What is a childlike characteristic that you think should be retained into adulthood?
(Art by Mitsuru Watanabe)

To celebrate our 30th birthday we have this gorgeous sprayed edge book bundle from our friends at Pan Macmillan to give away. If you’d like to get your hands on these beautiful books just make sure you’re following us and retweet this tweet. Winner will be picked 20/04 UK only

My new kids’ book HOW TO STOP THE END OF THE WORLD is out tomorrow. I can’t rely on Twitter’s algorithm to spread the word, so any retweets are gratefully received. Thanks!

A dream come true! Two SOLD OUT performances of #OnceUponATune with the incredible Britten Sinfonia, playing Rimsky-Korsakov, Dukas, Rossini and Grieg to hundreds of children at Snape Maltings today! Such a stunning place, there’s nowhere else like it. A perfect end to our tour…

For this final (for now) thread on the Ahlbergs I wanted to focus on their daughter, Jessica's and how she inspired some of their most beloved books.

'The Baby's Catalogue' came from her love of pictures in catalogues, even the garden tool section. #ChildrensLiterature (1/5)

If you’re writing for children or young adults & you’re ready to share your work with agents, keep me in mind. I’m looking for a fabulous new writer to work with. Open to anything a young person might love. Picture books, 5+, non-fiction, MG or YA. amheath.com

Okay I can't believe I'm gender-segregating this question (I'm sorry, Alice Paul and Susan B. Anthony 😭) but a genuine inquiry for MEN only: what was the last book you read that was written by a woman? Can you share the title and approximately when you read it?

I don’t care what any of you say, this is THE ONE!!!

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Fascinating The two met at the premiere of Chaplin’s movie “City Lights” in Los Angeles in 1931.

Chaplin was fascinated by Einstein’s violin playing. Einstein, in turn, was impressed by Chaplin’s intuitive understanding of complex subjects.

The meeting has often been cited as an example of

When Albert Einstein met Charlie Chaplin in 1931, Einstein said, 'What I admire most about your art is its universality. You do not say a word, and yet the world understands you.' 'It's true.' Replied Chaplin, 'But your fame is even greater. The world admires you, when no one

My 5-year-old told me a school friend gave him his address so he can go over for play dates.

The address:

Got my sticky paws on an early copy of The Island at the Edge of Night and it is SO beautiful!!! The cover artwork is by Katie Hickey, designed by studiohelen. It's out on 11th of April and availabubble for pre-order now from all good bookshops! Huge thanks Chicken House

🥚🦊 EASTER GIVEAWAY 🦊🥚

How about a hardback of SMALL HOURS for you, and a paperback of ISAAC AND THE EGG to share with a book-loving friend? 🤓

For a chance to win, simply:
- Follow me
- Share this post
- Tag someone deserving of an Easter (Isaac and the) Egg 🐣

Good luck!

I think Maz Evans (isn't here - back soon) rather won that round, don't you? 🤣

Writers, don’t fall into the trap of feeling bad because of all the news of big deals coming out of London Book Fair. It’s just that these people are better looking and more talented than you.

Oh dear! It’s been a while. Picking up my paints again. Let me pour you some coffee. #kidlitart #illustration

One of the most creative commercials ever made

Mouse filmed tidying up man's shed every night youtu.be/jLDPzQ42kws?si… via YouTube

Addictive stuff