Hi Bluesky. Here are some recent bits and pieces 🤗❤️

The book, the cover of which shows a boy sitting under a tree amongst wild flowers, hugging his knees. Behind him is sitting a black Labrador dog, who is looking over the boy’s head.

Having absolutely adored The Shadow Pony by Olivia Wakeford, illustrated by @dc-litchfield.bsky.social, I am enormously excited to read their first middle grade collaboration, My Dog. Huge thanks go to Charlotte @harpercollins.bsky.social 🥰

#KidlitUK #UKKidlit

So excited to share this book with the world :)

RAIN BEFORE RAINBOWS
✍🏻 Smriti Prasadam-Halls
🎨 David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social
2020, Candlewick

a girl
a fox
sorrow
a journey
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#courage #change #optimism #PB

My Friend, Billy Whiskers My Friend, Billy WhiskersDavid LitchfieldFrances Lincoln Children’s Books Patrick is shy and as a consequence doesn’t join in with other children’s play. However, Patrick has Billy Whiskers, an ima…

A shy boy & his imaginary lion friend have amazing times together as the latter helps Patrick find the confidence to play with human children #MyFriendBillyWhiskers @dc-litchfield.bsky.social @quartokids.bsky.social is #RedReadingHub’s #picturebook of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dBK

Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio) YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free

Thanks so much :)

(p.s....Ella Queen of Jazz is still one of our absolute favourite books and continues to be read regularly in the Litchfield homestead ♥️)

Oh absolutely. Twitter was my fave. I still actually have it but just never use it. I have a vague hope that M*sk will soon get bored of it/go to jail/something else horrible, and it will revert back to how it was.
Yes I hear you. I'm tired too. Maybe it is time to move on from socials.

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This is so lovely Kim. Thank you to you and your daughter 😊

…l don’t know. Is anyone else finding this? Is it even a bad thing? Maybe social media is dying in general, which to be honest, is probably ok. Maybe. Possibly 🤔 Sorry for the mild rant. ❤️ 3/3

There are so many nice lovely people on here but they seemed to be getting lost in the noise for me.part of me feels that there is still a benefit to sharing colourful and beautiful things on here that will hopefully cut through but it seems to be getting a lot harder to find an audience for this2/3

I’ve sort of pulled back from social media over these past few months. It’s gone from something that was so essential to promoting what I do into something that I almost dread looking at. Like it’s just more admin or something….1/3

Next bloomin month.....😁😁😀 ♥️

Kid Christmas of the Claus Brothers TOY Store - Christmas read aloud for kids 🎅🏻 YouTube video by KidTimeStoryTime

Time to share this brilliant reading of my book ‘Kid Christmas’ again. It’s truly a joy to behold. Great work to all involved ❤️🥰🎅 youtu.be/tdtOEDL0hGY?...

Love this review. Thank you :)

Thanks so much :)

Santa's Marvellous Mechanical Workshop

Kid Christmas

The Big Christmas Bake

Monsters At Christmas

It's always a treat to get our favourite #Christmas #picturebooks out. Over the years my #festive #pinterest board has grown 🎄 🎁 🦌
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#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #BookSky @dc-litchfield.bsky.social @fionawritesbooks.bsky.social @laurabakerbooks.bsky.social #bookblog

That’s wonderful. Thank you Simon. I’m very proud that Billy has made your top 25 😊👍

Thank you Waterstones for including 'My Friend Billy Whiskers' on your Best Baby & Toddlers Books of 2025 🥰
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All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations

Tomorrow is the last #KidLitArtPostcard of 2025. My holiday wish is for #kidlit editors, agents, and art directors to connect with illustrators right here on Bluesky. I can't wait to see everyone's art tomorrow! Learn more at: www.ginaperry.com/postcard

Thank you :)

He could be 4 or 5 of these guys. Maybe the moody one back left? But probably the drunk Wizard one at the front?

Love this ❤️

...I’m absolutely chuffed to bits with this news. This is why I love making these books.
Thanks all ❤️🦁👦🏻

...The Child Mind Institute helps to transform the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders. I’m thrilled to know that my book is going to be recommended by the Institute and read by so many great kids....

More lovely news to share as ‘My Friend Billy Whiskers’ has been named as one of @childmindinstitute Best Books of 2025.
This one really means a lot to me.
Read their lovely review and see the whole list here: childmind.org/.../the-best...
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I just saw the the AI Coke advert for the first time. It’s truly horrible isn’t it?

….Here are a few process shots. if you are in the Norwich area go and have a look at it in person and say hello to Leanne and Dan at the shop. I’m sure that they would give you a cup of tea and make you feel very welcome. Thanks for having me guys. Hope to see you again soon ❤️😊🦁