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Kate Heap - Scope for Imagination
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Primary English Consultant, children's book blog, author of the Developing Reading Comprehension Skills series, Chair of Governors, Girlguiding, Canadian in the UK
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It's my stop on the Aliens Made Me Do It! blog tour with a brilliant guest post from author David Macphail!
Discover why writing with humour is such a powerful tool.
Illustrated by Rory Walker
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Aliens Made Me Do It by David Macphail, illustrated by Rory Walker ~ Blog Tour
Aliens Made Me Do It is a hilarious story of bizarre aliens, everyday kids and saving the world! I’m delighted to welcome author David Macphail to Scope for Imagination with a guest post abou…
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October 8, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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Explore the wildness within and without, using Katya Balen’s beautiful picture book Wild as your guide. This free PDF contains lots of KS1 activity ideas from @kateheap.bsky.social, all based on the book…
Wild by Katya Balen – Explore wildness with a beautiful picturebook
Explore the wildness within and without using Katya Balen’s beautiful book Wild as your guide. This PDF contains lots of activity ideas...
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October 7, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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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!
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The Feathered Book by Charlie Nutbrown ~ Blog Tour
Everything With Words – 11th September 2025 Embrace the mystery of The Feathered Book! Lose yourself in the unknown, search for clues and absorb the magic. This story will have readers captiv…
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September 29, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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Honest and heartfelt, Role Model by
@ellemcnicoll.bsky.social
is essential reading for teachers, parents and young people.
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Role Model by Elle McNicoll
Role Model is an outstanding book exploring society’s expectations and understanding of Autism. Heartfelt and honest, it follows Aerial Sharpe, daughter of Britain’s newest Prime Minist…
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August 21, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Swanfall is a gorgeous combination of folklore and friendship. I adored Sophie Kirtley's other books but this is her best yet! Heartfelt,haunting,perilous and completely engaging,this is a must-read for autumn.Publishing 6.11.25
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Swanfall by Sophie Kirtley
Swanfall is a gorgeous combination of folklore and friendship. I adored Sophie Kirtley’s other books but this is her best yet! Alternating between a modern story of bird conservation, wetland…
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August 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Gina Kaminski is back with another delightful alternative fairy tale. This time, our hero is setting things straight in the story of Jack and the Beanstalk. Inclusive and charming, this is a brilliant story for EYFS & KS1.

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Gina Kaminski Rescues the Giant by Craig Barr-Green & Francis Martin
Gina Kaminski is a girl to be reckoned with! I adored Gina Kaminski Saves the Wolf in 2023 and am thrilled to see another fantastic alternative fairy tale by Craig Barr-Green and Francis Martin! In…
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August 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Happy publication day to the fantastic How to Save Your Granny from a Runaway Train by @swapnahaddow.bsky.social
& @jessbradley.bsky.social . This is sure to keep kids entertained this summer!
#RedShed @farshorebooks.bsky.social
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How to Save Your Granny from a Runaway Train by Swapna Haddow & Jess Bradley
How to Save Your Granny from a Runaway Train created by the brilliant duo of Swapna Haddow and Jess Bradley is a super fun, science how-to book filled with fascinating experiments and accessible ex…
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July 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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The Odyssey of Phoebe Quilliam by Annelise Gray is a completely captivating quest story exploring precious family relationships, unending hope and finding those you’ve lost - a perfect accompaniment to Greek myths in KS2.
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The Odyssey of Phoebe Quilliam by Annelise Gray
The Odyssey of Phoebe Quilliam is a completely captivating quest story exploring precious family relationships, unending hope and finding those you’ve lost. Through a wonderful combination of…
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July 30, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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When the Storm Comes by Polly Ho-Yen is a powerful and perilous story of courage, teamwork and trust. Realistic fiction at its finest, this book will have you completely captivated.
@knightsofbooks.bsky.social
#UKKidsLit #KidsLitUK
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When the Storm Comes by Polly Ho-Yen
When the Storm Comes is a powerful and perilous story of courage, teamwork and trust. Incredibly thought-provoking, it challenges readers to consider the very real impact of climate change, their o…
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July 27, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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Find your magic with The Magic in You by @matricardo.bsky.social & How to Get Magically Popular by Radhika Sanghani.
These two books are fantastic for summer reading.
#Usborne @faberchildrens.bsky.social

#UKKidsLit #KidsLitUK
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Discover the Magic
How to Get Magically Popular by Radhika Sanghani (Usborne – August 2025) Is being able to see the future a gift or a curse. Sabina just wants to fit in but struggles with popularity. Being th…
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July 20, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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This delightful collection of books is just right for summer with connections to nature, mental health and empathy.

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Making Connections with Nature
Nature Heroes by Lily Dyu (Nosy Crow – June 2025) Nature Heroes is a fascinating collection of twenty biographies about significant individuals who work hard to protect our world. While some …
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July 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Today I'm sharing a collection of chapter books perfect for younger readers this summer!

