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Writer & Audio Describer | Children's bookseller at https://t.co/djLO517mhV | Tyger Tale blog & children's book podcast ⬇️ | Bath Spa #MAWFYP student
Mar 20, 2020 61 tweets 9 min read
THE WORLD CUP OF CHILDREN'S BOOKS STARTS NOW

192 beloved books for children of all ages compete

2 from each match progress to the second round

That should keep us busy for a while... When you want to go out for a plate of sausage and chips, but you can't.

1. Maurice Sendak
2. Eric Carle
3. Judith Kerr
4. Allan and Janet Ahlberg ImageImageImageImage
Sep 29, 2019 7 tweets 14 min read
Remember that recent Guardian list of the 100 best books of the 21st century and how it only contained 4 children's books (2 of which were published in the 20th century)? Well I'm compiling one just for children, and I need your help. Please comment below with your favourite 3... @Mat_at_Brookes @frankcottrell_b @AmandaPCraig @bookloverJo @Readitdaddy @LucyMangan @whatSFSaid @MrEPrimary @TheGEAcademy @Booktrust They can be picture books, MG, YA, poetry, non-fiction, any book published specifically for children from 2001 onwards.