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Nosy Crow | Children's Books@nosycrow· 11d

A new mission. New gadgets. New danger. SPYGLASS: Coldfinger: A fun, fast-paced spy story for readers who like high‑stakes missions and hilarious adventures, written by award-winning author David Solomons, packed with illustrations by comic artist Miguel Díaz Rivas. Preorder: buff.ly/fUciU0f

An image of the book cover for SPYGLASS: Coldfinger by David Solomons is displayed in an illustrated graphic. The book cover features three children in a snowglobe, with an unseasonably warm background of palm trees and a sunbathing penguin, showing the funny nature of the story, under the book title and two villains wearing snow gear. The book cover is displayed within a snow globe, propped on top of snow, in a cold wintry scene. The top of the graphic shows text "The World is Warming. The Mission is On." and at the bottom of the graphic is "Available October 2026" indicating the book's publication date. The book is for children aged 9+ featuring features artwork throughout by Miguel Díaz Rivas. Published by Nosy Crow.

Nosy Crow | Children's Books@nosycrow· 13d

A fresh take on classic nursery rhymes 📚✨ What Are Little Boys Made Of? by Jeanne Willis & Isabelle Follath turns old expectations upside down - teaching kindness, emotional literacy, & magic ideal for read-alouds & classroom discussions. Available to pre-order for 10 September 2026.

Nosy Crow | Children's Books@nosycrow· 21d

The picture is a designed post, with a light yellow background and a bold blue heading stating - 'WATERSTONES 25% off, Books coming soon'. Underneath this, a blue circle, with the words - 'Pre-order now with code: SUMMER26. Underneath this are two lines saying - '21–24 July, Online Only'.

We also see a book cover for "Mallory Vayle and Maggoty Skull in The Castle of Horrors". The cover is black with the title in bright blue while the main image is of a decorative skull illustration (a skull with a yellow and pink feathered headpiece) The books author is Martin Howard, illustrated by Pete Williamson. Published by Nosy Crow.

Nosy Crow | Children's Books@nosycrow· 21d

📚 Attention teachers & librarians! For 4 days only, get 25% off pre-orders on 6 new Nosy Crow titles at Waterstones—from fascinating history to magical adventures & daily inspiration. ⏰ 21–24 July 🎟 Code: SUMMER26 🛒 buff.ly/k8FK28U Which ones are heading to your library shelf? 👀

Nosy Crow | Children's Books@nosycrow· 26d

One inspiring quote for each day of the year. ✨📖 Tomorrow Bright Before Us brings together 366 voices from literature, science, sport and activism, with warm illustrations by Victoria Ball. A thoughtful resource for assemblies, displays and classroom discussion. #SchoolLibraries #PrimaryBooks

Nosy Crow | Children's Books@nosycrow· Jun 16

Celebrate Pride Month with us! 🌈 🔗 buff.ly/tvb4rNw From inclusive picture books to thoughtful guides and fiction exploring identity, friendship and belonging, these reads help children feel seen, valued and free to be themselves. #PrideMonth #KidLit

An illustrated graphic with a deep blue, starry background and a magical trail of golden sparkles following a flying, white-bearded fairy. Large yellow text in the centre reads: “Inclusive books to read for Pride Month,” with a small yellow arrow underneath. At the bottom, an illustrated football scene shows two children in matching purple football kits playing with a black-and-white football, while a younger child runs between them kicking the football and a small white dog with brown patches follows. Taken from The Perfect Match, illustrated by Dan Taylor, published by Nosy Crow.

Large yellow text across the top reading: “For younger readers.” Four children’s book covers are displayed. The top-left cover reads 'Let's All Say Yes!', written by Mia Roberts, and features colourful letters and shapes The top-right book cover is titled 'If It’s Pride and You Know It...', written and illustrated by Andy Passchier, and shows children standing on grass and holding up colourful rainbow pride flags. The bottom-left book cover reads 'The Perfect Match', written by Chris Becker and illustrated by Dan Taylor, and shows two children on a football pitch with one holding a football and both holding a gold trophy while a fairy flies across the sky. The bottom-right book cover is titled 'Everything Possible', written by Fred Small and illustrated by Alison Brown, and shows children running outdoors while holding hands with one pulling a rainbow-coloured flag flying in the sky. All books are published by Nosy Crow.

Large yellow text reads: “For independent readers.” Five children’s book covers are beneath the heading. The top-left cover is titled 'Max and Ella: Stuck Together', written by Kristina Rahim, and shows two older children side by side on a yellow and pink cover. The top-right book cover titled 'The Doughnut Club', is written by Kristina Rahim and illustrated by Marina Tena Borras, and features a large pink doughnut with three older children below it. Along the bottom are three more books. The first on the left is 'Dragon in the Library', written by Louie Stowell and illustrated by Davide Ortu, which shows a boy standing in a library with a green dragon’s tail against him. The next book is 'Otherland', written by Louie Stowell and illustrated by George Ermos, and depicts waves crashing around a large, eagle-like bird which is carrying a child towards land. The final book is 'Adam-2', by Alastair Chisholm with a rugged landscape and a figure walking towards an imposing-looking castle in the background. All books are published by Nosy Crow.

A deep blue, starry background and large yellow text at the top reading: “Inclusive guides.” Two illustrated non-fiction book covers are shown below the heading. The cover on the left is titled 'Making a Baby: An Inclusive Guide to How Every Family Begins', written by Rachel Greener and illustrated by Clare Owen, and features a rainbow-striped background with diverse illustrated people, including women standing together with a baby, men standing together with an older child, people of different ethnicities, and wheelchair users. The cover on the right is titled 'Growing Up: An Inclusive Guide to Puberty and Your Changing Body', also written by Rachel Greener and illustrated by Clare Owen. It features a colourful, collage-style design with illustrated portraits of people of different ethnicities and genders with different body types undertaking various everyday activities. Both book covers include small Nosy Crow logos in the lower-right corner. All books are published by Nosy Crow.

Nosy Crow | Children's Books@nosycrow· Jun 8

It’s World Ocean Day. 🌊💙 If you're curious about oceans and water cycles, dive into Wonder World: Water, created with the National Trust. This richly illustrated science book for ages 7+ explores how water shapes our oceans, weather and life itself. #WorldOceanDay #ChildrensBooks #ScienceForKids

A child is lying on the grass reading the book, 'National Trust: Wonder World: Water'. The book cover shows a bright and rich illustration of two children snorkling in an ocean reef, surrounded by coral and sea plants, and a bright yellow sand. In the sea, jellyfish and little fish can be seen swimming around the children. The book is for kids aged 7+ and is by Ben Lerwill and Xuan Le, published by Nosy Crow in partnership with National Trust.

Nosy Crow | Children's Books@nosycrow· Jun 2

Looking for realistic fiction that sensitively explores unique and diverse family dynamics? This warm, relatable middle-grade story from @krahim.bsky.social is a wonderful classroom or library addition. 💥 Support the conversation with free teaching resources: buff.ly/3kHDVVb

A child holds a paperback copy of 'Max and Ella, Stuck Together' against a soft blanket. The bold cover is split into bright yellow, blue and pink vertical blocks, with the title stacked in large dark lettering above two illustrated characters facing each other with wary expressions. The child’s hands hold the book carefully at either side, and the soft blanket beneath adds warmth to the contemporary middle-grade feel of the photo. 'Max and Ella, Stuck Together' is written by Kristina Rahim and published by Nosy Crow.

Nosy Crow | Children's Books@nosycrow· May 28

Welcome to The Animal Queendom 👑 A powerful look at nature’s awe-inspiring female creatures! Written by Catherine Blackledge and illustrated by Kasia Bogdańska, in partnership with University of Cambridge. Out in September: buff.ly/TKTSG6w

Nosy Crow | Children's Books@nosycrow· May 21

Step out of the shadows and discover a new magical world crackling with power… ✨ 'The Hexton Chronicles: The Trouble with Magic', the first in a dark new fantasy series from highly-acclaimed author Amy Wilson. Out September 2026. Now available to request on NetGalley UK. 🔗 buff.ly/MAEiSAU

Nosy Crow | Children's Books@nosycrow· May 21

Journey to a dark new magical world in The Hexton Chronicles: The Trouble with Magic, the first in Amy Wilson’s gripping new series, illustrated by Eric Deschamps @ericdeschamps.bsky.social. At its heart lies an unsettling truth: the seeds of magic within us don’t always grow into something good…

Nosy Crow | Children's Books@nosycrow· May 8

Today is Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday! 🌍 For a century, he has inspired us to look closer, care more, and protect what we often take for granted. We're proud to feature him in our book, Earth Heroes, written by Lily Dyu with the University of Cambridge, and illustrated by Jackie Lay.

