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May publication day is here! Kickstart your summer with our new range of books 🌞
Find out more on our website walker.co.uk/
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Next Saturday.
All day.
It'll be fun.
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May 14
Seven Babies by Forest Xiao has been shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize, congratulations Forest!
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You are invited to @MichaelRosenYes's birthday party!
Grab your party hat and join Michael at the @SouthbankCentre, London, on Saturday 23rd May 2026 for a big birthday bash! It's free to attend and will be jam-packed with silly rhymes, storytelling and special guests 🎂
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Wow!!…..I’m so pleased to announce that my children’s book ‘Ultimate Rugby Superstars’ co-authored with the amazing Matt Oldfield has been shortlisted for Children’s Sports Book of the Year at the Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards 2026 supported by the National Literacy Trust and Waterstones! 🙌🏾
I’m over the moon. What a great lineup of books to be named alongside. 📖
#CTSBA26 #ReadingForSport #Sports
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We are so pleased to share that Ultimate Rugby Superstars by @footieheroesbks and @MaggieAlphonsi, with brilliant illustrations by @danleydon, is shortlisted for the Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards!
@sportsbookaward #CTSBA25 #ReadingForSport
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Inspiring the next generation through sport. The Children’s Sports Book of the Year, supported by the @Literacy_Trust and @Waterstones, shortlist is here.
Girls with Goals, Clelia Castro-Malaspina (@QuartoKids)
Granny National, Rachael Blackmore, with Rachel Pierce & illustrated by Tom Snape (@PenguinUKBooks)
Ice Dancer, @alexfcotter (@NosyCrow)
Keep Smashing It, Jodie Ounsley, with Becky Grey & illustrated by Dane Thibeault (@MacmillanKidsUK)
Running My Own Race, @ey_abs (@NosyCrow)
Shoot for the Stars, Danielle Brown, illustrated by Jayde Perkin and Filigrana de Ideas (@LittleTigerUK)
The Not-So-Secret Diary of a Footballer, Ella Toone (@PuffinBooks)
Ultimate Rugby Superstars, Matt Oldfield & Maggie Alphonsi, illustrated by Dan Leydon (@WalkerBooksUK)
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Apr 22
Our latest guest blog for #EarthDay is author and co-host of BBC's Springwatch Gillian Burke! Read her thoughts about how young kids can explore, enjoy and learn about nature wherever they live:
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Happy #EarthDay! check out our Earth Day reading list for recommendations and free resources 🌍
Apr 20
#EarthDay is just a couple of spins of the globe away, so our latest reading list is all about engaging curious young minds, sharing the beauty of our planet, and all the ways we can do our best to look after it 🌿
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Apr 20
#EarthDay is just a couple of spins of the globe away, so our latest reading list is all about engaging curious young minds, sharing the beauty of our planet, and all the ways we can do our best to look after it 🌿
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Plus FREE teaching resources including activity sheets and discussion guides included!
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Absurdly beautiful picture book from @propermiss & @jesslovedraws, published by @walkerpicturebooks / @walkerbooksuk 🧵📖🐣
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#picturebooks #picturebook #childrensbook #LittlePassenger #kidlit instagr.am/p/DXSI6nbCrkL/
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Apr 19
A gripping short historical read set in ancient Athens, Greek Boy by @tbradman is out now for middle grade readers.
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Apr 17
If you know a small reader still buzzing with questions after the Artemis II mission, or if seeing Project Hail Mary has you searching for fun and engaging ways to share your love of space, here are a selection of brilliant books for kids to choose from!
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Michael Rosen Celebrates 80th Birthday With NICE! National Tour - Broadway World - goo.gl/alerts/cpv8xs #GoogleAlerts
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Apr 11
Welcome home, Artemis II!
You flew further than anyone has ever gone, all the way to the moon — AND BACK!
Beautiful artwork by Anita Jeram, taken from Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney.
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Wishing a happy publication day to all of our new books on this bright April morning! 🌤️
Visit walker.co.uk to learn more about everything out today.
#WalkerBooks #PictureBooks #KidsBooks
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We're hiring an assistant to support to our busy and dynamic international Foreign Rights team! For more details and to apply visit our careers page: walker.co.uk/about-us/career…
📍London, Vauxhall
💷 £27,000
📆 Closing date: 10th April
#EntryLevelJobs #PublishingCareers
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Hot off the press!!
If your class love the Loki series as much as mine do, then I highly recommend signing up for the Rebellious Readers' Club!
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Thank you Louie Stowell for sharing your enthusiasm and sheer talent with us all ❣️📚
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We’ve got guaranteed giggles for kids (and their adults!) right on time for April Fool’s Day, with fun free activity sheets to keep little pranksters occupied. Head to our website to read the full list and download activities!
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