Keith Gray is an extraordinary writer, powerful and emotional. Seemingly effortlessly he has produced another darkly engaging novel for @BarringtonStoke. The story is difficult and simple, shot through with odd moments of hope. Only at the end do you realise how profound it is.

picturesandconversations.co.… From @NosyCrow and @nationaltrust comes a selection of books celebrating the #BayeuxTapestry's visit to England @javi_decastro #MartinHoward #NinaChakrabarti #LibbyWalden #LivierLatyk

From the ever-reliable @NosyCrow comes a reprint of this fascinating book about homes through history and the way people live in them. Written by #GoldieHawk and illustrated by #SarahGibb and produced in collaboration with @nationaltrust it's full of detail and colour.

For one young rabbit carrots cause great uncertainty. They're too noisy for a start. But little rabbit decides to research them at the library and makes a very interesting discovery - and some tasty soup. It turns out that carrots are great @GreystoneKids #RobinMitchellCranfield

New kids on the block are #MessyPress. Founded in New Zealand by Londoners #AdamThompson and #EricaHarrison, the publisher made waves at Bologna. This lovely-to-touch board book is one one of 7 publishing in the UK this year. I'm looking forward to next year's Jane Austen title.

Ruffles really isn't sure about the teeny tiny kittens. Actually he is. He doesn't like them. They're just annoying and they've torn Big Blue Blankie. But then the kittens snuggle up. Maybe they're not so bad after all @NosyCrow @DavidMelling1 (I love Ruffles and the kittens.)

Musings on modern art @MuseoGuggenheim janespicturejournal.com/2026…

I bought a private tuk tuk tour of Rome. As everything is when you're on your on it was expensive. But it was worth every Euro. Simone from @tuktukinrome was a great driver and guide.

The excellent @tompalmerauthor is back with a book set in Cornwall in June 1940 as fears of invasion are at fever pitch. Published by @BarringtonStoke with illustrations by @paulyblow and maps from #JamesInnerdale. More of this series to come I hope. picturesandconversations.co.…

What fun to have Cafe Chaos back again. Hope is trying to edge away from the madness that is the Crumble family cafe but too many tins of baked beans look set to foil her plans. Don't ask! But do read this laughter-filled book by @Catiewilkins #KatieAbey @NosyCrow

A wonderfully quirky and funny play on alphabet books, really only suitable for children who have made their way through them. #CasparSalmon's conversational writing style matches well with #MattHunt's vibrant and dynamic illustrations. All together another joy from @NosyCrow

Here's a book full of mistakes and accidents, some of which changed the world and our lives for the better (and others not so much!). Scotland's #AlexanderFleming heads the list but there are plenty more to read about @NosyCrow #NatalieLabarre #GosiaHerba @Cambridge_Uni

Take a train journey through the world of colour in this appealing little board book. There's lots to look out for, spot and enjoy and it's a book for little ones to come back to time after time @NosyCrow #EllaHobbis #KatrinaCharman

Here's a fun book for brand new babies. It's made of fabric and full of scrunchie noises, felt flaps to lift and a mirror for baby to be amazed by. I'm only sorry there aren't more cuddly cats @NosyCrow #IngelaPArrhenius

This is an eclectic selection of short biographies written by #TomAdams, illustrated by #SarahWalsh. Alongside the likes of @AnneFrankTrust and @Malala are many young people I have frankly never heard of. But their stories are worth reading @NosyCrow

The Secret Garden is brought beautifully to life by @gitkadraws 's charming illustrations, complementing @GMcCaughrean 's sympathetic retelling of #FrancesHodgsonBurnett's classic story @NosyCrow

This is another beautiful book from @NosyCrow. @SusannahShane tells a simple heart-warming tale of family love sumptuously illustrated by @BTeckentrup .

Some bears are SO impatient. They just hate standing in queues. But, wait a minute, it turns out there's one queue they think is such fun that they'll wait in it again and again #MaudieSmith #AnnaSimeone @OxfordChildrens

I'm paying a lot of money @tntsports so that I can watch Biathlon and Alpine Skiing. But this weekend you've decided not to make half of the races available to me. Can I ask why?

Here's a n excellent idea for a last-minute Christmas present, although you should never need a reason to buy a book by @FleurHitchcock. This one is set in Bath and is a great story of family as well as a murder mystery. And I love @elisaupsidedown's front cover @NosyCrow