Recent Articles in Books: children & YA

Michael Rosen announces the winners of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize
Nov 13, 2008

Children's laureate Michael Rosen today announced the winners of the inaugural Roald Dahl Funny Prize, which honours the funniest books for children: The Witch’s Children Go to School by Ursula Jones, illustrated by Russell Ayto and Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear by Andy Stanton, illustrated by David Tazzyman.

The War of the Worlds by H G Wells from Classic Comic Store Ltd
Nov 5, 2008

Classic Comic Store Ltd has launched two series of graphic novels – Classics Illustrated and Classics Illustrated Junior - based on the original works first published more than 60 years ago. Tim Walder, primary school teacher and father of two, is impressed by the reissue of H G Wells' classic novel, The War of the Worlds.

Win a copy of I Want My Sledge (book and DVD) by Tony Ross
Oct 17, 2008

Alex Bell reviews the latest in the ever popular Little Princess series of books and animated children’s series. And 13 lucky people will win a copy of Tony Ross' I Want My Sledge  - in time for Christmas! 

Wildlife Rescue by Angela Wilkes
Sep 24, 2008

Mother of three Sue O'Neill decided to review this book herself. As you will read, Wildlife Resue struck a cord in her world. 

Winners of Booktrust’s Early Years Awards announced
Sep 24, 2008

Booktrust winners of the 2008 Early Years Awards all exemplify the remarkable creativity in words, design and illustration necessary to encourage young children to read. 

 

Willy and Hugh by Anthony Browne
Sep 16, 2008

Alex Bell and son Toby are enchanted by Anthony Browne's story of loneliness and friendship in Willy and Hugh.

Begin Smart Books for Brainy Babies by Harriet Ziefert
Aug 18, 2008

Begin Smart is a developmentsl reading programme written and published by Harriet Ziefelt  who has created a variety of books designed for children from birth to two years, in six monthly increments.  Alex Bell took a look with baby Pippa and big brother Toby.

The Boys Book of Survival by Guy Campbell
Aug 2, 2008

Sian Minett (with a little help from James and Tabitha) reviews a book that teaches kids How to Survive Anything, Anywhere.

The Summoning by E.E. Richardson
May 12, 2008

Claudia Minett reviews the third novel by E.E. Richardson, The Summoning published by Corgi.

The Ranger’s Apprentice: The Icebound Land by John Flanagan (Corgi Yearling)
May 9, 2008

Tim Walder reviews the third in the Ranger's Apprentice series: The Icebound Land by John Flanagan.

My Sister Jodie by Jacqueline Wilson
Apr 26, 2008

Award-winning and bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson explores the changing relationship between two siblings in My Sister Jodie. Younger sister Orla O'Neill has read the book for PWT.

 

Gallop! A Scanimation Picture Book by Rufus Butler Seder
Apr 24, 2008

Alex and Toby Bell are entranced  by a new book concept - Scanimation - and both loved Rufus Butler Seder's Gallop!