Books in this section are often read and commented on by someone in the age group they are intended for. Obviously books for young children are written about by their parents! The reviews represent their personal opinions only.
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With a new collection of "Poems to make you laugh, smile and think", Michael Rosen, former Children's Laureate takes you Out of this World with drawings by Ed Vere. Reviewed by Anne Coates.
Anne Coates reviews Silent Sister, a YA thriller, by Megan Davidhizar published on 15 August by Harper Fire.
Published today, three beautiful new picture books: A Book of People Like Me by Joelle Avelino, How to Grow a Mermaid by Rachel Morrisroe and Steven Lenton, and Countdown to Bedtime Sleepy Dragon by Tom Knight. Anne Coates reviews.
Two beautifully illustrated picture books exploring big themes for little people reviewed by Anne Coates.
Written and illustrated by Alison Brown, Billie's Buzz is a delightful picture book for young children – introducing them to the wonderful world of bees. Reviewed by Anne Coates.
Written by the directors of award-winning short film Adan, Mark Arrigo and Steven Chatterton and illustrated by the incredible Syrian artist Diala Brisly this picture book tells the heart-warming story about the power of love, hope and determination.
Thanks to publishers The Book Guild we had five copies of Wonderground by Harry Miller and illustrated by Stephanie Zhao to be won. Here are our competition winners.
Anne Coates reviews two new picture books to inspire young readers: My First Draw with Rob: Unicorns and Frida the Rock-and-Roll Moth plus two new edition of old favourites: How to catch a Star and Cars and Trucks and Things that Go.
Hamza may be best known by grown-ups as the winner of Strictly Come Dancing but in his TV programme for children on BBC CBeebies, he shares his passion for the outdoors, wildlife, the environment and conservation. This passion is continued in Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, illustrated by Kate Kronrief. It was a hit with Christine Mayle and her young grandson.
With illustrations by Xin Li, You and the Universe by Stephen Hawking with Lucy Hawking is an inspiring book for curious young minds published by Puffin Books and reviewed by Anne Coates.
Anne Coates reviews two new board books by Chris Chatterton, the bestselling author of the iconic bedtime series, Ten Minutes to Bed. Uh-oh Niko Bathtime and Uh-oh Nico Bedtime are published by Ladybird Books.
