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.
Celebrate Father's Day with some of our favourite titles about dads
Written by Sophie Green · Published Jun 10, 2019
Sunday 16 June is Father's Day, so we've picked out some great books about dads to mark the occasion.
Celebrate BookTrust's Pyjamarama campaign with some of our favourite bedtime stories
Written by Sophie Green · Published May 31, 2019
BookTrust's Pyjamarama campaign (3 - 9 June) celebrates the magic of bedtime stories. We've picked out some of our favourites to mark the occasion.
Check out our top children's titles for Pride 2019
Written by Sophie Green · Published May 31, 2019
June is Pride Month. We're celebrating with brilliant children's books that promote understanding and acceptance of LGBT+ individuals and families.
New children's books for June 2019
Written by Sophie Green · Published May 30, 2019
New titles for fans of penguins, the Moon, classic stories and more.
Mark the 2019 Suffolk Show with our top farm-related titles for young children
Written by Sophie Green · Published May 28, 2019
The Suffolk Show 2019 takes place on 29 and 30 May. To mark the occasion we've picked out some of our favourite farming-themed children's books.
Pick up a great story for 6-8 year-olds from the inaugural Alligator's Mouth Award shortlist
Written by Sophie Green · Published May 8, 2019
The new Alligator's Mouth Award celebrates the best short chapter books of the year.
New children's books for May 2019
Written by Sophie Green · Published Apr 29, 2019
New titles from Sarah McIntyre, Phil Earle, Nicola Davies and more.
Borrow a brilliant children's poetry book from the 2019 CLiPPA shortlist
Written by Alice Violett · Published Apr 29, 2019
The shortlist for the 2019 CLiPPA (Centre for Literacy in Primary Poetry Award) has recently been announced. The award was launched in 2003 and is the only one for published poetry for children.
Check out a brilliant children's book from the 2019 Little Rebels Award shortlist
Written by Sophie Green · Published Apr 18, 2019
The Little Rebels Award recognises children's fiction which fights for social justice and social equality, and against stereotypes and discrimination.
Pick up a brilliant book for under fives from the 2019 Oscar's Book Prize shortlist
Written by Sophie Green · Published Apr 11, 2019
Oscar's Book Prize celebrates the best books for under-fives of the year.