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Fantastic! A must-read!
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Super Goat Girl by Tracey Baptiste, Illustrated by Dapo Adeola

Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social
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Super Goat Girl by Tracey Baptiste, Illustrated by Dapo Adeola

October 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM Everybody can reply

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Jeanne Conway

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Illustration from "Beach Pig" written by Ashley Hiehiapo. #childrensbook #kidlit #kidlitart #pig #beach #childrensbooksillustration #amazon

October 18, 2024 at 2:10 PM Everybody can reply

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Grumpfort by Jamie Hammond

Adventure and monster mayhem!

Review by @sareenmclay.bsky.social

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Picture shows the front cover of the book Grumpfort by Jamie Hammond
with a boy holding a net surrounded by monsters.

May 17, 2025 at 7:30 AM Everybody can reply

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Rex Dinosaur in Disguise Museum Mystery by Elys Dolan
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A small book, a mighty message!
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Review by @sareenmclay.bsky.social

@elysdolan.bsky.social
@walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

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Picture shows the front cover of the book Rex Dinosaur in Disguise Museum Mystery by Elys Dolan, yellow with a cartoon dinosaur looking very surprised!

May 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM Everybody can reply

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Kerry Valenzuela Kidlit Illustrator and Writer

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New work in the making. #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbooks #childrensbooksillustration #illustration #illustrator #author #selfpublishing #digital #mixmedium #art #kidlitillustrator

April 20, 2024 at 2:22 PM Everybody can reply

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Alicia Padron

@aliciapadron.bsky.social

Nothing better than a hug and kiss from mommy 🩷💚 #kidlitart #childrensbooksillustration
#boardbooks #sweetbears

October 30, 2023 at 8:59 PM Everybody can reply

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Susana S-G

@thetl2.bsky.social

Working on a new online exhibition dedicated to quirky early 20th century ABCs called "X stands for nothing" with material from the David Blamires' collection of children's books @theJohnRylands Library

Gordon Brown is a genius!😁

#childrensbooksillustration
#bookhistory
#modernism

November 23, 2024 at 1:49 PM Everybody can reply

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Do Not Say These Words by Frances Tosdevin, Illustrated by Rhian Wright

A laugh out loud book

Review by @sareenmclay.bsky.social link in bio
@francestosdevin.bsky.social
@uclanpublishing.bsky.social
#pb#childrensbooks#illustration#childrensbooksillustration#booksforkids#kidlit#books#Rhian Wright

Picture shows the front cover of the book, Do Not Say These Words with a professor in front of a science lab who has two frog helpers.

March 26, 2025 at 10:24 AM Everybody can reply

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Sareen McLay

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Here at MBC we are loving The Worry Bee by Nicola Kinnear!
Look out for our review coming soon!

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Picture shows the front cover of the book The Worry Bee by Nicola Kinnear a bee sitting on top of a toadstool.

April 30, 2025 at 5:55 PM Everybody can reply

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I'm Building a Nest: Find Out How 50 Animals Make Their Homes by Saskia Gwinn, Illustrated by Adam Ming

Review by @sareenmclay.bsky.social

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#nonfiction#childrensbooks#childrensbooksillustration#booksforkids#kidlit#booksforchildren#nature#nests#spring

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I'm Building a Nest: Find Out How 50 Animals Make Their Homes by Saskia Gwinn,
Illustrated by Adam Ming with a bird building a nest and other creatures looking on.

May 9, 2025 at 7:57 PM Everybody can reply

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Cruise Ship Kid: Thief At Sea! by Emma Swan

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Can Silver remain true to herself and make new friends?

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Review by @sareenmclay.bsky.social

‪@emmaswanauthor.bsky.social

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Picture shows the front cover of the book Cruise Ship Kid: Thief At Sea! by Emma Swan

September 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM Everybody can reply

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I (Hate) Love Books by Mariajo Ilustrajo

We have found the PERFECT book for World Book Day!

Review by @sareenmclay.bsky.social link in bio
#worldbookday
#pb#childrensbooks#illustration#childrensbooksillustration#booksforkids#kidlit#bookstagram#booksofinstagram#MariajoIlustrajo#quartokids

Picture shows the front cover of I (Hate) Love Books by Mariajo Ilustrajo. A little girl throwing a book away.

