The Street Where Santa Lives by Harriet Howe and Julia Christians, Little Tiger, £12.99When an old man moves in on a busy street, only his little neighbour notices; with his white beard... Read more »
“It makes me want to hide behind the furniture,” Rushdie now says of his debut. It’s a science fiction story, more or less, but also indicative of the sort of writer Rushdie would become:... Read more »
The Butterfly House by Harry Woodgate, Andersen, £12.99Miss Brown’s wild garden scares most people, but when Holly discovers her reclusive neighbour’s sadness, she decides to help turn the wilderness into a butterfly... Read more »
The children’s publisher Puffin is hurriedly contacting UK schools and local authorities after it discovered that a website address included in a popular children’s book series had been hijacked by a pornography... Read more »
A Totally Big Umbrella by Sarah Crossan, illustrated by Rebecca Cobb, Walker, £12.99Rain ruins all Tallulah’s favourite things until she finds a really huge umbrella – but it’s so big it holds... Read more »
Australia’s Children’s Book Week is celebrating its 80th year in style, with children donning their best costumes for the traditional parade in schools across the country. The event has the theme “Book... Read more »
Author Allan Ahlberg, who delighted generations of children with colourful characters and nimble rhymes, has died aged 87. Working with his wife Janet, an award-winning illustrator, Ahlberg produced a host of bestselling... Read more »
Burglar Bill ‘I worked with kids who struggled – this one boy would listen with rapture’ Thirty years ago I was a healthcare assistant working for CAMHS in a major city. It... Read more »
Put Your Shoes On by Polly Dunbar, Walker, £12.99Late for a party, Mummy really wants Josh to put his shoes on – but he’s too lost in his imagination to hear until... Read more »