Annette Demetriou, 3 Little Buttons
@3littlebuttonsblog.bsky.social
- Children’s author
- WILD & Me, in the Middle (Owlet Press)
- Golden Egg Academy alumni 💛
- Blogging about London, family & books
www.3littlebuttons.com 📚
- WILD & Me, in the Middle (Owlet Press)
- Golden Egg Academy alumni 💛
- Blogging about London, family & books
www.3littlebuttons.com 📚
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Hi everyone!
I’m Annette, I live in London and love writing picture books. I have these two out with Owlet Press - WILD & Me, in the Middle 💛 #grateful
Lovely to meet you over in Bluesky. * Waves - looking forward to connecting.
#kidsBooksUk #kidslituk #childrensbooks
I’m Annette, I live in London and love writing picture books. I have these two out with Owlet Press - WILD & Me, in the Middle 💛 #grateful
Lovely to meet you over in Bluesky. * Waves - looking forward to connecting.
#kidsBooksUk #kidslituk #childrensbooks
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Today marks 30 years since the publication of Philip Pullman's extraordinary #NorthernLights
On 31st July, join Philip Pullman at a special event in London
www.waterstones.com/events
#PhilipPullman #HisDarkMaterials @waterstones.bsky.social @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social @rgsibg.bsky.social
On 31st July, join Philip Pullman at a special event in London
www.waterstones.com/events
#PhilipPullman #HisDarkMaterials @waterstones.bsky.social @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social @rgsibg.bsky.social
July 9, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Today marks 30 years since the publication of Philip Pullman's extraordinary #NorthernLights
On 31st July, join Philip Pullman at a special event in London
www.waterstones.com/events
#PhilipPullman #HisDarkMaterials @waterstones.bsky.social @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social @rgsibg.bsky.social
On 31st July, join Philip Pullman at a special event in London
www.waterstones.com/events
#PhilipPullman #HisDarkMaterials @waterstones.bsky.social @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social @rgsibg.bsky.social
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The first day at school can be scary... especially for the teacher!
Don't miss this hilarious picture book all about starting school from Bethany Walker and Sophie Kent – How To Train Your Teacher is out now!
Don't miss this hilarious picture book all about starting school from Bethany Walker and Sophie Kent – How To Train Your Teacher is out now!
July 3, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The first day at school can be scary... especially for the teacher!
Don't miss this hilarious picture book all about starting school from Bethany Walker and Sophie Kent – How To Train Your Teacher is out now!
Don't miss this hilarious picture book all about starting school from Bethany Walker and Sophie Kent – How To Train Your Teacher is out now!
Here's a sneaky peek of new young fiction series Nora Nightsky by Rebecca Lewis-Oakes and Becka Moor - coming soon September 2025 @scholasticuk.bsky.social
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#childrensbooks #noranightsky
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#childrensbooks #noranightsky
July 4, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Here's a sneaky peek of new young fiction series Nora Nightsky by Rebecca Lewis-Oakes and Becka Moor - coming soon September 2025 @scholasticuk.bsky.social
3littlebuttons.com/reviews/nora...
#childrensbooks #noranightsky
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#childrensbooks #noranightsky
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New on the blog - children's books for sports day. www.booksfortopics.com/sports-day-b...
Sports Day Books: 5 Recommended Books for Children on the BooksForTopics Blog
Read our blog post: Sports Day Books: 5 Recommended Books for Children - bringing you the best children's books reviewed and recommended by teachers for primary schools.
www.booksfortopics.com
July 2, 2025 at 9:32 PM
New on the blog - children's books for sports day. www.booksfortopics.com/sports-day-b...
We are loving The Wish Switch by Lynn Painter. ✨Friends to enemies, with a sprinkle of first crush flutters, a dash of magic and a whole heap of fun! ✨ @scholasticuk.bsky.social
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#middlegradebooks #bookreview #summerreads
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#middlegradebooks #bookreview #summerreads
July 3, 2025 at 8:54 AM
We are loving The Wish Switch by Lynn Painter. ✨Friends to enemies, with a sprinkle of first crush flutters, a dash of magic and a whole heap of fun! ✨ @scholasticuk.bsky.social
3littlebuttons.com/reviews/the-...
#middlegradebooks #bookreview #summerreads
3littlebuttons.com/reviews/the-...
#middlegradebooks #bookreview #summerreads
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Here are #8brilliantbooks that all have nature and enjoying the outdoors at their heart.
