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May 29
GIVEAWAY! Win all 3 books in the Don't Doubt the Rainbow series by @AnthonyKessel7 @crownhousepub A mystery series parents and teachers are praising for its depth, its twists, and its unputdownable pace. Recommended for ages 11 . To enter to win a copy: LIKE, RT and COMMENT telling us what you're up to this weekend? 1 bundle available. UK only. Ends midnight 31/05/2026. #bookrecommendations #kidsbooks #bookgiveaway #bookseries
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May 28
🎉 CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK GIVEAWAY! 🎉 "Funny AND educational" is how our 10-year-old reviewer described Lily Tripp: Diary of an Accidental Time Traveller by @ameliatait @HachetteKids ⏰📖 Diary-style, laugh-out-loud funny and genuinely relatable, with history facts woven in so naturally your readers won't even notice. Perfect for readers 9 and fans of Lottie Brooks. To enter to win a copy: LIKE, RT and COMMENT telling us which period in history you would visit? 1 copy available. UK only. Ends midnight 31/05/2026. #bookrecommendations #middlegrade #kidsbooks #LottieBrooks #bookgiveaway #timetraveller
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May 21
🐾 HOLLY WEBB BOOK GIVEAWAY 🐾 We’re giving away three heartwarming animal stories from Holly Webb! Perfect for readers aged 6 , these gentle stories combine friendship, kindness and adorable animals with short chapters and illustrations that help build reading confidence. To enter to win a copy: LIKE, RT and COMMENT below telling us what's your favourite animal? 1 copy available. UK only. Ends midnight 25/05 #bookrecommendations #storytime #hollywebb #sophywilliams @littletigeruk
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📚 CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK GIVEAWAY! 📚 If the Invader Comes, by @tompalmerauthor @barringtonstoke is a gripping wartime adventure for readers of all ages. Set in Britain in 1940, as fears of Nazi invasion grow after Dunkirk, the story follows three children caught up in secrecy, suspicion and the realities of war on the home front. Full of courage, friendship and tension, it’s a brilliant piece of middle-grade historical fiction that brings the period vividly to life, without ever losing sight of the children at its heart. To enter to win a copy: LIKE, RT and COMMENT below telling us if you have a favourite period in history? 1 copy available. UK only. Ends midnight 10/05 #bookrecommendations #storytime #historicalfiction @paulyblow #Allies
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Apr 23
📚 CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK GIVEAWAY! 📚 Peregrine Quinn and the Battle for Olympus by @ashbwrites @piccadillypress is a thrilling, action-packed adventure and the epic conclusion to this extraordinary fantasy series. Full of danger, twists and battles, it’s a brilliant read for fans of Skandar and Percy Jackson. To enter to win a copy: LIKE, RT and COMMENT below telling us where you'd like to go on an adventure? 1 copy available. UK only. Ends midnight 26/04 #TheGumdrops #bookrecommendations #storytime #graphicnovels
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📚 Children's Book of the Week GIVEAWAY 📚 Our Book of the Week this week, is Glam & Beardy, written by Ruby Clyde and Rachel WD and illustrated by Vincent Batignole. A funny, feel-good story set in a magical kingdom, told through diary-style doodles and black and white illustrations. This is a lovely read about friendship and being yourself for ages 7 . To enter to win a copy RT, FLW & Comment below telling what friendship means to you? 1 copy available. UK only. Ends midnight 12/04 @LittleTigerUK, #GlamAndBeardy
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Mar 31
📚 CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK GIVEAWAY! 📚 Judgy Bunny and the Terrible Beach, written by Scott Rothman and illustrated by Linzie Hunter, is a funny and relatable picture book about a very sceptical bunny who is convinced everything is “the worst”… until she starts to realise it might not be so bad after all. To enter to win a copy RT, FLW & Comment below, telling us what your child likes to complain about? 1 copy available. UK only. Ends midnight 06/04 @sourcebooksuk #picturebooks #funnybooks #kidsbooks
