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David Bowie's childhood home at 4 Plaistow Grove, Bromley where he lived from age 8 to 20 & wrote Space Oddity has been acquired by the Heritage Trust of London. It will be returned to its early 1960's appearance & will eventually open to the public. 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
David Bowie's London childhood home set to open to the public
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January 8, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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Reminder to those who want to see LESS content about (fill in blank) and/or MORE about (fill in blank): One of the reasons Bluesky remains my go-to social media platform is because of all the ways we can control what I see and don't see.

Some #BlueskyTips:

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e. Control What You Do (& Don't) See - Debbie Ridpath Ohi - Obsidian Publish
Cover-HowToControlWhatYouSee_Moderation_2025.jpg Tips On How To Curate What You See (and Don't See) on Bluesky (Last updated Sept. 21, 2025) INDEX Impersonator accounts For Those Who Want To Stay As …
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January 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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David Bowie – Cracked Actor (Hammersmith Odeon, London, 1973) 4K upgrade.

Aladdin Sane (1973)

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David Bowie – Cracked Actor (2023 Remaster/4K Upgrade) Hammersmith Odeon, London, 1973
The 4K upgraded performance of David Bowie performing Cracked Actor as Ziggy Stardust for the last time ever at Hammersmith Odeon in 1973. The legendary last ever Ziggy Stardust show will be availa…
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January 8, 2026 at 10:24 PM
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booktrust.org.uk
📢 Calling all libraries!

#BookTrustStorytime voting is now open - this is your chance to share families' views and help us pick the next BookTrust Storytime winner.

👉 Check your email for all the details you need!

@librariesconnected.bsky.social @librariesrising.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social
The BookTrust Storytime logo, an illustration of an owl, the words "Which is your favourite?" and the front covers of Suki Cat Astronaut, Tiger It's Snowing, Superwolf, Five Enormous Dinosaurs, and The Jellyfish Jiggle
January 7, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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David Bowie released his final studio album Blackstar (stylised as ★) on this day in 2016, his 69th birthday.
January 8, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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childs-play.co.uk
Start the week with a ROARRRRR!

Read FIVE ENORMOUS DINOSAURS Annie Kubler & Sarah Dellow
More via our bio #BookTrustStorytime #BabyRhymeTime #readingtogether #bookswithusallin
booktrust.org.uk BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · Nov 18
This week's #BookTrustStorytime spotlight is on the brilliant #FiveEnormousDinosaurs! 🦖

We've got lots of fun resources to help you enjoy this book in your library, from colouring to a treasure hunt, puzzle and a super rhyme - and a video of the story too! 👇

https://bit.ly/4p3KxOZ
November 24, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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childs-play.co.uk
'Are you refreshing the diverse books on your shelves?'
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"Brilliant conversation opener that follows through multiple locations during displacement"

KENDE! KENDE! KENDE! by Kirsten Cappy, Yaya Gentille, @rahanabanana.bsky.social: www.childs-play.com/products/978...
Colourful joyful book cover illustration of father and daughter smiling as he pushes her in a wheelbarrow.
January 8, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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debbieohi.com
Writer's Block Biscotti.

#DebbieOhiComics #WriterSky
Comic with two characters, one with short brown hair and one with long blond hair. First panel: Brown-haired person says, “Wow, your place looks great!” Second panel: Blond-haired person replies, “Thanks. Care for a homemade biscotti?” Third panel: Brown-haired person says, “Of course. Say, are those curtains new?” Fourth panel: Blond-haired person answers, “Yep. Made them yesterday.” Fifth panel: Both characters are silent, holding mugs. Sixth panel: Brown-haired person asks, “Writer’s block?” and the blond-haired person, now crying, says, “Got it so bad…” Credit at the bottom: Debbie Ridpath Ohi – DebbieOhi.com.
July 11, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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childs-play.co.uk
Happy World Horse Day! 🐴 🌎

Today, we're trotting across continents with Around the World on 80 Horses by Jill Newton, a beautifully illustrated journey that celebrates incredible equines from all over the globe.

More via our bio +
fun downloadable activities
July 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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debbieohi.com
One reason Bluesky remains my favourite social media platform: the ability to control what I see & don't see. Yes, I care about what's going on the world BUT (esp these days) need to limit when/how to protect my mental health & ability to work.
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e. Control What You Do (& Don't) See - Debbie Ridpath Ohi - Obsidian Publish
Cover-Moderation-Preview-v3-flat-1024.jpg Tips On How To Curate What You See (and Don't See) on Bluesky (Last updated February 17, 2025) INDEX Impersonator accounts Muting and Blocking How To Block S…
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July 11, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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childs-play.co.uk
⭐ Publication Day! Thrilled to start the week with 6 NEW BOOKS!

⭐ Happy Book Birthday FIRST BEHAVIOURS illustrated by
@paulabowlesdraws.bsky.social OUT NOW!

Fans of FIRST FEELINGS books will love them!
www.childs-play.com/collections/...
#kidlit #kidlitUK @bouncemarketing.bsky.social #bookbirthday
Six colourful new book covers for new First Behaviours board book series featuring fun monters demonstrating different behaviours of young children.
May 19, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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BYE, CAR! by @naomidanis.bsky.social illustrated by Daniel Rieley

Lots of fun, lots of inspiration, lots of go!
Perfect for budding innovators and inventors!

