Childrens books

latest childrens books news and features

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  Kids Book Club: Time travel adventures for children

  If you're the sort of person who enjoyed The Time Traveller's Wife, I bet you loved time travel...

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  WWF Earth Hour: Listen to The Cat That Walked by Himself read by Alistair McGowan

  Listen an exclusive reading of The Cat That Walked Himself by TV’s Alistair McGowan to celebrate...

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  The Chipping Norton Literary Festival

  Mar 14th, 2013

  Perfect for readers and writers alike, the Chipping Norton Literary Festival is a mix of author...

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  Tamzin Outhwaite: Older mum? Pah! You're as young as you feel

  Feb 25th, 2013

  Mum of two Tamzin Outhwaite talks about life with her daughters Florence and Marnie, her children...

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  Favourite children's books of 2013

  Feb 8th, 2013

  To celebrate National Libraries Day, schoolchildren around the UK have voted for their favourite...

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  Kids' Book Club review: The Dolls' House by Rumer Godden

  If you have a dim but fond memory from childhood of a book about a doll called Tottie, it really is...

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  The Night Dad Went to Jail: Book for kids with dads in prison branded 'shocking'

  Dec 3rd, 2012

  A newspaper has branded a book aimed at helping young children cope with having a parent in prison...

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  Kids' Book Club: The Wind in the Willows

  I have a confession to make. I know The Wind in the Willows is a great children's classic, but try...

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  Kids' Book Club: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

  Which was your favourite as a child – Meg, Jo, Beth or Amy? If you're instantly thinking: 'Jo, the...

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