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.
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.
Spend the Christmas holidays with our favourite children's winter reads
Written by Sophie Green · Published Dec 11, 2019

It may be cold and dark out, but don't despair! We've picked out some classic adventure and fantasy titles perfect for nights by the fire with a mug of cocoa.
Top 25 children's books for Christmas 2019
Written by Sophie Green · Published Nov 27, 2019

Looking for something new to read together this festive season? Get ready for the big day with our favourite new Christmas books.
Mark International Men's Day with these top children's titles
Written by Sophie Green · Published Nov 18, 2019

Tuesday 19 November is International Men's Day 2019. Introduce your children to inspiring role models with some of our favourite biographies of boys and men.
Check out our favourite factual titles for National Non-Fiction November
Written by Sophie Green · Published Nov 1, 2019

National Non-Fiction November highlights and celebrates factual books for children and encourages even the most reluctant readers to find something they like. We've picked out some of our favourites from 2019 to mark the occasion.
New children's books for November 2019
Written by Sophie Green · Published Oct 30, 2019

New titles for fans of Rosie Revere, Bunny vs. Monkey, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and much more.
Oona recommends: Owl stories for sharing
Written by Sophie Green · Published Oct 28, 2019

We've recently unveiled Wordplay, a new look for our pre-school activities and resources featuring a host of adorable woodland animals, headed by Oona the owl. Stock librarian Sophie has helped Oona pick out our top titles about owls to mark the occasion.
Find your new favourite fiction or non-fiction book with the 2020 Blue Peter Book Awards longlist
Written by Alice Violett · Published Oct 25, 2019

The longlist for the 2019 Blue Peter Book Awards has been announced. Reserve a nominee today and see what you think.
Trick or treat yourself to some spooky children's books this Halloween
Written by Sophie Green · Published Oct 23, 2019

Halloween is coming! We've put together a list of new and classic children's books about things that go bump in the night.
Banish half-term boredom with our latest children's audiobooks
Written by Sophie Green · Published Oct 18, 2019

Brighten up dreary days this half-term with entertaining listens from our favourite authors.