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.
Pick up an excellent book from the 2019 Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlist
Written by Sophie Green · Published Feb 7, 2019
Find your child's next read among these highly-commended illustrated books and junior fiction.
Discover your new favourite children's author with the 2019 Branford Boase longlist
Written by Sophie Green · Published Jan 31, 2019
The Branford Boase prize recognises the authors and editors of the year's best debut novels for children. Previous winners and nominees have gone on to do great things, so why not try a new author today?
Build your children's empathy with the 2019 Read for Empathy book collection
Written by Alice Violett · Published Jan 17, 2019
EmpathyLab's annual book collection is specially selected by an expert panel to help children aged 4-11 develop an understanding of different life experiences and issues. Empathy Day is on 11 June 2019, so there's plenty of time to give them a read.
The House with Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson & Elisa Paganelli
Written by Eleanor Easton · Published Jan 8, 2019
The House with Chicken Legs is a beautiful, whimsical story about love, grief and friendship.
Check out the Excelsior Award White shortlist for 9-11 year-olds
Written by Sophie Green · Published Dec 20, 2018
This year, the Excelsior Awards for graphic novels have been split up by age group. Why not reserve a brilliant comic title for 9-11 year-olds today?
Check out the latest super-readable titles from Barrington Stoke
Written by Sophie Green · Published Dec 19, 2018
New titles optimised for children with dyslexia and visual stress from Gillian Cross, Malorie Blackman, Nicola Davies and more.
2018: A year in children's books
Written by Sophie Green · Published Dec 7, 2018
Stock librarian Sophie Green picks out the best children's books of the year and predicts what will be popular in 2019.
Borrow an exceptional book from the Costa Children's Book Award shortlist
Written by Sophie Green · Published Nov 23, 2018
The shortlist for the 2018 Costa Children's Book Award has been announced. Why not reserve one of these highly-recommended books?
Mark National Non-fiction November with the School Library Association Information Book Award shortlists
Written by Sophie Green · Published Nov 5, 2018
The winner of the School Library Association Information Book Award will be announced this week, as part of National Non-fiction November. We invite 7-16 year-olds to pick up an interesting book from one of the shortlists.
Find your new favourite fiction or non-fiction book with the Blue Peter Book Awards longlist
Written by Sophie Green · Published Oct 25, 2018
The longlist for the 2019 Blue Peter Book Awards has been announced. Reserve a nominee today and see what you think.