#picturebooks #childrensbooks #picturebook
#picturebooks #childrensbooks #picturebook
June 27, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Here are #8brilliantbooks that all have nature and enjoying the outdoors at their heart.
#picturebooks #childrensbooks #picturebook
#picturebooks #childrensbooks #picturebook
Sammy Feels Shy from bestselling creator of the Big Bright Feelings series, Tom Percival! - review
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#picturebook #picturebookreview
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#picturebook #picturebookreview
June 20, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Sammy Feels Shy from bestselling creator of the Big Bright Feelings series, Tom Percival! - review
3littlebuttons.com/reviews/samm...
#picturebook #picturebookreview
3littlebuttons.com/reviews/samm...
#picturebook #picturebookreview
It’s #refugeeweek - a time to share and listen to experiences from people who have been displaced in order to find safety. A time to celebrate resilience, inclusiveness and community. Kindness really is everything.
Here are 8 picture books that embrace this, carefully written for little readers. ❤️
Here are 8 picture books that embrace this, carefully written for little readers. ❤️
June 19, 2025 at 5:13 AM
It’s #refugeeweek - a time to share and listen to experiences from people who have been displaced in order to find safety. A time to celebrate resilience, inclusiveness and community. Kindness really is everything.
Here are 8 picture books that embrace this, carefully written for little readers. ❤️
Here are 8 picture books that embrace this, carefully written for little readers. ❤️
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📚✨ We're looking for UK-based brand ambassadors who are passionate about children's literacy, learning, and reading for joy! 🌈📖
To find out more and to apply head to: nosycrow.com/brand-ambass...
To find out more and to apply head to: nosycrow.com/brand-ambass...
June 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
📚✨ We're looking for UK-based brand ambassadors who are passionate about children's literacy, learning, and reading for joy! 🌈📖
To find out more and to apply head to: nosycrow.com/brand-ambass...
To find out more and to apply head to: nosycrow.com/brand-ambass...
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Happy Empathy Day! Celebrate the power of reading with @empathylabuk.bsky.social Empathy Festival events.
We're so proud to have two books in the Read for Empathy Collection 2025: Bird Boy by Catherine Bruton and Destiny Ink: Sleepover Surprise by Adeola Sokunbi ❤️
empathylab.uk/empathy-day-...
We're so proud to have two books in the Read for Empathy Collection 2025: Bird Boy by Catherine Bruton and Destiny Ink: Sleepover Surprise by Adeola Sokunbi ❤️
empathylab.uk/empathy-day-...
June 12, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Happy Empathy Day! Celebrate the power of reading with @empathylabuk.bsky.social Empathy Festival events.
We're so proud to have two books in the Read for Empathy Collection 2025: Bird Boy by Catherine Bruton and Destiny Ink: Sleepover Surprise by Adeola Sokunbi ❤️
empathylab.uk/empathy-day-...
We're so proud to have two books in the Read for Empathy Collection 2025: Bird Boy by Catherine Bruton and Destiny Ink: Sleepover Surprise by Adeola Sokunbi ❤️
empathylab.uk/empathy-day-...
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Next #fathersday #bookrec in celebration of #pridemonth this beautiful #picturebook #MyTwoDaddies by #gareth.peter & #garyparsons #puffinbooks
June 13, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Next #fathersday #bookrec in celebration of #pridemonth this beautiful #picturebook #MyTwoDaddies by #gareth.peter & #garyparsons #puffinbooks
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'Place isn’t just an arbitrary pin in a map: it’s integral to the narrative' 📌
We caught up with award-winning author and CBC tutor Kirsty Logan to discuss what first sparked her love for the uncanny and what she enjoys most about teaching creative writing.
Read the full advice blog here:
We caught up with award-winning author and CBC tutor Kirsty Logan to discuss what first sparked her love for the uncanny and what she enjoys most about teaching creative writing.
Read the full advice blog here:
Kirsty Logan on writing | Author interview
We caught up with award-winning author Kirsty Logan to discuss what first sparked her love for the strange and uncanny, reimagining fairytales and folktales, the inspiration behind her witchy novel…
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June 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM
'Place isn’t just an arbitrary pin in a map: it’s integral to the narrative' 📌
We caught up with award-winning author and CBC tutor Kirsty Logan to discuss what first sparked her love for the uncanny and what she enjoys most about teaching creative writing.
Read the full advice blog here:
We caught up with award-winning author and CBC tutor Kirsty Logan to discuss what first sparked her love for the uncanny and what she enjoys most about teaching creative writing.
