Libraries 4 Schools

Great-Aunt Margot and Me by Bryher MacKenzie and Rhiannon Archard is a bright and joyful celebration of the relationship between a little girl and her great-aunt, who has started forgetting things. Out now in paperback! #PictureBooks #ChildrensBooks #BooksForKids #KidsBooks

The first instalment in Tolá Okugwu's side-splitting school series introduces the wonderfully likeable Bim Blake and the zany cast of characters who insist on making her life difficult. Shop Bím Blake's Hot Takes here: waterstones.com/book/bim-blake… @PuffinBooks

To celebrate the publication of the The Poisoned King paperback we are giving away the opportunity to win an English Heritage family pass for 12 months, plus an afternoon tea hamper from M&S! Plus customers enter for free here: waterstones.com/win/the-poison…

Lynda visited Abigail in Spellbound Bookshop in sunny Sandwich, where Abigail is running a Teddy bear trail for children during half term. Follow the trail and collect a free book at the end. @Lib4Sch were happy to donated many of the books for this wonderful free event.

We have 3 pairs of the MAGICAL #WandsAway series by #EmmaFarrarons to #Win! Ramona is back at Wands Away School for Magic & excited to learn her first spells. But first, she needs to find her wand! For the chance to hitch a ride on Ramona’s broomstick adventure… RT & Flw by May 29 #WRDMagComp @simonkids_UK #GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026

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Thank you to @AndersenPress for sending us this uncorrected proof of Lisa Heathfield's latest book, This Boy I Hardly Know. It's a stark and honest look at the care system, difficult at times, but also a beautiful story of love, hope, and family - however it looks. #YAReads

Dusty and Poppy have moved foster homes before, but this is the first time they've been split up. Dusty will do anything to reach Poppy, hundreds of miles away. And Cooper, the attractive, poetic boy from the children's home, will be right beside her. libraries4schools.com/2026/05/22/boy…

A gentle message about kindness and not judging by appearances, a particularly pleasing rhyming text, some wonderful cross sections... what's not to love in our NEW Book of the Week THE MOLE AND THE MOUND @postwave_books booksforkeeps.co.uk/review/the-mol…

🐾 HOLLY WEBB BOOK GIVEAWAY 🐾 We’re giving away three heartwarming animal stories from Holly Webb! Perfect for readers aged 6+, these gentle stories combine friendship, kindness and adorable animals with short chapters and illustrations that help build reading confidence. To enter to win a copy: LIKE, RT and COMMENT below telling us what's your favourite animal? 1 copy available. UK only. Ends midnight 25/05 #bookrecommendations #storytime #hollywebb #sophywilliams @littletigeruk

A massive congratulations to Neil Sharpson and Dan Santat (@dsantat) on winning the KPMG Book of the Year Award 2026 at the KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards 2026 for Don't Trust Fish! 🐟🏆 @KPMG_Ireland @KidsBooksIrel #ReadingHeroes

It's #JosephineBakerDay! To celebrate, we're giving away FIVE signed copies of #DanceOfResistance by @catwrote, which brings Josephine's brilliant story to life for young readers. Enter here: gleam.io/hqmTJ/win-a-si…

Thank you @graffeg_books for our copy - it came out just last week, so you can grab your own now!

This is a beautiful book that opens the door to discussions about the differences but also the similarities of how children play today. With ‘Talking Points’ in the back, it’s ideal for home or school, or for those just interested in revisiting their childhood.

Some picture books reach beyond their target audience, and Dylan’s Park by Dylan Thomas, edited by Helen Docherty and illustrated by Thomas Docherty, is certainly one! With extracts of Dylan’s childhood memories of his adventures at Cwmdonkin Park in Swansea...

🏆WIN 1 of 5 copies of our new book SuperQuesters Mission: Desert Danger by @pauliancross with @PrimaryTimes. Just answer a simple question about our new adventure to enter the giveaway. Good luck! 👉Enter now: tinyurl.com/nhh2ha37 📅Closing date 31 May 2026 UK only.

Closing soon! Win the books shortlisted for the 2026 CLiPPA (CLPE Children’s Poetry Award). The CLiPPA is the UK’s leading award for published poetry for children, each year highlighting the best new poetry collections for children. Find out how to enter on our website - worldbookday.com/competitions/w… The competition closing date is Tuesday 26 May 2026.

🧁 Murder on a Midsummer Night is the first in my new series of "mini murder mysteries" - short, fun, cosy crime, dyslexia friendly and easy to digest (which is more than can be said for the strawberry and cream puffs). Pre-order now from wherever you love to buy books! 🧁