Latest posts tagged with #PictureBookPage on Bluesky
Wonderful!
“Unexpected Guests” by #MariajoIllustrato is a clever, playful delight where rodent and human worlds collide! Midnight box‑raiding mice, a cautiously curious narrator, kindness across species—and a perfectly timed cat. Cozy, funny, full of heart. #PicturebookPage @quartokids.bsky.social
“The Lost Robot” by Joe Todd‑Stanton = visual storytelling at its very best.
Epic spreads, emotional depth, and a robot you’ll root for from page one. Brilliant picturebook craft. Stunning and full of heart, a modern classic in the making #PicturebookPage @flyingeyebooks.bsky.social
Daisy Hirst’s “There Is Not Usually a Hole” is the best kind of shaggy dog/ cat story - playful, quietly brave, and full of trust in young readers. Dark tunnels, found friends, and humour in what’s left unsaid. Simple, smart, and deeply satisfying. A joy! #PicturebookPage @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
What a truly beautiful book about loss and remembering.
“Where Are You Eddie?” By @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social and #GillSmith is a stunning thoughtful book about how we don’t lose those we love and they live through the people their lives touch. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
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ove this retelling of “Rumpelstiltskin” by #macbarnett and #CarsonEllis. It is totally faithful to story but with enough playfulness to appeal to modern readers.The art is gorgeous and harks back to classic fairytale imagery.A great version of a great tale #PicturebookPage @scholasticuk.bsky.social
“Seven Ways Through a Wood” by @jennreese.bsky.social
and @devinellekurtz.bsky.social
is pure enchantment. Reese’s playful, prose invites you to choose your path, ride a griffin, stow away on a moss giant or take your own path.
Kurtz’s glowing art brings it to glorious life.
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I finished my #FavePicturebooks25 then this absolute worldie arrived.
“Cat Nap” by @brianlies.bsky.social
is an utterly joyful Tom and Jerry-esque romp through a museum. A delightful story is delivered in through extraordinary art as they dive from exhibit to exhibit #PicturebookPage
So here they my favourite 40 picturebooks of 2025 (actually there are 42). Merry Christmas!
#FavePicturebooks25 #PicturebookPage
No. 1 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Don’t Trust Fish!” by @dansantat.bsky.social & @unshavedmouse.bsky.social, a truly hilarious, visually stunning romp with an unforgettable narrator (and a twist you’ll love!). Packed with gags, humor & comic timing. Pure joy! Just genius! #PicturebookPage
No. 2 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Broken” by #XFang, a tender, cinematic gem that turns a shattered teacup into a story of guilt, forgiveness & love. Mei Mei’s journey is hilarious, heartfelt & beautifully illustrated with warmth and whimsy. Brilliant! #PicturebookPage
No. 3 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Oh Dear, Look What I Got!” by @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social & #HelenOxenbury, a masterclass in picturebook making! Fantastically funny, rhythmic, and a joy to read aloud. Beautiful art and a pure delight from start to finish. Just wonderful! #PicturebookPage
No. 4 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “The House That Floated” by #Goujing, a storm, a rising sea & a family that holds on. Stunning art tells a delicate tale of resilience & love. A #WordlessWonder, quietly powerful & unforgettable. Breathtaking visual storytelling #PicturebookPage
No. 5 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Five Wolves” by Peter McCarty, five wolves on a wild, art-filled adventure! A stream-of-consciousness tale that’s quirky, philosophical and visually stunning. Striking, provocative & utterly original. #PicturebookPage thanks @100scopenotes.bsky.social for this
No. 6 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Once I Was A Tree” by #EoinMcLaughlin & #GuilhermeKarsten, a fantastically funny journey from seed to book!Packed with facts, clever jokes & quirky art. Smart, hilarious & huge fun for curious minds. One of the funniest of ‘25 #PicturebookPage @nosycrow.bsky.social
No. 7 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “The Littlest Drop” by #SaschaAlper, #BrianPinkney & #JerryPinkney, can one tiny hummingbird stop a fire? A stunning, inspiring tale of courage & community, with art that’s pure magic. Small acts matter. Stunning in every way! #PicturebookPage
