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.
Record Breakers for Summer Reading Challenge 2015
Written by Jo Dixon · Published Aug 4, 2015
Record-breaking themed books for children to read for the Summer Reading Challenge.
The secret garden by F Hodgson Burnett
Written by Anna Hradsky · Published Jul 9, 2015
Library and information advisor Anna Hradsky talks about how her family loves this classic.
Young Adult Literature Convention 2015
Written by Emma Raindle · Published Jun 30, 2015
YALC holds a series of talks, workshops and signings on the subject of young adult literature on 17-19 July. We've selected a few author highlights from the convention.
We’re going to build a dam by Gillian McClure
Written by Debra Rowe · Published Jun 18, 2015
Debra Rowe, a library and information advisor at Felixstowe Library, reviews We’re going to build a dam, a beautifully illustrated picture book for young children.
Father’s Day 2015
Written by Jo Dixon · Published Jun 16, 2015
Celebrate Father's Day with your children with these dad-themed suggestions.
Year of the Goat in 2015
Written by Jo Dixon · Published Feb 13, 2015
Goat-themed books to celebrate the Chinese new year.
Valentine’s Day 2015
Written by Jo Dixon · Published Feb 6, 2015
Celebrate Valentine's day with books about love (and chocolate).
Diaries and Journals for 2015
Written by Jo Dixon · Published Jan 9, 2015
Recommended literary diaries and journals for older children and teens.
Best children’s books of 2014
Written by Jo Dixon · Published Dec 10, 2014
Summary of our favourite children's books of 2014.
Christmas children’s books for 2014
Written by Jo Dixon · Published Nov 26, 2014
Our stock unit's top picks for Christmas children's books.