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Fox Lane Books 🦊 @foxlanebooks.bsky.social · Sep 1

We just love this stunning picture book edition of The Coming of the Iron Man! ✨

Each copy comes with a #signed art print + bookplate from illustrator Mini Grey @mini3grey.bsky.social

Only a few left—grab yours before they’re gone 👇🏻

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#TheIronMan #BookSky💙📚

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · Aug 18

Love what @mini3grey.bsky.social
has done with the start of #TedHughes “Iron Man”

“The coming of the Iron Man” has beautifully abridged text that keeps the punchy power of the original and adds wonderful playful art that makes it accessible for younger readers. fab stuff. #PicturebookPage

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Mini Grey @mini3grey.bsky.social · Aug 13

My next post might have to be featuring all the stories I've made which seem to be unpublishable - I fear the unwanted sandwiches might be one of them - but you never know till you try....

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Mini Grey @mini3grey.bsky.social · Aug 13

One for the hay fever sufferers....
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Feisty Tiktaalik @annerooney.bsky.social · Aug 13

Absolutely brilliant post on ideas, tracking them, hoarding them and cooking them into something from the super-talented @mini3grey.bsky.social
picturebookden.blogspot.com/2025/03/wher...

Where do I Begin? A look at starting points for stories with Mini Grey

“Where do you get your ideas?” is a question you get asked a lot on school visits. I suspect AF Harrold has also often been asked this que...

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Nicolette Jones @nicolettejones.bsky.social · Aug 9

#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Mini Grey from The Coming of the Iron Man by Ted Hughes. Hogarth and the no longer rusty Iron Man have become friends in this skilfully drawn junkyard spread. Shared reading pleasure amid the steampunk clutter. Faber paperback 14 August. @faberchildrens.bsky.social

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Scoobiesue2 @scoobiesue2.bsky.social · Aug 1

Today's review...'The Coming of the Iron Man' by Ted Hughes, illustrated by @mini3grey.bsky.social
@faberchildrens.bsky.social
Out in August, this classic tale is beautifully brought to life by Mini's brilliant illustrations!
throughthebookshelf.com/reviews/the-...

The Coming of the Iron Man — Through the Bookshelf

In ‘The Coming of the Iron Man’, the first three chapters of Ted Hughes’ much loved classic, ‘The Iron Man’ have been abridged for younger readers and brought to life by Mini Grey’s fabulous illustrat...

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Mini Grey @mini3grey.bsky.social · Jul 29

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The Coming of the Iron Man by Ted Hughes, Mini Grey | Waterstones

Buy The Coming of the Iron Man by Ted Hughes, Mini Grey from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.

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Mini Grey @mini3grey.bsky.social · Jul 29

SPECIAL OFFER! Pre-order The Coming of the Iron Man and get 25% off exclusively at @Waterstones - link to pre-order in following post...

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Mini Grey @mini3grey.bsky.social · Jun 7

Maga-hatted boiled beans slither about as Trumplump pumps the tit of Muskconstruction: hats off to Martin Rowson
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Martin Rowson on Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s social media row – cartoon

The tech billionaire has suggested he may back down as the pair feuded over the US president’s spending bill

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Mini Grey @mini3grey.bsky.social · Jun 7

Here's a swift going in & out of OUR ROOF this morning - hear the swift call in eerie slo-mo - we are SO HAPPY they are nesting here!

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Mini Grey @mini3grey.bsky.social · Jun 1

Oxford people!! I'll be at THRIVE Oxford this Saturday telling the whole 4.5 billion year story of life on Earth, perfect for 5+ and their adults. Do come along - it's FREE!!! 10.15am, Wesley Memorial Hall, OX1 2DH. Link to event tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thrive-oxf...

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · Apr 30

I went to the Senate floor to tell a story about Trump’s first 100 days - a story of daily, norm shattering corruption.

I laid out 40 different corrupt acts - each one alone could have taken down previous presidents.

1/ A 🧵 of my speech. People need to know this story.

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Mini Grey @mini3grey.bsky.social · Apr 23

Thanks for advice - will keep an eye on it. I also have psoriasis which causes other nail stuff!

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Mini Grey @mini3grey.bsky.social · Apr 22

Probably some bruise from getting whacked - I have very weak nails & was skiing last week (badly of course)

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Mini Grey @mini3grey.bsky.social · Apr 22

My pleasure!!

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