Recent Articles in Books: children & YA

Don't Think About Purple Elephants by Susan Whelan
May 11, 2015

Illustrated by Gwyneth Jones, this charming picture book, Don't Think About Purple Elephants by Susan Whelan is the perfect bedtime story for children who can't sleep, writes Anne Coates.

I Don't Like Cheese by Hannah Chandler
May 4, 2015

With illustrations by Lauren Merrick, this lovely picture book: I Don't Like Cheese by Hannah Chandler has become one of Harriet's favourites, writes Anne Coates.

Stripe Island by Tupera Tupera
Apr 6, 2015

From Thames & Hudson another great children's book: Stripe Island by Tupera Tupera a Japanese creative team. Anne Coates reviews.

Anzac Ted by Belinda Landsberry
Apr 2, 2015

Anzac Ted by Belinda Landsberry is a pertinent reminder to us all about the contributions the Anzacs (Australian and New New Zealand Army Corps) made during both World Wars. A story book to remind children not to judge anyone or anything by their appearance. Anne Coates reviews.

Urban Legends by Helen Grant
Mar 26, 2015

Urban Legends is book three in Helen Grant's Forbidden Spaces Trilogy and is even more dramatic and terrifying, as Anne Coates discovered.

Postcards and Note Cards by Ana Benaroya
Mar 16, 2015

20 Note Cards to Annoy Your Friends (or make them smile) and 30 Ways to Annoy Your Friends by Mail created by Ana Benaroya are designed for girls aged 11 to 14 and make a perfect presents, writes Anne Coates.

World Book Day 2015
Mar 5, 2015

To celebrate World Book Day children in the UK and Ireland will be given a £1 (€1.50 in Ireland) book token in their nurseries and schools which they can use to claim their World Book Day title in bookshops across the country. Alternatively they can use the voucher against the full cost of another book – perhaps from the 50 books to read before you are 16 list from Sainsbury's.

I've an Uncle Ivan by Ben Saunders
Mar 2, 2015

Harriet and Anne Coates review I've an Uncle Ivan by Ben Saunders and published by Thames & Hudson.

Jess the Goth Fairy by Jess Hiles & Jo Allmond
Jan 8, 2015

Jess the Goth Fairy by Jess Hiles & Jo Allmond and illustrated by Emily Daly explores what it feels like to be different and disabled. Anne Coates reviews.

2014 Costa Children's Book Award
Jan 5, 2015

The winner of the 2014 Costa Children's Book Award is Five Children on the Western Front, written by Kate Saunders and publsihed by Faber and Faber.

Books for Christmas – Children & YA
Dec 12, 2014

Over the year we've reviewed a range of books for children and young adults all of which would make great Christmas presents and stocking fillers. The books listed in this article have all received four or five hearts.

Hook, Line & Singer by Cerys Matthews
Nov 24, 2014

In Hook, Line & Singer, Cerys Matthews presents 125 songs to sing out loud – perfect for family singalongs whatever the occasion.