Frank the Monster by Mats Strandberg, illustrated by Sofia Falkenhem, translated by Julia Marshall, is a quirky story full of warmth about a boy called Frank who accidentally turns into a werewolf. An original take on exploring fears and finding where you fit in. @geckopress.bsky.social
It’s a truth acknowledged by me that if you’re in want of a good read, you really need to place this one in your possession. It is an absolute joy of a read! Thank you @imogenrw.bsky.social and Julia Gray. A classic in the making. @andersenpress.bsky.social
Full of fun and brightly illustrated I Want Everything by Sophie Henn asks us to think about what really does make us happy. Great to spark conversations with young children.
Just Imagine have a fantastic Children’s Authors Live Event: Jack Noel and his graphic novel Dadbot series. For all teachers in Year 3-6 interested in bringing this excitement into their classroom on Friday, 8th May 1.30pm. @jonnybid.bsky.social
Link to sign up here:
vimeo.com/event/585181...
The Heart of the Storm by Teresa Heapy and Kate Read is an adventure story showing how in the face of adversity two forest enemies become friends. A story beautifully illustrated, filled with generosity, courage and kindness. @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social
The Magic Feather by Julia Donaldson and Catherine Rayner is a dream team partnership. A beautifully illustrated rhyming fairytale involving a magic feather, talking birds and a girl saving their nests from the queen’s woodcutters. A classic in the making.
It’s North Wales, 1980s and a Northern Soul nightclub at the end of the pier. I read Wonderland by Patience Agbabi in one sitting: loved the immersive feel of this YA verse novel and the voice of the main character. It’s so vividly told I felt I was there! @fireflypress.bsky.social
Kitty and Mary by Julia Gray and @imogenrw.bsky.social is a book I already know is my kind of book. Cannot wait to read this dual voice story written through letters and journals. 12+ Pub: 10th Sept 2026 @andersenpress.bsky.social
The time has come to bring you the 2026 UKLA Book Awards Shortlist!
This year's list features a range of accessible and inclusive titles that really encourage reading for pleasure.
Find out more here: ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...
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The Brave Little Whale by Charlotte Manning is a beautifully illustrated story where we are invited on the amazing & often dangerous journey of a family of humpback whales, filled with facts along the way. I loved seeing the migration route map at the end too! @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social
