Egmont buys Matt Lucas picture book, as NHS support initiatives multiply

Egmont has snapped up world rights to a picture book of Matt Lucas' coronavirus version of his charity comedy single, "Thank You, Baked Potato", with proceeds for the book going to his #FeedNHS campaign. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-08 11:15:05 UTC ]

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[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-01 10:27:38 UTC ]
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Are the illustrations in children’s books making kids… dumber?

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[ World Literature Today | 2020-09-25 11:55:24 UTC ]
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Obituary: Sam McBratney

Irish children's author Sam McBratney, most widely known for the classic, bestselling picture book 'Guess How Much I Love You,' died on September 18; he was 77. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Guess How Much I Love You author Sam McBratney dies aged 77

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[ The Guardian | 2020-09-21 14:12:28 UTC ]
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Walker Books secures world rights to DiCamillo and Blackall's first collaboration

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[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-18 00:15:20 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-17 05:46:06 UTC ]
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Eva Eland wins Klaus Flugge Prize

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[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-15 23:50:00 UTC ]
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