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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 the latest super-readable titles from Barrington Stoke
Written by Sophie Green · Published Aug 23, 2019
New titles optimised for children with dyslexia and visual stress from Nicola Davies, Chris Priestly, Cat Clarke and more.
Make your children laugh with the 2019 Lollies shortlist
Written by Alice Violett · Published Aug 19, 2019
The Laugh Out Loud Awards (Lollies) celebrate the funniest children's books of the year.
Share a book from the 2019 Sainsbury's Book Awards shortlist
Written by Sophie Green · Published Aug 12, 2019
The Sainsbury's Book Awards encourage families to share a story with the best board, picture, fiction and non-fiction books of the year.
New children's books for August 2019
Written by Sophie Green · Published Jul 31, 2019
New titles for fans of dogs, sea creatures, dragons and more.
Shake up your Summer Reading Challenge with our top children's CD and digital audiobooks
Written by Sophie Green · Published Jul 26, 2019
Did you know that audiobooks count towards the Summer Reading Challenge? Whether you've got a reluctant reader or are off on a road trip, we've got something for everyone.
Explore the Milky Way with our top children's non-fiction about space
Written by Sophie Green · Published Jul 9, 2019
Has the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landings sparked your child's curiosity? Why not start the Summer Reading Challenge with some of our favourite factual books about space?
Mark the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landings with these stunning board and picture books
Written by Sophie Green · Published Jul 9, 2019
This July, it's 50 years since Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin set foot on the Moon. We've picked out some brilliant books for younger children to mark the occasion.
New children's books for July 2019
Written by Sophie Green · Published Jun 27, 2019
New titles for fans of Baby's First Bank Heist, The Storm Keeper's Island and the Wigglesbottom Primary series.
Find a new favourite with the inaugural STEAM Children's Book Prize shortlists
Written by Sophie Green · Published Jun 21, 2019
The winners of the first ever STEAM Children's Book Prize have recently been announced. The prize highlights the importance of science, technology, engineering, arts and maths by celebrating books that feature these subjects.
Pick up some top children's non-fiction from the 2019 Information Book Award shortlist
Written by Sophie Green · Published Jun 20, 2019
The School Library Association Information Book Award celebrates the best non-fiction for 7-16 year-olds each year.