March 6, 2025 at 12:26 PM Everybody can reply

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Cynthia J. Iannaccone

@cinziai.bsky.social

Love the gardening season and watching the bees and butterflies.
#createdinmoonlight
#childrensbooksillustration #picturebooks
#childrenspicturebooks #graphicnovel
#kidlitart #kidlit #childrensillustratorsart #childrensillustration #bookillustration #bookillustrator #kidlit #kidlitpostcard

June 16, 2024 at 7:17 PM Everybody can reply

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My Mum by Susan Quinn, Illustrated by Sarah Mathew

Full of lovely moments, this book shows us what a superstar a parent often is!
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Review by @sareenmclay.bsky.social link in bio
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#pb#childrensbooks#illustration#childrensbooksillustration#booksforkids#kidlit#booksforchildren#susanquinn

Picture shows the front cover of the book, My Mum A little girl and her mum dancing on stepping stones.

March 11, 2025 at 9:08 AM Everybody can reply

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Matt Harrison Draws

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Portfolio pages - Criminal Cat Crew

Written by young author Edie Gerson and available now from @candyjarbooks.bsky.social (see link in bio)

#portfolio #artistportfolio #kidlit #kidlituk #childrensbooks #childrensbooksillustration #illustrator #artsky #artistsonbluesky #artistsofbluesky

April 14, 2025 at 5:43 AM Everybody can reply

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The Glass Heart A Tale of Three Princesses by Sally Gardner

A story of true kindness perfect for a gift.
❤️❤️❤️

Review by @sareenmclay.bsky.social
@sallygardner.bsky.social
@headofzeus.bsky.social
#pb#childrensbooks#illustration#childrensbooksillustration#booksforkids#kidlit#booksforchildren#venice

Picture shows the front cover of the book The Glass Heart A Tale of Three Princesses by Sally Gardner with a scene in Venice where three princesses are standing together on a bridge.

May 13, 2025 at 6:11 PM Everybody can reply

Jeanne Conway

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Penny for your thoughts
#kidlitart #kidart #kidlitartist #childrensillustration #childrensbooksillustration #digitalillustration #watercolor

December 31, 2024 at 2:02 PM Everybody can reply

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GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!

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SIGNED COPY of the wonderful ‘Coorie Doon’, by Jackie Kay, and Jill Calder.

Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social
@walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
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May 28, 2025 at 7:38 PM Everybody can reply

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Runaways by E.L.Norry

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A brilliant heart-rending novel full of hope!

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Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social
@elnorrywriter.bsky.social

@bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social

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August 7, 2025 at 10:07 AM Everybody can reply

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The Scream of the Whistle by Emily Randall-Jones
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A fabulous read with engaging characters and a time travelling mystery to solve!

‪@erandalljones.bsky.social
‪@micaelaalcaino.bsky.social
@chickenhousebooks.bsky.social
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June 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM Everybody can reply

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Britannica All New Children's Encyclopedia Edited by Christopher Lloyd

A veritable smorgasbord of facts.
What a joy!

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Review by @sareenmclay.bsky.social

#childrensbooks#illustration#childrensbooksillustration#booksforkids#kidlit#booksforchildren

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October 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM Everybody can reply

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Searching for Treasure by Johanna Bell, Illustrated by Emma Long

A treasure trove, join in the beach search and learn as you go!
Review by @sareenmclay.bsky.social link in bio
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#pb#childrensbooks#illustration#childrensbooksillustration#booksforkids#kidlit#booksforchildren

Cover of Searching for Treasure by Johanna Bell, Illustrated by Emma Long showing a child at the seashore.

February 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM Everybody can reply

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Ewelina Wolnowska

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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!🐶

Hi, I’m Ewelina. I just finished working on a lovely picture book (more details soon) and can’t wait to illustrate more! So have a look at my portfolio ewelinawolnowska.com and feel free to contact me.

#kidlitart #childrensbooksillustration #illustration #illustrator

June 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM Everybody can reply

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Audrey Suau

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signing some books today , thinking about all the kids who will discover it in a few days ❤️ . Have a beautiful day !
#illustration #illustrationartists #illustrationart #childrensbook #childrensbooksillustration #authorillustrator #picturebookillustration #picturebook #kidlit #kidlitart

December 21, 2024 at 2:32 PM Everybody can reply

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PUBLICATION DAY REVIEW!

See for Yourself by Jordan Stephens, Illustrated by Beth Suzanna

Father/son story. 🤿📚

Review by @sareenmclay.bsky.social
@bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social #seeforyourself#jordanstephans#bethsuzanna#pb#childrensbooks#illustration#childrensbooksillustration#booksforkids#kidlit

Picture shows the front cover of the book, See for Yourself by Jordan Stephens, Illustrated by Beth Suzanna

May 22, 2025 at 10:02 AM Everybody can reply

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