Scallywag Press

14/11/2023

'Agee’s illustrations are big and bold and he leaves plenty of white space for the characters to live in [...] The book is published by Scallywag Press and I really like the way they describe this on the title page as ‘a book to share’ because younger children will have tremendous fun reading this with a parent or teacher.' - The Letterpress Project

Can we start a Christmas countdown yet? Little Santa is ready! 🎅 Read the full review from The Letterpress Project below, or click here to get your copy: https://ow.ly/arWa50PUMT7

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Have you ever spent a little time thinking about what some of the iconic figures of our cultural landscape were like when they were just children?

13/11/2023

A free teaching resource for is now on our website! 🐚

Prepared by Simon Lamb Creative, it contains 9 lesson plans inspired by 9 poems from the collection, aimed at students aged between 7-14:https://www.scallywagpress.com/images/passing-shells/Shells%20Teaching%20Resource%2019.10.2023.pdf

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08/11/2023

Brilliant to see featured in National Geographic Kids magazine, out today!

7-year-old reviewer Bella 'enjoyed the magical spells and found it funny when the King turned the table cloth into a frog'! 🐸

Pick up your copy of the magazine in your local newsagents, and get your copy of Ivy Newt in all good bookshops!

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06/11/2023

We're SO excited to share that we've got two books nominated for the !

🐚 A Passing on of Shells by Simon Lamb Creative has been nominated for the Yoto Carnegies Medal for Writing 2024

🌳 My Dad is a Tree by Jon Agee has been nominated for the Yoto Carnegies Medal for Illustration 2024

See the full list of The Yoto Carnegies nominations: https://yotocarnegies.co.uk/nominations-announced-2024

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02/11/2023

We were thrilled to see The Bear who had Nothing to Wear on with a glowing review from Children's Books Ireland!

Find out more about the picture book: https://ow.ly/nx5W50Q0GaJ
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25/10/2023

We're thrilled that and the Time Thief was included in Just Imagine & Nikki Gamble's Book Blast Halloween Special!

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The replay of Just Imagine Book Blast Halloween special is now available on our training platform. Log in with your Just Imagine or Take One book membership ...

25/10/2023

The beautiful Beneath by Cori Doerrfeld encourages children to explore their own feelings - and can be used to help start difficult discussions. But there's lots more to explore here too.

Download our free teaching resources from LoveReading4Kids for lesson ideas for children aged 4-7, spanning personal development, numeracy, the world around us, literacy and more.

These teaching resources for Beneath by Cori Doerrfeld include separate lesson ideas for children aged 4+ and 7+.The lessons cover areas including personal development and mutual understanding, numeracy, the world around us, play, literacy and art and design.

24/10/2023

Want to be in with the chance of winning a set of books? Of course you do!

Head over to ReadingZone, and enter their competition by 1 November. https://ow.ly/k0WI50PZpSW

23/10/2023

'The descriptions, details and the mood of the teddy bear were all in the text, and I had free rein to bring this character, Albie, to life.'

In writing.ie, Brian Fitzgerald (illustrator of The Bear who had Nothing to Wear) explains the journey of illustrating a , written by someone else - and his admiration for Jeanne Willis:

I was an illustrator before I became an author so the collaboration with the writer & manuscript is the norm for me.

11/10/2023

Settle down for storytime with John Agard! 🥰 Listen to John read When Creature Met Creature for BookTrust and Meet Creature of Words and Creature of No Words in this powerful about the importance of language, illustrated by Satoshi Kitamura.

We've got a fabulous storytime for you as our Lifetime Achievement Award winner John Agard is here to read us When Creature Met Creature (illustrated by Sato...

10/10/2023

It’s time to ! Reading something you enjoy can help you relax and boost your mood. That’s why, on , we’re joining National Literacy Trust to take 10 minutes to curl up with Beneath by Cori Doerrfeld.

Find out more about the Take 10 initiative: https://ow.ly/zYo650PUOi1
Get your copy of Beneath: https://ow.ly/TGQz50PUOi2

09/10/2023

'...this book is a book of poems; not just a portal into another world, but a portal into many worlds.'

Read Simon Lamb Creative's blog post for the Children’s Poetry Summit and discover the 'fifty universes just waiting to be explored' in his collection, .🐚

Books are often described as portals into other worlds; the cheapest way to travel. And it’s true: books are incredibly powerful cuboids. As a reader physically journeys from cover to cover, so too…

09/10/2023

Want to win a copy of and the Time Thief? Toppsta have ten copies to give away!

