Recent Articles in Books: children & YA

Kicking a Ball by Allan Ahlberg
Apr 30, 2014

From Puffin Books, Kicking a Ball by Allan Ahlberg and illustrated by Sébastien Braun is a joy to read, as Anne and Harriet Coates discovered.

Silent Saturday by Helen Grant
Apr 22, 2014

Silent Saturday by Helen Grant is a gripping novel for teenagers but also a great read for adults as Anne Coates discovered.

Goodnight Pirate by Michelle Robinson
Apr 12, 2014

Goodnight Pirate by Michelle Robinson and illustrated by Nick East is another great children's book from the Puffin Books stable. Harriet was delighted to have a comapnion to Goodnight Digger, as Anne Coates discovered.

Horace the Haggis books by Sally Magnusson
Apr 6, 2014

Sally Magnusson has written two children's books: Horace and the Haggis Hunter and Horace and the Ghost Dog, both beautifully illustrated by Norman Stone.

The Booktrust Best Book shortlist
Mar 28, 2014

The Booktrust Best Book Awards with Amazon Kindle today revealed its shortlist – winners will be announced during Chilrden;s Book Week 30 June to 4 July, 2014.

My Mummy Says by Justine Smith
Mar 19, 2014

With words by Justine Smith and illustrated by the captivating style of Angie Stevens, My Mummy Says is a charming board book that will enchant small children and emphasises the special relationship between mother and child, writes Anne Coates.

World Book Day 2014
Mar 6, 2014

Every year on World Book Day, designated by Unesco as a celebration of authors, illustrators, books and reading, each child in a in full-time education will be given a £1 book token. These can be exchanged for one of ten books or as part payment for other books.

Free colour-in picture book for World Book Day
Mar 6, 2014

To celebrate World Book Day Eggnogg are offering a free book to download: Under The Weather Wendy: A colour-in Picture Book.

THE LEGO MOVIE: The Essential Guide
Mar 1, 2014

If you enjoyed the film, you'll love the book. Alex Bell and her son, Toby, review THE LEGO MOVIE: The Essential Guide from DK.

Zoe and Beans board books
Feb 27, 2014

Macmillan Children's Books proudly announce the publication of two brand new board books from award-winning father and daughter parntership Chloe and Mick Inkpen: Zoe and Beans Hello ladybird! and Zoe and Beans We're not scared! Anne Coates shared them with a delighted Harriet.

Waterstones Children’s Book Prize short lists
Feb 14, 2014

Waterstones Children’s Book Prize is voted for by Waterstones booksellers and consists of three categories; best picture books, best fiction for 5-12s, and best book for teens. Here are the short-lised books.

Broken Bargain by Clare Davidson
Jan 31, 2014

Broken Bargain is the second Young Adult fantasy novel in Clare Davidson's Hidden series which began with Reaper's Rhythm. Anne Coates is once again captivated by the spell she casts.