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09/09/2026

Christmas wrapping is in full swing at Expect Amazing HQ!

1,000 copies of Peregrine Quinn and the Cosmic Realm by Ash Bond (published by Piccadilly Press 📖✨ ) are being wrapped this week and heading out to spread some Christmas magic to children across the UK.

And here’s the best part: this beautiful hardback book, shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award and praised by A.F. Steadman as “an electrifying read” is available for schools too, at just £2 a copy. A brilliant Christmas present for a whole class, without breaking the budget.

Link below to grab yours before they’re all wrapped up!

08/09/2026

🎄 This year's Christmas reads are here!

From festive favourites to joke books, activity books, non-fiction and everything in between, there's so much to explore for every year group. Plus plenty of non-Christmas titles too!

Handpicked for schools & PTAs, from just £1, genuinely unbeatable prices for genuinely brilliant books.

👉 Link in comments

30/08/2026

BANK HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY! 🎉🐶

We’ve teamed up with the brilliant Noguera, author and founder of Brilliant Monsters Books , to give away signed copies of:

🌟SWOP: The Satsuma-Sized Secret

🌟SWOP: The Daring Dinosaur Detectives

🌟AND badges

🌟AND bookmarks for 1 lucky winner!

Meet Swop, the tiniest dog with the biggest secret, and Ernie, the boy who’s determined to keep him safe. Mystery, mischief, and a satsuma-sized secret that will have young readers hooked from page one. We also love that SWOP introduces a bit of sign language along the way, as Ernie’s sister Ivy is deaf – such a lovely, thoughtful touch!

We loved meeting Lucy in person to put this giveaway together. Nothing beats chatting books with the author herself!

HOW TO ENTER:

✅ Follow Brilliant Monsters Books

✅ Follow Expect Amazing

✅ Tag a friend below – each tag in a separate comment is a new entry!

✅ Share this post to your story for a bonus entry

Giveaway closes Sunday 6th September 2026, winners contacted via DM shortly after!

Good luck, detectives 🕵️‍♀️

18/08/2026

Save the date!

Cabot Circus Circus is introducing Cubbie , the Smart Sensory Pod… a safe, quiet space for anyone who needs a sensory break while out shopping.

Such a lovely addition to the centre!

While you’re there, join our family treasure hunt around Cabot Circus- collect a search card, find the items and get yourself a brand new book plus a treat. We’ve handpicked a wonderful mix of titles just for the day!

📅 Wednesday 26th August
🕛 11am–5pm
📍 Cabot Circus, George White St, behind Oakberry

FREE to take part, while stocks last

16/08/2026

ANOTHER super morning at Touchwood Shopping Centre!

Mariesa Dulak had the children completely captivated! Not one but TWO stories today- The Ice Cream Crocodile and There’s a Tiger on the Train. Double the books, double the fun!

There was a game tossing scoops into the ice-cream cup, dancing, dressing up and craft galore.

And of course, every child went home with their very own book, signed by Mariesa herself!! (So SPECIAL!)

Our little way of spreading joy, spreading love and encouraging a lifelong love of reading. Thank you Touchwood for having us, today was brilliant!

Missed the 11am session? Don’t worry… we’re back at 1pm, so come and join us!

FREE event, all welcome

15/08/2026

SEAGULLS ON THE LOOSE at Touchwood! 🦅

Gareth Hopkins Gareth Hopkins brought CLIFF to life today…. storytelling, a seagull or beagle quiz and a hunt for hidden seagull craft dotted around our little corner of the centre. Then everyone made their very own seagull hat!

So much energy, so many smiles… exactly how storytime should be! Every child went home with their very own free signed book too!!!!!

Missed out today? Don’t worry, we’re back tomorrow with the lovely Mariesa Dulak Dulak and The Ice Cream Crocodile! Come and join us.

FREE event, all welcome

05/08/2026

Something brand new is coming… 📚

Meet the Maker is here! We’re bringing published authors and illustrators into primary schools across Westminster and Camden. Every child gets to meet the person behind a book they love and take home a brand-new signed copy of their own.

Know a school that would love this? Message or DM us for the sign-up link!

31/07/2026

We’ve been busy working behind the scenes on our super popular £1+ Christmas catalogue for the year!

Getting the titles in, having them “teacher approved,” reviewing them, and adding them to the site. Over 100 titles, and when you’re talking about 100,000+ copies in total, it takes a while!

If anyone would like a sneak peek into our Christmas catalogue, please DM us or comment below with your email address and we’ll send it over ASAP.

#£1books

27/07/2026

Join us for a FREE family event with author Gareth Hopkins, celebrating his brilliantly silly book Cliff: The Man with a Seagull on His Head!

Expect storytime, craft and loads of fun for the whole family, plus every child goes home with their own signed copy, completely free! 🎉

📍 Touchwood Shopping Centre, Solihull
📅 Saturday 15 August
🕚 11am & 1pm

See you there!

24/07/2026

Something sweet this way comes… 🐊🍦

Join author Mariesa Dulak for a storytime and signing of The Ice Cream Crocodile, illustrated by Rebecca Cobb!

📍 Touchwood Shopping Centre, Solihull
📅 Sunday 16 August
🕚 11–11.45am AND 1–1.45pm

FREE signed books for every child who comes along, see you there!

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