Read the full advice blog here:
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A fab new picture book coming soon... The Fib by Pedro Iniguez, illustrated by Nathan Kwan and published by Gloo Books
3littlebuttons.com/reviews/the-...
@pedroiniguez.bsky.social @nathankwan.bsky.social @gloobooks.bsky.social #picturebooks #picturebookreview
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@pedroiniguez.bsky.social @nathankwan.bsky.social @gloobooks.bsky.social #picturebooks #picturebookreview
May 9, 2025 at 11:45 AM
A fab new picture book coming soon... The Fib by Pedro Iniguez, illustrated by Nathan Kwan and published by Gloo Books
3littlebuttons.com/reviews/the-...
@pedroiniguez.bsky.social @nathankwan.bsky.social @gloobooks.bsky.social #picturebooks #picturebookreview
3littlebuttons.com/reviews/the-...
@pedroiniguez.bsky.social @nathankwan.bsky.social @gloobooks.bsky.social #picturebooks #picturebookreview
The Biggest Dog in the Book is OUT NOW 😍 written by Ben Lerwill and illustrated by Mark Chambers 3littlebuttons.com/reviews/the-... @dkbooks.bsky.social
#picturebooks #childrensbooks #bookreview 🔖
#picturebooks #childrensbooks #bookreview 🔖
June 12, 2025 at 6:21 AM
The Biggest Dog in the Book is OUT NOW 😍 written by Ben Lerwill and illustrated by Mark Chambers 3littlebuttons.com/reviews/the-... @dkbooks.bsky.social
#picturebooks #childrensbooks #bookreview 🔖
#picturebooks #childrensbooks #bookreview 🔖
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Writing children's books? There's no set deadline to publish your first. We talk with Mel Rosenberg about his first picture book at age 74 and his unique path to publication. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/06/11/d...
Door’s Open! A Cover Reveal and Q&A with Mel Rosenberg on Emily Saw a Door
Writing children's books? There's no set deadline to publish your first. We talk with Mel Rosenberg about his first picture book at age 74 and his unique path to publication.
afuse8production.slj.com
June 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Writing children's books? There's no set deadline to publish your first. We talk with Mel Rosenberg about his first picture book at age 74 and his unique path to publication. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/06/11/d...
A fab new picture book coming soon... The Fib by Pedro Iniguez, illustrated by Nathan Kwan and published by Gloo Books
3littlebuttons.com/reviews/the-...
@pedroiniguez.bsky.social @nathankwan.bsky.social @gloobooks.bsky.social #picturebooks #picturebookreview
3littlebuttons.com/reviews/the-...
@pedroiniguez.bsky.social @nathankwan.bsky.social @gloobooks.bsky.social #picturebooks #picturebookreview
May 9, 2025 at 11:45 AM
A fab new picture book coming soon... The Fib by Pedro Iniguez, illustrated by Nathan Kwan and published by Gloo Books
3littlebuttons.com/reviews/the-...
@pedroiniguez.bsky.social @nathankwan.bsky.social @gloobooks.bsky.social #picturebooks #picturebookreview
3littlebuttons.com/reviews/the-...
@pedroiniguez.bsky.social @nathankwan.bsky.social @gloobooks.bsky.social #picturebooks #picturebookreview
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#WriteCBC task from @abigailj.bsky.social: Secrets are a great way to add intrigue and drama to your story. Write a mini-scene in which a character discovers that someone they know well has been keeping a secret from them. How do they deal with this discovery?
May 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#WriteCBC task from @abigailj.bsky.social: Secrets are a great way to add intrigue and drama to your story. Write a mini-scene in which a character discovers that someone they know well has been keeping a secret from them. How do they deal with this discovery?
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Clara Claus Saves Easter is available now! 🥚🍫
Join Clara and her brother Nick on this chocolate-filled adventure and learn more about the mysterious E.B 🐰this easter: www.amazon.co.uk/Clara-Claus-...
#kidlit
Join Clara and her brother Nick on this chocolate-filled adventure and learn more about the mysterious E.B 🐰this easter: www.amazon.co.uk/Clara-Claus-...
#kidlit
April 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Clara Claus Saves Easter is available now! 🥚🍫
Join Clara and her brother Nick on this chocolate-filled adventure and learn more about the mysterious E.B 🐰this easter: www.amazon.co.uk/Clara-Claus-...
#kidlit
Join Clara and her brother Nick on this chocolate-filled adventure and learn more about the mysterious E.B 🐰this easter: www.amazon.co.uk/Clara-Claus-...
