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We love snuggling up with a good picture book at this time of year, and we think these lovely festive stories could become new family favourites! Whether you're after something funny or a beautiful tale, why not try one of these? https://t.co/YF9icKkjeo
Ill: Christopher Corr
Now here's a controversial question: which children's book has the best Santa? Here are some of our favourite Father Christmases - which is yours? https://t.co/sfT0RnzBBx
Illustration: Raymond Briggs
Today we're going to celebrate the brilliant E.H. Shepard, who was born #OnThisDay in 1879. We can't imagine the Hundred Acre Wood without his wonderful illustrations - they really brought Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore and the whole gang to life 💕
'Small acts of kindness help sustain all of us.'
@ABagForKatie has written a truly beautiful picture book about food banks and money worries. Here, she tells us why she wants It's A No-Money Day to pass on messages of kindness and respect to children: https://t.co/fvaNAE8b4k
Did you know that Astérix creator René Goscinny was born #OnThisDay in 1926? We'd love to hear if you're a fan!
Today we are wishing a VERY happy birthday to the magnificent illustrator Tony Ross, who has brought some of our favourite characters to life - from Horrid Henry to the Little Princess! Are you a fan of Tony's drawings?
Did you know that Beatrix Potter was born #OnThisDay in 1866? We'd love to hear if you enjoyed her books as a child - and if you've passed them on to the next generation! Ooh, and if you dare to pick, which character is your favourite...?
Today we're wishing a HUGE happy birthday to the marvellous Jill Murphy, who not only brought us our utter hero, The Worst Witch icon Mildred Hubble, but also created the Large Family (we feel your pain, Mrs Large 😂)
Have a wonderful day, Jill! ❤️
Roll up, roll up, for the books we're loving this month! We've got quite a show for you... https://t.co/CH8xhKfWH2
Illustration: @BrionyMaySmith
Hoorah! Today is #GreatPoetryReadingDay - we need no more encouragement to go about speaking in verse all day. If you need a bit of inspiration, check out these super poetry books for young children: https://t.co/M1UFRqCIL9
Illustration: @QuentinBlakeHQ