Recent Articles in Books: children & YA

Noel Streatfeild's Christmas Stories
Nov 2, 2018

For Noel Streatfeild fans a collection of nine short stories originally written for annuals, magazines and radio during the 1940s to 60s. These Christmas Stories will enchant readers toady as much as when they were first published, writes Anne Coates.

Diary of a Brilliant Kid
Oct 30, 2018

Diary of a Brilliant Kid Top Secret Guide to Awesomeness by Andy Cope, Gavin Oattes and Will Hussey has had Harriet chuckling, write Anne Coates.

Stories for Kids who Dare to be Different by Ben Brooks
Oct 19, 2018

Stories for Kids who Dare to be Different by Ben Brooks illustrated by Quinton Winter and reviewed by Anne Coates.

The Truth Pixie by Matt Haig
Oct 16, 2018

With fabulous illustrations by Chris Mould, The Truth Pixie by Matt Haig is a captivating tale for younger readers, published by Canongate. 

New Picture Books from HarperCollins
Oct 8, 2018

Three delightful picture books from HarperCollins: Three Little Monkeys by Quentin Blake and Emma Chichester Clark; Seuss-Isms! The Wisdom of Dr. Seuss; and What was I Scared of? by Dr. Seuss reviewed by Anne Coates.

Hubert Horatio How to Raise your Grown-ups by Lauren Child
Oct 4, 2018

If your children loved Clarice Bean as well as Charlie and Lola, they will adore Lauren Child's latest laugh out loud book: Hubert Horatio How to Raise your Grown-ups from HarperCollins Children's Books, writes Anne Coates.

Mini Rabbit Not Lost by John Bond
Sep 14, 2018

Jenny Mowat was unsure how her son would react to Mini Rabbit Not Lost by author/illustrator John Bond, she need not have worried – cake carries the day!

Ruby Red Shoes Goes to London by Kate Knapp
Sep 6, 2018

Ruby Red Shoes Goes to London is the third in the Ruby Red Shoes series by Kate Knapp and published by Macmillan Children's Books. So what did red-shoe-loving London resident Anne Coates make of it?

50 Postcards of Extraordinary Women
Sep 5, 2018

Inspired by the phenomenally successful Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls, this box of 50 beautifully designed postcards celebrate some of those remarkable women featured in the book. Anne Coates adored them.

Glow in the Dark: Voyage Through Space by Katy Flint
Aug 30, 2018

Illustrated by Cornelia Li, Glow in the Dark: Voyage Through Space by Katy Flint is the perfect introduction to the planets in our solar system, writes Anne Coates.

Cyril and Pat by Emily Gravett
Aug 7, 2018

Jenny Sneyd reviews Cyril and Pat by Emily Gravett and published by Two Hoots. A great introduction to the complexities of friendship for preschoolers.

My First Photo Book
Jul 6, 2018

Launched by Photobox, My First Photo Book capture memories that your children will also want to look at time and again, writes Jenny Sneyd.