Recent Articles in Books: children & YA

Sky Song by Sharon Shant
Apr 29, 2013

Sky Song by Sharon Shant is the perfect book for anyone who enjoys a thought-provoking, gripping fantasy/sci-fi  novel rooted in reality. anne Coates couldn't put it down.

What’s Where in the World
Apr 22, 2013

Have you ever wondered where in the world you are most likely to be caught in a tropical storm, where you might find animals that glow, or where the best dive sites (and the best shipwrecks) are? What’s Where in the World is a stunning visual encyclopedia which answers all these inquisitive questions showing you exactly where everything is on our planet. Alex Bell reviews along with her son, Toby.

Cook It Step by Step - Learn to cook 100 easy recipes
Mar 11, 2013

This cook book is good in every way or as Toby (eight) said "if people don't really know how to cook then this is their book." Over half term Toby and Pippa (nearly five) have enjoyed reading and looking at the mouth-watering photographs then testing and eating their way through Cook It Step by Step with delicious results, write Alex Bell.

World Book Day
Mar 7, 2013

World Book Day was designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and is marked in over 100 countries around the globe. In the UK school children are given World Book Day £1 Book Token (€1.50 Book Token in Ireland) – see the books you can buy for £1!

Julia Donaldson launches new range of short plays
Jan 8, 2013

Children's Laureate, Julia Donaldson, launches a series of short plays to engage children and boost their reading confidence. Parents can access a free ebook and further advice and tips form experts.

One Little Baby by Richard Dungworth and Jane Massey
Jan 3, 2013

A wonderful book covering One Little Baby doing things that every baby does, including waking up, getting changed and ready to go out, mealtimes, playtime, bath time, cuddles, story time and finally bed time, reviewed by Michaela Braisher.

Win a copy of Applying to University The Essential Guide
Dec 27, 2012

Anne Coates' book for students – and parents – Applying to University The Essential Guide has been updated for those applying for university entrance in 2013. Parenting Without Tears has 12 copies to be won.

How To Be A World Explorer by Joel Levy
Dec 9, 2012

With illustrations by James Gulliver Hancock, this Lonely Planet book stamped Not-For-Parents on the cover, is an "all terrain training manual" for those who'd like to know How To Be A World Explorer by Joel Levy.

SAFARI created by Dan Kainen, written by Carol Kaufmann
Nov 17, 2012

Workman Publishing have produced a unique experience in Dan Kainen's SAFARI A Photicular Book: a perfect armchair adventure, writes Anne Coates.

Star Wars Origami by Chris Alexander
Nov 6, 2012

Origami is a skill that requires patience to learn – difficult for eight year old Toby. But Alex Bell found the perfect solution – an older cousin and Star Wars fan uncle to work through Chris Alexander's excellent book Star Wars Origami from Workman Publishing.

Poppy Cat books and toys
Nov 3, 2012

To celebrate the launch of the new Poppy Cat books and toys at John Lewis Oxford Street, Yvette Henlon and two year old Victoria attended a breakfast reading, with Poppy Cat herself and the voice of Poppy Cat, Joanna Page. 

Justin's Annual 2013
Oct 31, 2012

Justin Fletcher has become the darling of children's programming with the award-winning CBeebies show, Something Special and Justin's House. Now we have Justin's Annual 2013 to add to the fun, writes Anne Coates.