Children's books
Top 5 seaside stories for kids, chosen by Anthony Browne
Top 5 seaside stories for kids, chosen by Anthony Browne
From nostalgic tales of sandcastle building to stormy mysteries, the seaside has always inspired great stories. The former Children’s Laureate selects five standouts
Top 5 gothic tales for kids, selected by Jon Klassen
Top 5 gothic tales for kids, selected by Jon Klassen
The writer and illustrator of children’s books gives us his pick of gothic tales to spook kids
The best kids’ books for summer 2023
The best kids’ books for summer 2023
From horror and sci-fi to rap battles, there are thrilling adventures to be found in tchildren’s literature this summer.
Top 5 books about portal adventures for under-12s, chosen by Ben Miller
Top 5 books about portal adventures for under-12s, chosen by Ben Miller
Enid Blyton’s racism doesn’t deserve to be in libraries. Read Terry Pratchett instead
Enid Blyton’s racism doesn’t deserve to be in libraries. Read Terry Pratchett instead
World Book Day: The best books for kids to read during a teachers’ strike
World Book Day: The best books for kids to read during a teachers’ strike
Top 5 books about children and nature, chosen by CC Harrington
Top 5 books about children and nature, chosen by CC Harrington
Top 5 books to teach children about the Holocaust, chosen by Jeremy Dronfield
Top 5 books to teach children about the Holocaust, chosen by Jeremy Dronfield
The best children’s books of 2022… from Oliver Jeffers to Dara McAnulty and more
The best children’s books of 2022… from Oliver Jeffers to Dara McAnulty and more
Greg James on delivering the Radio 1 response to the Queen’s death: ‘You gotta earn your money on days like that’
Greg James on delivering the Radio 1 response to the Queen’s death: ‘You gotta earn your money on days like that’
Top 5 children’s books about fashion accessories, chosen by Anthony Moss
Top 5 children’s books about fashion accessories, chosen by Anthony Moss
Top 5 funny books for kids, chosen by Anthony Horowitz
Top 5 funny books for kids, chosen by Anthony Horowitz
Academics have created a ‘therapeutic children’s book’ to make Ukraine’s young refugees smile
Academics have created a ‘therapeutic children’s book’ to make Ukraine’s young refugees smile
The past, present and future of Mr Men and Little Miss books as they celebrate their 50th birthday
The past, present and future of Mr Men and Little Miss books as they celebrate their 50th birthday
Eric Carle books to read after The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle books to read after The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Win Gruffalo goodies including a family ticket for a new immersive exhibition
Win Gruffalo goodies including a family ticket for a new immersive exhibition
How Paddington became Britain’s favourite Christmas icon
