Blog Picture Books

Discover our brilliant, thought-provoking list of books hand-picked to get children reading for Remembrance Day.

Each month, we handpick a selection of newly published contemporary books to keep your shelves fresh and inspiring. Discover some of the amazing books in this month’s box!

This Black History Month, dive into our top fiction and non-fiction picks that celebrate Black voices, stories and imagination.

As the summer draws to a close, explore our top picks for the upcoming autumn, including some great Halloween reads!

To mark National Grief Awareness Day (30th August), we’ve put together a list of children’s books that help young readers explore loss, grief and remembrance.

Check out our top picks, perfect for helping your child feel prepared and excited about starting the new school year.

To celebrate International Friendship Day on the 30th July, we’ve picked out our best reads about kindness!

Gemma Atkinsons newest picture book, Let’s Get Ready, is a practical, humorous guide to getting school ready. Featuring some nifty hints and tips to help brushing teeth, getting dressed, washing hands and much more.

Find out this years Carnegie Medal winners plus the Shadowers’ Choice Award, chosen by the Shadowers.

Hop into the holiday spirit with books perfect for Easter!

These winners of the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards 2024 are guaranteed to make children giggle!

To celebrate International Women’s Day on the 8th March, we’ve picked out our best reads about empowering women!

We’ve picked our top books that make great stories for children to read with their grandparents!

Snuggle up with these cosy stories and chase away the January blues!

We spoke to author Sarah Asuquo who answered questions about her latest picture book, Roots of Love.

Whether they’re starting Nursery or Year 7, it’s completely normal for your child to feel nervous as September approaches.

We’ve put together a list of reassuring books to help show your child that despite feeling…

Browse our suggestions for children’s books that sensitively handle the topic of grief.

Sarah Asuquo, teacher & author of Shine, writes about how to help ease children’s anxieties in the back-to-school period.

Discover this month’s new books, spanning family favourites, heartwarming picture books, gripping thrillers and stories of self-discovery!

Discover this month’s new books, spanning epic fantasy, heartfelt adventures, laugh-out-loud picture books, and gripping thrillers.

Discover the best new books published this month including epic YA fantasy, heartfelt adventures and laugh-out-loud picture books.

Hear from the creators of our superbly silly titles in the Picture Books Shortlist for the Laugh Out Loud Awards 2023!

Celebrating the publication of There’s No Such Thing As Dragons with Daisy, the winner of our illustration competition.

We share Daisy’s winning illustration and ask her some questions all about books and, of course,…

Discover the brilliant new books that are releasing this month, including twisty murder mysteries, epic adventures and laugh-out-loud picture books!

Discover the brilliant new books that are releasing this month, from laugh-out-loud picture books to gripping YA fiction.

This year marks the 45th anniversary of the publication of The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch.