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A library in every primary: what £10m means | Series 1, Episode 35
S01 E35 of the School Reading List podcast. A library in every primary: what £10m means, new book post & 30 great books for October 2025
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@tomtolkien.bsky.social This is a great analysis of what the Govt's £10m allocated to primary school libraries can actually buy
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The year is 1726 and the Royal Sorcerer of England is on the hunt for those who are Magic born. #bookrecommendations #readingforpleasure thebookseekers.com/book/maxine-...
November 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM
The year is 1726 and the Royal Sorcerer of England is on the hunt for those who are Magic born. #bookrecommendations #readingforpleasure thebookseekers.com/book/maxine-...
The sand fairy has become a creature of stories ... until he suddenly reappears. Before this last adventure ends, all will be changed, and the two younger children will have seen the Great War from every possible viewpoint. #bookrecommendations #readingforpleasure thebookseekers.com/book/kate-sa...
November 5, 2025 at 10:34 AM
The sand fairy has become a creature of stories ... until he suddenly reappears. Before this last adventure ends, all will be changed, and the two younger children will have seen the Great War from every possible viewpoint. #bookrecommendations #readingforpleasure thebookseekers.com/book/kate-sa...
A young soldier is fighting in the trenches of wartime France when he finds a hen, skinny, scruffy, and starving. #readingforpleasure #bookrecommendations thebookseekers.com/book/jennife...
November 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
A young soldier is fighting in the trenches of wartime France when he finds a hen, skinny, scruffy, and starving. #readingforpleasure #bookrecommendations thebookseekers.com/book/jennife...
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#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Goldsmiths graduate Yibing Deng from her A Song of the Seasons, which follows a mother bear and her cubs through the year. Gentle, decorative pencil illustration with simplified shapes, pretty colours and a sense of softness. Post Wave 23 Oct. @postwavebooks.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 7:18 AM
#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Goldsmiths graduate Yibing Deng from her A Song of the Seasons, which follows a mother bear and her cubs through the year. Gentle, decorative pencil illustration with simplified shapes, pretty colours and a sense of softness. Post Wave 23 Oct. @postwavebooks.bsky.social
Discover all the foul facts about the Great War. #bookrecommendations #readingforpleasure thebookseekers.com/book/martin-...
November 3, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Discover all the foul facts about the Great War. #bookrecommendations #readingforpleasure thebookseekers.com/book/martin-...
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#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Luke Pearson from Hilda and Twig Wake the Ice Man. The latest in a graphic novel series that became a Netflix franchise. (Twig is a ‘deerfox’.) Classic cartoon strip with a hint, I think, of Mafalda. Flying Eye 6 Nov. @flyingeyebooks.bsky.social @lukepearson.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 7:38 AM
#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Luke Pearson from Hilda and Twig Wake the Ice Man. The latest in a graphic novel series that became a Netflix franchise. (Twig is a ‘deerfox’.) Classic cartoon strip with a hint, I think, of Mafalda. Flying Eye 6 Nov. @flyingeyebooks.bsky.social @lukepearson.bsky.social
@tomtolkien.bsky.social This is a great analysis of what the Govt's £10m allocated to primary school libraries can actually buy
schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/ser...
schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/ser...
A library in every primary: what £10m means | Series 1, Episode 35
S01 E35 of the School Reading List podcast. A library in every primary: what £10m means, new book post & 30 great books for October 2025
schoolreadinglist.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM
@tomtolkien.bsky.social This is a great analysis of what the Govt's £10m allocated to primary school libraries can actually buy
schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/ser...
schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/ser...
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#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Jackie Morris from One Cheetah, One Cherry: a Book of Beautiful Numbers. A playful board book about counting to 10 with rich animal paintings embellished with gold leaf, like heraldry or illuminated manuscripts. Otter-Barry Books 30 October. @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 8:28 AM
#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Jackie Morris from One Cheetah, One Cherry: a Book of Beautiful Numbers. A playful board book about counting to 10 with rich animal paintings embellished with gold leaf, like heraldry or illuminated manuscripts. Otter-Barry Books 30 October. @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social
George gets spooked when he spends his first Halloween in the country and hears the legend of No Noggin - a headless scarecrow that kicks people's hats off on Halloween! #Halloween #readingforpleasure thebookseekers.com/book/h-a-rey...
October 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
George gets spooked when he spends his first Halloween in the country and hears the legend of No Noggin - a headless scarecrow that kicks people's hats off on Halloween! #Halloween #readingforpleasure thebookseekers.com/book/h-a-rey...
With a bag full of tricks and the best costume in town, Henry can't wait to go trick or treating. #Halloween #bookrecommendations #readingforpleasure #2026YearofReading thebookseekers.com/book/frances...
October 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
With a bag full of tricks and the best costume in town, Henry can't wait to go trick or treating. #Halloween #bookrecommendations #readingforpleasure #2026YearofReading thebookseekers.com/book/frances...
Angelina and her friends love Halloween - they make sparkly firefly costumes and have a lovely tea party with goblin biscuits and scary games. thebookseekers.com/book/kathari...
October 21, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Angelina and her friends love Halloween - they make sparkly firefly costumes and have a lovely tea party with goblin biscuits and scary games. thebookseekers.com/book/kathari...
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#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Luke Adam Hawker, illustrating a poem by Robert Macfarlane. The way the child climbing out of the water is drawn recalls Mabel Lucie Attwell, and the tree has something of Arthur Rackham about it. Firefly published by Magic Cat, 23 October. @magiccatpublishing.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 11:57 AM
#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Luke Adam Hawker, illustrating a poem by Robert Macfarlane. The way the child climbing out of the water is drawn recalls Mabel Lucie Attwell, and the tree has something of Arthur Rackham about it. Firefly published by Magic Cat, 23 October. @magiccatpublishing.bsky.social
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#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by James Mayhew from his collection of 10 stories, My Book of Classic Nursery Tales. Characterful creatures in an image from The Tortoise and the Hare, made with collage using paper printed with patterns and textures. Otter-Barry Books 9 October @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 6:19 AM
#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by James Mayhew from his collection of 10 stories, My Book of Classic Nursery Tales. Characterful creatures in an image from The Tortoise and the Hare, made with collage using paper printed with patterns and textures. Otter-Barry Books 9 October @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social
A lost little budgie brings together a young boy and his seemingly grumpy older neighbour. thebookseekers.com/book/joseph-...
October 7, 2025 at 8:57 AM
A lost little budgie brings together a young boy and his seemingly grumpy older neighbour. thebookseekers.com/book/joseph-...
This is an exciting, imaginative, hilarious adventure that encourages little readers to have confidence and stand up for themselves. thebookseekers.com/book/sara-og...
October 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
This is an exciting, imaginative, hilarious adventure that encourages little readers to have confidence and stand up for themselves. thebookseekers.com/book/sara-og...
When a tiny orphaned bear cub is adopted by Polish soldiers during World War II, little does anyone know that little Wojtek will become one of the bravest fighters of them all. thebookseekers.com/book/kim-arc...
October 3, 2025 at 9:52 AM
When a tiny orphaned bear cub is adopted by Polish soldiers during World War II, little does anyone know that little Wojtek will become one of the bravest fighters of them all. thebookseekers.com/book/kim-arc...
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#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Giselle Clarkson from her funny and informative Omnibird: An Avian Investigator’s Handbook. A Red Junglefowl (or Wild Chook) accurately represented but with loose, lighthearted, squiggly marks and entertaining labelling. Gecko Press 7 October. @geckopress.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 6:25 AM
#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Giselle Clarkson from her funny and informative Omnibird: An Avian Investigator’s Handbook. A Red Junglefowl (or Wild Chook) accurately represented but with loose, lighthearted, squiggly marks and entertaining labelling. Gecko Press 7 October. @geckopress.bsky.social
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#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Yuval Zommer from Our Islands, his decorative, sweetly coloured and absorbing book exploring the flora, fauna and geography of the world’s island habitats. Here the lemurs, baobabs and chameleons of Madagascar. Thames & Hudson 28 September. @thamesandhudson.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 6:57 AM
#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Yuval Zommer from Our Islands, his decorative, sweetly coloured and absorbing book exploring the flora, fauna and geography of the world’s island habitats. Here the lemurs, baobabs and chameleons of Madagascar. Thames & Hudson 28 September. @thamesandhudson.bsky.social
Tells in thrilling detail the story of the Carpathia ,the small vessel which saved hundreds of people from drowning during the sinking of the Titanic. thebookseekers.com/book/flora-d...
