Recent Articles in Books: children & YA

Lonely Planet Kids’ Atlas of Cats
Sep 25, 2024

Lonely Planet Kids’ Atlas of Cats, written by Frances Evans and illustrated by Kelsey Heaton, is the purr-fect book for curious kids who want to learn more about one of our most beloved pets. Whether you're a devoted cat enthusiast or simply curious about the world of cats, this book will delight you, writes Anne Coates.

PernicketyBOO Competiton Winners
Sep 13, 2024

We were delighted to team up with HarperCollins Children's Books to offer our readers a chance to win one of five copies of PernicketyBOO by Sally Gardner and Illustrated by Chris Mould. Here are our lucky competition winners.

COBWEB by Michael Morpurgo
Sep 12, 2024

COBWEB by Michael Morpurgo, the bestselling author of War Horse and one of the nation's favourite storytellers, is a powerfully moving tale told from the point of view of a small, loyal and loving dog.

Win a copy of Pernickety BOO
Aug 29, 2024

We are delighted to team up with HarperCollins Children's Books to offer readers the chance to win on of five copies of Pernickety BOO by Sally Gardner.

Out of this World by Michael Rosen
Aug 28, 2024

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.

Silent Sister by Megan Davidhizar
Aug 14, 2024

Anne Coates reviews Silent Sister, a YA thriller, by Megan Davidhizar published on 15 August by Harper Fire.

Three New Picture Books for August
Aug 1, 2024

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.

Picture Books With Big Ideas
Jul 29, 2024

Two beautifully illustrated picture books exploring big themes for little people reviewed by Anne Coates.

Billie's Buzz by Alison Brown
Jul 4, 2024

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. 

Adnan The Boy Who Helped His Mummy Remember
Jun 24, 2024

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.

Wonderground Competition Winners
Jun 15, 2024

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.

New Picture Books
Jun 3, 2024

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.