Recent Articles in Books: children & YA

The Bench by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex
Jun 8, 2021

With illustrations by award-winning Christian Robinson, The Bench by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex is a charming love song for her husband and son, and all fathers and sons. Anne Coates reviews.

The Ghost in the Garden by Elly Griffiths
May 25, 2021

The Ghost in the Garden is the third book in the A Girl Called Justice series by Elly Griffiths. Anne Coates loved it.

Bad Apple by Hugh Lewis Jones and Ben Sanders
May 20, 2021

Helen Burrows and  her son were delighted to be reading Bad Apple a fabulous picture book by Edward Hemingway. 

Percy the Park Keeper: Nature Trail Activity Book
May 13, 2021

Percy the Park Keeper: Nature Trail Activity Book

Albert, Upside Down by Ian Brown and Eoin Clarke
May 10, 2021

Albert, Upside Down by Ian Brown and Eoin Clarke – a charming, delightfully illustrated children’s book, reviewed Christine Mayle.

Oscar’s Book Prize 2021 Shortlist
Apr 14, 2021

Now in its eighth year, Oscar’s Book Prize celebrates the best in storytelling for under-fives, crowning the UK’s best picture book. The prize was created to remember Oscar Ashton, who was three-and-a-half when he died from an undetected heart condition in 2012.

Curls by Ruth Forman and Geneva Bowers
Feb 5, 2021

Curls written by Ruth Forman and illustrated Geneva Bowers is an affirming board book for those with black hair, reviewed by Anne Coates.

Blended by Sharon M. Draper
Dec 14, 2020

Sharon M. Draper's beautifully written novel, Blended about an eleven-year-old's struggle to be herself not what or how other people see her. Review by Anne Coates.

Reaching for the Moon by Katherine Johnson
Dec 7, 2020

Reaching for the Moon is the inspirational autobiography of NASA Mathematician, Katherine Johnson. Review by Anne Coates. 

Future Friend by David Baddiel
Dec 3, 2020

Future Friend is David Baddiel's first foray into writing science fiction and it's a brilliant entry into the genre with fabulous illustrations by Steven Lenton writes Anne Coates.

Draw With Rob At Christmas by Rob Biddulph
Nov 24, 2020

Published by HarperCollins, Draw With Rob At Christmas by Rob Biddulph is perfect for the run up to the festive season, writes Anne Coates.

A Girl's Guide to Being Fearless
Nov 18, 2020

A Girl's Guide to Being Fearless subtitled How To Find Your Brave by Suzie Lavington and Dr Andy Cope who guide girls to find their best selves and the publication date falls during Anti-Bullying Week 2020 (16 to 20 November), and 'The Chapter About Bullying' is dedicated to providing strategies for overcoming this. Anne Coates reviews.