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Something impossibly magical this way comes.
Wednesday 3rd December, 12pm GMT.
Wednesday 3rd December, 12pm GMT.
November 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Something impossibly magical this way comes.
Wednesday 3rd December, 12pm GMT.
Wednesday 3rd December, 12pm GMT.
Following the ceremony, we are proud to celebrate that The Poisoned King 🦁 by Katherine Rundell is the WINNER of the Books Are My Bag Readers Awards 2025.
Thank you so much to the booksellers who shortlisted this title and to the wonderful readers who voted. 📚
Thank you so much to the booksellers who shortlisted this title and to the wonderful readers who voted. 📚
November 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Following the ceremony, we are proud to celebrate that The Poisoned King 🦁 by Katherine Rundell is the WINNER of the Books Are My Bag Readers Awards 2025.
Thank you so much to the booksellers who shortlisted this title and to the wonderful readers who voted. 📚
Thank you so much to the booksellers who shortlisted this title and to the wonderful readers who voted. 📚
Join Amber Hamilton in Waterstones Arndale for a Romantasy panel along with M.A Kuzniar and Emma Hinds. Get ready to talk all things fantasy, magic, world building, queerness - and of course, romance! 🔮🌈💖
It's a night that you won't want to miss.
🎟️: https://bit.ly/4n79erT
It's a night that you won't want to miss.
🎟️: https://bit.ly/4n79erT
October 30, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Join Amber Hamilton in Waterstones Arndale for a Romantasy panel along with M.A Kuzniar and Emma Hinds. Get ready to talk all things fantasy, magic, world building, queerness - and of course, romance! 🔮🌈💖
It's a night that you won't want to miss.
🎟️: https://bit.ly/4n79erT
It's a night that you won't want to miss.
🎟️: https://bit.ly/4n79erT
Looking for something for the kids this half-term? Come join author and illustrator Sheena Dempsey in Lancashire and time-travelling penguins, Pablo and Splash 🐧, in a fun-filled session with behind the scenes insight on how Sheena makes her books!
🎟️: https://bit.ly/4n9gOST
🎟️: https://bit.ly/4n9gOST
October 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Looking for something for the kids this half-term? Come join author and illustrator Sheena Dempsey in Lancashire and time-travelling penguins, Pablo and Splash 🐧, in a fun-filled session with behind the scenes insight on how Sheena makes her books!
🎟️: https://bit.ly/4n9gOST
🎟️: https://bit.ly/4n9gOST
Join Amber Hamilton in Waterstones Arndale for a Romantasy panel along with M.A Kuzniar and Emma Hinds. Get ready to talk all things fantasy, magic, world building, queerness - and of course, romance! 🔮🌈💖
It's a night that you won't want to miss.
🎟️: https://bit.ly/4n79erT
It's a night that you won't want to miss.
🎟️: https://bit.ly/4n79erT
October 23, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Join Amber Hamilton in Waterstones Arndale for a Romantasy panel along with M.A Kuzniar and Emma Hinds. Get ready to talk all things fantasy, magic, world building, queerness - and of course, romance! 🔮🌈💖
It's a night that you won't want to miss.
🎟️: https://bit.ly/4n79erT
It's a night that you won't want to miss.
🎟️: https://bit.ly/4n79erT
Author and Illustrator Sheena Dempsey will be in Huntington this half term with time-travelling penguins, Pablo and Splash🐧, for an interactive, creative event for young readers!
Don't miss out on finding out the behind the scenes of this bestselling graphic novel series!
🎟️: https://bit.ly/3J4UFXG
Don't miss out on finding out the behind the scenes of this bestselling graphic novel series!
🎟️: https://bit.ly/3J4UFXG
October 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Author and Illustrator Sheena Dempsey will be in Huntington this half term with time-travelling penguins, Pablo and Splash🐧, for an interactive, creative event for young readers!
Don't miss out on finding out the behind the scenes of this bestselling graphic novel series!
🎟️: https://bit.ly/3J4UFXG
Don't miss out on finding out the behind the scenes of this bestselling graphic novel series!
🎟️: https://bit.ly/3J4UFXG
Get your kids in Lincolnshire excited to read this half-term with Sheena Dempsey and her time-travelling penguins, Pablo and Splash! 🐧🐧
Join Sheena for fun drawalongs and behind the scenes in this bestselling graphic novel series!
🎟️: https://bit.ly/4h7fZZb
Join Sheena for fun drawalongs and behind the scenes in this bestselling graphic novel series!
🎟️: https://bit.ly/4h7fZZb
October 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Get your kids in Lincolnshire excited to read this half-term with Sheena Dempsey and her time-travelling penguins, Pablo and Splash! 🐧🐧
Join Sheena for fun drawalongs and behind the scenes in this bestselling graphic novel series!
🎟️: https://bit.ly/4h7fZZb
Join Sheena for fun drawalongs and behind the scenes in this bestselling graphic novel series!
