Mandy Suhr

“I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”

The Equinox had fallen on a day of such beauty and unexpected sunshine, that Old Fox had set up the long trestle table in the garden for an early supper. It was draped with the old green velvet tablecloth and there were vases of Michaelmas daisies & decanters of blackberry wine and village apple juice, artichoke soup with fine white bread & bowls of buttered potatoes & golden pies with elaborate crusts, a quince pudding with rich hot custard and a cinnamon plum cake with yellow cream. The light was golden and not quite of this world. It was the colour of old buried treasure hoards, of earth-dimmed torques and Gaulish coins, and a little breeze sent leaves pattering from the trees. To dear Autumn, toasted Old Fox, raising his cider cup to his friends, may She be a merry and gentle one!

May this get shown to the right people. • Mary Oliver •

From the marvellous duo Rachel Bright and Jim Field comes another delightful rhyming picture book, as the race to safety in the sea results in a dilemma for Tula when her baby brother loses his way! Coming this October preorder SIGNED copies here: waterstones.com/book/the-turtl…

Loving #GERESP tonight - such a great game! I think I want Germany to win but hard to say. They have definitely shown how to shut Spain down.

To celebrate #NationalGiveSomethingAwayDay we’re giving 2 lucky people the chance to WIN an early copy of @_lufraser & #KateHindley’s uplifting new picture book #TheBusiestBeaver. To enter, LIKE the post & share a GIF of your fave animal by 12am on Sun 20th July. UK only!

LOVE this quote from #StevenLenton! I couldn't agree more - @_lufraser & #KateHindley are the absolute picture book dream team! Get set to fall in love with Nora, the star of #TheBusiestBeaver🫶

The Winner of the Shadowers' UKLA Book Awards 2025 in the category for 7-10+

The Winner of the Shadowers' UKLA Book Awards 2025 in the category for 3-6+

The Winner of the UKLA Book Awards 2025 in the category for 3-6+

As it was #FathersDay yesterday we wanted to share one of our fave illustrations from #TheBusiestBeaver, the heartwarming new picture book from @_lufraser & #KateHindley, out 11th Sep. The image shows Nora & her Grandad who encourages Nora to always be true to herself 🦫❤️

WOAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Look who's almost here! Nora INBOUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope you have your tape measures and your drills ready?!?! @lizbinks #katehindley #thebusiestbeaver @StoryWiseAgency @MandySuhrAgent @simonkids_UK

The dream of my life Is to lie down by a slow river And stare at the light in the trees - To learn something by being nothing. - Mary Oliver (Art by Anna Neima)

Have you seen the latest addition to the #theworldofrachelbrightandjimfield, The Camel Who Had The Hump An uplifting and empowering tale about finding new ways to navigate big feelings. A laugh-out-loud tale of how choosing fun can turn a grumpy, humpy start into a happy ending.

Basil is my new fav @_lufraser feel disloyal to your lovely Yaks🔥👀😂 Thank you for this gem!! And for baby Nora’s bookplates!! Shout out to the incredible artist- @SarahWarbie

ALCS and @PLSlicensing have agreed for @CLA_UK to begin development of a licence to pay authors when their works are used to train AI. theguardian.com/books/2025/apr…

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Find Your Roar with Olivia Hope at @ILFDublin on Saturday 17th May 🦁 Learn about amazing lions in the wild and in art, and create your own roaring lion at this interactive and colourful craft and drama event! #IFLD2025 Get your tickets here 🎟️: bit.ly/3XJDrDE

We’re thrilled to share an exclusive Q&A with the creators from this year’s shortlisted book 'Gina Kaminski Rescues the Giant' (@LittleTigerUK)— and a joyful original doodle straight from the sketchbook of @korkymaster to kick things off! bit.ly/4jASl7t

We’re thrilled to dive into the next magical tale 'Gina Kaminski Rescues the Giant' @LittleTigerUK. Meet the author behind the words, Craig Barr-Green who featured on last year's shortlist too! Craig writes picture books, non-fiction titles and theatre productions for children.