New in and children's reading ideas
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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.
Suffolk Libraries recommends... the Squishy McFluff series by Pip Jones & Ella Okstad
Written by Imogen Tink · Published Feb 18, 2020
Library and Information Advisor Imogen Tink recommends the Squishy McFluff short chapter book series, starring an invisible cat who is always up to mischief.
Pick up an excellent book from the 2020 Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlist
Written by Sophie Green · Published Feb 6, 2020
The Waterstones Children's Book Prize champions the finest new talent in children’s writing and illustration. As ever, their booksellers have picked some brilliant books for children of all ages, so why give them a read?
New children's books for February 2020
Written by Sophie Green · Published Jan 30, 2020
New titles for fans of unicorns, narwhals and composite words.
Discover your new favourite children's author with the 2020 Branford Boase longlist
Written by Alice Violett · Published Jan 28, 2020
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 2020 Read for Empathy book collection
Written by Alice Violett · Published Jan 22, 2020
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 9 June 2020, so there's plenty of time to give them a read.
Check out the latest super-readable titles from Barrington Stoke
Written by Sophie Green · Published Jan 10, 2020
New titles optimised for children with dyslexia and visual stress from Michael Rosen, Gillian Cross, Tanya Landman and more.
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.