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.
Borrow an exceptional book from the Costa Children's Book Award shortlist
Written by Sophie Green · Published Nov 22, 2017
The shortlist for the 2017 Costa Children's Book Award has been announced. Why not reserve one of these highly-recommended books?
Recommended new audiobooks for children #2
Written by Sophie Green · Published Nov 2, 2017
We've picked out the best new CD and digital audiobooks for children.
Mark Halloween with these spooky books for children
Written by Sophie Green · Published Oct 24, 2017
Witches, monsters and skeletons abound in our delightfully creepy Halloween list for under-11s.
Fenn Halflin and the Seaborn by Francesca Armour-Chelu
Written by Kate Ashton · Published Oct 5, 2017
The conclusion to Fenn Halflin's story is action-packed and evocative.
New super-readable Barrington Stoke titles for October and November 2017
Written by Sophie Green · Published Oct 4, 2017
Publishers Barrington Stoke, who specialise in books for children with dyslexia and visual stress, have some brilliant titles coming out over the next couple of months.
Mark International Translation Day with these top translated children's titles
Written by Sophie Green · Published Sep 29, 2017
Saturday 30 September is International Translation Day. We've put together a list of some of our favourite translated books to share with your children.
Celebrate National Poetry Day 2017 with some of the best children's poetry books of the year
Written by Sophie Green · Published Sep 28, 2017
This year's children’s poetry books include new editions of old favourites, wonderfully illustrated collections, and exciting debuts.
Fenn Halflin and the Fearzero by Francesca Armour-Chelu
Written by Kate Ashton · Published Sep 28, 2017
Fenn Halflin and the Fearzero is 'a rip-roaring adventure' that will appeal to fans of swashbuckling antics.
Recommended new audiobooks for children #1
Written by Sophie Green · Published Sep 21, 2017
We've picked out the best new CD and digital audiobooks for children.
Celebrate Roald Dahl Day with our ten most popular titles
Written by Sophie Green · Published Sep 13, 2017
It's Roald Dahl Day. To celebrate, we've put together a list of the top ten most-issued Roald Dahl books in our libraries.