Recent Articles in Books: children & YA

Amazing Expeditions by Anita Ganeri
Apr 10, 2019

Illustrated by Michael Muller, Amazing Expeditions - Journeys That Changed the World by Anita Ganeri is a great reference book to have on your child's bookshelves, writes Anne Coates.

Oscar's Book Prize 2019 Shortlist
Apr 9, 2019

Oscar’s Book Prize, the £5,000 literary award recognising excellence in books for children under five, has revealed its 2019 shortlist. Now in its sixth year, the award saw 117 entries, with submissions from across the country, from publishers new and old. 

 

Brilliant Ideas from Wonderful Women by Aitziber Lopez
Mar 28, 2019

Illustrated by Luciano Lozano, Brilliant Ideas from Wonderful Women by Aitziber Lopez is perfect for inspiring young minds, writes Anne Coates.

Work it, Girl series by Caroline Moss and Sinem Erkas
Mar 23, 2019

Work it, Girl by Caroline Moss and Sinem Erkas is a new series of biographies for aspiring future girl bosses: the first two explore the lives of media mogul, Oprah Winfrey and one of the most celebrated authors J. K. Rowling. Anne Coates 

Fearless Mirabelle by Katie Haworth & Nila Aye
Mar 8, 2019

With brilliant illustrations from Nila Aye, Katie Haworth's Fearless Mirabelle is a charming tale celebrating being different, writes Anne Coates.

The Everyday Journeys of Ordinary Things by Libby Deutsch
Feb 8, 2019

Illustrated by Valpuri Kerttula, The Everyday Journeys of Ordinary Things by Libby Deutsch is the perfect fact book for children who ask "how", writes Anne Coates.

My Big Wimmelbooks by The Experiment
Feb 1, 2019

Introducing the new My Big Wimmelbooks series – board books to delight very young children from Workman Publishing. Anne Coates loves them.

Harold Snipperpot's Best Disaster Ever by Beatrice Alemagna
Jan 30, 2019

Published by Thames & Hudson, Harold Snipperpot's Best Disaster Ever by Beatrice Alemagna is a fabulous book designed to be enjoyed over and again, writes Anne Coates.

2018 Costa Children’s Book Award Shortlist
Nov 22, 2018

There were 131 entries for the 2018 Costa Children’s Book Award and here are the four books that made the shortlist.

 

Noel Streatfeild's Christmas Stories
Nov 2, 2018

For Noel Streatfeild fans a collection of nine short stories originally written for annuals, magazines and radio during the 1940s to 60s. These Christmas Stories will enchant readers toady as much as when they were first published, writes Anne Coates.

Diary of a Brilliant Kid
Oct 30, 2018

Diary of a Brilliant Kid Top Secret Guide to Awesomeness by Andy Cope, Gavin Oattes and Will Hussey has had Harriet chuckling, write Anne Coates.

Stories for Kids who Dare to be Different by Ben Brooks
Oct 19, 2018

Stories for Kids who Dare to be Different by Ben Brooks illustrated by Quinton Winter and reviewed by Anne Coates.