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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.

Check out a beautifully illustrated book from the 2019 Klaus Flugge Prize longlist

Written by Alice Violett · Published Feb 13, 2019

The Klaus Flugge Prize recognises promising and exciting newcomers to children's picture book illustration.

Pick up an excellent book from the 2019 Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlist

Written by Sophie Green · Published Feb 7, 2019

Find your child's next read among these highly-commended illustrated books and junior fiction.

New children's books for February 2019

Written by Sophie Green · Published Jan 31, 2019

New titles for fans of Spot, Warhammer, Fantastically Great Women and more.

Discover your new favourite children's author with the 2019 Branford Boase longlist

Written by Sophie Green · Published Jan 31, 2019

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 2019 Read for Empathy book collection

Written by Alice Violett · Published Jan 17, 2019

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 11 June 2019, so there's plenty of time to give them a read.