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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 Jul 4, 2018
Barrington Stoke, who specialise in books for children with dyslexia and visual stress, have published some brilliant titles recently.
New children's books for July 2018
Written by Sophie Green · Published Jun 29, 2018
Featuring stories for animal lovers, reboots of old favourites and future classics
Mark Refugee Week 2018 with our top children's titles
Written by Sophie Green · Published Jun 18, 2018
Refugee Week 2018 runs from 18 - 24 June. These books can help children understand and empathise with the plight of refugees.
Check out our champion children's football reads for Russia 2018
Written by Sophie Green · Published Jun 13, 2018
Mark the 2018 World Cup with some of our top-of-the-league football-themed fiction and non-fiction for kids.
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.
New children's books for June 2018
Written by Sophie Green · Published May 30, 2018
New titles for fans of Supertato, Peppa Pig, Dork Diaries and more.
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.