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 some of the best children's books of the last 80 years
Written by Alice Violett · Published Jun 15, 2017
A poll has revealed the UK's favourite children's books from the past 80 years. Why not pick up a story that has stood the test of time for your child?
Make your children laugh with the 2017 Lollies shortlist
Written by Alice Violett · Published Jun 6, 2017
The Laugh Out Loud Awards (Lollies) celebrate the funniest children's books.
Recommended Reads for National Bookstart Week 2017 (5-11 June)
Written by Jo Dixon · Published May 16, 2017
This year, National Bookstart Week runs from 5-11 June and the theme is 'Let's Explore Outdoors'. Why not reserve some books from their outdoor-themed book list?
Check out children's books by authors from around the world for International Children's Book Day
Written by Jo Dixon · Published Mar 29, 2017
Sunday 2 April is International Children's Book Day. To mark the occasion, we've picked out some great books from foreign authors.
Mark St Patrick's Day with a children's book by a talented Irish author or illustrator
Written by Jo Dixon · Published Mar 16, 2017
17 March is St Patrick's Day. Why not mark the occasion by picking up a brilliant children's book by an Irish author or illustrator?
Great children's titles to complement the new live-action Beauty and the Beast film
Written by Jo Dixon · Published Mar 15, 2017
The live action version of Beauty and the Beast, starring Emma Watson and Dan Stevens, is showing in cinemas from Friday 17 March. To mark the occasion, we've picked up some top Beauty and the Beast-related titles.
Mark British Science Week with these fascinating non-fiction books for children
Written by Jo Dixon · Published Mar 10, 2017
British Science Week 2017 runs from 10-19 March. What better excuse to pick up one of our science books for children?
Borrow a beautiful book from the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal longlist
Written by Alice Violett · Published Feb 16, 2017
The 2017 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal longlist has been announced. The prize celebrates the best-illustrated children's and Young Adult books from the past year.
Choose from 20 brilliant books for children and young adults on the prestigious 2017 CILIP Carnegie Medal longlist
Written by Alice Violett · Published Feb 16, 2017
The 2017 CILIP Carnegie Medal longlist has been announced. This prestigious book prize recognises the best children's and Young Adult titles published each year.
Pick up an excellent book from the 2017 Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlist
Written by Alice Violett · Published Feb 8, 2017
Optimism and inspiration leap from the pages of this year's nominations for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.