@pushkasmarbles.bsky.social
Ex librarian, ckg judge 20/21. Lover of art, books, photography and nature. 🥰📖
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Want more diverse, representative children’s & YA book collections? Check out the new issue of #PenAndInc, #CILIP’s guide to boosting reader choice and supporting libraries, booksellers & schools to lead real change. content.yudu.com/web/43mce/0A...
Pen&Inc14 Autumn/Winter 2025
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December 1, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Want more diverse, representative children’s & YA book collections? Check out the new issue of #PenAndInc, #CILIP’s guide to boosting reader choice and supporting libraries, booksellers & schools to lead real change. content.yudu.com/web/43mce/0A...
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Join us for a fantastic, free #ReadingForPleasure webinar on 2 December!
We'll explore how you can engage reluctant readers through shared reading at Key Stage 3, with practical takeaways, research insights, and some very special guests.
Find out more and book your spot 👇
https://bit.ly/3JXu4wk
We'll explore how you can engage reluctant readers through shared reading at Key Stage 3, with practical takeaways, research insights, and some very special guests.
Find out more and book your spot 👇
https://bit.ly/3JXu4wk
November 21, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Join us for a fantastic, free #ReadingForPleasure webinar on 2 December!
We'll explore how you can engage reluctant readers through shared reading at Key Stage 3, with practical takeaways, research insights, and some very special guests.
Find out more and book your spot 👇
https://bit.ly/3JXu4wk
We'll explore how you can engage reluctant readers through shared reading at Key Stage 3, with practical takeaways, research insights, and some very special guests.
Find out more and book your spot 👇
https://bit.ly/3JXu4wk
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I read books from day one with my child, the close contact, soothing tones were lovely for both of us. In no time she understood a (chunky) page would turn and would start reaching out to turn it herself. She’s an avid reader today with lots of them on her Christmas wish list. Books are magical
We're celebrating #BabyWeek2025 - but did you know that it's never too early to start reading with babies? 👶
Sharing stories in the earliest moments supports bonding, brain development, communication skills and family wellbeing 👇
https://bit.ly/4oFpQsj
Sharing stories in the earliest moments supports bonding, brain development, communication skills and family wellbeing 👇
https://bit.ly/4oFpQsj
November 16, 2025 at 5:56 PM
I read books from day one with my child, the close contact, soothing tones were lovely for both of us. In no time she understood a (chunky) page would turn and would start reaching out to turn it herself. She’s an avid reader today with lots of them on her Christmas wish list. Books are magical
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It would help so much if you could repost my 2026 calendars/etsy shop in my post above. Small handmade businesses are better than the big Black Friday malarkey. Thankyou so much 🌿
November 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
It would help so much if you could repost my 2026 calendars/etsy shop in my post above. Small handmade businesses are better than the big Black Friday malarkey. Thankyou so much 🌿
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Rabbits Jousting from The Breviary of Renaud de Bar, Metz, 1302-1303
September 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Rabbits Jousting from The Breviary of Renaud de Bar, Metz, 1302-1303
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Thank you @booktrust.org.uk for featuring me in a case study on #library lessons!
Read it here!
glenthornelrc.blogspot.com/2025/07/book...
Read it here!
glenthornelrc.blogspot.com/2025/07/book...
July 21, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Thank you @booktrust.org.uk for featuring me in a case study on #library lessons!
Read it here!
glenthornelrc.blogspot.com/2025/07/book...
Read it here!
glenthornelrc.blogspot.com/2025/07/book...
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Are you ready for the @carnegiemedals.bsky.social Awards ceremony tomorrow? Join the live stream with host Joseph Coelho to celebrate the power of reading and storytelling – with special appearances from Matilda the Musical characters! Tune in from 12 noon. Details: carnegies.co.uk/take-part/st...
June 18, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Are you ready for the @carnegiemedals.bsky.social Awards ceremony tomorrow? Join the live stream with host Joseph Coelho to celebrate the power of reading and storytelling – with special appearances from Matilda the Musical characters! Tune in from 12 noon. Details: carnegies.co.uk/take-part/st...
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If you could retweet my tweet below linking to my Etsy shop (2025 half calendars, July-Dec) it would put my shop in front of more eyes and would help more than you know. I'd appreciate it so much. Thankyou 🌿
My Etsy shop's now open for a v. limited print run of half calendars of my tiny posy & botanical photos.
I design my photos using recent neuroscientific research so that looking at them alleviates stress & lift mood.
Each calendar=6 very high quality frameable prints:
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...
I design my photos using recent neuroscientific research so that looking at them alleviates stress & lift mood.
Each calendar=6 very high quality frameable prints:
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...
June 1, 2025 at 7:55 PM
If you could retweet my tweet below linking to my Etsy shop (2025 half calendars, July-Dec) it would put my shop in front of more eyes and would help more than you know. I'd appreciate it so much. Thankyou 🌿
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READING FOR PLEASURE has the biggest positive impact of any factor on children's life chances. So whatever else you do, please never stop reading books with kids, and encouraging them to read. Never stop helping them find books to read and love. Never stop changing lives. #literacy #books
May 21, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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An island of strangers? Just imagine British children's books without the work of migrants & their children – all of these & more!
www.sfsaid.com/2017/02/one-...
www.sfsaid.com/2017/02/one-...
May 14, 2025 at 8:21 PM
An island of strangers? Just imagine British children's books without the work of migrants & their children – all of these & more!
www.sfsaid.com/2017/02/one-...
www.sfsaid.com/2017/02/one-...
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PATREONS.
I've just sent another newsletter.
It's short and a bit of a shambles.
But it's all about one particular book i'm getting that is VERY limited edition and signed by the whole band!
JOIN HERE.
bit.ly/2DeXNvo
I've just sent another newsletter.
It's short and a bit of a shambles.
But it's all about one particular book i'm getting that is VERY limited edition and signed by the whole band!
JOIN HERE.
bit.ly/2DeXNvo
April 25, 2025 at 9:21 PM
PATREONS.
I've just sent another newsletter.
It's short and a bit of a shambles.
But it's all about one particular book i'm getting that is VERY limited edition and signed by the whole band!
JOIN HERE.
bit.ly/2DeXNvo
I've just sent another newsletter.
It's short and a bit of a shambles.
But it's all about one particular book i'm getting that is VERY limited edition and signed by the whole band!
JOIN HERE.
bit.ly/2DeXNvo
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Achiltibuie, Northwestern Scotland.
Like the White Rabbit in "Alice in Wonderland" this visitor appeared out of nowhere. They say curiosity killed the cat but the Cheshire Cat had nine lives. What did I have to lose by following?
#photography #curiosity #sheep #aliceinwonderland #whiterabbit
Like the White Rabbit in "Alice in Wonderland" this visitor appeared out of nowhere. They say curiosity killed the cat but the Cheshire Cat had nine lives. What did I have to lose by following?
#photography #curiosity #sheep #aliceinwonderland #whiterabbit
April 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Achiltibuie, Northwestern Scotland.
Like the White Rabbit in "Alice in Wonderland" this visitor appeared out of nowhere. They say curiosity killed the cat but the Cheshire Cat had nine lives. What did I have to lose by following?
#photography #curiosity #sheep #aliceinwonderland #whiterabbit
Like the White Rabbit in "Alice in Wonderland" this visitor appeared out of nowhere. They say curiosity killed the cat but the Cheshire Cat had nine lives. What did I have to lose by following?
#photography #curiosity #sheep #aliceinwonderland #whiterabbit
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Hello Bluepals, we are open.
a penguin is sitting on a chair reading a book
Alt: Pingu is sitting on a chair reading a book
media.tenor.com
April 23, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Hello Bluepals, we are open.
Hot cross buns ready to eat 😊
April 16, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Hot cross buns ready to eat 😊
Yesterday’s flowers
April 15, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Yesterday’s flowers
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Another wonderful obituary for the brilliant Alex Wheatle. I'm watching CRONGTON on the iPlayer now; it's absolutely essential TV, the best thing I've seen this year. If you haven't seen it yet, you must - and you must read the books too! They are modern classics.
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...
Alex Wheatle obituary
Author of the Crongton novels whose stories of inner-city life give a realistic portrait of growing up in contemporary Britain
www.theguardian.com
April 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Another wonderful obituary for the brilliant Alex Wheatle. I'm watching CRONGTON on the iPlayer now; it's absolutely essential TV, the best thing I've seen this year. If you haven't seen it yet, you must - and you must read the books too! They are modern classics.
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...
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I am often asked how to get boys into reading. I honestly don't think boys are different to anyone else. If you want them to love reading - JUST LET THEM READ THINGS THEY LOVE! Whatever those things might be, they are the things that make us all into readers. #literacy
(Art: Bill Watterson)
(Art: Bill Watterson)
April 14, 2025 at 6:29 PM
I am often asked how to get boys into reading. I honestly don't think boys are different to anyone else. If you want them to love reading - JUST LET THEM READ THINGS THEY LOVE! Whatever those things might be, they are the things that make us all into readers. #literacy
(Art: Bill Watterson)
(Art: Bill Watterson)
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Love #JonKlassen, truly a king of picturebook creators
To celebrate the publication of Jon Klassen's new Your Places board books, we've created a complete guide to all of his books published by Walker! Read now and discover your new favourite 👀
walker.co.uk/where-to-sta...
walker.co.uk/where-to-sta...
Where to Start Reading Jon Klassen
Bestselling author-illustrator Jon Klassen’s work is a staple of the picture book world. To celebrate the upcoming publication of his new board books, here is a complete guide to all of his books publ...
walker.co.uk
April 7, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Love #JonKlassen, truly a king of picturebook creators
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I'm delighted to tell you that I'm getting some of these.
Special Limited Edition copies of Is A River Alive? by the excellent @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social
It's published on May 1st, & it's going to be GORGEOUS.
Pre-order one HERE, if you'd like to.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/signed-copie...
