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Child's Play (International)@childs-play· 3d

A NEW SCHOOL FOR CHARLIE Courtney Dicmas Excitement and humour, as Charlie learns about connection, communication, making friends and feeling at home! THE LOST HOMEWORK Richard O’Neill, Kirsti Beautyman We are always learning – wherever we are! Encourages us to share knowledge, interests and time.

Child's Play (International)@childs-play· 3d

FIRST TIME: NURSERY & SCHOOL Jess Stockham, Jan Lewis These books will get children chatting and feed their enthusiasm – and ease any worries. Lots to point out in the colourful, lively illustrations. Simple text gets you started, then add your own words and encourage your child to join in!

Child's Play (International)@childs-play· 3d

CLIVE IS A TEACHER ROSA EXPLORES LIFE CYCLES Jessica Spanyol Fun and imaginative, role play is perfect to introduce the school day. Can help to share worries and process big feelings. Rosa books are great for teachers to introduce a new topic! Full of ideas children can expect to enjoy at school.

Child's Play (International)@childs-play· 3d

What will we do? Who will teach us? Will I make friends? Starting, moving up, new school... it’s an exciting time! Children can also feel nervous or anxious. Reading books about school together gives a safe, cosy and fun way to introduce new situations and next steps. Booklist picks below📚😀

Child's Play (International)@childs-play· 17d

New Mandy Ross book @nuance.bsky.social illustrated by Katie Rewse out autumn!

Child's Play (International)@childs-play· 17d

New book series illustrated by Sofia Ossman full of flip flap fun out this autumn!

Child's Play (International)@childs-play· 17d

🍂 NEW titles out this autumn! Which ones are you looking forward to reading together? Sneak peeks below! 🍂 📚 Look out for preorder + more via our bio link or order from your local bookstore + @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social 📚 #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyLiteracy #NationalYearofReading2026

Child's Play (International)@childs-play· 24d

Never too soon to enjoy books with baby. Rhyme books are perfect for group sessions or peaceful bedtime bonding. Lively illustrations of toddlers acting out rhymes encourage participation. 📚 www.childs-play.com/collections/... @1001criticaldays.com #StoryTimeNotScreenTime #NationalYearofReading2026

Illustration shows two toddlers in colourful clothing hopping and jumping with teddies to the rhyme.

Child's Play (International)@childs-play· Jul 1

"Books on Refugee Experiences offers readers a window into different refugee experiences" Thanks @worldkidlit.bsky.social for including KENDE! KENDE! KENDE! by Kirsten Cappy, Yaya Gentille, Rahana Dariah worldkidlit.org/2026/06/15/p... Free resources + QR read-alouds in 7 languages via our bio📚

Child's Play (International)@childs-play· Jun 26

Children love to spot themselves and loved ones in the books they read. #Bookswithusallin help young readers develop an understanding of our diverse society, and promote non-stereotypical traditions and values. More via our bio and Instagram #Pride #ReadingTogether

Child's Play (International)@childs-play· Jun 19

QUIET! @kipalizadeh.bsky.social MY TAIL'S NOT TIRED @paulabowlesdraws.bsky.social More via bio and our Insta #Bookswithusallin #ReadingTogether #MeaningfulMales #NationalYearofReading2026

Child's Play (International)@childs-play· Jun 19

COVERED IN ADVENTURES Gillian Hibbs WHERE DID YOU GO TODAY? Jenny Duke More via bio and our Insta #Bookswithusallin #ReadingTogether #MeaningfulMales #NationalYearofReading2026

Child's Play (International)@childs-play· Jun 19

BAKING WITH DAD Aurora Cacciapuoti LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD Subi Bosa More via bio and our Insta #Bookswithusallin #ReadingTogether #MeaningfulMales #NationalYearofReading2026

Child's Play (International)@childs-play· Jun 19

Great books featuring amazing father figures to celebrate #FathersDay Read about fun, caring, adventurous, creative, supportive, positive role models – great way to spend time together! JUST A MOMENT! ADVENTURE Betania Zacarias More ⬇️ #Bookswithusallin #ReadingTogether #NationalYearofReading2026

Child's Play (International)@childs-play· Jun 19

Looking for great tips to enjoy reading together? Head to our Instagram for these and more! www.instagram.com/childsplaybo... #GoAllIn #ReadingTogether #NationalYearofReading2026 #Bookswithusallin

Child's Play (International)@childs-play· Jun 15

⭐️ Out now! ROSA softcover! ⭐️ Great for libraries, school, at home, on the go! Our bestselling STEM series by Jessica Spanyol in a new format! 203x203mm/8x8”, softcover, UK & @childsplayusa.bsky.social www.childs-play.com 📚 #Bookswithusallin #STEM #earlyyears #earlyliteracy #kidlit

Eight colourful book cover illustrations of Rosa and friends in various early STEM activities, including growing sunflowers, making pizza, shadow puppets, bridge and boat experiments, looking at frog life cycles and rain.