More green reads in thread & via bio #kidlit #kidlitUK #NationalShareaStoryMonth @bouncemarketing.bsky.social
May 16, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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childs-play.co.uk
Been all go in the best way this week! Look at this great news!

⭐ KENDE! KENDE! KENDE! by Kirsten Cappy, Yaya Gentille, illustrated by @rahanabanana.bsky.social made the #LittleRebelsAward 2025 longlist!

More via bio #littlerebelsaward @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social @housmansbookshop.bsky.social ⭐
Book cover illustration shows father and daughter laughing as he pushes her in wheelbarrow, chickens and tree also in the picture, scene set in DRC
May 16, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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childs-play.co.uk
"A wonderfully tactile and accessible board book"

LET'S PLAY by @alexstrick.bsky.social in @ibc-reads.bsky.social Top picks for spring! 🌱📚
www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/products/let...

More via our bio #kidlit #kidlitUK
May 2, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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childs-play.co.uk
Three great green books about recycling♻️

First up, RECYCLING! illustrated by Jess Stockham

Real tasks are a natural progression from pretend play, children love helping, and this book can spark an interest in caring for our planet. #EarthMonth #ourpowerourplanet #kidlit #reducereuserecycle
April 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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childs-play.co.uk
Happy World Autism Awareness Day #WAAD

Reading together is a great way to introduce, understand and celebrate autism awareness and acceptance.

Enjoy our booklist – featuring exciting new @paulabowlesdraws.bsky.social titles out soon!🤩
More via bio #kidlit #kidlituk #WorldAutismAwarenessDay #WAAM
April 2, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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Brilliant news! At last, confirmation that the Govt *will* go ahead with the #NaturalHistoryGCSE 🎉 We have to get to know our fellow travellers on this planet again. Young people who know & love nature are far more likely to protect & restore it - as well as enjoying better physical & mental health
Department for Education confirms launch of natural history GCSE
Campaigners have been calling for the qualification for years but plan stalled despite a curriculum being drawn up
www.theguardian.com
March 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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childs-play.co.uk
A forest of poems to read on @unesco.org #WorldPoetryDay & @fao.org #InternationalDayofForests 🌱🌳🍊

Feed their minds with TREE WHISPERS by @nuance.bsky.social illustrated by Juliana Oakley

To celebrate, 20% off our Poetry books till Sunday!
More via bio #forestsandfood #poetry #kidlituk #kidlit
March 21, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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childs-play.co.uk
Excited to celebrate #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek & share a new board book series sneak peek with you!

FIRST BEHAVIOURS illustrated by @paulabowlesdraws.bsky.social out spring!
Focusing on 6 classic behaviours, written with both neurotypical & neurodivergent children in mind.
More via bio #kidlit
March 19, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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childs-play.co.uk
Celebrate #InternationalWomensDay this weekend with books filled with great she leads and role models, empowerment, inspiration, empathy, connection.

We really dig this booklist, hope you dig it too!

🤗 more via our bio
#IWD2025 #sheleads #reflectingrealities
#smashingstereotypes #kidlit #kidlituk
March 7, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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childs-play.co.uk
We love sharing sneak peeks with you!

Coming soon! LET'S PLAY by @alexstrick.bsky.social

Find out more: www.childs-play.com/products/978...
@booktrust.org.uk @bouncemarketing.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitUK
March 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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childs-play.co.uk
Happy #WorldBookDay

Hope you love our booklist of titles with fabulous illustrations, featuring reading and storytelling!
#ReadYourWay

We’ll be sharing some of our faves throughout the day!
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March 6, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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Lolie and her family have to leave their homeland. When the new baby is coming in the middle of a snowstorm, the community helps. A beautiful story of working together. With links to audio recordings in 7 languages, this book is so welcoming & belongs in libraries and schools everywhere!
#kidlit 📚👍🏼
Cover of “Kende! Kende! Kende!” By Kirsten Cappy & Yaya Gentille, illustrated by Rahman’s Dariah, shows a young African girl riding joyfully in a wheelbarrow that her father is pushing.
February 21, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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debbieohi.com
Looking for *kind* volunteers to help answer newbie questions in an UNOFFICIAL BLUESKY HELP THREAD. To newbies: pls post your questions below & hopefully someone will answer. Pls search my Unofficial Guide To Bluesky first: (publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/se...)
Search Tips - Debbie Ridpath Ohi - Obsidian Publish
Search Tips How To Search This Unofficial Guide Overwhelmed and can't find the info you want in this Guide? I strongly encourage you to use the built-in Search field. On a desktop browser, look for …
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February 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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childs-play.co.uk
New! Around the World On 80 HORSES by Jill Newton is an incredible equine adventure!

What horse has feathers? What is a zonkey?
How do horses sleep standing up?

Discover 80 amazing breeds, with tons of tales and facts!
More: www.childs-play.com/products/978... 📚🐴 #kidlituk #kidlit #readingtogether
February 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM