Richard Ruddick
@richardruddick.bsky.social
Convinced your classroom needs more graphic novels.
Received this delightful package from @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social for the upcoming Tiny Hercules. I’m only half way through but can already see that this is going to be a massive hit with LKS2, especially fans of Bunny v Monkey and the Investigators. Fast paced and packed with laughs.
November 5, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Received this delightful package from @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social for the upcoming Tiny Hercules. I’m only half way through but can already see that this is going to be a massive hit with LKS2, especially fans of Bunny v Monkey and the Investigators. Fast paced and packed with laughs.
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If you're looking to build a school collection of graphic novels, @scholasticuk.bsky.social have just launched a great new deal. Their Graphic Novel Book Box is updated every term with ten new graphic novels and loads of bonus posters and bookmarks.
Link here: shop.scholastic.co.uk/products/160...
Link here: shop.scholastic.co.uk/products/160...
November 3, 2025 at 6:04 PM
If you're looking to build a school collection of graphic novels, @scholasticuk.bsky.social have just launched a great new deal. Their Graphic Novel Book Box is updated every term with ten new graphic novels and loads of bonus posters and bookmarks.
Link here: shop.scholastic.co.uk/products/160...
Link here: shop.scholastic.co.uk/products/160...
A really powerful read about fasting and how it can affect people during Ramadan. I had three children in my class last year attempting to and this book would have been so helpful for them and more importantly others in the class who were trying to understand.
November 3, 2025 at 6:29 PM
A really powerful read about fasting and how it can affect people during Ramadan. I had three children in my class last year attempting to and this book would have been so helpful for them and more importantly others in the class who were trying to understand.
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Important piece from @booktrust.org.uk and @openuni-rfp.bsky.social about the value of book choice for pupils and how to help promote it in the classroom. Do have a read! files.booktrust.org.uk/docs/documen... @teresacremin.bsky.social @richardruddick.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Important piece from @booktrust.org.uk and @openuni-rfp.bsky.social about the value of book choice for pupils and how to help promote it in the classroom. Do have a read! files.booktrust.org.uk/docs/documen... @teresacremin.bsky.social @richardruddick.bsky.social
First one was a cracker and can’t wait for this follow up. Just in time to coincide with our Roman topic too.
Psst, looks like @forbidden-planet.bsky.social has a good deal going on preorder copies...
forbiddenplanet.com/474683-pets-...
forbiddenplanet.com/474683-pets-...
October 22, 2025 at 2:48 PM
First one was a cracker and can’t wait for this follow up. Just in time to coincide with our Roman topic too.
My class lost their mind when I pulled my copy out today and told them it arrived a day early. Pandemonium when I showed them it was signed too. The most popular series in our school by far.
🚀 Bunny Vs Monkey: Intergalactic Monkey Business is out NOW! Book eleven in the best-selling comic series drags our cute chaotics up into space, as the fate of the whole world depends on them!
✨ I really hope you like it ✨
(Published by @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social)
✨ I really hope you like it ✨
(Published by @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social)
October 9, 2025 at 11:18 AM
My class lost their mind when I pulled my copy out today and told them it arrived a day early. Pandemonium when I showed them it was signed too. The most popular series in our school by far.
So many amazing books in this thread that will really help to enhance reading options for schools.
I’m thrilled to see 2 comics on this year’s #WorldBookDay lists. A lot of folk don’t know where to start with comic books, so for this week’s #KidsBooksFriday, what kids comic books might folk not already know about but should definitely go and seek out? #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit #KidsGN📚💬
September 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
So many amazing books in this thread that will really help to enhance reading options for schools.
Not mad about this pre order arriving early at the weekend at all! An excellent follow up to the superb original and one that will have readers on the edge of their seats while laughing hysterically!
September 16, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Not mad about this pre order arriving early at the weekend at all! An excellent follow up to the superb original and one that will have readers on the edge of their seats while laughing hysterically!
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Here's a UK report of the Graphic Novel market: they hit an all-time high of £20.2m in 2024; on course to obliterate that in 2025. Manga has 56.9% of total GN sales.
Would be interesting to know what % of all kids & YA book sales is taken up by GNs & manga.
www.thebookseller.com/bestsellers/...
Would be interesting to know what % of all kids & YA book sales is taken up by GNs & manga.
www.thebookseller.com/bestsellers/...
September 15, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Here's a UK report of the Graphic Novel market: they hit an all-time high of £20.2m in 2024; on course to obliterate that in 2025. Manga has 56.9% of total GN sales.
Would be interesting to know what % of all kids & YA book sales is taken up by GNs & manga.
www.thebookseller.com/bestsellers/...
Would be interesting to know what % of all kids & YA book sales is taken up by GNs & manga.
www.thebookseller.com/bestsellers/...
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This week at work we were chatting about cosy, comforting reads. At the current time, books that help kids find comfort are more important than ever, but might take different forms for different kids. What comforting reads would you recommend for #KidsBooksFriday?
#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit
#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit
September 12, 2025 at 7:25 AM
This week at work we were chatting about cosy, comforting reads. At the current time, books that help kids find comfort are more important than ever, but might take different forms for different kids. What comforting reads would you recommend for #KidsBooksFriday?