Child's Play (International)@childs-play· Jun 11

📚🤗 Happy Empathy Day! 📚🤗 Jump into someone else’s story and #goallin @empathylabuk.bsky.social When I am KIND by @paulabowlesdraws.bsky.social in #ReadforEmpathy 2026 Collection + more via link in our bio #NationalYearofReading2026 @literacy-trust.bsky.social

Child's Play (International)@childs-play· Jun 4

⭐️📚Empathy Day Festival starts today📚⭐️ As proud Empathy Builder publishers we're delighted When I am KIND @paulabowlesdraws.bsky.social is in 2026 #ReadforEmpathy Collection Schools, libraries, bookshops, eyfs, families join in! More @empathylabuk.bsky.social #NationalYearofReading2026 #GoAllIn2026

Child's Play (International)@childs-play· May 19

Great article in latest @booksforkeeps.bsky.social by Taysa-Ja Newman & Professor Anna Franklin, Sussex Baby Lab @sussex.ac.uk booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/what... #Bfk278 Features our tummy time books illustrated by Charlotte Archer! Making of Look Touch Learn: www.childs-play.com/pages/making...

Child's Play (International)@childs-play· May 18

"The visual exploration of books by young babies lays down the foundation for a childhood of book reading" Great Sussex Baby Lab article @booksforkeeps.bsky.social booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/what... LOOK TOUCH LEARN developed in consultation with Sussex Baby Lab www.childs-play.com/collections/...

Child's Play (International)@childs-play· May 15

More of our #InternationalDayofFamilies top reads via @childsplaybooks Insta and our bio #ReadingTogether #Bookswithusallin

Child's Play (International)@childs-play· May 15

More of our #InternationalDayofFamilies top reads via @childsplaybooks Insta and our bio #ReadingTogether #Bookswithusallin

Child's Play (International)@childs-play· May 15

Celebrate #InternationalDayofFamilies reading great books with us all in the story and the illustrations. What a great way to enjoy and share time together! More picks below and via @childsplaybooks on Insta www.childs-play.com #Bookswithusallin #ReadingTogether #nationalyearofreading2026

Child's Play (International)@childs-play· May 9

Down by the Station from our Baby Rhyme Time series illustrated by Annie Kubler & Sarah Dellow + Rosa's Big Pizza Experiment from Rosa's Workshop series by Jessica Spanyol! #DAW2026 #bsl #asl #Bookswithusallin

Book cover illustration with orange background, and two cute toddlers in yellow and red riding a toy train with green and red cases.
Also inside book illustration of a toddler wearing a hearing aid being the bus driver in a toy bus and holding a ticket, and another toddler being a waiting passenger and signing.

Book cover illustration with green background and two young children smiling and making pizza dough, with a big bowl, one pouring flour, the other water, weighing scales and sauce and olives and tomatoes on the counter in front of them.
Inside book illustration of happy toddlers, with the twins using hearing aids in both ears, measuring and using a pizza recipe, another pouring flour into scales, flour puffing into the air.

Child's Play (International)@childs-play· May 9

Celebrate #DeafAwarenessWeek reading together. It’s never too soon to start enjoying books and to find yourself on the pages inside. Check out our www.instagram.com/childsplaybo... post! More below! Baby Signing books + new Sign and Rhyme via bio! #DAW2026 #bsl #asl #Bookswithusallin

Child's Play (International)@childs-play· Apr 22

CHILD OF ST KILDA by Beth Waters 🚣‍♀️🦭🐑 Reading tips & activities: www.childs-play.com/products/978... #EarthDay #OurPowerOurPlanet #NationalYearofReading2026 #ReadingTogether

Book cover illustration of remote pointy islands in a choppy blue sea with seagulls flying above in a peach red sky.

Child's Play (International)@childs-play· Apr 22

🐳 I SEE THE SEA by Julia Groves 🦈 Part of @theclpe.bsky.social Corebooks selection 🐙 Reading tips: www.childs-play.com/products/978... #EarthDay #OurPowerOurPlanet #NationalYearofReading2026 #ReadingTogether

Book cover illustration blue and white fish skin textured design with an eye open.

Child's Play (International)@childs-play· Apr 22

🐝 THE BOY WHO LOST HIS BUMBLE by Trudi Esberger 🐝 Part of @theclpe.bsky.social Corebooks selection 🐝 More: www.childs-play.com/products/978... #EarthDay #OurPowerOurPlanet #NationalYearofReading2026 #ReadingTogether

Book cover illustration with a light green background, rain, and plants, a couple of bees, and a boy in the centre, dressed in a bee outfit.

Child's Play (International)@childs-play· Apr 22

⭐ THE LOST STARS by @hannahlawson.bsky.social ⭐ Teaching notes: www.childs-play.com/products/978... #EarthDay #OurPowerOurPlanet #NationalYearofReading2026 #ReadingTogether

Book cover illustration with black background and four big stars climbing ladders into the dark sky.

Child's Play (International)@childs-play· Apr 22

LIFE ON THE THAMES by Emma Shoard 🦦🦆🦭 Take the amazing river journey: www.childs-play.com/products/lif... #EarthDay #OurPowerOurPlanet #NationalYearofReading2026 #ReadingTogether