Recent Articles in Books: children & YA

Unbored by Joshua Glenn & Elizabeth Foy Larsen
Jan 6, 2014

The perfect book for any time of the year, Alex and Toby Bell review Unbored: The Essential Field Guide to Serious Fun by Joshua Glenn & Elizabeth Foy Larsen.

Horse and Pony Colours by Lesley Lodge
Dec 22, 2013

Subtitled Which would you chose? the latest "horsey book" from Lesley Lodge, Horse and Pony Colours is a comprehensive survey of equine hues and fascinating facts, discovers Anne Coates.

I just Get So... Angry by Timothy Bowden and Sandra Bowden
Dec 17, 2013

Iona Clark reviews a book designed to help teenagers understand their anger: I Just Get So... Angry by Timothy Bowden and Sandra Bowden.

THE Slightly ANNOYING ELEPHANT by David Walliams
Dec 3, 2013

David Walliams has had huge success as a children's author. THE Slightly ANNOYING ELEPHANT is his first picture book, illustrated by Tony Ross. Anne Coates shared the story with Harriet.

Demon Dentist by David Walliams
Dec 1, 2013

A great new children's book, perfect for those who have just  started enjoying "chapter books", Demon Dentist by David Walliams was a huge hit in Alex Bell's household.

Free Animated Snowman e-book
Nov 29, 2013

A gift to all Parenting Without Tears readers – a free personalised Animated Snowman e-story book from Itsyourstory when you order between now and Christmas.

Go: A Kidd's Guide to Graphic Design by Chip Kidd
Nov 19, 2013

From Workman Publishing another great book – Go: A Kidd's Guide to Graphic Design by Chip Kidd. Alex Bell reviews with the aid of son Toby.

The Story of Prince George
Nov 14, 2013

From Ladybird, another joyful story from Peppa Pig's family and this time it's her brother who stars in The Story of Peppa Pig. Harriet Coates, a serious Peppa Pig fan,  loves it.

The Snowman and the Snowdog
Nov 13, 2013

Based on the characters created by Raymond Briggs, The Snowman and the Snowdog written by Hilary Audus and Joanna Harrison and read by Benedict Cumberbatch, is the perfect Christmas book for pre-schoolers.

A Little Bit Of Oomph by Barney Salzberg
Nov 12, 2013

Workman Publsihing's A Little Bit Of Oomph is another triumph for Barney Salzberg. Annd Coates loves his creativity and Harriet adores all the flaps, pop-ups and peepholes. Perfect gift for pre-school children.

Watermelon by Kate Hanney
Oct 30, 2013

A powerful novel for young adults (YA) that should be read by parents and professionals who work with teens, Watermelon by Kate Hanney tackles the themes of drugs, gangs, truancy and teenage pregnancy, love and loss with immense sensitivity, writes Anne Coates.

New Eyewitness: Inventions
Oct 2, 2013

There are four new editions in the DK Eyewitness series: Astronomy, Earth, Electricity and Invention. Alex Bell was delighted to help son Toby review Invention.