No. 33 in my #FavePicturebooks25 is “Animal Albums, from A to Z” by #CeceBell.
It’s a wild and wonderful showcase of 26 imaginary animal bands, complete with album covers, lyrics—and yes, you can actually listen to the songs!
A work of genius.
Brilliant, bonkers. #PicturebookPage
It’s a wild and wonderful showcase of 26 imaginary animal bands, complete with album covers, lyrics—and yes, you can actually listen to the songs!
A work of genius.
Brilliant, bonkers. #PicturebookPage
November 11, 2025 at 7:31 PM
No. 33 in my #FavePicturebooks25 is “Animal Albums, from A to Z” by #CeceBell.
It’s a wild and wonderful showcase of 26 imaginary animal bands, complete with album covers, lyrics—and yes, you can actually listen to the songs!
A work of genius.
Brilliant, bonkers. #PicturebookPage
It’s a wild and wonderful showcase of 26 imaginary animal bands, complete with album covers, lyrics—and yes, you can actually listen to the songs!
A work of genius.
Brilliant, bonkers. #PicturebookPage
No. 34 in my #FavePicturebooks25 is “Griso” by #RogerMello, beautifully translated by #DanielHahn.
A unicorn’s epic search for another like him — across time, continents, and stunning art styles. A global quest in every sense. Top Drawer! #PicturebookPage
A unicorn’s epic search for another like him — across time, continents, and stunning art styles. A global quest in every sense. Top Drawer! #PicturebookPage
November 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
No. 34 in my #FavePicturebooks25 is “Griso” by #RogerMello, beautifully translated by #DanielHahn.
A unicorn’s epic search for another like him — across time, continents, and stunning art styles. A global quest in every sense. Top Drawer! #PicturebookPage
A unicorn’s epic search for another like him — across time, continents, and stunning art styles. A global quest in every sense. Top Drawer! #PicturebookPage
No. 35 in my #FavePicturebooks25 is “The Slightly Spooky Tale of Fox and Mole” by Cecilia Heikkilä. It is a masterclass in visual storytelling & emotional nuance.
A cautionary tale of imbalance & ingratitude, wrapped in stunning, shadowy illustration. #PicturebookPage
A cautionary tale of imbalance & ingratitude, wrapped in stunning, shadowy illustration. #PicturebookPage
November 9, 2025 at 10:51 AM
No. 35 in my #FavePicturebooks25 is “The Slightly Spooky Tale of Fox and Mole” by Cecilia Heikkilä. It is a masterclass in visual storytelling & emotional nuance.
A cautionary tale of imbalance & ingratitude, wrapped in stunning, shadowy illustration. #PicturebookPage
A cautionary tale of imbalance & ingratitude, wrapped in stunning, shadowy illustration. #PicturebookPage
No. 36 in my #FavePicturebooks25 is “Bear” by #NataliaShaloshvili.
It’s the ultimate ode to needing just a smidge of personal space and Bear is all of us when the world won’t stop barging in. The way the pages get busier and busier is genius. @quartokids.bsky.social
Funny, fab #PicturebookPage
It’s the ultimate ode to needing just a smidge of personal space and Bear is all of us when the world won’t stop barging in. The way the pages get busier and busier is genius. @quartokids.bsky.social
Funny, fab #PicturebookPage
November 8, 2025 at 7:04 AM
No. 36 in my #FavePicturebooks25 is “Bear” by #NataliaShaloshvili.
It’s the ultimate ode to needing just a smidge of personal space and Bear is all of us when the world won’t stop barging in. The way the pages get busier and busier is genius. @quartokids.bsky.social
Funny, fab #PicturebookPage
It’s the ultimate ode to needing just a smidge of personal space and Bear is all of us when the world won’t stop barging in. The way the pages get busier and busier is genius. @quartokids.bsky.social
Funny, fab #PicturebookPage
No. 37 in my #FavePictureBooks25 is a stunner!
“Painting Wonder” by @katiewrayschon.bsky.social. It is a radiant tribute to Pauline Bayne-Tolkien & Lewis’s illustrator. Passion, perseverance & pure magic on every page. A #PicturebookBiography that glows. #PictureBookPage
“Painting Wonder” by @katiewrayschon.bsky.social. It is a radiant tribute to Pauline Bayne-Tolkien & Lewis’s illustrator. Passion, perseverance & pure magic on every page. A #PicturebookBiography that glows. #PictureBookPage
November 6, 2025 at 7:10 PM
No. 37 in my #FavePictureBooks25 is a stunner!
“Painting Wonder” by @katiewrayschon.bsky.social. It is a radiant tribute to Pauline Bayne-Tolkien & Lewis’s illustrator. Passion, perseverance & pure magic on every page. A #PicturebookBiography that glows. #PictureBookPage
“Painting Wonder” by @katiewrayschon.bsky.social. It is a radiant tribute to Pauline Bayne-Tolkien & Lewis’s illustrator. Passion, perseverance & pure magic on every page. A #PicturebookBiography that glows. #PictureBookPage
No 38 in my #FavePicturebooks25 “Together We Remember” by #JackieMorera & #VioletaEncarnación is a tender, poignant story of grief, healing, and the bond between father & daughter. A beautiful reminder that remembering more, not less, helps us heal. #PicturebookPage
November 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
No 38 in my #FavePicturebooks25 “Together We Remember” by #JackieMorera & #VioletaEncarnación is a tender, poignant story of grief, healing, and the bond between father & daughter. A beautiful reminder that remembering more, not less, helps us heal. #PicturebookPage
No. 39 in my #FavePicturebooks25 is “Good Golden Sun” by @brendanwenzel.bsky.social
A simple idea, tracing the sun’s journey becomes something brilliant. It shows how energy moves through the world and give everything life, and visually it zings. Great science. Fab stuff. #PicturebookPage
A simple idea, tracing the sun’s journey becomes something brilliant. It shows how energy moves through the world and give everything life, and visually it zings. Great science. Fab stuff. #PicturebookPage
November 2, 2025 at 8:47 AM
No. 39 in my #FavePicturebooks25 is “Good Golden Sun” by @brendanwenzel.bsky.social
A simple idea, tracing the sun’s journey becomes something brilliant. It shows how energy moves through the world and give everything life, and visually it zings. Great science. Fab stuff. #PicturebookPage
A simple idea, tracing the sun’s journey becomes something brilliant. It shows how energy moves through the world and give everything life, and visually it zings. Great science. Fab stuff. #PicturebookPage
No 40 in my #FavePicturebooks25 is…
“To Activate Space Portal” by #AntoinettePortis
is an hilarious, romp where diplomacy depends on your dental situation. Blrg & Zrk fear we’re here to eat them until they see our tiny teeth. Surreal art, glitchy translations, Genius. #PicturebookPage
“To Activate Space Portal” by #AntoinettePortis
is an hilarious, romp where diplomacy depends on your dental situation. Blrg & Zrk fear we’re here to eat them until they see our tiny teeth. Surreal art, glitchy translations, Genius. #PicturebookPage
November 1, 2025 at 9:03 AM
No 40 in my #FavePicturebooks25 is…
“To Activate Space Portal” by #AntoinettePortis
is an hilarious, romp where diplomacy depends on your dental situation. Blrg & Zrk fear we’re here to eat them until they see our tiny teeth. Surreal art, glitchy translations, Genius. #PicturebookPage
“To Activate Space Portal” by #AntoinettePortis
is an hilarious, romp where diplomacy depends on your dental situation. Blrg & Zrk fear we’re here to eat them until they see our tiny teeth. Surreal art, glitchy translations, Genius. #PicturebookPage
Bit late but here are some amazing #Halloween picturebooks and novels. #PicturebookPage
October 31, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Bit late but here are some amazing #Halloween picturebooks and novels. #PicturebookPage
Here is my favourite #Halloween picturebook. “Poultrygeist”
The best first 3 pages of any picturebooks I own
#PicturebookPage
The best first 3 pages of any picturebooks I own
#PicturebookPage
October 31, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Here is my favourite #Halloween picturebook. “Poultrygeist”
The best first 3 pages of any picturebooks I own
#PicturebookPage
The best first 3 pages of any picturebooks I own
#PicturebookPage
Starting tomorrow: my Top 40 #FavePicturebooks25, a handpicked, parade of the funniest, boldest, weirdest, and most brilliant picturebooks of 2025. Just pure love for the power of picturebooks Don’t miss it! #PicturebookPage. Some are in the pics below some will be a surprise!
October 31, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Starting tomorrow: my Top 40 #FavePicturebooks25, a handpicked, parade of the funniest, boldest, weirdest, and most brilliant picturebooks of 2025. Just pure love for the power of picturebooks Don’t miss it! #PicturebookPage. Some are in the pics below some will be a surprise!
“Broken” by #XFang is a tender, cinematic picturebook that turns a shattered teacup into a story of guilt, forgiveness, and love. Mei Mei’s journey is both hilarious and heartfelt, with illustrations that radiate warmth and whimsy. A gem. #FavePicturebooks25 #PicturebookPage…
October 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
“Broken” by #XFang is a tender, cinematic picturebook that turns a shattered teacup into a story of guilt, forgiveness, and love. Mei Mei’s journey is both hilarious and heartfelt, with illustrations that radiate warmth and whimsy. A gem. #FavePicturebooks25 #PicturebookPage…
A tender triumph “My Friend, Billy Whiskers” by @dc-litchfield.bsky.social is a heartwarming tale of imaginary friendship, courage & empathy. Litchfield’s dreamy art & gentle storytelling help kids feel seen, brave & beautifully understood. A snowy-day hug in book form. #PicturebookPage
October 12, 2025 at 12:10 PM
A tender triumph “My Friend, Billy Whiskers” by @dc-litchfield.bsky.social is a heartwarming tale of imaginary friendship, courage & empathy. Litchfield’s dreamy art & gentle storytelling help kids feel seen, brave & beautifully understood. A snowy-day hug in book form. #PicturebookPage
Sad to hear of the loss of the extraordinary #JaneGoodall, here are a couple of brilliant picturebooks about her and a fantastic one she wrote. #PicturebookPage #RIPJaneGoodall
October 1, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Sad to hear of the loss of the extraordinary #JaneGoodall, here are a couple of brilliant picturebooks about her and a fantastic one she wrote. #PicturebookPage #RIPJaneGoodall
September 21, 2025 at 9:38 AM
September 21, 2025 at 9:38 AM
So it begins…starting to think about my #Top40 #FavePicturebooks25
What an amazing year… there are more and I have no doubt a few coming out soon that will challenge the list. You’ve got to start somewhere though 1/3 36/105… #PicturebookPage
What an amazing year… there are more and I have no doubt a few coming out soon that will challenge the list. You’ve got to start somewhere though 1/3 36/105… #PicturebookPage
September 21, 2025 at 9:38 AM
So it begins…starting to think about my #Top40 #FavePicturebooks25
What an amazing year… there are more and I have no doubt a few coming out soon that will challenge the list. You’ve got to start somewhere though 1/3 36/105… #PicturebookPage
What an amazing year… there are more and I have no doubt a few coming out soon that will challenge the list. You’ve got to start somewhere though 1/3 36/105… #PicturebookPage
A storm, a rising sea, and a family that refuses to let go.
In “The House That Floated” by #Goujing, stunning art tells a delicate, wordless tale of resilience and love.
A #PicturebookPage treasure, it is a #WordlessWonder, quietly powerful and unforgettable. Just Perfect! One of the best of ‘25
In “The House That Floated” by #Goujing, stunning art tells a delicate, wordless tale of resilience and love.
A #PicturebookPage treasure, it is a #WordlessWonder, quietly powerful and unforgettable. Just Perfect! One of the best of ‘25
September 20, 2025 at 12:51 PM
A storm, a rising sea, and a family that refuses to let go.
In “The House That Floated” by #Goujing, stunning art tells a delicate, wordless tale of resilience and love.
A #PicturebookPage treasure, it is a #WordlessWonder, quietly powerful and unforgettable. Just Perfect! One of the best of ‘25
In “The House That Floated” by #Goujing, stunning art tells a delicate, wordless tale of resilience and love.
A #PicturebookPage treasure, it is a #WordlessWonder, quietly powerful and unforgettable. Just Perfect! One of the best of ‘25
Was honoured to be part of the @uklitassociation.bsky.social 3-6+ longlisting panel.
This is an amazing set of books that would work brilliantly in Early Years and Key Stage 1 (and even in KS2 if I’m honest) #PicturebookPage
This is an amazing set of books that would work brilliantly in Early Years and Key Stage 1 (and even in KS2 if I’m honest) #PicturebookPage
September 16, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Was honoured to be part of the @uklitassociation.bsky.social 3-6+ longlisting panel.
This is an amazing set of books that would work brilliantly in Early Years and Key Stage 1 (and even in KS2 if I’m honest) #PicturebookPage
This is an amazing set of books that would work brilliantly in Early Years and Key Stage 1 (and even in KS2 if I’m honest) #PicturebookPage
An absolute joy!
“Oh Dear, Look What I Got!” By @MichaelRosenYes and @HelenOxenbury is a masterclass in picturebook making. Beautifully illustrated, fantasticly funny, wonderful to read aloud, full of rhythm and repetition. It’s a delight from start to end. #PictureBookPage
“Oh Dear, Look What I Got!” By @MichaelRosenYes and @HelenOxenbury is a masterclass in picturebook making. Beautifully illustrated, fantasticly funny, wonderful to read aloud, full of rhythm and repetition. It’s a delight from start to end. #PictureBookPage
September 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
An absolute joy!