No. 8 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Sometimes You Find A Dragon” by @vivschwarz.bsky.social m, a perfect #AssemblyBook! A joyful celebration of spotting, imagining & finding your voice. Creative, bold & full of wonder. Express yourself, explore the world! #PicturebookPage @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
No. 9 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Stalactite and Stalagmite” by #DrewBeckmeyer — two rock formations grow a friendship over millions of years in a cave! Science, whimsy and philosophy makes a wildly original, funny, and tender tale of time, change & connection. #PicturebookPage
No. 10 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Recess” by #LaneSmith — pure joyous chaos bottled in a book! From “pretty fun” school days to wild games, it’s an interactive explosion of color, silliness & read-aloud fun. Wilder than any rumpus—RECESS rules! #PicturebookPage
No. 13 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Wild” by #KatyaBalen & #GillSmith A gorgeous, lyrical debut that celebrates spotting the “wild” around you and feeling it within, wherever you are. Poetic words and stunning art equal pure joy. Truly lovely #PicturebookPage @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
No. 11 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Frog” by @isabelthomas.co.uk & #DanielEgneus — a brilliant, ambitious look at life’s story, from the first spark to complex creatures. Science meets art in a stunning picturebook. Published by @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social #PicturebookPage
No. 12 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “My Friend, Billy Whiskers” by @dc-litchfield.bsky.social, a tender triumph of imaginary friendship, courage & empathy. Dreamy art, gentle storytelling make a snowy-day hug in book form. Kids feel seen, brave & beautifully understood. #PicturebookPage
No. 13 in my #FavePicturebook25 is “Late Today” by #JungyoonHuh & #MyungaeLee
Rush hour. Rain lashes. A kitten, lost in Seoul’s gridlock.
Most look away, one driver doesn’t.
A quiet, powerful tale of everyday heroism, told with tender words & dynamic art. #PicturebookPage
No 14 in my #FavePicturebooks25
Firefly Song by @colleenpaeff.bsky.social and #JiHyukKim The magical true story of Lynn Frierson Faust—whose childhood curiosity led to a groundbreaking discovery about synchronous fireflies. A brilliant celebration of science & wonder!
#PicturebookPage
No 15 in my #FavePicturebooks25 is “Caboose” by @100scopenotes.bsky.social & #RuthChan
A hippo obsessed with leading the line (we’ve all met this child) learns what happens when you’re sent to the back. Chaos,humour and real childhood emotions shine in this zany, read-aloud #PicturebookPage
No. 16 in my #FavePicturebooks25: “Astro” by #ManuelMarsol.
A surreal space tale of friendship, loss, and wonder—psychedelic art meets cosmic questions. Achingly beautiful and deeply human. A true wonder that remains long after you close the book #PicturebookPage
Joint No. 17 in my #FavePicturebooks25 is… “Dear Acorn (Love Oak)” by #JoyceSidman & #MelissaSweet.
Letter poems give voice to a range of pairings, oak to acorn, bubbles to sky—revealing deep truths about connection. Lyrical, inventive, and visually stunning. #PicturebookPage
Joint No. 17 in my #FavePicturebooks25 is “Nightmare Jones” by #SharonBramer & #CindyDerby.
A deliciously dark compendium of verse, witches, ghosts, and grotesque art that feels like a lost classic. Poetry + haunting illustrations = pure spooky magic. #PicturebookPage @jonnybid.bsky.social one for U
No. 18 in my #FavePicturebooks25 is “Golden Gate” by #ElizabethPartridge & #EllenHeck a stunning look at the iconic SF bridge’s construction. Gorgeous art and perspective ( love the evolving build at the bottom!) paired with perfect narration. Fab #NonFiction #PicturebookPage
No. 19 in my #FavePicturebooks25 is “The Ordinary Life of Jacominus Gainsborough.”
A visually stunning masterpiece by #RebeccaDautremer—profound, tender, and true.
We follow Jacominus from birth to death: sad, happy, and beautiful.
Perfect for Year 5/6. #PicturebookPage
No.20 in my #FavePicturebooks25 is “A Voice in the Storm” by #KarlJamesMountford
A powerful story about facing anger & despair, finding courage, and how sharing lightens the load. Stunning geometric art and poetic text combine to make book of rare beauty #PicturebookPage @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
