Simon Smith
@smithsmm.bsky.social
Headteacher, picturebook addict. Sometimes a bit ranty. Passionate about the best job in the world. #PicturebookPage
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Simon Smith
@smithsmm.bsky.social
· Jan 11
Year 1-Year 6 Picturebook lists so far… (links)
Here are a list if the picturebook lists I’ve put together, hope they’re helpful Year 6 list 1… Why Picturebooks? -10 picturebooks forYear 6 #picturebookpage Year 6 List 2… …
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Links to all the picturebook list blogs i have done… aiming to add a few more and update soon. #PicturebookPage
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If you have even a passing interest in children’s books then you need to check out Betsy Bird’s ( @fuse8.bsky.social ) extraordinary 31 lists in 31 day. I’m always relived when I find lots of my favourite books #FavePicturebook25 in her lists. There are always gems I’ve missed however!
Day #31: 31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Picture Books. End with a bang! Only a small number of all the picture books published in a given year make this list. See what I think stands out as unforgettable & thanks for reading all month! #kidlit #31Days31Lists 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/31/3...
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Picture Books
Only a small number of all the picture books published in a given year make this list. See what I think stands out as truly unforgettable.
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December 31, 2025 at 6:48 PM
If you have even a passing interest in children’s books then you need to check out Betsy Bird’s ( @fuse8.bsky.social ) extraordinary 31 lists in 31 day. I’m always relived when I find lots of my favourite books #FavePicturebook25 in her lists. There are always gems I’ve missed however!
Not a minor celebrity but I did throw a cup of coffee over David Bowie.
Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
December 30, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Not a minor celebrity but I did throw a cup of coffee over David Bowie.
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Here are almost 40 of my favourite #MiddleGrade reads for 2025.
A fantastic range from wild fantasy, to gritty realism, historical adventures and more than a few scares. What a brilliant year its been for children’s books
A fantastic range from wild fantasy, to gritty realism, historical adventures and more than a few scares. What a brilliant year its been for children’s books
December 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Here are almost 40 of my favourite #MiddleGrade reads for 2025.
A fantastic range from wild fantasy, to gritty realism, historical adventures and more than a few scares. What a brilliant year its been for children’s books
A fantastic range from wild fantasy, to gritty realism, historical adventures and more than a few scares. What a brilliant year its been for children’s books
Here are almost 40 of my favourite #MiddleGrade reads for 2025.
A fantastic range from wild fantasy, to gritty realism, historical adventures and more than a few scares. What a brilliant year its been for children’s books
A fantastic range from wild fantasy, to gritty realism, historical adventures and more than a few scares. What a brilliant year its been for children’s books
December 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Here are almost 40 of my favourite #MiddleGrade reads for 2025.
A fantastic range from wild fantasy, to gritty realism, historical adventures and more than a few scares. What a brilliant year its been for children’s books
A fantastic range from wild fantasy, to gritty realism, historical adventures and more than a few scares. What a brilliant year its been for children’s books
I finished my #FavePicturebooks25 then this absolute worldie arrived.
“Cat Nap” by @brianlies.bsky.social
is an utterly joyful Tom and Jerry-esque romp through a museum. A delightful story is delivered in through extraordinary art as they dive from exhibit to exhibit #PicturebookPage
“Cat Nap” by @brianlies.bsky.social
is an utterly joyful Tom and Jerry-esque romp through a museum. A delightful story is delivered in through extraordinary art as they dive from exhibit to exhibit #PicturebookPage
December 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I finished my #FavePicturebooks25 then this absolute worldie arrived.
“Cat Nap” by @brianlies.bsky.social
is an utterly joyful Tom and Jerry-esque romp through a museum. A delightful story is delivered in through extraordinary art as they dive from exhibit to exhibit #PicturebookPage
“Cat Nap” by @brianlies.bsky.social
is an utterly joyful Tom and Jerry-esque romp through a museum. A delightful story is delivered in through extraordinary art as they dive from exhibit to exhibit #PicturebookPage
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No. 1 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Don’t Trust Fish!” by @dansantat.bsky.social & @unshavedmouse.bsky.social, a truly hilarious, visually stunning romp with an unforgettable narrator (and a twist you’ll love!). Packed with gags, humor & comic timing. Pure joy! Just genius! #PicturebookPage
December 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
No. 1 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Don’t Trust Fish!” by @dansantat.bsky.social & @unshavedmouse.bsky.social, a truly hilarious, visually stunning romp with an unforgettable narrator (and a twist you’ll love!). Packed with gags, humor & comic timing. Pure joy! Just genius! #PicturebookPage
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So here they my favourite 40 picturebooks of 2025 (actually there are 42). Merry Christmas!
#FavePicturebooks25 #PicturebookPage
#FavePicturebooks25 #PicturebookPage
December 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
So here they my favourite 40 picturebooks of 2025 (actually there are 42). Merry Christmas!
#FavePicturebooks25 #PicturebookPage
#FavePicturebooks25 #PicturebookPage
So here they my favourite 40 picturebooks of 2025 (actually there are 42). Merry Christmas!