A bright and colourful illustration shows Sir David Attenborough surrounded by exotic plants and holding a chameleon on his hand, which he looks at with curiosity and wonder. Above him is a circular graphic of Planet Earth in the centre of the image, with the quote: “The natural world is the greatest source… of so much in life that makes life worth living.” Surrounding him are more illustrations of different scenes from around the world. The artwork is by Jackie Lay, taken from the book Earth Heroes, written by Lily Dyu, in collaboration with the University of Cambridge. The book is published by Nosy Crow.

Nosy Crow | Children's Books@nosycrow· Apr 15

🎨 Celebrate World Art Day! Our downloadable art activity pack is a fun way for children to get creative. Gather your materials and get started with activities from 'This Book Will Make You an Artist' by Ruth Millington (@ruthmillington.bsky.social) & Ellen Surrey. 🔗 Get the pack: buff.ly/yllIt2r

A bright and colourful illustrated graphic introduces a creative activity for World Art Day. The image has the header "Cut out like Henri Matisse" and shows an illustration of the artist surrounded by his recognisable shapes and cut-outs. Underneath the illustration is a block of text which says: "What you will need: Leaves and/or other natural objects, Brightly coloured paper, A pencil, Scissors, A piece of white card, Glue". The activity is taken from 'This Book Will Make You an Artist', by Ruth Millington and Ellen Surrey, and children's publisher Nosy Crow.

A bright and colourful illustrated graphic introduces a creative activity for World Art Day. The first steps for the activity are: 1. Collect leaves of different shapes and sizes. You could also pick up other natural objects such as twigs or flowers. 2. Lay out your collection of leaves. 3. Choose your first piece of coloured paper. Trace round your first leaf with a pencil. Now place it elsewhere on the paper and trace it again. Repeat the process. 4. Take your next leaf and a different piece of paper, repeating the process. The activity is taken from 'This Book Will Make You an Artist', by Ruth Millington and Ellen Surrey, and children's publisher Nosy Crow.

A bright and colourful illustrated graphic introduces a creative activity for World Art Day. The next steps for the activity are: 5. Carefully cut out each leaf shape. 6. Arrange them onto a piece of white card and when you're happy, stick everything down.
Tip: You could also stick a selection of cut-out shapes to the fridge with magnets.
An illustration shows a child proudly holding their finished collage of colourful leaves.
The activity is taken from 'This Book Will Make You an Artist', by Ruth Millington and Ellen Surrey, and children's publisher Nosy Crow.

A colourful graphic shows the book cover for 'This Book Will Make You an Artist', by Ruth Millington and Ellen Surrey, and children's publisher Nosy Crow. Text below says "Comment ART for the link to download our activity pack!" with a down arrow pointing to the comment section.

Nosy Crow | Children's Books@nosycrow· Apr 13

Café Chaos is back with the second book in this popular series. Warm, funny and full of family mayhem, comic mix-ups, friendship and being uniquely yourself. Laugh-out-loud writing from Catherine Wilkins (@catiewilkins.bsky.social), and illustrated by Katie Abey. 🔗 buff.ly/mNuD29T

A child holds a bright red 'Café Chaos: The Way the Cookie Crumbles' book on their lap while another pink 'Café Chaos' book lies beside it on a soft beige rug. Both covers are packed with lively cartoon characters and bold colour. The books are written by Catherine Wilkins, illustrated by Katie Abey and published by Nosy Crow.

Nosy Crow | Children's Books@nosycrow· Apr 2

We're excited to have three books in the @readingagency.bsky.social #SummerReadingChallenge 2026, Read to the Beat! 🎶 Marching Band: @kaeltudor.bsky.social My School Musical and Other Punishments: @catiewilkins.bsky.social Running My Own Race: @eyesab2.bsky.social Find out more: buff.ly/lYtmEsC

A graphic shows the heading Read to the Beat: Summer Reading Challenge 2026. Under the heading is the book cover for Marching Band, written by Kael Tudor, illustrated by Kate Hindley.

A graphic shows the heading Read to the Beat: Summer Reading Challenge 2026. Under the heading is the book cover for My School Musical and Other Punishments, written by Catherine Wilkins, illustrated by Katie Abey.

