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.
Inspired by The Great British Bake Off? We pick some of the best books to get your family baking
Written by Alice Violett · Published Oct 26, 2016
The 2016 series of The Great British Bake Off draws to a close tonight. Help your children create their own showstoppers this half-term with these fabulous titles.
Ten of the best scary reads for Halloween
Written by Matt Shenton · Published Oct 24, 2016
With Halloween approaching, I thought I would share ten of my favourite scary reads. From dancing skeletons falling apart to an unseen ‘monster’ who imprisons random people in the dark, the following books have truly terrified me at various points in my life. I dare you to try reading one by candlelight!
I am Bear by Ben Bailey Smith & Sav Akyuz
Written by Kate Ashton · Published Aug 16, 2016
Kate Ashton reviews a delightful picture book about Bear, who has purple hair
Father's Day 2016
Written by Jo Dixon · Published Jun 17, 2016
Featuring Nick Butterworth, Claire Alexander and Keith Negley.
Buffalo soldier by Tanya Landman
Written by Helen Scrivener · Published Jun 6, 2016
Woodbridge Library manager Helen Scrivener review a YA novel set in 19th century USA.
The magic finger by Roald Dahl
Written by Julie Wheeler · Published Apr 12, 2016
Julie Wheeler, library and information advisor at Felixstowe Library, reviews this Roald Dahl morality tale published in 1966, in honour of Felixstowe Library's 50th anniversary.
Super Thursday: 7 April 2016
Written by Jo Dixon · Published Apr 5, 2016
116 new releases and new editions of children’s and YA books published on "Super Thursday" 7 April.
Children’s and YA books inspired by Shakespeare for 2016
Written by Jo Dixon · Published Mar 14, 2016
Young people's books to celebrate Shakespeare Week, which runs from 14-20 March.
British Science Week for children in 2016
Written by Jo Dixon · Published Mar 2, 2016
British Science Week runs from 11-20 March. The theme this year covers all types of space: Open, Outer, Digital, Built and Personal.
Top 5 children’s books that subvert gender roles
Written by Jo Dixon · Published Feb 2, 2016
In honour of LGBT month, here are 5 great books that challenge gender stereotypes.