#FavePicturebooks25 #PicturebookPage
#FavePicturebooks25 #PicturebookPage
December 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
So here they my favourite 40 picturebooks of 2025 (actually there are 42). Merry Christmas!
#FavePicturebooks25 #PicturebookPage
#FavePicturebooks25 #PicturebookPage
No. 1 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Don’t Trust Fish!” by @dansantat.bsky.social & @unshavedmouse.bsky.social, a truly hilarious, visually stunning romp with an unforgettable narrator (and a twist you’ll love!). Packed with gags, humor & comic timing. Pure joy! Just genius! #PicturebookPage
December 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
No. 1 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Don’t Trust Fish!” by @dansantat.bsky.social & @unshavedmouse.bsky.social, a truly hilarious, visually stunning romp with an unforgettable narrator (and a twist you’ll love!). Packed with gags, humor & comic timing. Pure joy! Just genius! #PicturebookPage
No. 2 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Broken” by #XFang, a tender, cinematic gem that turns a shattered teacup into a story of guilt, forgiveness & love. Mei Mei’s journey is hilarious, heartfelt & beautifully illustrated with warmth and whimsy. Brilliant! #PicturebookPage
December 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
No. 2 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Broken” by #XFang, a tender, cinematic gem that turns a shattered teacup into a story of guilt, forgiveness & love. Mei Mei’s journey is hilarious, heartfelt & beautifully illustrated with warmth and whimsy. Brilliant! #PicturebookPage
No. 3 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Oh Dear, Look What I Got!” by @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social & #HelenOxenbury, a masterclass in picturebook making! Fantastically funny, rhythmic, and a joy to read aloud. Beautiful art and a pure delight from start to finish. Just wonderful! #PicturebookPage
December 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
No. 3 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Oh Dear, Look What I Got!” by @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social & #HelenOxenbury, a masterclass in picturebook making! Fantastically funny, rhythmic, and a joy to read aloud. Beautiful art and a pure delight from start to finish. Just wonderful! #PicturebookPage
No. 4 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “The House That Floated” by #Goujing, a storm, a rising sea & a family that holds on. Stunning art tells a delicate tale of resilience & love. A #WordlessWonder, quietly powerful & unforgettable. Breathtaking visual storytelling #PicturebookPage
December 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
No. 4 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “The House That Floated” by #Goujing, a storm, a rising sea & a family that holds on. Stunning art tells a delicate tale of resilience & love. A #WordlessWonder, quietly powerful & unforgettable. Breathtaking visual storytelling #PicturebookPage
No. 5 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Five Wolves” by Peter McCarty, five wolves on a wild, art-filled adventure! A stream-of-consciousness tale that’s quirky, philosophical and visually stunning. Striking, provocative & utterly original. #PicturebookPage thanks @100scopenotes.bsky.social for this
December 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
No. 5 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Five Wolves” by Peter McCarty, five wolves on a wild, art-filled adventure! A stream-of-consciousness tale that’s quirky, philosophical and visually stunning. Striking, provocative & utterly original. #PicturebookPage thanks @100scopenotes.bsky.social for this
No. 6 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Once I Was A Tree” by #EoinMcLaughlin & #GuilhermeKarsten, a fantastically funny journey from seed to book!Packed with facts, clever jokes & quirky art. Smart, hilarious & huge fun for curious minds. One of the funniest of ‘25 #PicturebookPage @nosycrow.bsky.social
December 7, 2025 at 1:35 PM
No. 6 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Once I Was A Tree” by #EoinMcLaughlin & #GuilhermeKarsten, a fantastically funny journey from seed to book!Packed with facts, clever jokes & quirky art. Smart, hilarious & huge fun for curious minds. One of the funniest of ‘25 #PicturebookPage @nosycrow.bsky.social
No. 7 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “The Littlest Drop” by #SaschaAlper, #BrianPinkney & #JerryPinkney, can one tiny hummingbird stop a fire? A stunning, inspiring tale of courage & community, with art that’s pure magic. Small acts matter. Stunning in every way! #PicturebookPage
December 7, 2025 at 11:41 AM
No. 7 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “The Littlest Drop” by #SaschaAlper, #BrianPinkney & #JerryPinkney, can one tiny hummingbird stop a fire? A stunning, inspiring tale of courage & community, with art that’s pure magic. Small acts matter. Stunning in every way! #PicturebookPage
No. 8 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Sometimes You Find A Dragon” by @vivschwarz.bsky.social m, a perfect #AssemblyBook! A joyful celebration of spotting, imagining & finding your voice. Creative, bold & full of wonder. Express yourself, explore the world! #PicturebookPage @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
December 7, 2025 at 10:33 AM
No. 8 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Sometimes You Find A Dragon” by @vivschwarz.bsky.social m, a perfect #AssemblyBook! A joyful celebration of spotting, imagining & finding your voice. Creative, bold & full of wonder. Express yourself, explore the world! #PicturebookPage @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
I apologise in advance for the number of book tweets today…I am racing for the finish line in my top 40 #FavePicturebooks25
December 7, 2025 at 10:19 AM