A graphic shows the heading Read to the Beat: Summer Reading Challenge 2026. Under the heading is the book cover for Running My Own Race, written by Abena Eyeson.

Nosy Crow | Children's Books@nosycrow· Apr 2

First there was Wolf, then there was Raven. Now, there is Dragon! 🐉 The mechanical beasts return for their final battle in We Are Dragon, the epic finale to the I Am Wolf trilogy written by Alastair Chisholm (@alastairc.com) ⚔️ Available in-store and online, from 9 April: buff.ly/ovvOL05

Nosy Crow | Children's Books@nosycrow· Mar 26

🔥 Giant mechanical beasts, uneasy alliances and a final battle await in We Are Dragon, now on NetGalley UK. The epic conclusion to Alastair Chisholm’s gripping sci-fi trilogy – out on 9 April. Reviewers, librarians and educators can request a preview copy now. #KidLit #BookSky 🔗 buff.ly/Pj2iO80

The book cover for We Are Dragon by Alastair Chisholm is displayed against a dark green background which subtly shows map details. Text reads: "Request to read the epic series finale on NetGalley UK today!". We Are Dragon is a middle-grade fiction book for children aged 9+, published by Nosy Crow.

Nosy Crow | Children's Books@nosycrow· Mar 20

It’s officially the first day of spring, so step outside and enjoy nature coming back to life with a visit to your local National Trust property 🌿✨ Artwork is by Carolina Rabei, from the book A Story of the Seasons, written by Anna Wilson, published in partnership with National Trust.

The graphic shows a beautiful and atmospheric illustration of a lush nature path on a clear spring day, with bluebells, snowdrops, buttercups in the foreground and a path winding through gentle hills and the sun setting in the distance. An adult and child are seen happily walking along the path with their dog.

Nosy Crow | Children's Books@nosycrow· Mar 19

Poems inspire children to play, imagine, and explore. 🌈📚 For World Poetry Day (21 March) discover our collection of poetry books for readers aged 5+, with something for every kind of mood and moment. Explore the list: buff.ly/VrzfGpd

A cover graphic shows the heading "Inspiring Poetry Books for Kids -->" surrounded by an illustration of yellow daffodils on a grassy green background. A child is seen lying amidst the daffodils, looking gently satisfied as she writes in a notebook. The illustration is taken from the book This is Not a Small Voice by Traci N. Todd, and illustrated by Jade Orlando. The book is published by award-winning children's publisher, Nosy Crow.

The book cover This is Not a Small Voice by Traci N. Todd, and illustrated by Jade Orlando is shown against a green background, surrounded by red illustrated flowers. The book is published by award-winning children's publisher, Nosy Crow. The background design is illustrated by Jade Orlando.

The book cover Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright by Britta Teckentrup and Fiona Waters is shown against a green background, surrounded by red illustrated flowers. The book is published by award-winning children's publisher, Nosy Crow. The background design is illustrated by Jade Orlando.

The book cover I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree by Fiona Waters and Frann Preston-Gannon is shown against a green background, surrounded by red illustrated flowers. The book is published by award-winning children's publisher, Nosy Crow. The background design is illustrated by Jade Orlando.

Nosy Crow | Children's Books@nosycrow· Mar 13

Join author Nizrana Farook at Deptford Lit Fest on 28 March as she welcomes readers to the world of Serendib, where her bestselling books are based! Perfect for children aged 7+, budding young authors will learn fun animal facts and find inspiration for their own stories. 🎟️ buff.ly/5owLVad

Nosy Crow | Children's Books@nosycrow· Mar 12

We're proud to support the Don't Steal This Book campaign, calling on AI companies to stop stealing books! #DontStealThisBook is a clear message from almost 10,000 authors calling on the UK government to protect our world-class creative industries and creators. Learn more: t.co/PT5KiRfV0k

Nosy Crow | Children's Books@nosycrow· Mar 6

Your Unicorn Academy bookshelf needs a little extra sparkle… ✨ This is your reminder to pick up the Unicorn Academy: My Secret Diary, the official World Book Day 2026 £1/€1.50 book – packed with secrets from Sophia & Wildstar’s first year at the Academy! Grab the magic: buff.ly/ZsXnqfN 🦄💖

Nosy Crow | Children's Books@nosycrow· Mar 5

Unicorn Academy fans, watch our exclusive message from Sophia! ✨ Unicorn Academy: My Secret Diary is one of the amazing World Book Day 2026 £1/€1.50 books, and children can get it FREE with their book token. Happy World Book Day!

