Sarah Merchant

Books I loved reading in 2025 ♥️

We have 10 MAGNIFISCENT copies of #TheAdventuresOfRapKid by @MrMCGrammar to #win!
For the chance to find out if Z’s hip-hop makeover brings on the vibes at the Royal Rap Rumble to make him the Greatest of All Time…
Repost & Follow by Feb 28🎤💫
@simonkids.bsky.social #WRDMagComp

This one really resonates. The Boy in the Suit by James Fox. Superbly written.

We have 3 super funny copies of #TheFairyTaleFanClub by @RichardAyoade🎨#DavidRoberts to #WIN!
Curious children ask what REALLY happened to their much loved fairy tale characters… & the replies are hilarious 🤣
Repost & Follow us by Dec 13 to enter
@WalkerBooksUK #WRDMagComp

Mine said wahbees so that name stuck!

My map of children's independent bookshops is updated regularly. Most provide an online service and they're all run by people who can make well-informed book recommendations. Make sure you support your local one if you want to keep it. Any missing, please let me know. padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/r...

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Hi hi! I'm Sharna. I write books and games about murder, mystery and art. You might know High Rise Mystery (2019) but I promise my other books are just as good (if not better). Here's a few of them:

It is time. Evil laugh...
#TheBestReadAloud by Ross Montgomery

BOOK GIVEAWAY!!! I'm not on social media a lot right now, working very hard on my new book, trying to get it done in less than 9 years this time! In the meantime, I'm giving away signed copies of all my books so far. Repost & follow to enter, & say which one you'd like - closes Dec 14! #KidLitUK

Thank you!

Who wants some FANTASTIC FREE RESOURCES for classroom & library displays? My wonderful publishers @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social have made these beautiful posters, full of advice & encouragement for kids about reading & writing for pleasure. Sign up here to claim yours!
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Oh, yes please!

Graphic Novels All of these books are suitable and popular for Key Stage 2 classes and above. Find some of the most recent or popular ones here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/great-graphic-novels-for-kids

Got a lot on this padlet: padlet.com/rruddick9zra... and a few different ones on this list: uk.bookshop.org/lists/great-...

Big hits are usually the investigators, Pablo and splash, bunny vs monkey, peng and spanners, bumble and snug, Hilda, happy hills and mighty jack.

Celebrating my first 1k followers on 🦋 by giving away a hardback copy of my fave book of 2024, #Costanza by Rachel Blackmore! 🍊💛

All you have to do is follow & repost. Happy to ship internationally, so tell your friends.

Will pick a winner next Friday. #BookSky 📚

Thanks for sharing @smerchant13.bsky.social I'm thrilled your students are enjoying it. If they have any questions when they are finished, or even want a little zoom chat let me know😍

That is really special.

I’ve started working up the 3rd UK kids book chat starter pack. Apologies if I’ve missed anyone. Do let me know if you’d like to be added. All three are here:

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#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit #BookSky

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I always read two books at once and am thinking about possible links between them.Connection between narratives -something I am working on in the classroom too.My class has REALLY taken to the work of Serena Molloy and I had to temporarily steal a copy! A beautiful verse novel about self-discovery.

That is the perfect present. My dad found an old doll's bunk bed set in a charity shop and spent ages restoring it one year. I passed it to my daughter and she still loves it.

I didn't own many books but I remember treasuring my Madeleine series. I was fascinated by the symmetry/asymmetry and colours. Reading them repeatedly is a strong memory.

We have 2 sets of the EPIC #Wolfstongue trilogy by Sam Thompson ✏️ @AnnaTromop to #WIN!
What will Sally & Faolan discover beyond their safe settlement in the forest & can they trust Reynard to guide them?
For the chance to find out RT/Flw by Nov 22
@LittleIslandBks #WRDMagComp

This book by Ed Vere and Year 6 artists was my favourite combination of last week. 🖌️♥️

Brilliant book.

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Are you a headteacher, serving or retired, a deputy or and assistant Head?
Of so, could you comment on this thread and I will put together a head teacher starter pack.
Please Repost for maximum reach.

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To celebrate 2,000 BlueSky followers, I'm going to do a little giveaway.

Repost and follow and I'll pick one lucky person at random to win a 12-month Gift Subscription at Bert's Books worth OVER £100.

You have until noon on Sunday 17th November

Gosh - that's saved me time! Great to see everyone.