I apologise in advance for the number of book tweets today…I am racing for the finish line in my top 40 #FavePicturebooks25
No. 9 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Stalactite and Stalagmite” by #DrewBeckmeyer — two rock formations grow a friendship over millions of years in a cave! Science, whimsy and philosophy makes a wildly original, funny, and tender tale of time, change & connection. #PicturebookPage
December 7, 2025 at 10:18 AM
No. 9 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Stalactite and Stalagmite” by #DrewBeckmeyer — two rock formations grow a friendship over millions of years in a cave! Science, whimsy and philosophy makes a wildly original, funny, and tender tale of time, change & connection. #PicturebookPage
No. 10 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Recess” by #LaneSmith — pure joyous chaos bottled in a book! From “pretty fun” school days to wild games, it’s an interactive explosion of color, silliness & read-aloud fun. Wilder than any rumpus—RECESS rules! #PicturebookPage
December 7, 2025 at 9:57 AM
No. 10 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Recess” by #LaneSmith — pure joyous chaos bottled in a book! From “pretty fun” school days to wild games, it’s an interactive explosion of color, silliness & read-aloud fun. Wilder than any rumpus—RECESS rules! #PicturebookPage
No. 13 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Wild” by #KatyaBalen & #GillSmith A gorgeous, lyrical debut that celebrates spotting the “wild” around you and feeling it within, wherever you are. Poetic words and stunning art equal pure joy. Truly lovely #PicturebookPage @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
December 7, 2025 at 8:12 AM
No. 13 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Wild” by #KatyaBalen & #GillSmith A gorgeous, lyrical debut that celebrates spotting the “wild” around you and feeling it within, wherever you are. Poetic words and stunning art equal pure joy. Truly lovely #PicturebookPage @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
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No. 12 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “My Friend, Billy Whiskers” by @dc-litchfield.bsky.social, a tender triumph of imaginary friendship, courage & empathy. Dreamy art, gentle storytelling make a snowy-day hug in book form. Kids feel seen, brave & beautifully understood. #PicturebookPage
December 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM
No. 12 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “My Friend, Billy Whiskers” by @dc-litchfield.bsky.social, a tender triumph of imaginary friendship, courage & empathy. Dreamy art, gentle storytelling make a snowy-day hug in book form. Kids feel seen, brave & beautifully understood. #PicturebookPage
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No. 11 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Frog” by @isabelthomas.co.uk & #DanielEgneus — a brilliant, ambitious look at life’s story, from the first spark to complex creatures. Science meets art in a stunning picturebook. Published by @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social #PicturebookPage
December 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
No. 11 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Frog” by @isabelthomas.co.uk & #DanielEgneus — a brilliant, ambitious look at life’s story, from the first spark to complex creatures. Science meets art in a stunning picturebook. Published by @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social #PicturebookPage
No. 11 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Frog” by @isabelthomas.co.uk & #DanielEgneus — a brilliant, ambitious look at life’s story, from the first spark to complex creatures. Science meets art in a stunning picturebook. Published by @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social #PicturebookPage
December 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
No. 11 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Frog” by @isabelthomas.co.uk & #DanielEgneus — a brilliant, ambitious look at life’s story, from the first spark to complex creatures. Science meets art in a stunning picturebook. Published by @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social #PicturebookPage
No. 12 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “My Friend, Billy Whiskers” by @dc-litchfield.bsky.social, a tender triumph of imaginary friendship, courage & empathy. Dreamy art, gentle storytelling make a snowy-day hug in book form. Kids feel seen, brave & beautifully understood. #PicturebookPage
December 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM
No. 12 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “My Friend, Billy Whiskers” by @dc-litchfield.bsky.social, a tender triumph of imaginary friendship, courage & empathy. Dreamy art, gentle storytelling make a snowy-day hug in book form. Kids feel seen, brave & beautifully understood. #PicturebookPage
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No. 13 in my #FavePicturebook25 is “Late Today” by #JungyoonHuh & #MyungaeLee
Rush hour. Rain lashes. A kitten, lost in Seoul’s gridlock.
Most look away, one driver doesn’t.
A quiet, powerful tale of everyday heroism, told with tender words & dynamic art. #PicturebookPage
Rush hour. Rain lashes. A kitten, lost in Seoul’s gridlock.
Most look away, one driver doesn’t.
A quiet, powerful tale of everyday heroism, told with tender words & dynamic art. #PicturebookPage
December 3, 2025 at 7:18 PM
No. 13 in my #FavePicturebook25 is “Late Today” by #JungyoonHuh & #MyungaeLee
Rush hour. Rain lashes. A kitten, lost in Seoul’s gridlock.
Most look away, one driver doesn’t.
A quiet, powerful tale of everyday heroism, told with tender words & dynamic art. #PicturebookPage
Rush hour. Rain lashes. A kitten, lost in Seoul’s gridlock.
Most look away, one driver doesn’t.
A quiet, powerful tale of everyday heroism, told with tender words & dynamic art. #PicturebookPage