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.
Build your children's empathy skills with the 2018 Read for Empathy Book Collection
Written by Sophie Green · Published Jun 12, 2018
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.
Celebrate 100 years of women's suffrage with these top children's books
Written by Sophie Green · Published Jun 8, 2018
2018 marks 100 years since some women were given the vote. Mark the occasion with these great children's books about suffragettes and suffragists.
Make your children laugh with the 2018 Lollies shortlist
Written by Sophie Green · Published Jun 4, 2018
The Laugh Out Loud Awards (Lollies) celebrate the funniest children's books of the year.
Find your next great read with the Tom Fletcher Book Club
Written by Sophie Green · Published May 29, 2018
WHSmith's Tom Fletcher Book Club aims to get children excited about reading with brilliant books. Why not try one of their highly-recommended titles?
Celebrate Elmer Day with our favourite elephant books
Written by Sophie Green · Published May 24, 2018
Saturday 26 May is Elmer Day, marking the 30th anniversary of David McKee's patchwork elephant. We're celebrating with events across our libraries and a list of our favourite books about Elmer and other elephants.
May the Fourth be with you! Check out some great books for children this Star Wars Day
Written by Sophie Green · Published May 4, 2018
We've picked out some of our best children's books to read on Star Wars Day.
Check out a brilliant children's book from the 2018 Little Rebels Award shortlist
Written by Sophie Green · Published May 4, 2018
The Little Rebels Award recognises children's fiction which fights for social justice and social equality, and against stereotypes and discrimination. The books on this year's shortlist blend excellent storytelling with important messages.
Discover your new favourite children's author with the 2018 Branford Boase shortlist
Written by Sophie Green · Published May 2, 2018
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?
Check out Beanstalk's Top 40 books for reluctant and struggling readers
Written by Alice Violett · Published May 1, 2018
Children's literacy charity Beanstalk have put together a list of the best books to motivate and inspire children to read.
Borrow a brilliant children's poetry book from the 2018 CLiPPA shortlist
Written by Sophie Green · Published Apr 30, 2018
The shortlist for the 2018 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.