We’re excited to share that #TheFirstYear has been nominated for the 2026
@carnegiemedals
for Writing! Written @mattgoodfellowpoet and illustrated @joetoddstanton 🐋

Congratulations @mattgoodfellowpoet and @joetoddstanton 🤩

#Carnegies2026

We are so excited to share that #TheFirstYear has been selected as part of @waterstones Paperback of the Year 2025 collection 🤩

A massive congratulations to @mattgoodfellowpoet and @joetoddstanton 👏

Avaliable to purchase at your local Waterstones!

#waterstones #kidsbooks #picturebookoftheyear

14 books your children will actually want to read this summer From a choose your own adventure novel to a funny teen comedy, these are the reads that will keep your children entertained

#TheFirstYear by Matt Goodfellow top pick for summer reading - "honest, lyrical and funny" - huge thanks
‪@theipaper.com
‬@bouncemarketing.bsky.social

An absolute delight to attend the launch of The First Year, which is the sequel to the phenomenal The Final Year! Written by Matt Goodfellow and illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton.

It was also lovely to share the moment with wonderful colleagues & YLG Members ✨️📚🖤

#TheFirstYear #BookLaunch #MGReads

Thursday nights don’t get much better than this #TheFirstYear

Sooo excited about this chonkier than expected bookpost! 👀🥰📚 #thefirstyear

The eagerly awaited next book from the author of The Final Year, Matt Goodfellow, The First Year is now available to pre-order. Order now for delivery week commencing 28th April. Email debbie@mbebooks.com for a quote
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#thefirstyear

#MattGoodfellow created something truly special with #TheFinalYear!
It is outstanding. Absolutely loved sharing it with children as both a teacher and a mum!
Beautifully written and so powerful.
AND….
Beyond excited that the follow up book #TheFirstYear is due April ‘25!
#kidlit #childrensbooks