Recent Articles in Books: children & YA

Beautiful Oops! by Barney Saltzberg
Nov 24, 2010

Workman Publishing has excelled once again with Barney Salzberg's Beautiful Oops! writes Anne Coates.

A drove of bullocks and A filth of starlings
Oct 12, 2010

Alex Bell reviews two titles from PatrickGeorge: A drove of bullocks and A filfth of starlings.

A Little Book of Alliterations by Felix Arthur
Sep 23, 2010

Published by Inside Pocket and illustrated by Jenny Capon, Felix Arthur's A Little Book of Alliterations is a treasure trove which will delight young children as well as more accomplished readers, writes Anne Coates.

Shortlist for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2010
Sep 17, 2010

The Roald Dahl Funny Prize was founded in 2008 by Michael Rosen as part of his Children’s Laureateship. It is the first prize of its kind; founded to honour those books that simply make children laugh. Here are the 12 books shortlisted for under sixs and under 14s.

Booktrust announces the shortlist for the Teenage Prize 2010
Sep 7, 2010

The Booktrust Teenage Prize was launched in 2003 to recognise and celebrate the best contemporary writing for teenagers. Booktrust manages the prize with the support of writers, publishers, teachers, parents and libraries. Here are the nominations for this year's prize.

Just Because by Rebecca Elliott
Aug 31, 2010

Published by Lion Children's Books, Just Because is about Rebecca Elliott's own children, one of whom is severely disabled. Anne Coates was enchanted by the book.

Win a complete set of Practise & Pass 11+ books
Aug 20, 2010

Worth over £80, Practise &  Pass+ books from Trotman Publishing offer invaluable step-by-step coaching for children sitting the 11+ exam and Parenting Without Tears visitors have the chance to win the complete set.

London Unlocked – a new guide book for kids by Emily Kerr & Joshua Perry
May 21, 2010

London Unlocked is the first in a new series of funny and irreverent guide books for children aged seven to 11 published by Factfinder Guides. Parenting Without Tears has 11 copies to be won.

My Silly Body Book by Paul Hanson and Eric Nagourney
Apr 29, 2010

Workman Publishing's My Silly Body Book has proved delightfully entertaining – and educational – for Toby, wrties Alex Bell.

The Soul Patrol by Bruno Grigoletti
Apr 21, 2010

Billed as "Nancy Drew meets Harry Potter", Bruno Grigoletti's first novel The Soul Patrol is reviewed by 11 year-old Tabitha Minett.

The Monies: Here Come The Monies by Simon Knock and John Mariani
Apr 10, 2010

Here Come The Monies is the first in a series of adventures for The Monies family and was well received when read to our four and a half year old tester by Olivia Coates.

Blue Peter Book Awards announced
Mar 4, 2010

The Blue Peter awards have been recognising and celebrating the best authors, the most creative illustrators and the greatest reads for children since 2000.