Nosy Crow | Children's Books@nosycrow· Mar 3

Ready for a World Book Day quest? ⚔️ Dungeon Runners: Hero Trial ebook is FREE this week on Apple Books - the first book in the epic fantasy adventure series for children aged 7+ who love adventure, heroes and gaming! 🗝📚 Get the ebook: buff.ly/m8rrSXl Offer available until Tuesday 12 March 2026.

The front cover for the ebook Dungeon Runners Level 1: Hero Trail is displayed against a green background, surrounded by tentacles and bat-like creatures taken from the fantasy adventure story. Text under the book says "Free Book of the Week, available until 10th March - Get it on Apple Books".
The children's book was written by Kieran Larwood, illustrated by Joe-Todd Stanton, and published by Nosy Crow.

The front cover for the fantasy adventure ebooks, Dungeon Runners, books 2, 3 and 4 are displayed against a green background. Text under the book says "Continue the story with series discounts! Available until 10th March - Get it on Apple Books".
The children's book series was written by Kieran Larwood, illustrated by Joe-Todd Stanton, and published by Nosy Crow.

Nosy Crow | Children's Books@nosycrow· Feb 13

Peek inside Sophia & Wildstar’s magical world! ✨ Unicorn Academy: My Secret Diary is one of the amazing World Book Day 2026 £1/€1.50 books, and children can get it FREE with their book token. Includes a free Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story. 🎧

Nosy Crow | Children's Books@nosycrow· Feb 5

Great words from great minds 🌟 Celebrate the National Year of Reading 2026 with Inspire Me! – 100+ powerful pieces of writing curated by @nicolettejones.bsky.social, with a stunning cover by Axel Scheffler.

A person holds the children's book 'Inspire Me!' which they are reading with their child. The book cover features illustrations by Axel Scheffler of stars, a bird, guitar, paintbrush, frog, globe, football, and a red squirrel surrounding an open book. It was published by Nosy Crow as an official title for the National Year of Reading 2026.

Nosy Crow | Children's Books@nosycrow· Feb 2

Join scientist Dr Sheila Kanani at Waterstones Children's Book Festival in Lincoln on 14 Feb for an epic creative writing workshop for children aged 7+. Combining fascinating facts with in-person experiments, this interactive event will inspire kids to use their imaginations! 🎟️ buff.ly/ZkWbWTP

A graphic for the Waterstones Children's Book Festival. A heading says "This event will make you a scientist with Dr Sheila Kanani" on a blue background next to a photo of Sheila, with her book "This Book Will Make You A Scientist". A purple banner contains the text "Saturday 14 February, 3.30pm at Lincoln Central Library, Free School LN, Lincoln LN2 1EZ". Colourful characters adorn the image.

Nosy Crow | Children's Books@nosycrow· Feb 2

Join author @jackjackman.bsky.social at Waterstones Children's Book Festival in Dundee on 7 Feb for an epic creative writing workshop for children aged 7+. Budding young authors will learn to write their very own globe-trotting stories, inspired by his Maisie vs… series! 🎟️ buff.ly/uzhSJwD

A graphic for the Waterstones Children's Book Festival. A heading says "Creative Writing Workshop with Jack Jackman" on a blue background next to a photo of Jack, with his two books "Maisie vs Antartica" and "Maisie vs The Himalayas". A purple banner contains the text "Saturday 7 February, 10.30am at McManus Galleries (learning suite), Albert Square, Meadowside, Dundee, DD1 1DA". Colourful characters adorn the image.

Nosy Crow | Children's Books@nosycrow· Jan 29

Classified: A fast-paced, witty spy story for readers who like high‑stakes missions and hilarious adventures. SPYGLASS: Mastermind of Mayhem – by former Waterstones Children’s Book Prize winner David Solomons, packed with artwork from Miguel Díaz Rivas. Activates on 9 April. buff.ly/nbr7DpU

Nosy Crow | Children's Books@nosycrow· Jan 21

Introducing 'This Book Will Make You a Scientist' - a new STEM-focused book created to support hands-on science learning. Written by scientist, Dr Sheila Kanani MBE, with vibrant illustrations from Ellen Surrey. Created in partnership with the University of Cambridge. Available from 12 March 🧑‍🔬