🎟️: https://bit.ly/4h7fZZb
Looking for something for the kids this half-term? Come join author and illustrator Sheena Dempsey in Lancashire and time-travelling penguins, Pablo and Splash 🐧, in a fun-filled session with behind the scenes insight on how Sheena makes her books!
🎟️: https://bit.ly/4n9gOST
🎟️: https://bit.ly/4n9gOST
October 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Looking for something for the kids this half-term? Come join author and illustrator Sheena Dempsey in Lancashire and time-travelling penguins, Pablo and Splash 🐧, in a fun-filled session with behind the scenes insight on how Sheena makes her books!
🎟️: https://bit.ly/4n9gOST
🎟️: https://bit.ly/4n9gOST
Author and Illustrator Sheena Dempsey will be in Huntington this half term with time-travelling penguins, Pablo and Splash🐧, for an interactive, creative event for young readers!
Don't miss out on finding out the behind the scenes of this bestselling graphic novel series!
🎟️: https://bit.ly/3J4UFXG
Don't miss out on finding out the behind the scenes of this bestselling graphic novel series!
🎟️: https://bit.ly/3J4UFXG
October 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Author and Illustrator Sheena Dempsey will be in Huntington this half term with time-travelling penguins, Pablo and Splash🐧, for an interactive, creative event for young readers!
Don't miss out on finding out the behind the scenes of this bestselling graphic novel series!
🎟️: https://bit.ly/3J4UFXG
Don't miss out on finding out the behind the scenes of this bestselling graphic novel series!
🎟️: https://bit.ly/3J4UFXG
Get your kids in Lincolnshire excited to read this half-term with Sheena Dempsey and her time-travelling penguins, Pablo and Splash! 🐧🐧
Join Sheena for fun drawalongs and behind the scenes in this bestselling graphic novel series!
🎟️: https://bit.ly/4h7fZZb
Join Sheena for fun drawalongs and behind the scenes in this bestselling graphic novel series!
🎟️: https://bit.ly/4h7fZZb
October 18, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Get your kids in Lincolnshire excited to read this half-term with Sheena Dempsey and her time-travelling penguins, Pablo and Splash! 🐧🐧
Join Sheena for fun drawalongs and behind the scenes in this bestselling graphic novel series!
🎟️: https://bit.ly/4h7fZZb
Join Sheena for fun drawalongs and behind the scenes in this bestselling graphic novel series!
🎟️: https://bit.ly/4h7fZZb
New friends will be joining the POCKET POTTERS series in 2026! POCKET POTTERS are collectable mini-guides, packed with facts, quotes and joyful illustrations.
Harry, Ron and Hermione: out now
Luna and Dumbledore: February 2026
Hagrid and Dobby: August 2026
Harry, Ron and Hermione: out now
Luna and Dumbledore: February 2026
Hagrid and Dobby: August 2026
September 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
New friends will be joining the POCKET POTTERS series in 2026! POCKET POTTERS are collectable mini-guides, packed with facts, quotes and joyful illustrations.
Harry, Ron and Hermione: out now
Luna and Dumbledore: February 2026
Hagrid and Dobby: August 2026
Harry, Ron and Hermione: out now
Luna and Dumbledore: February 2026
Hagrid and Dobby: August 2026
So, share a book, story or book rec today. Or why not take some time for yourself to read your favourite children’s book and celebrate World Book Day!
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March 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM
So, share a book, story or book rec today. Or why not take some time for yourself to read your favourite children’s book and celebrate World Book Day!
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We also know that children pick up this amazing hobby from seeing the people around them reading for pleasure (we’re looking at all of YOU adult bookworms!)
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March 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM
We also know that children pick up this amazing hobby from seeing the people around them reading for pleasure (we’re looking at all of YOU adult bookworms!)
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Happy World Book Day 🥳📚
We, the Bloomsbury Children’s Team, do everything we can (sometimes even ‘silly’ social media posts) to encourage children to read for pleasure.
We, the Bloomsbury Children’s Team, do everything we can (sometimes even ‘silly’ social media posts) to encourage children to read for pleasure.
March 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Happy World Book Day 🥳📚
We, the Bloomsbury Children’s Team, do everything we can (sometimes even ‘silly’ social media posts) to encourage children to read for pleasure.
We, the Bloomsbury Children’s Team, do everything we can (sometimes even ‘silly’ social media posts) to encourage children to read for pleasure.
Whichever edition you prefer to enjoy, we hope you celebrate World Book Day today and perhaps will take some time to read your favourite Harry Potter book, or invite someone new to share in the magic of these special stories.
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📸Photography copyright @ simplelifeofthree
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📸Photography copyright @ simplelifeofthree
March 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Whichever edition you prefer to enjoy, we hope you celebrate World Book Day today and perhaps will take some time to read your favourite Harry Potter book, or invite someone new to share in the magic of these special stories.
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📸Photography copyright @ simplelifeofthree
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📸Photography copyright @ simplelifeofthree
Since then, the seven Harry Potter stories have been published in new and spellbinding editions, including the famous Illustrated Editions, and have branched out into some stunning companion books, like The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac, perfect for a little light reading.
March 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Since then, the seven Harry Potter stories have been published in new and spellbinding editions, including the famous Illustrated Editions, and have branched out into some stunning companion books, like The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac, perfect for a little light reading.
The Harry Potter stories have encouraged MILLIONS of children and adults to read for pleasure since Bloomsbury first published Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling in 1997.
March 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The Harry Potter stories have encouraged MILLIONS of children and adults to read for pleasure since Bloomsbury first published Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling in 1997.
Happy World Book Day to all witches and wizards!
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Today, Thursday 6th March, we celebrate World Book Day.
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Today, Thursday 6th March, we celebrate World Book Day.
March 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Happy World Book Day to all witches and wizards!
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Today, Thursday 6th March, we celebrate World Book Day.
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Today, Thursday 6th March, we celebrate World Book Day.
The special Ron Weasley edition is brilliantly illustrated by Olia Muza.
Happy birthday, Ron!
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Happy birthday, Ron!
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March 1, 2025 at 11:31 AM
The special Ron Weasley edition is brilliantly illustrated by Olia Muza.
Happy birthday, Ron!
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Happy birthday, Ron!
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Wishing our loveable Quidditch King, Ron Weasley, a very happy birthday and we hope he has a fantastic birthday breakfast!
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POCKET POTTERS: Little Guides to the Harry Potter Stories coming 26th August!
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POCKET POTTERS: Little Guides to the Harry Potter Stories coming 26th August!
March 1, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Wishing our loveable Quidditch King, Ron Weasley, a very happy birthday and we hope he has a fantastic birthday breakfast!
🧡🦁🧶🎂🍫🍬🍳🍽️
POCKET POTTERS: Little Guides to the Harry Potter Stories coming 26th August!
🧡🦁🧶🎂🍫🍬🍳🍽️
POCKET POTTERS: Little Guides to the Harry Potter Stories coming 26th August!
Don’t miss the BIG BOOK GIVEAWAY FOR WORLD BOOK DAY on our Bloomsbury Children’s Instagram📚💚
You could win an upcycled, pop-up library FILLED with our brilliant books for YOUR CHOSEN LOCATION - a school, community centre, club or similar*
www.instagram.com/reel/DGin8PAqC8Q/?igsh=MWsxY3U2MHJvNnM1aA
You could win an upcycled, pop-up library FILLED with our brilliant books for YOUR CHOSEN LOCATION - a school, community centre, club or similar*
www.instagram.com/reel/DGin8PAqC8Q/?igsh=MWsxY3U2MHJvNnM1aA
February 26, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Don’t miss the BIG BOOK GIVEAWAY FOR WORLD BOOK DAY on our Bloomsbury Children’s Instagram📚💚
You could win an upcycled, pop-up library FILLED with our brilliant books for YOUR CHOSEN LOCATION - a school, community centre, club or similar*
www.instagram.com/reel/DGin8PAqC8Q/?igsh=MWsxY3U2MHJvNnM1aA
You could win an upcycled, pop-up library FILLED with our brilliant books for YOUR CHOSEN LOCATION - a school, community centre, club or similar*
www.instagram.com/reel/DGin8PAqC8Q/?igsh=MWsxY3U2MHJvNnM1aA
THE POISONED KING, the dazzling sequel to Katherine Rundell's Impossible Creatures, winner of the 2023 Waterstones Book of the Year.
Pre-order your Signed Exclusive Edition from Waterstones today.
Cover illustration by Daniel Egnéus.
Pre-order your Signed Exclusive Edition from Waterstones today.
Cover illustration by Daniel Egnéus.
February 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
THE POISONED KING, the dazzling sequel to Katherine Rundell's Impossible Creatures, winner of the 2023 Waterstones Book of the Year.
Pre-order your Signed Exclusive Edition from Waterstones today.
Cover illustration by Daniel Egnéus.
Pre-order your Signed Exclusive Edition from Waterstones today.
Cover illustration by Daniel Egnéus.
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Let’s say we were to have a blue-sky thinking meeting together, here over a cup of tea ☕️ 🫖
(brainstorm ideas and participants are encouraged to let their imagination run free)
What can we do to encourage more children to read for pleasure in 2025?
Let us know your blue-sky thoughts!
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Let’s say we were to have a blue-sky thinking meeting together, here over a cup of tea ☕️ 🫖
(brainstorm ideas and participants are encouraged to let their imagination run free)
What can we do to encourage more children to read for pleasure in 2025?
Let us know your blue-sky thoughts!
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January 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Let’s say we were to have a blue-sky thinking meeting together, here over a cup of tea ☕️ 🫖
(brainstorm ideas and participants are encouraged to let their imagination run free)
What can we do to encourage more children to read for pleasure in 2025?
Let us know your blue-sky thoughts!
💭🩵📖
Let’s say we were to have a blue-sky thinking meeting together, here over a cup of tea ☕️ 🫖
(brainstorm ideas and participants are encouraged to let their imagination run free)
What can we do to encourage more children to read for pleasure in 2025?
Let us know your blue-sky thoughts!
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