#kidlit
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Parents and educators - there are a lot of discussions in publishing about how to improve reading for pleasure. Is there anything you wish publishing would do more of? Or just understand about kids and reading? Any insights from teaching/parenting of what gets kids reading? #KidLitUK #Edusky #KidLit
April 10, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Parents and educators - there are a lot of discussions in publishing about how to improve reading for pleasure. Is there anything you wish publishing would do more of? Or just understand about kids and reading? Any insights from teaching/parenting of what gets kids reading? #KidLitUK #Edusky #KidLit
Here’s a little Easter helping of nostalgia, with this super cute bunny themed picture book The Birthday Party by Mandy Stanley 🐰
3littlebuttons.com/reviews/the-...
#picturebooks #picturebookreview #childrensbooks
3littlebuttons.com/reviews/the-...
#picturebooks #picturebookreview #childrensbooks
April 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Here’s a little Easter helping of nostalgia, with this super cute bunny themed picture book The Birthday Party by Mandy Stanley 🐰
3littlebuttons.com/reviews/the-...
#picturebooks #picturebookreview #childrensbooks
3littlebuttons.com/reviews/the-...
#picturebooks #picturebookreview #childrensbooks
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*Now open to submissions* Ann Whitford Paul & @writersdigest.bsky.social "Most Promising Picture Book Manuscript Award" via @scbwi.bsky.social ILF:
- For those who have NOT yet sold a picture book to a publisher
- Fiction, non-fiction.
Info: www.scbwi.org/ilf-ann-whit... #KidLit #SCBWI
- For those who have NOT yet sold a picture book to a publisher
- Fiction, non-fiction.
Info: www.scbwi.org/ilf-ann-whit... #KidLit #SCBWI
SCBWI ILF Presents the Ann Whitford Paul and Writer's Digest Most Promising Picture Book Manuscript Award
The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators provides the resources, professional networking, and community-building opportunities that support writers, illustrators, and translators throug...
www.scbwi.org
April 3, 2025 at 12:50 PM
*Now open to submissions* Ann Whitford Paul & @writersdigest.bsky.social "Most Promising Picture Book Manuscript Award" via @scbwi.bsky.social ILF:
- For those who have NOT yet sold a picture book to a publisher
- Fiction, non-fiction.
Info: www.scbwi.org/ilf-ann-whit... #KidLit #SCBWI
- For those who have NOT yet sold a picture book to a publisher
- Fiction, non-fiction.
Info: www.scbwi.org/ilf-ann-whit... #KidLit #SCBWI
Children’s #picturebooks to help support positive change.
Reposted from Owlet Press ⭐️🙌🏼
instagram.com/p/DHqPKt-I3MU/ #Adolescence @netflixuk.bsky.social
@owletpress.bsky.social
Reposted from Owlet Press ⭐️🙌🏼
instagram.com/p/DHqPKt-I3MU/ #Adolescence @netflixuk.bsky.social
@owletpress.bsky.social
March 27, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Children’s #picturebooks to help support positive change.
Reposted from Owlet Press ⭐️🙌🏼
instagram.com/p/DHqPKt-I3MU/ #Adolescence @netflixuk.bsky.social
@owletpress.bsky.social
Reposted from Owlet Press ⭐️🙌🏼
instagram.com/p/DHqPKt-I3MU/ #Adolescence @netflixuk.bsky.social
@owletpress.bsky.social
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Our Winners’ Gallery for Best Novel Opening and Best Picture Book Text 2024 is now live! See who won, read short extracts of the stories… Congratulations to all! 👏👏👏
www.searchlightawards.co.uk/winners-gall...
www.searchlightawards.co.uk/winners-gall...
March 12, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Our Winners’ Gallery for Best Novel Opening and Best Picture Book Text 2024 is now live! See who won, read short extracts of the stories… Congratulations to all! 👏👏👏
www.searchlightawards.co.uk/winners-gall...
www.searchlightawards.co.uk/winners-gall...
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@debbieohi.com has created the hashtag #KidLitLaunches to highlight new books from authors and illustrators. Using this hashtag will help make it easier for others in the community to find out about new books !
Remember to also add #kidlit and #kidlitmegafeed to spread your good news further !
Remember to also add #kidlit and #kidlitmegafeed to spread your good news further !
February 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
@debbieohi.com has created the hashtag #KidLitLaunches to highlight new books from authors and illustrators. Using this hashtag will help make it easier for others in the community to find out about new books !
Remember to also add #kidlit and #kidlitmegafeed to spread your good news further !
Remember to also add #kidlit and #kidlitmegafeed to spread your good news further !