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- Gosh we are excited for tonight's episode of @darkmaterials! Have you taken our @PhilipPullman quiz yet? It truly is the only way to prove your HDM knowledge. Let us know how you do! https://t.co/edGbIrVBSJ #HisDarkMaterials #PhilipPullman https://t.co/gdDBgCWMsh 6 hours ago
- WIN! We love @john_burningham's new Mr Gumpy adventure: Mr Gumpy's Rhino, which was finished before John died in January and is another glorious romp that your little ones will love! We have three copies of this beautiful picture book to give away... https://t.co/VPCzU2sOgV https://t.co/gVIzpbif22 13 hours ago
- Today's #BookOfTheDay is the charmingly autumnal graphic novel Pumpkin Heads by @rainbowrowell and @FaithErinHicks https://t.co/5gwVN4XTKQ @MacmillanKidsUK https://t.co/dD28X59rDN 16 hours ago