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.
Check out a beautiful book from the 2017 Klaus Flugge Prize shortlist
Written by Sophie Green · Published Sep 13, 2017

The Klaus Flugge Prize recognises promising and exciting newcomers to children's picture book illustration.
Find something great to read with the Tom Fletcher Book Club
Written by Sophie Green · Published Sep 11, 2017

WHSmith have launched the Tom Fletcher Book Club to get children excited about reading with brilliant books. Why not reserve or pick up one of their highly-recommended titles?
Check out some of our favourite detective stories for children
Written by Sophie Green · Published Aug 14, 2017

Is helping the Animal Agents solve the case for this year's Summer Reading Challenge giving your child a taste for mystery? Or perhaps they're wondering what book to read next to progress with the Challenge? We've made a list of our favourite detective books for children.
Mark Suffolk Dog Day with some of our favourite doggy children's books
Written by Alice Violett · Published Jul 28, 2017

It's Suffolk Dog Day on Sunday 30 July. Why not pick up some dog-related titles to share with your children?
There is a Tribe of Kids by Lane Smith
Written by Sophie Green · Published Jul 20, 2017

There is a Tribe of Kids, by Lane Smith, won the 2017 Greenaway Medal. Stock librarian Sophie gives her verdict.
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys
Written by Ann Halliday · Published Jul 19, 2017

Salt to the Sea, by Ruta Sepetys, won the 2017 Carnegie Medal. Library and information advisor Ann gives her verdict.
Check out the shortlist for the 2017 CLiPPA
Written by Sophie Green · Published Jul 14, 2017

Moon Juice, by Kate Wakeling, has just won the 2017 CLiPPA (Centre for Literacy in Primary Poetry Award). Why not pick up some books from the shortlist?
Check out our latest dyslexic-friendly books for the Summer Reading Challenge
Written by Sophie Green · Published Jul 7, 2017

Children with dyslexia needn't worry that the Summer Reading Challenge is not for them. We've got a selection of the newest dyslexic-friendly books for various ages and interests
Celebrate Michael Bond's life and work with our selection of Paddington books and audiobooks
Written by Sophie Green · Published Jun 29, 2017

Michael Bond has died at the age of 91. Generations of children have loved his Paddington stories, so why not borrow some books or audiobooks to share with your child?
Seven picture books to share with your children this Fathers' Day
Written by Jo Dixon · Published Jun 16, 2017

We've picked out some of our favourite children's books about dads for Fathers' Day