#LittleDoorBooks
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#Usborne
#UKKidsLit #KidsLitUK
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Engaging Chapter Books
Rory and the Balloon Bicycles by Louisa MacDougall & illustrated by Giulia Cregut (Little Door Books – May 2025) Rory the dragon and his human bestie, Princess Flora, are back with anothe…
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July 16, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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The Boy with Big Decisions by Helen Rutter is a completely refreshing and absolutely heart-felt story. Full of "sliding doors" moments, readers are pulled right into the decision making. This is perfect for Y6-Y7 transition.
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The Boy with Big Decisions by Helen Rutter
As a child, I loved the “Choose Your Own Adventure” books but they were always some sort of far fetched, monster adventure story rather than scenarios I might face in real life. The Boy…
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July 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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It's a bumper #PictureBookFriday with this collection of 8 gorgeous books just perfect for EYFS and KS1 in the autumn term.
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Picture Books to Share
Come Back Gosling by Anne Booth & illustrated by David Litchfield (Templar Books – June 2025) Come Back Gosling by Anne Booth is a beautiful story celebrating books, friendship and growin…
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July 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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It's so lovey to have received a sampler of this gorgeous poetry colletion - This is Not a Small Voice: Poems by Black Poets selected by #TraciNTodd & illustrated by #JadeOrlando.
Coming Sept'25, this will be wonderful for classrooms.
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This is Not a Small Voice: Poems by Black Poets (Traci N. Todd), illustrated by Jade Orlando
I’m so pleased to have received a beautiful sampler of This is Not a Small Voice: Poems by Black Poets. Published by Nosy Crow in September 2025, this promises to be an absolutely gorgeous co…
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July 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Today I'm sharing nine completely captivating middle grade adventures that will get kids reading this summer! Find my reviews on the link below:

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#UKKidLit
#KidLitUK
Captivating Middle Grade
Felix and the Future Agency by Rachel Morrisroe & illustrated by Paddy Donnelly (Simon & Schuster – May 2025) Being able to know the future might seem like a totally amazing skill to …
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July 9, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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It's publication day for #ShootForTheStars by
@daniellebrown.bsky.social
illustrated by Jayde Perkin & Filigrana de Ideas!
Full of encouragement and inspiration, it shows girls just how much they can do.
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#UKKidLit #KidLitUK

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Shoot for the Stars by Danielle Brown MBE, illustrated by Jayde Perkin & Filigrana de Ideas
Written by Danielle Brown MBE, two-time Paralympic champion in archery, Shoot for the Stars celebrates the incredible benefits of sport while encouraging girls to stay involved. Aimed at readers ag…
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July 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Netta Becker and the Timeline Crime by ‪@jenniferclaessen.bsky.social‬ is out today! This deeply engaging time travelling mystery will have MG readers questioning what they know about the past and looking for untold stories.
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Netta Becker and the Timeline Crime by Jennifer Claessen
Netta Becker and the Timeline Crime is a deeply engaging time travelling mystery. Layered with meaning and important questions for young readers while exploring both ancient and modern culture, it …
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June 26, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Small Wonder by @mossmontmomery.bsky.social is a beautiful combination of fantasy, fairy tale and classic adventure story. The characters of Tick, Leaf and Pebble will stay with you for a long time.
@walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
#KidsLitUK
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Small Wonder by Ross Montgomery
Small Wonder has all the beauty of fantasy, fairy tale and classic adventure story rolled into one. Focussing on the innocence, determination and bravery of Tick and his little brother Leaf, this i…
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June 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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TOOT! TOOT!

The marvellous Kate has had a peep at Mr Big Fluff Rules for her stop on the blog tour…review HERE (thank you, Kate! X)…
June 18, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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Dracula and Daughters by @emcarrollauthor.bsky.social is everything I hoped for and more. Equal parts frightening, inspiring and intriguing, you will never look at vampires the same way again!
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#DraculaAndDaughters
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Dracula and Daughters by Emma Carroll
Emma Carroll has done it again with an stunning gothic adventure for middle grade readers. The first in a new historical fantasy series, Dracula and Daughters is equal parts frightening, inspiring …
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June 20, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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It's my stop on the blog tour for Happy Hills: Mr Big Fluff Rules - the third graphic novel in the always delgihtful Happy Hill series!
Laugh along with young readers in this vibrant, funny adventure.
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Happy Hills: Mr Big Fluff Rules by Sophy Henn ~ Blog Tour
It’s time for the third instalment in the delightful Happy Hills graphic novel series by Sophy Henn! Join Ace, Shroomer, Mimi and Sparks as they strive to protect their beloved home from Mr B…
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June 18, 2025 at 6:41 AM
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Runaways by @elnorrywriter.bsky.social is exceptional! Told with humour, empathy and a whole lot of heart, this is a story that will stay with you. It's perfect for fans of The Boy in the Suit or The Wrong Shoes.
Coming July'25.
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Runaways by E.L. Norry
Told with humour, empathy and a whole lot of heart, Runaways by E.L Norry is a story that will stay with you. Honest, authentic and powerful, it challenges readers to think about how two people wit…
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June 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Discover thrilling swashbuckling quests in the third Pirate Academy adventure,Sword Echoes! These charming characters will sweep readers along on the most perilous of journeys as they learn to harness their real power!
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June 12, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Entirely Emmie by @terrilibenson.bsky.social is another fantastic graphic novel in the Emmie & Friends series. This time it's an end-of-year camping trip with plenty of pranks. My daughter loves these accesible, relatable stories.
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June 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM