Laura Baker
@laurabakerbooks.bsky.social
Children’s book author and editor represented by Jodie Hodges at United Agents. A Canadian in Wales. Working with Hachette, Scholastic, Little Tiger, Quarto, OUP & more...
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Laura Baker
@laurabakerbooks.bsky.social
· Nov 11
Hello! 👋 I'm brand-new here... please help! 😅 I'm a children's author and editor and love to write about:
👾 Mischievous monsters
🦄 Grumpy unicorns
⚫ Fed-up full stops
📚 The magic of reading
🐷 Pigs called Peppa
🌔 Space facts
... And more! I have a big basset hound dog and two little bookworm boys.
👾 Mischievous monsters
🦄 Grumpy unicorns
⚫ Fed-up full stops
📚 The magic of reading
🐷 Pigs called Peppa
🌔 Space facts
... And more! I have a big basset hound dog and two little bookworm boys.
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A beautiful story of identity and self-expression, this week’s #PictureBookFriday read is Squirrel and Bird by @laurabakerbooks.bsky.social, illustrated by Stacey Thomas. Out now for 3-6 readers from @littletigeruk.bsky.social
#KidlitUK #UKKidlit
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Squirrel and Bird by Laura Baker, illustrated by Stacey Thomas
Cover illustration copyright © Stacey Thomas, 2025 When this new picture book arrived, I assumed – from looking at its beautiful cover – that this was going to be a story about friendsh…
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October 10, 2025 at 2:23 PM
A beautiful story of identity and self-expression, this week’s #PictureBookFriday read is Squirrel and Bird by @laurabakerbooks.bsky.social, illustrated by Stacey Thomas. Out now for 3-6 readers from @littletigeruk.bsky.social
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With a brief, effective text @laurabakerbooks.bsky.social and Stacey Thomas’s charmingly detailed muted sepia & grey scenes #SquirrelandBird @littletigeruk.bsky.social is #RedReadingHub’s #picturebook of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dt3
Squirrel and Bird
Squirrel and BirdLaura Baker and Stacey ThomasLittle Tiger Squirrel and Bird are best friends and the external narrator introducing them emphasises their difference: ‘Squirrel is loud! Very LOUD!’ …
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October 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
With a brief, effective text @laurabakerbooks.bsky.social and Stacey Thomas’s charmingly detailed muted sepia & grey scenes #SquirrelandBird @littletigeruk.bsky.social is #RedReadingHub’s #picturebook of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dt3
So pleased to be able to share these books and support a school of reading and kindness 💛 What a brilliant photo!
Year 3 are so excited to read Laura Baker’s new books! We are very excited to learn about the Science of Kindness and we even received a special signed version of Squirrel and Bird. #lovereading
October 2, 2025 at 8:51 PM
So pleased to be able to share these books and support a school of reading and kindness 💛 What a brilliant photo!
Out today! 🥳✨
Meet Squirrel. Squirrel is LOUD.
Meet Bird. Bird is quiet.
They are complete opposites.
And that's all you need to know.
The end.
Or is it . . . ? 🐿️
Squirrel and Bird by @laurabakerbooks.bsky.social & and @staceythomas.bsky.social is out now!
Meet Bird. Bird is quiet.
They are complete opposites.
And that's all you need to know.
The end.
Or is it . . . ? 🐿️
Squirrel and Bird by @laurabakerbooks.bsky.social & and @staceythomas.bsky.social is out now!
October 2, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Out today! 🥳✨
Well @markbradley.bsky.social… very high praise over here: he declared these his new favourite graphic novels (and he reads a lot of graphic novels!). He said he likes them because they’re about friends and kindness 🥰🥰 Perfectly pitched for this age!
September 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Well @markbradley.bsky.social… very high praise over here: he declared these his new favourite graphic novels (and he reads a lot of graphic novels!). He said he likes them because they’re about friends and kindness 🥰🥰 Perfectly pitched for this age!
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Picture book Squirrel and Bird by @laurabakerbooks.bsky.social, illustrated by Stacey Thomas is a story about identity, self-expression and refusing to be defined by one thing. Out 02/10 for 3-6 readers, huge thanks go to Jasmin @littletigeruk.bsky.social 🐿️
#KidlitUK #UKKidlit
#KidlitUK #UKKidlit
September 19, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Picture book Squirrel and Bird by @laurabakerbooks.bsky.social, illustrated by Stacey Thomas is a story about identity, self-expression and refusing to be defined by one thing. Out 02/10 for 3-6 readers, huge thanks go to Jasmin @littletigeruk.bsky.social 🐿️
#KidlitUK #UKKidlit
#KidlitUK #UKKidlit
Treating myself on the train back after a wonderful, whirlwind few days in London. Two publisher parties, two meetings, a book launch, countless giggles and chats with publishing friends… phew! I’m exhausted and invigorated 😅
July 3, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Treating myself on the train back after a wonderful, whirlwind few days in London. Two publisher parties, two meetings, a book launch, countless giggles and chats with publishing friends… phew! I’m exhausted and invigorated 😅
My latest book is dedicated to a local primary school... they do so much to foster the children's love of books, and it does not go unnoticed! Schools are hugely important to authors and readers... I love to think about this particular book being used to get children dancing together in class! 💃
We are so delighted to receive this gift from @laurabakerbooks.bsky.social so lovely to have it dedicated to Cogan Primary School- thank you Mrs Baker #fitandhealthy #community
May 15, 2025 at 12:58 PM
My latest book is dedicated to a local primary school... they do so much to foster the children's love of books, and it does not go unnoticed! Schools are hugely important to authors and readers... I love to think about this particular book being used to get children dancing together in class! 💃
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All the Wonderful Ways to Move by @laurabakerbooks.bsky.social & Sandra de la Prada is a happy, bouncy book that will have little ones laughing and moving their bodies! Thank you @littletigeruk.bsky.social for sending me a copy!
April 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
All the Wonderful Ways to Move by @laurabakerbooks.bsky.social & Sandra de la Prada is a happy, bouncy book that will have little ones laughing and moving their bodies! Thank you @littletigeruk.bsky.social for sending me a copy!
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A fun picture book about the joy of keeping active, my review of All the Wonderful Ways to Move by @laurabakerbooks.bsky.social, illustrated by @sandradelaprada.bsky.social. Out 01/05 from @littletigeruk.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit
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All the Wonderful Ways to Move by Laura Baker, illustrated by Sandra de la Prada
Cover illustration copyright © Sandra de la Prada 2025 While ageing has brought with it some benefits, it has also brought with it a greater sense of my increasingly limited ability to move as free…
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April 21, 2025 at 9:49 AM
A fun picture book about the joy of keeping active, my review of All the Wonderful Ways to Move by @laurabakerbooks.bsky.social, illustrated by @sandradelaprada.bsky.social. Out 01/05 from @littletigeruk.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit
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A delightful, lovely, bouncy, joy-filled fun and funny book that’s sure to get your little ones dancing, jumping and tapping their toes!
@laurabakerbooks.bsky.social @littletigeruk.bsky.social @sandradelaprada.bsky.social
#KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky
@laurabakerbooks.bsky.social @littletigeruk.bsky.social @sandradelaprada.bsky.social
#KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky
April 2, 2025 at 12:52 PM
A delightful, lovely, bouncy, joy-filled fun and funny book that’s sure to get your little ones dancing, jumping and tapping their toes!
@laurabakerbooks.bsky.social @littletigeruk.bsky.social @sandradelaprada.bsky.social
#KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky
@laurabakerbooks.bsky.social @littletigeruk.bsky.social @sandradelaprada.bsky.social
#KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky
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And finally, 2 gorgeous picture books: #ImGoingToMakeAFriend by @darrenchetty.bsky.social, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat, and #AllTheWonderfulWaysToMove by @laurabakerbooks.bsky.social, illustrated by @sandradelaprada.bsky.social. Both out 01/05, huge thanks to @littletigeruk.bsky.social 🥰
March 31, 2025 at 2:50 PM
And finally, 2 gorgeous picture books: #ImGoingToMakeAFriend by @darrenchetty.bsky.social, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat, and #AllTheWonderfulWaysToMove by @laurabakerbooks.bsky.social, illustrated by @sandradelaprada.bsky.social. Both out 01/05, huge thanks to @littletigeruk.bsky.social 🥰
Thank you so much lovely @bobtregoning.bsky.social! 🤗
Love this from @laurabakerbooks.bsky.social and #NathanReed - a brilliantly imaginative story and such gorgeous illustrations!
March 11, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Thank you so much lovely @bobtregoning.bsky.social! 🤗
Skipping into our book tour! 🐰
More mini book tour spam to come from me and @laurabakerbooks.bsky.social but this might be my favourite clip of the day 😆
Thank you for having us and being wonderful @chocolitbooks.bsky.social
Thank you for having us and being wonderful @chocolitbooks.bsky.social
February 15, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Skipping into our book tour! 🐰
Today’s the day! Off to London to celebrate the launch of The Full Stop That Got Away by me and the brilliantly amazing Nathan Reed. Full of fun, imagination… and punctuation! Out now 🎉🎉
February 13, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Today’s the day! Off to London to celebrate the launch of The Full Stop That Got Away by me and the brilliantly amazing Nathan Reed. Full of fun, imagination… and punctuation! Out now 🎉🎉
"I very much enjoyed it and can highly recommend it." Thank you SO much @jacquisydney.bsky.social for this wonderful and very thoughtful review.
The Full Stop that Got Away - out tomorrow! 🎉
@NathanReed_Illo @scholasticuk
The Full Stop that Got Away - out tomorrow! 🎉
@NathanReed_Illo @scholasticuk
The brilliantly funny story of punctuation mark Frank, The Full Stop That Got Away by @laurabakerbooks.bsky.social & Nathan Reed tells of the unforeseen results of his decision to stop behaving as a full stop should. Out 13/02 #ScholasticBooks ⚫️
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The Full Stop That Got Away by Laura Baker, illustrated by Nathan Reed
Cover illustration © Nathan Reed, 2025 I know that the wheel is supposedly the greatest human invention of all time, but surely writing must be pretty near the top of any list that’s compiled…
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February 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
"I very much enjoyed it and can highly recommend it." Thank you SO much @jacquisydney.bsky.social for this wonderful and very thoughtful review.
The Full Stop that Got Away - out tomorrow! 🎉
@NathanReed_Illo @scholasticuk
The Full Stop that Got Away - out tomorrow! 🎉
@NathanReed_Illo @scholasticuk
So excited to see Full Stop getting out in the world, thank you @jacquisydney.bsky.social 💛
A brilliantly funny first introduction to punctuation, #PictureBook #TheFullStopThatGotAway by @laurabakerbooks.bsky.social and Nathan Reed looks absolutely fantastic! Out 13/02, huge thanks to Rosie at #ScholasticBooks ⚫️ #KidlitUK #UKKidlit
January 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
So excited to see Full Stop getting out in the world, thank you @jacquisydney.bsky.social 💛
Monstrously happy to be included in this cosy advent! A perfect gift for Christmas if anyone is still looking… ☺️👾❤️💚
#StorySnugAdvent December 10th
#MonstersAtChristmas by @laurabakerbooks.bsky.social & #NinaDzyvulska
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A vibrant rhyming #picturebook introducing readers to #festive preparations – monster style! With a #Santa Monster to spot in each spread🎅
#UKKidLit #BookSky #Christmas
#MonstersAtChristmas by @laurabakerbooks.bsky.social & #NinaDzyvulska
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A vibrant rhyming #picturebook introducing readers to #festive preparations – monster style! With a #Santa Monster to spot in each spread🎅
#UKKidLit #BookSky #Christmas
December 11, 2024 at 10:09 AM
Monstrously happy to be included in this cosy advent! A perfect gift for Christmas if anyone is still looking… ☺️👾❤️💚
We were just a little excited to spot Peppa’s Party Bus (written by me, published by Ladybird) in the window of our lovely local bookshop ☺️🎉
December 10, 2024 at 9:27 PM
We were just a little excited to spot Peppa’s Party Bus (written by me, published by Ladybird) in the window of our lovely local bookshop ☺️🎉
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We don't seem to be taking this seriously enough. And it's not enough to say "just publish good books" - we do that...loads in fact. We have to make sharing books then reading books independently not just a 'nice' thing but a vital thing. Like "5 A Day" did for healthy eating awareness.
November 25, 2024 at 12:37 PM
We don't seem to be taking this seriously enough. And it's not enough to say "just publish good books" - we do that...loads in fact. We have to make sharing books then reading books independently not just a 'nice' thing but a vital thing. Like "5 A Day" did for healthy eating awareness.
Just packaged up a full set of Monsters books for the highest bidder in the @childreninread.bsky.social charity auction 🎉
November 22, 2024 at 11:43 AM
Just packaged up a full set of Monsters books for the highest bidder in the @childreninread.bsky.social charity auction 🎉
A rare day out to see writer friends and publishers 🎉💃 #trainselfie
November 21, 2024 at 9:04 AM
A rare day out to see writer friends and publishers 🎉💃 #trainselfie
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Making a starter pack for authors who do school visits, so schools can easily find us. This starts off one for primary schools go.bsky.app/5u2ArqX but I'll also do one for secondary. Let me know if you do school visits and you want to go on the list - and whether you do primary or secondary. Thanks.
November 18, 2024 at 2:23 PM
Making a starter pack for authors who do school visits, so schools can easily find us. This starts off one for primary schools go.bsky.app/5u2ArqX but I'll also do one for secondary. Let me know if you do school visits and you want to go on the list - and whether you do primary or secondary. Thanks.
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Here’s a starter pack for picture book and young fiction book creators in the UK - please ask to be added 😄 go.bsky.app/Eopnbgm
November 19, 2024 at 10:17 AM
Here’s a starter pack for picture book and young fiction book creators in the UK - please ask to be added 😄 go.bsky.app/Eopnbgm
I don’t know about you, but yesterday was an especially Monday-like Monday. Shall we start fresh today? 💚
November 19, 2024 at 8:30 AM
I don’t know about you, but yesterday was an especially Monday-like Monday. Shall we start fresh today? 💚