Recent Articles in Books: children & YA

The Curse of the Body Snatchers by Keith Souter
Aug 7, 2012

The Curse of the Body Snatchers by Keith Souter is the first in The Adventures of Jack Moon published by Golden Guides Press.

Schoolboy Science Remembered by Dr Keith Souter
Jul 30, 2012

With illustrations by Andrew James and published by Pen & Sword Books, Keith Souter's Schoolboy Science Remembered will inspire a new generation of youthful scientists – both boys and girls, writes Anne Coates.

Three new titles from Priddy Books
Jul 9, 2012

Priddy Books are fast becoming a byword for excellent pre-school and primary books. Anne Coates takes a look at two from New Concepts: Numbers and Colours plus Meow! Meow!

Smart Kids: Space by Sarah Powell, Priddy Books
Jun 22, 2012

Another lovely book from the Priddy stable for children aged five plus, Sarah Powell's Smart Kids: Space will delight young readers, writes Anne Coates.

Grandma Bendy by Izy Penguin
Jun 8, 2012

From the Maverick Arts Publishing stable, a fun picture book for young children written and illustrated by Izy Penguin: Grandma Bendy.

The Jelly That Wouldn't Wobble
May 23, 2012

A new title from Maverick Books for three to seven year olds: Angela Mitchell's The Jelly That Wouldn't Wobble. At only two, Harriet Coates was enthralled.

Best Children's Book of the Last Ten Years
Feb 3, 2012

Blue Peter commences its search to find the best children’s book of the last decade, with the launch of an online vote in which its young viewers will be able to choose from a shortlist of ten iconic titles.

Win two great DK books
Feb 2, 2012

Here's the chance for five lucky readers to win a copy of 100 People Who Made History and My Tourist Guide to the Solar System...And Beyond by Dr Lewis Dartnell.

My first words
Jan 23, 2012

From Priddy's Babt Basics range comes My first words, a delightful book to share with a toddler as Anne Coates discovered.

Costa Children's Book Award winner announced
Jan 3, 2012

Recognising some of the most outstanding and enjoyable books of the last year by writers based in the UK, the Costa Children's Book Award goes to Moira Young for her debut novel, Blood Red Road, published by Marion Lloyd Books.

The Wizard of Oz – A Scanimation Book by Rufus Butler Seder
Dec 17, 2011

Books from Workman Publishing are usually a great hit with Parenting Without Tears reviewers but The Wizard of Oz – A Scanimation Book by Rufus Butler Seder had Anne Coates wondering about the target audience.

Blue Peter Book Awards 2012 – shortlist announced
Dec 6, 2011

The Blue Peter Book Awards have been recognising and celebrating the best children’s authors, the most fascinating fact books and the greatest reads for children since 2000. Here is the shortlist for 2012 – each of which would make a great present this Christmas.