Articles Tagged: childrens books

Kids' Book Club: Where The Wild Things Are

By Olivia Gordon, May 11, 2012

We review the classic children’s picture book Where the Wild Things are, the 1960s book written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak

Author Shirley Hughes: 'When children can take a leisurely look at a picture book, it stays with them forever'

By Giulia Rhodes, May 8, 2012

The bedtime story, that cosy interlude between the bustle of the day and the quiet of the night, is a cherished ritual. The opportunity to cuddle up and enjoy a book with a pyjama-clad child is one of the treats of family life.

Kids' book club: Winnie-the-Pooh

By Olivia Gordon, May 3, 2012

It seems only right to start a regular series on classic children's books with the ultimate children's book of all time, Winnie-the-Pooh, and, of course, its sequel, The House at Pooh Corner.

Children's classics removed from libraries after parents complain about racist,offensive and inappropriate content

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Apr 23, 2012

Classic children's books which have been loved by generations are being removed from libraries after parents branded them offensive, the Daily Express claims.

Toddler Tales: Bookworm

By Jennifer Barton, Jan 17, 2012

Diana has recently developed a hunger for literature. She has gone from a babe who couldn't even pretend to keep her eyes open when I read to her to one who eagerly and proactively initiates reading sessions.

Win Christmas books for your festive bookworm

By Liz Stansfield, Dec 9, 2011

We have a bumper pack of Christmas books from Puffin up for grabs for one lucky reader to win this Christmas.

Happy birthday Mr. Men: How to draw the characters

By Liz Stansfield, Sep 2, 2011

To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Mr. Men, we’ve got a masterclass from the creator, Roger Hargreaves’ son, Adam so your little ones (and you!) can have a go at drawing the famous characters.

More than half of UK children do not get a bedtime story

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Aug 16, 2011

A study of kids' reading habits has revealed that more than half of UK children are NEVER read a bedtime story - and those who are read to by adults, are granted just ONE MINUTE of reading a day!