Find out more and read reviews: https://ow.ly/B2N850PS7Uj

Every Halloween at sunrise, a spooky haunted house appears near Newt Castle, only to disappear again at the stroke of midnight. Ivy and Tom set out to solve the mystery, stumbling upon an imprisoned witch, a powerful sorcerer and a curse they must break before time runs out . . . The second in a fas...

06/10/2023

'This is the book to prove that a smile really is the gift that keeps on giving.' - BookTrust

This , curl up and read the classic , The Smile Shop by Satoshi Kitamura and celebrate the power of a smile. 😁

https://www.scallywagpress.com/books-smile-shop.html

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05/10/2023

🩵 Beneath 🩵

This latest heartwarming tale from Cori Doerrfeld will help tackle difficult conversations about feelings and emotions.

Finn is in a horrible mood and doesn't want to talk about it, but after some persuading, agrees to go for a hike with Grandpa. Throughout their forest walk, they see many different things: big, strong trees with networks of roots growing underneath, still water with schools of fish swimming below, and an expectant bird with eggs nestled under her. Grandpa explains that people also have hidden feelings beneath the surface, and despite appearances, may be feeling the same way you do. 🫶

Beneath by Cori Doerrfeld publishes today in hardback.

04/10/2023

'For that tricky stage of emerging readers aged 6+, we couldn’t recommend Ivy Newt and the Time Thief more...'

Thank you for including and the Time Thief in your Halloween Books roundup with such a spooktacular review!

https://toppsta.com/blog/view/50-brilliant-halloween-books-for-kids

02/10/2023

When Creature Met Creature by John Agard, illus. by Satoshi Kitamura, is all about the importance of language, and communicating emotions. Check out our free teaching resources, with a guide to how to use the in lessons: https://ow.ly/MvtO50PQmYX

29/09/2023

Not long to go until , and if you're looking for a spooky story - we've got you covered!

In book 2 of the series, Ivy wonders why the spooky house over the bay only appears for one day every Halloween... Naturally, when her parents forbid her to go investigating the creepy old house, she sets off with her familiar Tom 'just to fly over and have a look'... 👀🧹

Find out more about Ivy Newt and the Time Thief - the second instalment in the new young fiction series from Derek Keilty, perfect for ages 5+: https://www.scallywagpress.com/books-ivy-newt-time.html

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25/09/2023

We love this write up of Lily Takes a Walk by Satoshi Kitamura from The Letterpress Project!

When Lily takes a walk with her dog, Nicky, she notices many lovely things. But poor Nicky only sees monsters lurking in every corner. Which version of the walk is true, Lily's or Nicky's, or both?!

Any book from author/illustrator, Satoshi Kitamura is always a big deal here at the Letterpress Project.

25/09/2023

Another week, another blog tour! This week, join along with us as visits:

✨ 25 Sept - Book Bound
✨26 Sept - Scope for Imagination
✨27 Sept - Margaret's Reading Shelf
✨28 Sept - Library Girl and Book Boy

19/09/2023

We're thrilled that Don't Be Silly by Padmacandra, and A Passing on of Shells by Simon Lamb Creative, illustrated by Chris Riddell, have been longlisted for the 2024 UK Literacy Association Book Awards in the 3-6+, and 7-10+ categories respectively!

These are the only national awards judged entirely by teachers 🤩
Check out the full longlist: https://ukla.org/awards/

18/09/2023

Our blog tour for I Want a Dog by Jon Agee begins today! 🐾🐶

We're so excited to be visiting:
Mon 18 - thekidsbookstagrammer (Instagram)
Tues 19 -bookgiftblogger (Instagram)
Tues 19 - KateHeap1 (Twitter)
Weds 20 - play.to.learn.with.katy (Instagram)
Thurs 21 - Woodland View Primary School

Stay tuned and keep an eye on our channels for more!

12/09/2023

Lots of kids love playing dress up, but how can we use this to celebrate who we are? Check out our teaching resources and classroom activities for The Bear who had Nothing to Wear by Jeanne Willis, illustrated by Brian Fitzgerald: https://ow.ly/S5CS50PJBPQ

09/09/2023

Thank you very much to Scallywag Press for giving us this beautiful copy of "Shelly Hen Lays Eggs" by Deborah Chancellor and Julia Groves. This is a great title to share alongside our Little Red Hen story sack.

