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.
The Wickford Doom by Chris Priestley & Vladimir Stankovic
Written by Matt Shenton · Published Nov 4, 2015
A spooky Suffolk tale set during World War Two that will thrill and chill anyone who reads it.
Buffalo Soldier by Tanya Landman
Written by Matt Shenton · Published Nov 2, 2015
“What kind of a girl steals the clothes from a dead man’s back and runs off to join the army? A desperate one. That’s who.”
The Signalman by Charles Dickens"
Written by Matt Shenton · Published Oct 27, 2015
"Visited by an unnamed narrator, the signalman spends his days stuck in a dark, dank railway cutting that rarely sees light…"
George by Alex Gino
Written by Matt Shenton · Published Oct 26, 2015
A wonderful tale of an American transgender girl who dreams of playing Charlotte the spider in a school production of Charlotte’s Web.
Halloween for children 2015
Written by Jo Dixon · Published Oct 13, 2015
Halloween celebratory reads for little spooky skeletons.
Dyslexia Awareness Week 2015
Written by Jo Dixon · Published Oct 5, 2015
October 5-11 is Dyslexia Awareness Week. Picture books, joke books, poetry, and non-fiction can all help dyslexic children improve their literacy. Find out more about dyslexia.
National Coding Week 2015
Written by Jo Dixon · Published Sep 15, 2015
National Coding Week launches 21 September. Here are some great books to teach children how to program.
Starting playgroup and school in 2015
Written by Jo Dixon · Published Sep 3, 2015
Picture books and junior novels for starting or returning to playgroup and school.
Sawbones by Catherine Johnson
Written by Sophie Green · Published Aug 26, 2015
Woodbridge Library assistant manager Sophie Green reviews Sawbones, a historical thriller aimed at young teens.
YA fiction at Edinburgh International Book Festival 2015
Written by Emma Raindle · Published Aug 4, 2015
Edinburgh International Book Festival is the largest bookfest in the world, running 15-31 August 2015. Here are a selection of YA authors appearing at the festival.