Chris Smith

Children’s author, broadcaster: Kid Normal, Frankie Best Hates Quests, The Twits Next Door. (Usually on IG cos it’s horrible here.)

[Chris Smith @itschrissmith]

@stbrigids_gns Ah you are so welcome! I’m glad it got there safely, have an amazing Christmas all you wonderful readers 💚🇮🇪

[James O'Donnell @jamesod77]

Celebrating #WorldBookDay with a door inspired by Kid Normal! A wonderful
read to share with students. Big shoutout to @itschrissmith & @gregjames for creating such a brilliant story! #KidNormal #BookDay #ReadingMatters

[BBC Radio 4 Today @BBCr4today]

📚 Children's Laureate @frankcottrell_b and author @CressidaCowell pick their favourite holiday-themed books for the #R4Today Children's Book Club.

Cressida recommends:
⭐️Kofi and the Rap Battle Summer by Jeffrey Boakye and illustrated by Beth Suzanna
⭐️The New Famous Five by Chris Smith and illustrated by James Lancett
⭐️Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson
⭐️Meerkat Mail by Emily Gravett
⭐️Father Christmas Goes on Holiday by Raymond Briggs

Frank recommends:
⭐️There’s A Beach in My Pants! by Michelle Harrison and David Tazzyman
⭐️The Twelve by Liz Hyder
⭐️Worst Holiday Ever by Charlie Higson and illustrated by Warwick Johnson-Cadwell

[Chorleywood Bookshop @CWBookshop]

The @BBCr4today Children's Book Club is back, featuring a terrific bunch of recommendations from @frankcottrell_b & @CressidaCowell! 😍

We've gathered them all together on one handy list - just click on the link below to browse and buy online! #Books 👇

https://t.co/uXMszf7pcp

[BFBS Radio @BFBSRadioHQ]

What was your favourite book growing up? 📚

It’s the Month of the Military Child so @gregjames and @itschrissmith stopped by at BFBS HQ to tell us all about their new children's book 👀

[Tired Dad @JasonArbuckle2]

#KidNormal
If I was back teaching I would have loved this book. and developed a class project around this super series

There is so much to the story…single parenthood…being bullied…standing up for yourself & reaching your potential is all included

@gregjames @itschrissmith

[Our Bookshop in Tring @Our_Bookshop]

Message to all primary school teachers...
In May, we're hosting a 'hybrid' event with Greg James and Chris Smith, authors of the Kid Normal series. This wonderful event is free to all schools to join.
#PLSSHARE with teachers.
https://t.co/0vRykrDUUM

[Teacher's Pet Classroom Resources @TeachersPetUK]

We've worked closely with our friends at @HachetteKids to bring you FREE educational resources to support the brand new Famous Five book by @itschrissmith.

Come check it out at https://t.co/Sg67U3GW0K

[Chris Smith @itschrissmith]

@FintonHouseSch @WorldBookDayUK Wow AMAZING!! 🤩

[Bookmark Reading Charity @BookmarkCharity]

@itschrissmith has a special message just for you... 📚✨

You can play a vital role in getting books into the hands of children! Learn how you can help bring stories to life and create opportunities for them to thrive ➡️ https://t.co/hw1TTk7goZ

#BookmarkReading #WorldBookDay

[Waterstones Kids @WaterstonesKids]

Join Fran, Tom, Maddy and Gilbert the dog in @itschrissmith's brand new adventure The New Famous Five: Five and the Forgotten Treasure, inspired by Enid Blyton's classic Famous Five stories!

Shop here: https://t.co/Tb6wg6FbYu @HarperCollinsCh

[National Literacy Trust @Literacy_Trust]

We ❤️ @itschrissmith!

He was in Peterborough yesterday to talk about his new book with more than 1000 pupils. We're so grateful to Chris and @HachetteKids for giving some copies of The New Famous Five for the library spaces of city schools.

[Chris Smith @itschrissmith]

@TheMightyBouche Great question and sorry she didn’t get to ask it! I think it’s the Famous Five stories that inspired me rather than their author - the outdoor adventures and especially the secret passageways!

[Authorfy @authorfy]

Our Authors of the Week this week are…

✨ @SmritiPH & @itschrissmith!!!! ✨

Hear them talk about (and read from) their books ‘Peace on Earth’ and ‘The New Famous Five’ at https://t.co/BUPYo3JwXv & download extracts too! 🎬📖

[Chris Smith @itschrissmith]

5. Even back then, people were eating brunch. In book 5, Anne declares that she ‘loves brunch!’

[Chris Smith @itschrissmith]

The New Famous Five is out today! If, like me, you were a fan of the originals, here are five things you might not know about the Famous Five… ⬇️

[Chris Smith @itschrissmith]

4. They go on 21 adventures, 9 of which take place in the summer holidays. So by the end of the series Julian should be 21 years old.