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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.
Choose from your next children's or YA read from the prestigious 2019 CILIP Carnegie Medal longlist
Written by Alice Violett · Published Feb 19, 2019
The CILIP Carnegie Medal recognises the best children's and Young Adult titles published each year.
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.
The House with Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson & Elisa Paganelli
Written by Eleanor Easton · Published Jan 8, 2019
The House with Chicken Legs is a beautiful, whimsical story about love, grief and friendship.
New children's books for January 2019
Written by Sophie Green · Published Dec 28, 2018
Celebrate Chinese New Year, follow animals in search of a hug, get inspired by famous figures and more.
Mince Spies, by Mark Sperring & Sophie Corrigan
Written by Sophie Green · Published Dec 24, 2018
Today's book is Mince Spies, by Mark Sperring & Sophie Corrigan.
Little Robin Red Vest, by Jan Fearnley
Written by Sophie Green · Published Dec 23, 2018
Today's book is Little Robin Red Vest, by Jan Fearnley.