#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit
#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit
Very excited to get my hands on a copy of this latest release from @scholasticuk.bsky.social . Been a big Lisa Thompson fan since Goldfish Boy, so very keen to get started on this one.
September 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Very excited to get my hands on a copy of this latest release from @scholasticuk.bsky.social . Been a big Lisa Thompson fan since Goldfish Boy, so very keen to get started on this one.
This series doesn’t get the praise it deserves. Fast paced action at its finest.
August 30, 2025 at 8:13 AM
This series doesn’t get the praise it deserves. Fast paced action at its finest.
Worked my way through the third entry in this series. Lots more world building than the second and really felt fully immersed in the world again. Fans of the first two will be very happy with this new addition.
August 30, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Worked my way through the third entry in this series. Lots more world building than the second and really felt fully immersed in the world again. Fans of the first two will be very happy with this new addition.
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I have a book out in two weeks. So....one repost of this and I'll drop one fact/spoiler/detail about the book. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social www.walker.co.uk/978152951581...
Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Causing Chaos - Walker Books
PRE-ORDER NOW! THE BRAND-NEW HILARIOUS DOODLE-PACKED DIARY IN THE BESTSELLING LOKI SERIES.‘Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid fans need look no further than this laug...
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August 29, 2025 at 7:33 AM
I have a book out in two weeks. So....one repost of this and I'll drop one fact/spoiler/detail about the book. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social www.walker.co.uk/978152951581...
Probably a little too much going on for primary but a great text for KS3 that will help settle some transitional fears and most importantly encourage children to be true to themselves
August 26, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Probably a little too much going on for primary but a great text for KS3 that will help settle some transitional fears and most importantly encourage children to be true to themselves
Finally got round to reading the second in this series. Another great entry for UKS2/ KS3 that will help many readers feel seen whether they’re fans of D & D or not.
August 24, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Finally got round to reading the second in this series. Another great entry for UKS2/ KS3 that will help many readers feel seen whether they’re fans of D & D or not.
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I just finished the marvellous Beastopia, the first in a new series by @chrissiesains.bsky.social. I think it’s the first book I’ve read with type 1 diabetes rep. Can anyone recommend any other books with good disability /chronic illness representation? #KidsBooksFriday #UKKidLit #KidLit #KidLitUK
August 22, 2025 at 8:04 AM
I just finished the marvellous Beastopia, the first in a new series by @chrissiesains.bsky.social. I think it’s the first book I’ve read with type 1 diabetes rep. Can anyone recommend any other books with good disability /chronic illness representation? #KidsBooksFriday #UKKidLit #KidLit #KidLitUK
Kicking off the day by finally reading this classic.
August 21, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Kicking off the day by finally reading this classic.
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Schools are back this week in Scotland. So at @samcreighton.bsky.social’s suggestion, this week’s #KidsBooksFriday is about great books to share with a new class of kids. I’m not a teacher but I think these are all great books to read to kids as a first port of call. #UKKidLit #KidLit #KidLitUK
August 15, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Schools are back this week in Scotland. So at @samcreighton.bsky.social’s suggestion, this week’s #KidsBooksFriday is about great books to share with a new class of kids. I’m not a teacher but I think these are all great books to read to kids as a first port of call. #UKKidLit #KidLit #KidLitUK
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It's summer!! (not so much in the UK) and City of Dragons 3 is almost out worldwide EEK! I hope everyone is able to get their hands on it and enjoy the kids' next adventure in Japan!
August 4, 2025 at 1:37 PM
It's summer!! (not so much in the UK) and City of Dragons 3 is almost out worldwide EEK! I hope everyone is able to get their hands on it and enjoy the kids' next adventure in Japan!
Dracula’s reign is over, there’s a new count in town!
August 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Dracula’s reign is over, there’s a new count in town!
Starting the morning off in the right way.
August 7, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Starting the morning off in the right way.
Sums up the start to the summer holidays pretty well.
August 4, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Sums up the start to the summer holidays pretty well.
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In honour of the great Allan Ahlberg, who died yesterday, I wanted to use this #KidsBooksFriday to celebrate all the great children’s writers who formed us as readers. For me, along with Ahlberg, it was Pat Hutchins, Judith Kerr and Diana Wynne Jones. Who would you celebrate? #KidLitUK #KidLit
August 1, 2025 at 7:34 AM
In honour of the great Allan Ahlberg, who died yesterday, I wanted to use this #KidsBooksFriday to celebrate all the great children’s writers who formed us as readers. For me, along with Ahlberg, it was Pat Hutchins, Judith Kerr and Diana Wynne Jones. Who would you celebrate? #KidLitUK #KidLit
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PLR have confirmed that Pets Tell Tales: Ancient Egypt is now on the system, so you can ask your local library to stock it.
What a genuinely lovely part of our society. Knowledge and entertainment (I mean in general, not specifically our book) for free, for all!
What a genuinely lovely part of our society. Knowledge and entertainment (I mean in general, not specifically our book) for free, for all!
July 29, 2025 at 6:09 PM
PLR have confirmed that Pets Tell Tales: Ancient Egypt is now on the system, so you can ask your local library to stock it.
What a genuinely lovely part of our society. Knowledge and entertainment (I mean in general, not specifically our book) for free, for all!
What a genuinely lovely part of our society. Knowledge and entertainment (I mean in general, not specifically our book) for free, for all!