DisabilityHistoryMonth, consider sharing My Must-Have Mum — a warm, inclusive story about a boy who worries he’ll be “upcycled” next, only to learn he’s perfect as he is. Ideal for classroom conversations about identity, belonging, and family. uk.bookshop.org/a/291/978191...

My day, my rights. ✨ #UNChildrensDay Every child deserves to celebrate who they are and feel proud in their own skin. 💛 uk.bookshop.org/a/291/978191...

Yijing Li was once cheered by classmates as she drew in kindergarten. Years later, a group of children secretly gathered behind her and applauded again — a moment that brought the memory rushing back. It was then she chose to become an illustrator. 🎨💛 uk.bookshop.org/a/291/978191...

“Originally published in Flemish, this allegorical fairy tale is inspired by the Tunisian Jasmine Revolution. An incisive social justice picture book” AZIZI AND THE LITTLE BLUE BIRD translated by David Colmer and published by @lantanapub.bsky.social www.booklistonline.com/products/981...

When the rain gets really serious, you build a boat big enough for you, your friends, and a dragon. 🐉🌧 From Sunday Rain — a warm story about imagination and making friends. ✨ uk.bookshop.org/a/291/978191...

We are thrilled to see that this year, @theclpe.bsky.social reports a more healthy landscape for inclusive representation in their annual report. Though there is still work to be done, we are committed, now and always, to contribute to that work. ⭐ Read more: clpe.org.uk/research/clp...

👟 Step Into My Shoes is a brilliant classroom read for teaching empathy & understanding. Through Matou’s playful curiosity, children learn what it really means to “walk in someone else’s shoes.” ✨ Perfect for PSHE, assemblies & discussion starters! 💛 uk.bookshop.org/a/291/978191...

Aren’t we all just a little bit jealous of Afiya and her magical dress? ✨💛 From A Story About Afiya by James Berry & Anna Cunha — a lyrical celebration of childhood, memory, and imagination. 🌈 uk.bookshop.org/a/291/978191...

“The artwork is expressive and oozes joy.” — @Booktrust ✨ We love this beautiful review for The Great Henna Party by Humera Malik and Sohali Zohra — a vibrant celebration of family, creativity, and love. 🎨 uk.bookshop.org/a/291/978183...

We’re so excited to share that Freedom Braids (illustrated by Oboh Moses) and The Playdate (illustrated by Clara Dackenberg) have both been nominated for the @carnegiemedals.bsky.social for Illustration! ✨ Two stunning stories, two incredible illustrators 💫 #Booksky #Carnegies2026

What a delight to see so many of our #kidsbook friends recognized with these nominations including @littleislandbooks.bsky.social @lantanapub.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social @florisbooks.bsky.social @scallywagpress.bsky.social Congratulations all! carnegies.co.uk/nominations-...

Not all shadows are scary. 🌑✨ SHADOW is a tender modern fairy tale about facing fear and finding light. A perfect not-so-scary read for #Halloween. 👻 lernerbooks.com/shop/show/18...

Since its release last year, Ellie and the Marriage List has touched hearts with warmth, humour, and one extra sparkle. ✨ Come and hear her story this #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth uk.bookshop.org/a/291/978191...

“‘Duncan’s heartfelt lines break like poetry.’ — The New York Times ✨ Freedom Braids by Monique Duncan and Oboh Moses — a moving story of strength, heritage, and identity — is now available in paperback! uk.bookshop.org/a/291/978183...

Sign up for #free readalouds from @lernerbooks.bsky.social all November! You'll hear FOOD FOR HOPE and THE BIG BANG BOOK both from @crestonbooks.bsky.social and also PEACE AND ME from @lantanapub.bsky.social and many more #nonfiction #kidsbooks! mc.lernerbooks.com/nonfiction-n...

“From sunny skies to wild storms, weather has a way of capturing children’s imaginations” A wonderful list of #weather #kidsbooks that includes a pair by Chitra Souder including YOU’RE SAFE WITH ME from @lantanapub.bsky.social and so much more! schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/weath...

Love knows no boundaries. 💛 In Dearest One, Arielle Dance reminds us that life’s lessons — kindness, love, and care — are truly universal. We are far more alike than we are different and every child deserves to be loved loudly and in full. Get yours 👉 uk.bookshop.org/a/291/978191...

#AricasAward Congratulations to @lantanapub.bsky.social and to FREEDOM BRAIDS! uwm.edu/clacs/winner...

We're thrilled to announce that A HAT FULL OF SEA by Maudie Smith and Jen Khatun is a White Raven! 🌊 A hat full of sea is a heart-warming story about one very special hat. Or should that be one very special girl? 👒 Check it out 👉 uk.bookshop.org/a/291/978191... #wrlist2025 #booksky

“A lovely and empowering homage to real-life resistance” says the #StarredReview in #Kirkus Azizi and the Little Blue Bird @lantanapub.bsky.social Booth 206 #AASL25 www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

🌧️ A reminder that even when it's raining you should 'Dare to Smile. Your smile can make someone's day and maybe even change someone's life.' 😁 A spread from DEAREST ONE! Discover more 👉 uk.bookshop.org/a/291/978191...

In accessible #picturebook storytelling The Playdate @lantanapub.bsky.social “openly comment[s] about class and how early children learn these lessons” ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2025/03/21/t... Booth 206 #AASL25

Mama’s Special Wonton Soup offers a “heartfelt reminder of the power of communal caring and sharing” @lantanapub.bsky.social Booth 206 #AASL25 www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

We asked Shiko Nguru, the author of The Intasimi Warriors this question💬 : 🌍 Kenyan mythology and real-world settings are such a rich part of this series. How do you strike the balance between traditional lore, fantasy, and contemporary life in your storytelling?

I'm Nemy! Every day I worked in the sugarcane fields, dreaming of something more. 🌾 Then Big Mother showed me the magic in our braids — stories, maps, freedom! ✨ Now, when I braid my hair, I feel the strength and joy of all the women before me. #BlackHistoryMonth #Booksky

📚 This #BlackHistoryMonth, fill your shelves with stories that celebrate Black history, joy & imagination! ✨ This list is perfect for classrooms & libraries — inspiring young readers to remember their history, shape their future, and celebrate themselves. 🖤

✨ The Excluded Voices 2025 report is here! We’ve updated last year’s findings on children’s books (ages 1–9) by British creators from marginalised communities — showing where progress is happening & where it’s still not. https://ow.ly/G5Hq50X8fph #IBCExcludedVoicesReport

We’re so grateful that The Language of Flowers by Shyala Smith & Aaron Asis was shortlisted for The Diverse Book Awards! 🌸 Huge congrats to Until you Find the Sun by Maryam Hassan and Anna Wilson on the win, and to all the brilliant picture books celebrated this year! 💛📚

Happy 🇺🇸 #bookbirthday to AZIZI AND THE LITTLE BLUE BIRD 🐦 This contemporary fairy tale of freedom against oppression is inspired by the Jasmine Revolution in Tunisia 🇹🇳 Buy here 👉 lernerbooks.com/shop/show/25...

Happy #BookBirthday to our friends @lantanapub.bsky.social ! Welcome to AZIZI AND THE LITLE BLUE BIRD

✨ Just 2 days to go! ✨ AZIZI AND THE LITTLE BLUE BIRD is about to take flight in the US, and we can’t wait to welcome you to the magical Land of the Crescent Moon 🌙💙 Pre order here 👉 lernerbooks.com/shop/show/25...

It’s almost time! 📖✨ AZIZI AND THE LITTLE BLUE BIRD 🕊️💙 is coming to the US 🇺🇸! A tale of hope 🌟, togetherness 🤝 & freedom 🕊️ — inspired by the Jasmine Revolution 🌸. Pre-order here 👉 lernerbooks.com/shop/show/25...

🚶‍♂️✨ A walk to school can be more than it seems—just ask Nimesh! 🤩 📖 Nimesh the Adventurer is a fun-filled tale of a boy with a BIG imagination who turns the dullest journey into a dazzling adventure. 🐻‍❄️ uk.bookshop.org/a/291/978191...

At Lantana Publishing, we only print on FSC-certified paper 🌳✨That means our books protect forests, support communities & help the planet thrive. When you read with us, you’re choosing sustainability. 📚💚 #FSCForestWeek

We’re honoured that The Language of Flowers has made the shortlist for The Diverse Book Awards Picture Book Award! 🌷 Thank you to the readers, families, and little ones who’ve embraced this story with such love. #thedbawards

At Lantana, we are forever committed to making books that reflect all children, 📚 So, today on #internationaldayofpeace we wanted to share a spread from MY MUMMY MARCHES 🪧 A joyful story celebrating the power of peaceful protest and the will to change things for the better.

Arrr! In The Pirate Tree, Sam turns a hilltop tree into a swashbucklin’ ship—till a new sailor arrives. Treasure or friendship, which will they find? 🌳➡️⛵ Tell me, crew—what would ye turn into yer pirate ship today? 🏴‍☠️ #TalkLikeAPirateDay uk.bookshop.org/a/291/978191...

🌸 A preview of My Mama’s Special Wonton Soup 🍲✨ In a sunlit village in Southern China, every “Zǎo ān” brings kindness, fresh ingredients, and a lesson in sharing. A tender tale of food, family & community 💕 Order here 👉 uk.bookshop.org/p/books/mama...