Recent Articles in Books: children & YA

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.

Makes for mini folk by Lisa Stickley
Jun 27, 2018

Makes for mini folks: 25 projects for the little people in your life by Lisa Stickley, reviewed by Christine Mayle

Lonely Planet Paris
Jun 25, 2018

Lonely Planet Paris – 24 hours and 250 photos in one city photographed by River Thomson with captions written by Nicola Williams.

Win Two Art Masterclass Books
Jun 11, 2018

To celebrate Children's Art Week, we have teamed up with Wide Eyed Editions to offer readers the chance to win copies of their new Art Masterclass series: Vincent Van Gogh and Wassily Kandisky. And we took a sneak peek to see what was on offer. 

The World's Worst Children 3 by David Walliams
Jun 5, 2018

Published by HarperCollins Children's Books, The World's Worst Children 3 completes the David Walliams trilogy of short stories. Harriet and Anne Coates review. 

First Words Italian
May 14, 2018

Lonely Planet Kids First Words Italian illustrated by Andy Mansfield and Sebastian Iwohn is reviewed by Harriet and Anne Coates.

The Confidence Code for Girls by Katty Kay & Claire Shipman
May 3, 2018

The Confidence Code for Girls by Katty Kay & Claire Shipman reviewed by Anne Coates.

Oscar's Book Prize Shortlist
Apr 26, 2018

Oscar's Book Prize has announce its 2018 shortlist – the fifth time it has chosen the best book for under-fives. After more than 100 submissions, five titles compete for the £5,000 early-years award. The winner of the £5,000 award will be revealed at a ceremony at St James's Palace on 14 May, 2018.