“Oh Dear, Look What I Got!” By @MichaelRosenYes and @HelenOxenbury is a masterclass in picturebook making. Beautifully illustrated, fantasticly funny, wonderful to read aloud, full of rhythm and repetition. It’s a delight from start to end. #PictureBookPage
“Oh Dear, Look What I Got!” By @MichaelRosenYes and @HelenOxenbury is a masterclass in picturebook making. Beautifully illustrated, fantasticly funny, wonderful to read aloud, full of rhythm and repetition. It’s a delight from start to end. #PictureBookPage
Love #EmilyGravett, she is one of my must get picturebook makers.
“Bear’s Nap” is a joyously funny book about a bear being disturbed preparing for hibernation. It’s a fab interactive read-a-loud full of playful humour. The art is a characterful and charming . Lovely. #PicturebookPage
“Bear’s Nap” is a joyously funny book about a bear being disturbed preparing for hibernation. It’s a fab interactive read-a-loud full of playful humour. The art is a characterful and charming . Lovely. #PicturebookPage
September 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Love #EmilyGravett, she is one of my must get picturebook makers.
“Bear’s Nap” is a joyously funny book about a bear being disturbed preparing for hibernation. It’s a fab interactive read-a-loud full of playful humour. The art is a characterful and charming . Lovely. #PicturebookPage
“Bear’s Nap” is a joyously funny book about a bear being disturbed preparing for hibernation. It’s a fab interactive read-a-loud full of playful humour. The art is a characterful and charming . Lovely. #PicturebookPage
A proper version for older primary. “Hansel and Gretel” by @stephenking.bsky.social using illustrations made by #MauriceSendak for an opera in 1997, carried the right sense of darkness and threat. A dark tale wonderfully told in luscious edition. Fab stuff! #PicturebookPage
September 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
A proper version for older primary. “Hansel and Gretel” by @stephenking.bsky.social using illustrations made by #MauriceSendak for an opera in 1997, carried the right sense of darkness and threat. A dark tale wonderfully told in luscious edition. Fab stuff! #PicturebookPage
“The Invisible Parade” by #LeighBardugo and @johnpicacio.bsky.social
is an extraordinary story about coming to terms with grief. Set on Día de los Muertos, it tells a story of realising the dead are always with us . Poignant and funny with astounding visuals. Amazing. #PicturebookPage Y5/6
is an extraordinary story about coming to terms with grief. Set on Día de los Muertos, it tells a story of realising the dead are always with us . Poignant and funny with astounding visuals. Amazing. #PicturebookPage Y5/6
August 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
“The Invisible Parade” by #LeighBardugo and @johnpicacio.bsky.social
is an extraordinary story about coming to terms with grief. Set on Día de los Muertos, it tells a story of realising the dead are always with us . Poignant and funny with astounding visuals. Amazing. #PicturebookPage Y5/6
is an extraordinary story about coming to terms with grief. Set on Día de los Muertos, it tells a story of realising the dead are always with us . Poignant and funny with astounding visuals. Amazing. #PicturebookPage Y5/6
“No more chairs,” by #DanGill and #SusanGal. On the first day of school, Mr. Gill’s students ask about the empty chair. He shares a childhood memory, of when his friend Archie was told there were “no more chairs” at a party. A book about standing up when it counts. #PicturebookPage
August 24, 2025 at 8:26 AM
“No more chairs,” by #DanGill and #SusanGal. On the first day of school, Mr. Gill’s students ask about the empty chair. He shares a childhood memory, of when his friend Archie was told there were “no more chairs” at a party. A book about standing up when it counts. #PicturebookPage
Wow!
“Island Storm” by #BrianFloca
and @sydneydraws.bsky.social is a true tour de force. It tells the story of two children caught outside in a storm. Floca’s powerful wordplay couples with Smith’s stunning evocative artwork which capture the power of the storm. Stunning #PicturebookPage
“Island Storm” by #BrianFloca
and @sydneydraws.bsky.social is a true tour de force. It tells the story of two children caught outside in a storm. Floca’s powerful wordplay couples with Smith’s stunning evocative artwork which capture the power of the storm. Stunning #PicturebookPage
August 22, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Wow!
“Island Storm” by #BrianFloca
and @sydneydraws.bsky.social is a true tour de force. It tells the story of two children caught outside in a storm. Floca’s powerful wordplay couples with Smith’s stunning evocative artwork which capture the power of the storm. Stunning #PicturebookPage
“Island Storm” by #BrianFloca
and @sydneydraws.bsky.social is a true tour de force. It tells the story of two children caught outside in a storm. Floca’s powerful wordplay couples with Smith’s stunning evocative artwork which capture the power of the storm. Stunning #PicturebookPage