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 some of our top comic books for children
Written by Sophie Green · Published Jan 6, 2020
Have a look at the exciting stories and amazing artwork to be found in some of our latest comic books. Although these ones are aimed at children, we reckon grown-ups will also enjoy flicking through!
New children's books for January 2020
Written by Sophie Green · Published Dec 30, 2019
New titles for fans of Peppa Pig, Winnie and Wilbur, Cogheart and more.
Mark Jumpstart January with our top fruit and veg themed picture books
Written by Sophie Green · Published Dec 19, 2019
Whether your little one loves or hates fruit and vegetables, we guarantee these top picture books will go down a treat.
Hunt out some of our best search and find books
Written by Sophie Green · Published Dec 13, 2019
Are you finding these super-popular boredom-busters as elusive as the characters they conceal? Reserve them from our catalogue to the reservation shelf.
Spend the Christmas holidays with our favourite children's winter reads
Written by Sophie Green · Published Dec 11, 2019
It may be cold and dark out, but don't despair! We've picked out some classic adventure and fantasy titles perfect for nights by the fire with a mug of cocoa.
Top 25 children's books for Christmas 2019
Written by Sophie Green · Published Nov 27, 2019
Looking for something new to read together this festive season? Get ready for the big day with our favourite new Christmas books.
Mark International Men's Day with these top children's titles
Written by Sophie Green · Published Nov 18, 2019
Tuesday 19 November is International Men's Day 2019. Introduce your children to inspiring role models with some of our favourite biographies of boys and men.
Check out our favourite factual titles for National Non-Fiction November
Written by Sophie Green · Published Nov 1, 2019
National Non-Fiction November highlights and celebrates factual books for children and encourages even the most reluctant readers to find something they like. We've picked out some of our favourites from 2019 to mark the occasion.
New children's books for November 2019
Written by Sophie Green · Published Oct 30, 2019
New titles for fans of Rosie Revere, Bunny vs. Monkey, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and much more.
Oona recommends: Owl stories for sharing
Written by Sophie Green · Published Oct 28, 2019
We've recently unveiled Wordplay, a new look for our pre-school activities and resources featuring a host of adorable woodland animals, headed by Oona the owl. Stock librarian Sophie has helped Oona pick out our top titles about owls to mark the occasion.