September 30, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Tells in thrilling detail the story of the Carpathia ,the small vessel which saved hundreds of people from drowning during the sinking of the Titanic. thebookseekers.com/book/flora-d...
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#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Liz Pichon. Psychedelic spread of Wobble Mountain where the Wibbles live, that makes you want to join in the doodling. From When Berry Met Terry, the second book in Pichon’s Meet the Mubbles graphic novel series for 6+. Macmillan 25 September @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 6:54 AM
#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Liz Pichon. Psychedelic spread of Wobble Mountain where the Wibbles live, that makes you want to join in the doodling. From When Berry Met Terry, the second book in Pichon’s Meet the Mubbles graphic novel series for 6+. Macmillan 25 September @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social
The store is a riot of dots and stripes, patterns and checks, so it's not easy to find one little girl in a spotty dress. Children will love finding Harriet on every page. thebookseekers.com/book/puck-ko...
September 29, 2025 at 11:35 AM
The store is a riot of dots and stripes, patterns and checks, so it's not easy to find one little girl in a spotty dress. Children will love finding Harriet on every page. thebookseekers.com/book/puck-ko...
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#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Marianne Ferrer, Venezuelan-born illustrator living in Canada. Rich watercolour tones from Brown Girl in the Snow by Yolanda T Marshall, about a girl who misses the plants that grew in the country she has moved from. Greystone Kids 16 Sept. @marianneferrer.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 6:42 AM
#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Marianne Ferrer, Venezuelan-born illustrator living in Canada. Rich watercolour tones from Brown Girl in the Snow by Yolanda T Marshall, about a girl who misses the plants that grew in the country she has moved from. Greystone Kids 16 Sept. @marianneferrer.bsky.social
The problem with Wales, Max thought, was that it was too far away. But that was the point. To leave Southend behind. To get so far that no one would think to look for them there. #bookrecommendations #readingforpleasure thebookseekers.com/book/andy-cr...
Max Kowalski Didn't Mean It on TheBookSeekers.
All about Max Kowalski Didn't Mean It including suggestions for what to read next | TheBookSeekers.
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September 22, 2025 at 12:08 PM
The problem with Wales, Max thought, was that it was too far away. But that was the point. To leave Southend behind. To get so far that no one would think to look for them there. #bookrecommendations #readingforpleasure thebookseekers.com/book/andy-cr...
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#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Sam Usher from his expertly drawn, pen and watercolour picturebook Whoosh! About the imaginative play of a boy and his grandad and the flying machine they build to go in search of ice cream. Arriving in a land of lollipops. Templar Books 11 Sep. @templarbooks.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 7:58 AM
#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Sam Usher from his expertly drawn, pen and watercolour picturebook Whoosh! About the imaginative play of a boy and his grandad and the flying machine they build to go in search of ice cream. Arriving in a land of lollipops. Templar Books 11 Sep. @templarbooks.bsky.social
A story of love against the odds in 1662 England. #bookrecommendations #readingforpleasure #ya thebookseekers.com/book/ann-tur...
No Shame, No Fear on TheBookSeekers.
All about No Shame, No Fear including suggestions for what to read next | TheBookSeekers. A story of love against the odds.1662 England is reeling from the after-effects of civil war, with its clashe...
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September 18, 2025 at 8:44 AM
A story of love against the odds in 1662 England. #bookrecommendations #readingforpleasure #ya thebookseekers.com/book/ann-tur...