New in and children's reading ideas
Reviews, suggestions and lists of new books for children aged 0-11. We have recommendations for readers aged 11+ in our Young Adult section.
Pick up a brilliant book for under fives from the Oscar's Book Prize shortlist
Written by Sophie Green · Published Apr 25, 2018
Oscar's Book Prize celebrates the best books for under-fives of the year.
Settle down with BookTrust's best bedtime books
Written by Sophie Green · Published Apr 16, 2018
BookTrust's Bath, Book, Bed campaign aims to get babies and toddlers to sleep with a simple routine and enchanting stories. They've put together a new list of their favourite stories to soothe little ones at bedtime.
Borrow a highly regarded children's or YA book from the 2018 UKLA Book Awards shortlist
Written by Alice Violett · Published Mar 26, 2018
This year's UKLA Book Awards shortlist, judged by teachers, encompasses fiction, non-fiction, books in translation and graphic novels.
Check out the latest super-readable titles from Barrington Stoke
Written by Sophie Green · Published Mar 19, 2018
Barrington Stoke, who specialise in books for children with dyslexia and visual stress, have published some brilliant titles recently.
Get inspired with our top children's titles for International Women's Day 2018
Written by Sophie Green · Published Mar 8, 2018
As it's International Women's Day, we've put together a list of our favourite children's fiction and non-fiction featuring awesome girls and women.
Vote for your favourite title from the 2018 Children's Book Award shortlist
Written by Sophie Green · Published Mar 6, 2018
All UK children are eligible to vote for the winner of the Children's Book Award. Check out the books pick your winner with this handy list.
Mark the BBC Civilisations Festival with some of our favourite ancient history books for children
Written by Sophie Green · Published Mar 2, 2018
The BBC Civilisations Festival runs from 2 - 11 March 2018. It aims to introduce a new generation to artworks, objects and treasures from the ancient world.
Share a Story this World Book Day with some of our favourite books to read together
Written by Sophie Green · Published Feb 22, 2018
Thursday 1 March is World Book Day. This year's message is Share a Story, so we've picked out some great books to read with children.
Pick up a well-loved book from BookTrust Lifetime Achievement Award winners John Burningham and Helen Oxenbury
Written by Sophie Green · Published Feb 22, 2018
Congratulations to John Burningham and Helen Oxenbury who have won the first-ever double BookTrust Lifetime Achievement Award.
Borrow a stunning book nominated for the 2018 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal
Written by Alice Violett · Published Feb 16, 2018
The Kate Greenaway prize celebrates the best-illustrated children's and Young Adult books from the past year.