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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.
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.
Check out our top children's titles for Refugee Week
Written by Sophie Green · Published Jun 13, 2019
Refugee Week 2019 runs from 17 - 23 June. These books can help children understand and empathise with the plight of refugees.
Check out the latest super-readable titles from Barrington Stoke
Written by Sophie Green · Published Jun 10, 2019
New titles optimised for children with dyslexia and visual stress from Cornelia Funke, Lisa Thompson, Holly Bourne and more.
Celebrate Father's Day with some of our favourite titles about dads
Written by Sophie Green · Published Jun 10, 2019
Sunday 16 June is Father's Day, so we've picked out some great books about dads to mark the occasion.
Celebrate BookTrust's Pyjamarama campaign with some of our favourite bedtime stories
Written by Sophie Green · Published May 31, 2019
BookTrust's Pyjamarama campaign (3 - 9 June) celebrates the magic of bedtime stories. We've picked out some of our favourites to mark the occasion.
Check out our top children's titles for Pride 2019
Written by Sophie Green · Published May 31, 2019
June is Pride Month. We're celebrating with brilliant children's books that promote understanding and acceptance of LGBT+ individuals and families.
New children's books for June 2019
Written by Sophie Green · Published May 30, 2019
New titles for fans of penguins, the Moon, classic stories and more.
Mark the 2019 Suffolk Show with our top farm-related titles for young children
Written by Sophie Green · Published May 28, 2019
The Suffolk Show 2019 takes place on 29 and 30 May. To mark the occasion we've picked out some of our favourite farming-themed children's books.
Pick up a great story for 6-8 year-olds from the inaugural Alligator's Mouth Award shortlist
Written by Sophie Green · Published May 8, 2019
The new Alligator's Mouth Award celebrates the best short chapter books of the year.