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Just uploaded our BfK link page accordingly
achuka.co.uk/blog/books-for-…
And while we're about it let's give a big shoutout of appreciation to Andrea Reece who works so hard editing the magazine, promoting the @KlausFluggePr, the CLiPPA award and so much else
One of the behind-the-scenes heroes of children's publishing for sure 👏👋
Out now! September issue #BfK280. Authorgraph interview David Solomons, Windows into Illustration Carly Gledhill, 20 years of Lulu, Guy Bass & David Roberts interview, NEW Beyond the Secret Garden, NEW insights into reading for pleasure & more inc reviews bit.ly/4rfrQtp
ALT The cover of the UK's children's book review journal, Books for Keeps September 2026 issue, no. 280. Cover features illustration from Guy Bass and David Roberts' new book THE WORST THING THAT COULD POSSIBLY HAPPEN.
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Today we have an exciting chance to win a copy of 'Cass and the Beast', written by Claire Mabey, illustrated by @jillcalder and published by @geckopress
To enter, drop a 🐻 below. Good luck!
T&C's on our website.
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With Yuichi Kasano’s delightfully droll scenes and repeat words to join in with #TheFluffyFuton @geckopress is #RedReadingHub’s #picturebook of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dPs
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Illustrated in soft hues & with a philosophical question #Edith Catharina Valckx celebrates determination & the changes during a lifetime @geckopress will generate much thought & discussion.
It’s #RedReadingHub’s book of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dNY
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ACHUKA Books of the Day 2026 week #14
• Frank The Monster @geckopress
• Natural World @QuartoKids
• Wildflower Spotter @watersounds @NosyCrowBooks
• Entangled @emmarea8 @FireflyPress
• King School @OtterBarryBooks
achuka.co.uk/blog/books-of-t…
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Today we have an exciting chance to win a copy of 'Frank the Monster' by Mats Strandberg, illustrated by Sofia Felkenham, translated by Julia Marshall and published by @geckopress.
To enter drop a 🐺 below. Good luck!
T&C's on our website.
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Frank the Monster by Mats Strandberg, illustrated by Sofia Falkenhem, translated by Julia Marshall, is a quirky story full of warmth about a boy called Frank who accidentally turns into a werewolf. An original take on exploring fears and finding where you fit in. @geckopress
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Frank the Monster by Mats Strandberg, illustrated by Sofia Falkenhem and translated by Julia Marshall, is a charmingly quirky story about Frank Steen, a 9yo boy who accidentally gets turned into a werewolf. Lots of fun and exactly the right level of spooky for Y2/3 readers.
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What an utter delight Josephine by Chloé Alméras is. A playful board book about a giraffe discovering a world full of interesting things through the seasons and nature. One to read again and again. @geckopress
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The ACHUKA #BookoftheDay for Wed 25 Feb is
You Can Do It, Bert! by Ole Könnecke tr. Catherine Chidgey from @geckopress
a paperback reissue for this minimalist masterpiece
achuka.co.uk/blog/you-can-do…
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The ACHUKA #BookoftheDay for Mon 16 Feb is
Tomorrow I'm in Charge! by Jörg Mϋhle tr. Melody Shaw
from @geckopress
achuka.co.uk/blog/tomorrow-i…
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The ACHUKA #BookoftheDay for Mon 9 Feb is
Stop the Ball! by Susanne Strasser tr. Melody Shaw from @geckopress
Oh joy of joys! A new board book from Susan Strasser…
achuka.co.uk/blog/stop-the-b…
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Congratulations to all those shortlisted for the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Awards, the highest international distinction given to authors & illustrators of children's books but especially to Michael Rosen 👏 @IBBYUK @MichaelRosenYes
ibby.org/awards-activities/a…
ALT Logo for the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Award.
ALT Photograph of Michael Rosen. Take at Shakespeare's Globe. He is wearing a hat, waving to the crowd and carries a copy of his book On the Move.
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Stop the Ball by Susanne Strasser is a wonderful interactive board book that builds and builds with animal after animal joining in to chase a runaway ball to a very satisfying end. And so much fun with sound words to have with young children. Highly recommend! @geckopress
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Four ducks set out on a lake for an adventure. One is nervous, he’s heard there’s a monster lurking beneath. He tags along and does see something! The deadpan humour of the disbelieving ducks is utterly brilliant! As is the world Leo Timmers has created in the lake. Love it!
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The ACHUKA Books of the Day 2026 week #1 achuka.co.uk/blog/books-of-t…
• Postman Planet
• The Not-So Great Escape
• The Monsters At The End Of The World
• Green Smoke
• My Happy Life
Nicky Potter retweeted
Being part of the team who put together the @EmpathyLabUK Read for Empathy collection is always a pleasure. This year's list is out on Thu 5th Feb and one of the strongest yet. Do explore the previous collections and sign up for more information. empathylab.uk
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Delightful new book ! 📕 @MacmillanKidsUK - perfect for early years - board book - invites joining in and even re- enactment! 👏👏👏@WandleEnglish @JCEnglishHub @MrsRLSaunders @OpenUni_RfP
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ACHUKA's Books of the Year 2025
NON-FICTION: Omnibird @geckopress
POETRY: The Poetry World of John Agard @OtterBarryBooks
PICTURE BOOK: Higher Ground @NFPublishingUK
FICTION: The Beck @BarringtonStoke
BIOGRAPHY: The Boy Who Became A Parrot @EnchantedLion
achuka.co.uk/blog/books-of-t…
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The first of 5 ACHUKA Books of the Year 2025 is
Omnibird: An Avian Investigator's Handbook by Giselle Clarkson from @geckopress
achuka.co.uk/blog/omnibird-a…