07/09/2023

It’s publication day for I Want a Dog by Jon Agee! 🐶🐾

One little girl is determined to walk away from the animal shelter with a dog. But while the shelter have no end of wild and wacky animals, do they have what she’s looking for? In true style, this new picture book is a hilarious subversion of the standard you-cannot-have-a-pet trope. Young readers will love it!

Available in paperback now!

07/09/2023

It’s publication day for and the Time Thief! ⏱️ 🧹 ✨

Book two in the magical series by , illustrated by , sees Ivy face a new mystery - why does the spooky house over the bay only appear for one day every Halloween? 👀

This illustrated chapter book series is perfect for young readers aged 5-7. Grab your copy now from your nearest bookshop!

20/07/2023

The incredibly talented Jeanne Willis is Guest Editor of the Month for LoveReading4Kids! Find out more about her latest picture book The Bear who had Nothing to Wear with a video and Q&A - and discover her recommended reads! 👇

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Read Jeanne Willis - our Guest Editor of the Month on LoveReading4Kids

20/07/2023

' In school or nursery, this would be a fantastic way to start conversations about identity and how we view others.'

Head over to ReadingZone to read a 4-star review of The Bear who had Nothing to Wear, and catch a special video with author Jeanne Willis 👉 https://www.readingzone.com/news/jeanne-willis-introduces-the-bear-who-had-nothing-to-wear/

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14/07/2023

How perfect are these for ?! Mama G reads The Bear who had Nothing to Wear by Jeanne Willis and Brian Fitzgerald as part of her show, The Magic Bookmark! 😍📚

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17/06/2023

Happy ! 📚🎉

We’re joining the celebration. Here’s how you can too:
📘 Find your local bookshop: http://ow.ly/ZxPv50OicMA
📗 Buy a book
📕 Share your purchase on social media (remember to tag the bookshop!)

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14/06/2023

Come and join us at Pickled Pepper Books on Saturday 17 June, 10.30am, for a special event with Jeanne Willis and Brian Fitzgerald for The Bear who had Nothing to Wear!

Find out more, and book a ticket: https://ow.ly/41NT50ONsWH

Don't forget to bring your favourite teddy! 🧸

02/06/2023

It’s publication day for our favourite indecisive bear! 😅🧸

The Bear who had Nothing to Wear by Jeanne Willis, illustrated by Brian Fitzgerald is a hilarious told in verse, about dressing up and finding your identity.

Available now in all good bookshops, and online.

26/05/2023

More award news! 🏆 HUGE congratulations to Simon Lamb Creative and Chris Riddell for being shortlisted in The Week Junior's Book Awards 2023, in the Children's Book Of The Year: Breakthrough category!

We're so incredibly proud to be the publisher of , a wonderful poetry collection. 🐚💙

Find out more about the awards: https://www.theweekjuniorbookawards.co.uk/

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20/05/2023

It’s ! 🐝

Celebrate nature and these bee-rilliant pollinators with I Saw A Bee by or learn where honey comes from with Polly Bee Makes Honey by Deborah Chancellor and 🐝🍯

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17/05/2023

One month to go until (17-24 June)! 📚
Find your local bookshop: http://ow.ly/TNPS50Oicx9

Books Are My Bag

09/05/2023

Who's a fan of stories about magic or fantasy worlds? ✨ Middle-grade author Derek Keilty has penned a blog for BookTrust on how they can keep children reading, and reveals his favourite magical tales: http://ow.ly/bbjc50OhLG6

Drop us a comment below and let us know your favourite magical story! (Gold star if you say 😉⭐)

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Author Derek Keilty shares his love of magical children's books - and how they can get little ones to love reading.

08/05/2023

'We should be encouraging fun in children’s poetry. They shouldn’t just see poetry as rhyming couplets.' - Simon Lamb Creative

Read Simon Lamb's interview for the CILIP YLG blog on - and how we can inspire children with poetry 👉 http://ow.ly/2qI450OhLxF

04/05/2023

ICYMI, our very own Simon Lamb Creative joined Debra Bertulis on Nikki Gamble's podcast, to talk all things poetry, including ! 🐚

Poets Debra Bertulis and Simon Lamb talk about their recent poetry collections with Nikki Gamble and read their poems.00:00 Introductions04:45 How Did Poetry...