Special Limited Edition copies of Is A River Alive? by the excellent @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social
It's published on May 1st, & it's going to be GORGEOUS.
Pre-order one HERE, if you'd like to.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/signed-copie...
April 4, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I'm delighted to tell you that I'm getting some of these.
Special Limited Edition copies of Is A River Alive? by the excellent @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social
It's published on May 1st, & it's going to be GORGEOUS.
Pre-order one HERE, if you'd like to.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/signed-copie...
Special Limited Edition copies of Is A River Alive? by the excellent @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social
It's published on May 1st, & it's going to be GORGEOUS.
Pre-order one HERE, if you'd like to.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/signed-copie...
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Every single school should have a school library & a school librarian, to help every single child find the books that will make them readers, and give them all the lifelong benefits of literacy. Libraries & librarians change children's lives FOREVER! #SchoolLibrarianDay #SchoolLibraryMonth
April 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Every single school should have a school library & a school librarian, to help every single child find the books that will make them readers, and give them all the lifelong benefits of literacy. Libraries & librarians change children's lives FOREVER! #SchoolLibrarianDay #SchoolLibraryMonth
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OXFORDSHIRE PEOPLE!! Easter Holiday Activity! I'll be at CARTERTON LIBRARY on Monday 7th April with The Greatest Show on Earth. Come along and find out the 600 million year (and more) story of Life on Earth! Age 5+, adults utterly welcome
April 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
OXFORDSHIRE PEOPLE!! Easter Holiday Activity! I'll be at CARTERTON LIBRARY on Monday 7th April with The Greatest Show on Earth. Come along and find out the 600 million year (and more) story of Life on Earth! Age 5+, adults utterly welcome
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Are you ready to run with the house again? 🛖🐤🧙♀️💀✨
I'm thrilled to announce the sequel to The House with Chicken Legs will publish next year, with cover art by Melissa Castrillon & internal illustrations by Elisa Paganelli 🤩 You can find out more here 👉 bit.ly/4ceu7xu 🗞️🙏💜
I'm thrilled to announce the sequel to The House with Chicken Legs will publish next year, with cover art by Melissa Castrillon & internal illustrations by Elisa Paganelli 🤩 You can find out more here 👉 bit.ly/4ceu7xu 🗞️🙏💜
April 1, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Are you ready to run with the house again? 🛖🐤🧙♀️💀✨
I'm thrilled to announce the sequel to The House with Chicken Legs will publish next year, with cover art by Melissa Castrillon & internal illustrations by Elisa Paganelli 🤩 You can find out more here 👉 bit.ly/4ceu7xu 🗞️🙏💜
I'm thrilled to announce the sequel to The House with Chicken Legs will publish next year, with cover art by Melissa Castrillon & internal illustrations by Elisa Paganelli 🤩 You can find out more here 👉 bit.ly/4ceu7xu 🗞️🙏💜
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Love this book and I am definitely “Bear” today.
“Bear “ by #NataliaShaloshvili is a book about just wanting that little bit of space and that moment. The way the page crowds is brilliant and we by the end are all a little bit Bear. Gab and funny. @quarto.org #PicturebookPage Now breathe out!
“Bear “ by #NataliaShaloshvili is a book about just wanting that little bit of space and that moment. The way the page crowds is brilliant and we by the end are all a little bit Bear. Gab and funny. @quarto.org #PicturebookPage Now breathe out!
March 29, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Love this book and I am definitely “Bear” today.
“Bear “ by #NataliaShaloshvili is a book about just wanting that little bit of space and that moment. The way the page crowds is brilliant and we by the end are all a little bit Bear. Gab and funny. @quarto.org #PicturebookPage Now breathe out!
“Bear “ by #NataliaShaloshvili is a book about just wanting that little bit of space and that moment. The way the page crowds is brilliant and we by the end are all a little bit Bear. Gab and funny. @quarto.org #PicturebookPage Now breathe out!
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It would be so helpful if you could retweet my May botanical illustration & mental health w’shop in my previous post if you have a moment. I've been unable to work since December due to a breakdown (not proud of this) & I'm trying to get back on my feet so if you could RT it would help enormously 🌿
March 26, 2025 at 10:42 PM
It would be so helpful if you could retweet my May botanical illustration & mental health w’shop in my previous post if you have a moment. I've been unable to work since December due to a breakdown (not proud of this) & I'm trying to get back on my feet so if you could RT it would help enormously 🌿
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Julia Donaldson’s new book “Gozzle” - is out on Thursday and we’ve got a limited number available with this gorgeous print included!
Available to order right now! - Michael
bertsbooks.co.uk/product/gozz...
Available to order right now! - Michael
bertsbooks.co.uk/product/gozz...
March 25, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Julia Donaldson’s new book “Gozzle” - is out on Thursday and we’ve got a limited number available with this gorgeous print included!
Available to order right now! - Michael
bertsbooks.co.uk/product/gozz...
Available to order right now! - Michael
bertsbooks.co.uk/product/gozz...