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Mar 26
📚 Book of the Week Giveaway: Diary of a Dreadful Dragon by @ActualBenMiller 🐉 Welcome to the Fairytale Woods, where Malc the dragon arrives ready to build a hoard of treasure… but ends up discovering friendship, second chances and what it really means to be good. A funny, magical adventure with a brilliant twist as a scheming dragon becomes an unlikely hero. With stunning black and white illustrations by @elisaupsidedown, this is the perfect Easter read for ages 6 To enter to win a copy RT, FLW & Comment below telling us who you'd give this to and why? 1 copy available. UK only. Ends midnight 30/03 @simonkids_uk
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Mar 12
✨ CHILDREN'S BOOK GIVEAWAY! ✨ This week's Book of the Week is The Elementals: Wanzu Sets Sail, the first book in a fabulous new chapter book series for ages 6 . Written by debut author Love Ssega, with beautiful black and white illustrations by @ErikaDraws and published by @littletigeruk, it's a magical sea adventure perfect for fans of Moana. To enter to win a copy RT, FLW & Comment below telling us where you'd like to go on an adventure? #TheElementals
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✨ CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK GIVEAWAY ✨ If, like us, you are still buzzing from World Book Day and keen to keep that excitement about reading going, this joyful new book is the perfect choice for young readers. The Gumdrops: Quest for Bravery, written and illustrated by @ElissaElwick and published by @littletigeruk is a magical new graphic novel perfect for readers aged 5 . We've seen first hand how popular graphic novels are with children and how powerfully they keep young readers engaged with books. At 96 pages, this fun and imaginative adventure is ideal for children ready for something a little longer than a picture book but still packed with illustrations. To enter to win a copy: LIKE, RT and COMMENT below telling us if you're a graphic novel fan. 1 copy available. UK only. Ends midnight 08/03 #TheGumdrops #bookrecommendations #storytime #graphicnovels
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Feb 17
⭐ BOOK BUNDLE GIVEAWAY⭐ We’re thrilled to be giving away FOUR gripping tech thrillers from bestselling author Melinda Salisbury for ages 11 . Centred on augmented reality, digital addiction and corporate power, these gripping stories explore what happens when technology goes too far. We love these books because they're: ✨ Short and accessible with just 144 pages making them perfect for reluctant readers ✨ Published by the brilliant @barringtonstoke ✨ Ideal for anyone fascinated by tech and AI ✨ A must for young thriller fans To enter to win this bundle: LIKE, RT and COMMENT below telling us if you think tech is helping us, or controlling us? 1 bundle available. UK only. Ends midnight 22/02 #bookgiveaway
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✨ CHILDREN'S BOOK GIVEAWAY ✨ This week's Book of the Week is Rock and Roll by debut author and illustrator Ruby Amy Thompson, published by @littletigeruk - a warm, beautifully illustrated picture book about celebrating difference and finding common ground. To enter to win a copy: LIKE, RT and COMMENT below sharing a GIF that sums up how you’re feeling this week. 1 copy available. UK only. Ends midnight 08/02 #rockandroll #kidsbooks #picturebooks #bookrecommendations #bookgiveaway
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Jan 20
✨ BOOK BUNDLE GIVEAWAY ✨ Win a bundle of all four 'Guardians of the New Moon' books for your school! Written by Eric Huang, illustrated by Phung Nguyen Quang and published by @littletigeruk, this is a brilliant, fast-paced, chapter book series with black and white illustrations for readers aged 6 . Inspired by East Asian mythology, it's been a huge hit with our young readers and the new book, The Year of the Tiger has just been released this month 🐯 To enter our giveaway to win this book bundle LIKE, RT and COMMENT below telling us which school you'd give them to. 1 bundle available. UK only. Ends midnight 25/01 #kidsbooks #bookgiveaway #edutwitter
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24 Dec 2025
Toppsta was created to give young readers a voice. Huge thanks to Tuva @fivebooks for the interview and to all the authors and illustrators who bring so much joy to readers. @JessMeserve @littletigeruk @misspowellpeeps @WalkerBooksUK @hachettekids @J_C_Pearson @usborne @petereburns @FarshoreBooks
