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Happy publication month to all our lovely books publishing in January! 📚

#WalkerBooks #PictureBooks #ChildrensBooks #ColouringBooks #KidsBooks
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We're hiring a Marketing Assistant! This is an exciting entry level role to start your marketing career in a supportive, highly creative environment

Get more details and apply: www.walker.co.uk/about-us/car...

📍Location: Vauxhall, London
💷Salary: £27,000
📅Closing date: 1st February
January 23, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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UK state schools 📢 We're partnering with the awesome @louiestowell.bsky.social @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social & @peters-books.bsky.social to offer Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good at 40% off 🎉

Our book club resources are FREE for UK state schools -see our bio.

#NationalYearOfReading #UKKidLit
January 23, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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Mildred is such a sweet, funny and enthusiastic little soul, she must be in your picture book collection!
Find out why she's SOOO sticky!
Preorder here!
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January 22, 2026 at 7:42 AM
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A fun bedtime #picturebook encouraging kids to go to sleep in a fun way.

#BookReview: #YourFarm by #JonKlassen
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#bookblogger #books #childrensbooks
January 22, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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#NewIllustrationoftheDay by Richard Jones, one of the graceful images from Marshmallow Clouds: Two Poets at Play Among Figures of Speech, poems by Connie Wanek and Ted Kooser. Walker Books 27 Jan. Rich and gentle pictures with breathing space. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social @apaintedmouse.bsky.social
January 22, 2026 at 9:36 AM
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With minimal text and scenes bursting with humour #SevenBabies Forest Xiao @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social is #RedReadingub’s #picturebook of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dBq
Seven Babies
Seven Babies Forest Xiao Walker Books One Thursday morning there’s a ring at the bell of number 14 and a box of seven babies appears – self-delivered one supposes. A man and woman open the do…
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January 22, 2026 at 9:49 AM
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Meet Mildred Honeyfur, the stickiest squirrel who ever lived!🐿️🍯

We're celebrating #SquirrelAppreciationDay with Sticky Mildred by @alastairc.com and @rikinparekh.bsky.social!

Perfect for sticky little readers age 3+ and exasperated parents teaching the importance of bath time 🛁
January 21, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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Got kids aged 7+? Book tickets to see me and @rikinparekh.bsky.social doing a Roman Britain double-act on February 17th at @southbankcentre.bsky.social, in school half-term. It's a funny, fact-filled event -- I'll do the talking, Rikin the drawing!
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Totally Chaotic History: Roman Britain Gets Rowdy | Southbank Centre
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January 12, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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The gorgeous Everywhere With You by Carlie Sorosiak and Devon Holzwarth has been shortlisted for the Hampshire Picture Book Award, run by the Hampshire school library service 🐕✨
January 21, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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Reviews of an instant classic for kids, Michael Rosen's "Oh Dear, Look What I Got!," illustrations by Helen Oxenbury, and an established classic, Muriel Spark's "The Very Fine Clock," illustrations by Edward Gorey. @transitbooks.bsky.social @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

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Children's Book Reviews: Classics - New and Reissued - The Arts Fuse
Enjoy an instant classic for kids and an established classic that is newly available.
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January 21, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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We are pleased to announce the longlist for the 2026 #BranfordBoase Award, recognising the year's outstanding debut writers for children AND their editors 👏#kidlit #booksky

Thank you to @alcs.co.uk & @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social for their support.

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Graphic showing the longlist for the 2026 Branford Boase Award. Odd Girl Out by Tasneem Abdur-Rashid, edited by Rosie Fickling (David Fickling Books) Letty and the Mystery of the Golden Thread by Penny Boxall, edited by Katie Sinfield (Puffin) Shadow Thieves by Peter Burns, edited by Lucy Courtenay (Farshore) The Book of Heartbreak by Ova Ceren, edited by Ruth Bennett and Ella Whiddett (Hot Key Books) Tart by Becki Jayne Crossley, edited by Cathy Liney (Bloomsbury) How to Roller Skate with One Leg by Ella Dove, illus by Jennifer Jamieson, edited by Anne Marie Ryan (Orchard Books) The Wicked Lies of Habren Faire by Anna Fiteni, edited by Asmaa Isse (Electric Monkey) Grumpfort by Jamie Hammond, ed Sarah Stewart (Usborne) The Girl Who Raced the World by Nat Harrison, edited by Ruth Bennett (Bonnier) Evie and Maryam's Family Tree by Janeen Hayat, ed by Bella Pearson (Guppy Books) The Misadventures of Mina Mahmood by Farhana Islam, e by Asmaa Isse (Farshore) Love on Sight by Asli Jensen, ed Shalini Vallepur (Chicken House) Inkbound by Philippa Leathley, ed Natalie Doherty (HarperCollins Children’s Books) Gloam by Jack Mackay, ed Katie Jennings (Rock the Boat) A Beautiful Terrible Thing by Miranda Moore, ed Meggie Degurney & Liz Cross (David Fickling Books) Wildlands by Brogen Murphy, ed Linas Alsenas (Puffin) Rock Band Music and Misfits by Leah Osakwe, ed by Mattie Whitehead & Karelle Tobias (Little Tiger) Marty Moose: First Class by Claire Powell,ed Gráinne Clear (Walker Books) The Doughnut Club by Kristina Rahim, edited Zoë Griffiths (Nosy Crow) The Girl with Gills by Becca Rogers, edited by Fiona Kennedy (Zephyr) Run Away With Me by J.L. Simmonds, edited by Amina Parchment-Youssef (Penguin) The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King by Harry Trevaldwyn, edited by Emma Jones and Charlie Castelletti (First Ink) Augmented by Kenechi Udogu, edited by Natasha Brown and Jenny Glencross (Faber) My Dog by Olivia Wakeford, edited by Megan Reid (HarperCollins Children’s Books)
January 21, 2026 at 8:38 AM
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We're thrilled to share that #MartyMoose: First Class Mischief by Claire Powell, edited by the wonderful Gráinne Clear, has been longlisted for the Branford Boase Award 2026!📚🏆

Thank you to the @branfordboaseaward.bsky.social team and congratulations to the longlisted authors and editors!
January 21, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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An exciting opportunity to join our friendly PR team and work across the full Walker list!

If you're interested in planning, implementing and driving effective publicity campaigns apply here: walker.co.uk/about-us/car...

📍 Vauxhall, London (Hybrid)
📅 Closing date: 3rd February

#JobsInBooks
January 21, 2026 at 11:59 AM
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The Great Big Bug Show buzzes into UK theatres this February Half Term!🐞🐝🪲

Join poet Simon Mole and musician Gecko
for a family show full of poems, raps and songs, based on Simon Mole's brilliant picture book A First Book of Bugs!

Grab your tickets: simonmole.com/events
January 20, 2026 at 1:51 PM
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"Everyday lessons in perseverance and the happiness to be found in helping others… The gentle realism of Clark’s instantly recognizable drawings makes this a joy." The Telegraph 🐕

Emma Chichester Clark's delightful new picture book The Good Deed Dogs is out now!
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January 19, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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Thanks, @louiestowell.bsky.social @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social!

'LOKIFESTO - A Bad God's Guide to Reading' right next to (and massively augmenting) the 'How to locate Children's fiction stock' poster here at South Friern Library.
'LOKIFESTO A Bad God's Guide To Reading' right next to our 'How to locate Children's fiction stock' poster here at South Froerm Library.
January 15, 2026 at 11:51 AM
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Everyone loves an Allan Ahlberg read and The Man Who Wore All His Clothes and Other Stories, illustrated by Katharine McEwen, looks fab! Out now for 5-8 readers from @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

#KidlitUK #UKKidlit
The book, the cover of which shows a smiling man padded out by his bulky clothes, of which we can see a big black coat over yellow-checked trousers, blue woolly hat, turquoise scarf and green gloves. On his right shoulder a white cat with orange splodges is thinking: four books in one.
January 19, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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Happy publication month to all our lovely books publishing in January! 📚

#WalkerBooks #PictureBooks #ChildrensBooks #ColouringBooks #KidsBooks
January 15, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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A fun bedtime #picturebook for young children helping kids to go to sleep in a fun and different way.

#BookReview: #YourIsland by #JonKlassen
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#bookblogger #books #childrensbooks #boardbook
January 14, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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Walker Books is proud to be supporting the National Year of Reading! 📚

Whether it's football, music, baking, family-time, sci-fi, or...anything, reading helps you get more out of the things you love.

www.walker.co.uk/walker-books...

#GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026
January 13, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Ruchi Mhasane: The Beautiful Layers of Me. Engaging visual storytelling about a child made to feel bad about traditional dress. On yesterday’s Inclusive Books for Children shortlists. Text by Sophia Payne, Walker Books. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social @ibc-reads.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 10:32 AM
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📙 Schools: 40% off Loki!

It's the first in the hilarious series by @louiestowell.bsky.social and @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

Our book club resources are FREE for state schools. Books are discounted, thanks to @peters-books.bsky.social

➡️ bookclubsinschools.org

#GoAllIn #UKKidLit
January 12, 2026 at 9:33 AM
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So pleased to share that The Tour at School: Because You're the New Kid by Katie Clapham and Nadia Shireen has been longlisted for the Derby Children's Picture Book Award! 🎉
January 9, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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New year, new read! 🎆📖🎆

Start the National Year of Reading strong and #GoAllIn on a new children's book series. Pick out something you’ll love from our selection of books for 8+ readers:

www.walker.co.uk/new-year-new...
New year, new read! Start 2026 with a new book series
Kick off the National Year of Reading with a new set of adventures to sink your teeth into, from our selection of book series for 8+ readers.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Emma Chichester Clark. From The Good Deed Dogs. Walker pb 1 Jan. Using colour and collage and humour in a dramatic explosion to make calamity seem fun. About dogs whose keenness. to help goes wrong. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
January 3, 2026 at 8:33 AM