Isabel Otter

Senior editor at Caterpillar Books and 360 Degrees (she/her)
@LittleTigerUK
Banner artwork by Nomoco, from Once Upon a Raindrop

[BookTrust @Booktrust]

Our #BookOfTheDay is a fabulous interactive board book that's sure to engage curious young children!

#NumberGarden by @IsabelOtter and Sophie Ledesma features sturdy flaps, fun peep holes and detailed illustrations:

https://t.co/39WHQ89ZfX @LittleTigerUK

[Isabel Otter @IsabelOtter]

@yr2PDCS @CymraegSB @HeadPdcs What a fantastic idea! These look absolutely beautiful 🌍💞

[CLPE @clpe1]

We are so delighted that earlier this year we spoke to one of the editors of the #CLiPPA24 Shortlisted anthology 'My Heart is a Poem' (@LittleTigerUK), @IsabelOtter, and heard why this collection is so important for children right now. Read more: https://t.co/69mbPNRyMh

[CLPE @clpe1]

Each year the #CLiPPA24 highlights the best contemporary poetry for children, and we think this year's shortlist does just that! A huge congrats to @EarlyTrain @WakelingKate @julioserrano @lawrenceschimel @spokeandpencil @nktgill & everyone involved in ‘My Heart is a Poem’. 🥳

[Isabel Otter @IsabelOtter]

Huge congrats to all the amazing poets and illustrators who brought this incredible anthology to life. What an honour to be in such good company on this shortlist 🎉

[CLPE @clpe1]

Next up we have @nktgill representing our second collection 'My Heart is a Poem', published by @LittleTigerUK and including poems from @MandyCoePoet @lauramucha Debjani Chatterjee, Valerie Bloom, Janet Wong, Ken Nesbitt, Jack Prelutsky, Ruth Awolola, Elaine Laron (& more tagged!)

[Coral Rumble @RumbleCoral]

Honoured to be part of this incredibly beautiful anthology. @IsabelOtter and Harriet Evans did an amazing job, and the @LittleTigerUK production team created another stunning book. Congratulations to the whole team.

[Little Tiger Books @LittleTigerUK]

We are delighted to announce that My Heart is a Poem has been shortlisted for the CLPE Poetry Award, CLiPPA 2024! Congratulations to all the brilliant poets and illustrators that are featured in this beautiful collection! 💜

@clpe1 @bouncemarketing

[Inclusive Books for Children @ibc_reads]

🌎🌱 This Earth Day, dive into our curated collection of children’s books that celebrate the planet and the promise of new beginnings! 📚 Full of IBC Top Picks! ⭐️ Find the full booklist and links to buy on our website!

https://t.co/VdKb817RCw

[Little Tiger Books @LittleTigerUK]

From water, the stars and the atom to music and inventions, these beautifully written poems will take you on a journey of discovery.

@jamescarterpoet’s thoughtful poetry introduces young readers to five concepts which are at the heart of our lives.

Out now!

#stembooksforkids

[Isabel Otter @IsabelOtter]

@michael_primary @CAnganuzzi @STOC_CAT Wow, these pictures and letters are wonderful! Well done, Y3 - very impressive work 😍🖋️🌏

[Isabel Otter @IsabelOtter]

Look at these gorgeous character sketches that Clara did for Dear Earth! Makes me want to write another story for Tessa and Grandpa... ✍️🥰

[Jake Hope 💙 @Jake_Hope]

Massive congratulations to everyone longlisted for the #YotoCarnegies24 the awards celebrate illustration, writing, publishing, libraries and reading and are fuelled by the phenomenal passion and knowledge of awe-inspiring librarians. Discover more here

https://t.co/aoJ7032dTg

[Little Tiger Books @LittleTigerUK]

We are very excited to share that OUTSIDE and WHO OWNS THE WOODS? have been longlisted for the #KlausFluggePrize – congratulations all!🎉

@KlausFluggePr @bouncemarketing #kidsbooks #picturebooks

[Isabel Otter @IsabelOtter]

So proud that My Heart Is a Poem is part of this incredibly important list and delighted to discover so many other brilliant books promoting empathy. Thanks for your work @EmpathyLabUK

[EmpathyLabUK @EmpathyLabUK]

We have lift off! 🚀

The 2024 #ReadForEmpathy collection is LAUNCHED!

65 books for 3-16-year-olds, picked by experts to help build empathy understanding and skills. Use the Guides in your home, school or library!

FREE download: https://t.co/DtpPnYui8Y

#ReadingforPleasure

[Little Tiger Books @LittleTigerUK]

We are thrilled that My Heart is a Poem has been chosen by @EmpathyLabUK, for the 2024 #ReadForEmpathy primary collection.

This beautiful collection of poetry celebrates the way we feel.💜

➡️ Download the full collections here: https://t.co/a1SmrcYHrV

#EmpathyLabUK

[Isabel Otter @IsabelOtter]

It was a pleasure to write this blog for @clpe1 on the importance of publishing poetry anthologies. Thank you for hosting me!

[Little Tiger Books @LittleTigerUK]

A wonderful new blog post by @IsabelOtter on the @clpe1 website all about the power of poetry, the rhyme and reason of publishing anthologies.

https://t.co/4XkAP6Zcmy

[Isabel Otter @IsabelOtter]

@KZiabari Thank you so much for sharing. I'm absolutely delighted to hear that you and your daughter have been enjoying Fearless Girls! There are so many inspiring traditional tales featuring strong girls that aren't well known – their stories need to be told!

[Isabel Otter @IsabelOtter]

@JeffreyMWard Thanks for sharing, Jeffrey. You definitely did play a big and invaluable part! So glad your copy arrived safely! 🐦📚♥️

[That Bird Guy! @JeffreyMWard]

Thank you, @IsabelOtter

I didn’t play a big part but I was chosen to confirm the bird calls and songs for this book and it turned out AMAZING!

[Isabel Otter @IsabelOtter]

@PrimaryAlbert Thank you so much. I'm so pleased to hear you enjoyed the book! 🫧♥️