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27 Nov 2025
✨ BOOK GIVEAWAY ✨ We’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of Katherine Rundell's The Wolf Wilder with a gorgeous bundle of four books for you to win for your school! Our young readers love Katherine's books. They’re packed with brave heroes, breathtaking adventures and that spark of magic that keeps children reading long past bedtime. The perfect Christmas gift or holiday read. To enter our giveaway to win this book bundle LIKE, RT and COMMENT below telling us which school you'd give them to 1 bundle available. UK only. Ends midnight 30/11 #kidsbooks #bookgiveaway #edutwitter @kidsbloomsbury
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20 Nov 2025
✨ PICTURE BOOK GIVEAWAY ✨ Today we’re sharing five gorgeous picture books by Patricia Hegarty and @BTeckentrup, filled with lyrical rhymes, beautiful nature-filled illustrations and magical peek-through pages! Each book explores a different theme, from family bonds to ocean life, and they’re perfect for sharing with readers young and old. To enter our giveaway to win them all: LIKE, RT and COMMENT below telling us your favourite place to read together at home. 1 bundle available. UK only. Ends midnight 23/11 #kidsbooks #bookgiveaway #picturebooks #edutwitter @littletigeruk
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20 Oct 2025
✨ Book of the Week GIVEAWAY ✨ LADULT by @beingbrilliant and published by @thisiscapstone is warm, funny and practical guide to growing up as a teenage boy. Packed with stories, humour and practical advice on confidence, screen time, resilience, and relationships, it's perfect for boys aged 12 , as well as parents and teachers alike. To enter: LIKE, RT and COMMENT below telling us what one piece of advice you'd give to your teenage self? 1 copy available. UK only. Ends midnight 26/10 #ladult #kidsbooks #bookrecommendations #bookgiveaway
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13 Oct 2025
✨ We’re celebrating 75 years of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe! ✨ Are you ready step through the wardrobe and join Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy again? Rediscover the magic of C. S. Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia, a timeless series that has captivated readers for generations with its unforgettable characters, epic adventures and enduring themes of courage and hope. First published in 1950, this beloved story continues to inspire readers around the world and to mark the 75th anniversary @officialnarnia @harpercollinsch have released three beautiful new editions: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the complete Chronicles of Narnia collection and a stunning abridged picture book, all designed to delight a new generation of readers. To enter: LIKE, RT and COMMENT below telling us if you remember reading The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe or if this would be your first time 1 bundle available. UK only. Ends midnight 12/10 @officialnarnia @harpercollinsch #bookgiveaway #narnia
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6 Oct 2025
✨ Book of the Week GIVEAWAY ✨ Dead Yard: Seeds of Doom, written by P.J. Killburn and illustrated by Markia Jenai is the first book in a fast-paced, funny and gripping new series for ages 8 Set in London with a loveable main character and a strong message about family and community, our reviewers have loved its brilliant blend of horror and humour, making it the perfect book for Halloween. To enter: LIKE, RT and COMMENT below telling us if you like Halloween? 1 copy available. UK only. Ends midnight 12/10 #bookgiveaway @littletigeruk
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2 Oct 2025
📚 CHILDREN'S BOOK GIVEAWAY! 📚 Our Book of the Week is Family by Patricia Hegarty and @BTeckentrup, published by @littletigeruk This stunning picture book, with lyrical rhymes and intricate die-cuts, explores the lives of animal families across the world and celebrates love and togetherness. To enter: LIKE, RT and COMMENT below with a cute animal GIF 1 copy available. UK only. Ends midnight 05/10 #bookgiveaway #picturebook
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