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Author of Varjak Paw, The Outlaw Varjak Paw, Phoenix - and now TYGER! I also write about children's books & all things connected to them.
London
Joined November 2013
If you're looking for new children's books, @tygertale has updated his crowd-sourced list of the Best Children's Books of the 21st Century. I'm so honoured to see Tyger & Varjak on a wonderful list that shows this really is a golden age. Just have a look! https://t.co/eatcwv093O
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In September the Guardian published the 100 books of the 21st Century. It contained only five children’s books, two of which were published in the year 2000 – wrong century – and featur…
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This is a golden age of children's literature. There are books being published today that will shape the minds of generations; life-changing books whose readers will change the world. There really is a book for EVERYONE now - if we can just help every reader find those books!
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I'm beyond thrilled to be doing an event with Theo Downes-Le Guin, Ursula K Le Guin’s son & head of the Le Guin Foundation. We'll be talking about her books, her legacy & her never-ending inspiration. Join us if you love her too - Dec 3 @BurleyFisher! https://t.co/wfneLEhOm6
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My SIGNED BOOK GIVEAWAY is still going - but ends this Friday! Please pass it on to anyone who might be interested!
BOOK GIVEAWAY!!! I'm not on social media much at the moment, working very hard on my new book, which I think will be my best yet when it's done! In the meantime, I'm giving away signed copies of all my books so far. RT & like to enter, & say which book you'd like. Closes Dec 5!
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We are super happy to announce our 2025 shortlist! 📚📚📚 @jasinbath @theLucyStrange @DanSmithAuthor @catwrote @JenniferKillick @DougRDNaylor #patricelawrence @J_C_Pearson #emilybarr #joshsilver @susywrites well done all! #thedcba2025
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🎄CHRISTMAS #BOOK #GIVEAWAY! 📚🎁 2 boxes of children’s books, all sent by publishers for the fab guests on Mr Dilly Meets! UK primary #schools only. Ends 5/12 Here are the #books you could win!👇To Enter: ❤️ Like ▶️ Subscribe: https://t.co/pB62qt5yRJ 🏫 Comment with school name
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'Rocking Reindeer' is still one of my most popular Christmas project ideas . . . one paper plate, no leftovers, no waste. 👍 *sound up, the music is even in time. 😆 https://t.co/28aN3vNG4O
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We’re kicking off our Reading Advent Calendar for December 🎅🏻 Each day, with a new story to enjoy together. Here’s Mrs Sparkes with Day 1 📖 Stay tuned for tomorrow’s surprise 🎄@Summit_LT @cclarke_SLT @PLI_SummitLT @OpenUni_RfP @ReadforGoodUK @readingagency @MichaelRosenYes
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This is a great list of reading questions.
Each week, our Year 5/6 Reading Buddies go and read empathy-rich picturebooks and talk about empathy with pupils in EYFS and KS1. Between them, they've created a bank of 20 questions to use as a starting point. Please feel free to download from my Padlet. https://t.co/JBuWKFD2sh
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An old story to talk about and use as a model for writing about a special place:
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Use this atmospheric warning story KS2 resource by Pie Corbett to sharpen children's literacy skills and help them write their own version...
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Honestly @PieCorbett’s talk for writing, mixed with #colourfulsemantics is saving my class in terms of writing. You CANNOT write a sentence until you’ve heard it in your head. You need to compose it. We all do it, every day. Children need to be taught it. #oracymatters
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Class sets/reading groups/Christmas gifts/prizes - ridiculously cheap offers on my book ‘The Budgie Likes to Boogie’, postage included. Contains all my poems about animals including ‘Walking With My Iguana’ and the ‘Sssssnake Hotel’. Details here: https://t.co/DYBl16vi3y
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Each week, our Year 5/6 Reading Buddies go and read empathy-rich picturebooks and talk about empathy with pupils in EYFS and KS1. Between them, they've created a bank of 20 questions to use as a starting point. Please feel free to download from my Padlet. https://t.co/JBuWKFD2sh
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No. 16 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Astro” by #ManuelMarsol. A surreal space tale of friendship, loss, and wonder—psychedelic art meets cosmic questions. Achingly beautiful and deeply human. A true wonder that remains long after you close the book #PicturebookPage
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Why does book choice matter? Evidence shows that allowing children to choose books helps them to read more! Discover more, including how to promote book choice in your classroom 👇 https://t.co/7csMnA3Qtc
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I love Wodehouse, Jerome K Jerome, Richmal Crompton, Sue Townsend but the line that makes me laugh loudest is in the prologue to BunnyVMonkey by @jamiesmart It's when Pig says "I put a HaT on him."
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#BookIllustrationOfTheDay is BACK! This is from Moominland Midwinter (1957) by Tove Jansson, a colour plate from a 1961 Italian edition. Masterly shadows, startled eyes and nervous body language capture the haunting spirit of this much loved book.
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