Recent Articles in Books: children & YA

Bad Nana: All the Fun of the Fair by Sophy Henn
May 31, 2019

The second in this engaging series by the talented author/illustrator Sophy Henn, Bad Nana explores All the Fun of the Fair. Review by Anne Coates. 

Maps of the United Kingdom
May 23, 2019

Written and researched by Rachel Dixon and illustrated by Livi Gosling, Maps of the United Kingdom presents a tour of the countries via county maps travelling through time as well as place. Reviewed by Anne Coates.

The Big Book Of Birds by Yuval Zommer
May 8, 2019

The Big Book OF Birds by award winning author and illustrator Yuval Zommer is the perfect introduction to our feathered friends for young readers – and adults as Anne Coates discovered.  

 

Amazing Expeditions by Anita Ganeri
Apr 10, 2019

Illustrated by Michael Muller, Amazing Expeditions - Journeys That Changed the World by Anita Ganeri is a great reference book to have on your child's bookshelves, writes Anne Coates.

Oscar's Book Prize 2019 Shortlist
Apr 9, 2019

Oscar’s Book Prize, the £5,000 literary award recognising excellence in books for children under five, has revealed its 2019 shortlist. Now in its sixth year, the award saw 117 entries, with submissions from across the country, from publishers new and old. 

 

Brilliant Ideas from Wonderful Women by Aitziber Lopez
Mar 28, 2019

Illustrated by Luciano Lozano, Brilliant Ideas from Wonderful Women by Aitziber Lopez is perfect for inspiring young minds, writes Anne Coates.

Work it, Girl series by Caroline Moss and Sinem Erkas
Mar 23, 2019

Work it, Girl by Caroline Moss and Sinem Erkas is a new series of biographies for aspiring future girl bosses: the first two explore the lives of media mogul, Oprah Winfrey and one of the most celebrated authors J. K. Rowling. Anne Coates 

Fearless Mirabelle by Katie Haworth & Nila Aye
Mar 8, 2019

With brilliant illustrations from Nila Aye, Katie Haworth's Fearless Mirabelle is a charming tale celebrating being different, writes Anne Coates.

The Everyday Journeys of Ordinary Things by Libby Deutsch
Feb 8, 2019

Illustrated by Valpuri Kerttula, The Everyday Journeys of Ordinary Things by Libby Deutsch is the perfect fact book for children who ask "how", writes Anne Coates.

My Big Wimmelbooks by The Experiment
Feb 1, 2019

Introducing the new My Big Wimmelbooks series – board books to delight very young children from Workman Publishing. Anne Coates loves them.

Harold Snipperpot's Best Disaster Ever by Beatrice Alemagna
Jan 30, 2019

Published by Thames & Hudson, Harold Snipperpot's Best Disaster Ever by Beatrice Alemagna is a fabulous book designed to be enjoyed over and again, writes Anne Coates.

2018 Costa Children’s Book Award Shortlist
Nov 22, 2018

There were 131 entries for the 2018 Costa Children’s Book Award and here are the four books that made the shortlist.