Recent Articles in Books: children & YA

Morecambe & Vice Crime Festival
Aug 21, 2019

Now in its third year the Morecambe & Vice Crime Festival has a fabulous range of panels and speakers. Anne Coates will be talking to Sharna Jackson, Nicki Thornton and Sarah Todd Taylor about writing crime for young adult readers on Saturday 28 September, 2019.

The World's Worst Teachers by David Walliams
Jul 13, 2019

What better way to end the school year than with the latest David Walliams book – The World's Worst Teachers, reviewed by Harriet and Anne Coates

 

Noel Streatfeild's Holiday Stories
Jul 9, 2019

Noel Streatfeild's Holiday Stories make perfect bedtime reading for youngsters, writes Anne Coates.

Pages & Co Tilly and the Bookwanderers by Anna James
Jun 27, 2019

The paperback edition of Tilly and the Bookwanderers, the first in the Pages & Co series by Anna James has just been published and it is a gem of a book, writes Anne Coates.

Bad Dad by David Walliams
Jun 13, 2019

The arrival of a David Walliam's book for review is greeted with utter delight by Harriet. It took her a while to read the 422 pages of Bad Dad, illustrated by Tony Ross, but each one was enjoyed to the full.

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