I have given each of my recommendations for children an age suggestion. These are of course approximate. Please also have a look at younger or older categories.
A funny, heartwarming time slip adventure where children are tasked with saving Christmas.
Review date: 05.11.23
Age recommendation: 7+
A charming, poignant tale of a young girl who is facing the loss of her sight.
Review date: 03.10.18
Age recommendation: 8+
A collection of quirky and inventive short stories from the late, great, storyteller, Terry Pratchett. Illustrated by Mark Beech.
Review date: 07.12.20
Age recommendation: 7+
Mesmerising illustrations introduce readers young and older to the magic of clouds. Stunning.
Review date: 16.06.24
Age recommendation: 7+
A wry, funny and charming story about a penguin on a mission - perfect for the whole family to enjoy.
Review date: 23.12.21
Age recommendation: 7+
Pedro wants to have an adventure, and who better to help than the AdventureMice! A fun, lively story of courage and friendship with colourful, comical pictures throughout.
Review date: 11.04.23
Age recommendation: 5+
A collection of short stories, poems and pictures from the very best children's authors and illustrators, to bring hope and happiness, and raise funds for the NHS Charities.
Review date: 04.11.20
Age recommendation: 5+
A beautifully illustrated, charming story for all the family to enjoy at Christmas.
Review date: 09.10.17
Age recommendation: 5-8 years
Billy wants to be a stand-up comic but he's got a stammer. It can take him a long time to get to the punchline. Wonderfully funny and affirming.
Review date: 05.02.21
Age recommendation: 8+
Bradley tells lies and his teachers refer him to a counsellor to deal with his behaviour problems.
Age recommendation: 7+
Beautifully illustrated and packed with information on the history, environment, wildlife and science behind one of the wonders of the world, this is a fabulous guide and call to action.
Review date: 09.09.21
Age recommendation: 7+
Ajay longs to be a reporter, but he's a 13-year-old boy fending for himself in the slums of Mumbai. A story of ambition and determination.
Review date: 22.05.22
Age recommendation: 8+
A fun, informative and interactive guide to coping with 24/7 news, tips on becoming a reporter, plus much more!
Review date: 28.12.21
Age recommendation: 8+
Set in wartime Suffolk, steeped in the myths of the Sutton Hoo finds, this is a story of friendship, courage, superstition and faith.
Review date: 25.09.18
Age recommendation: 8+
A story of violence, cruelty and betrayal, while also celebrating courage, loyalty and friendship. Stunning!
Review date: 17.04.18
Age recommendation: 8+
A wonderful collection of more than a hundred poems, beautifully illustrated by Emily Sutton.
Review date: 05.11.21
Age recommendation: 6+
The adventures of twins Josh and Danny who, thanks to an experimental serum, turn into insects!
Review date: 27.09.11
Age recommendation: 6 - 8
Sam and his dad both love football. But a tragic accident rocks the family, exposes their difficulties and threatens to rob them of their common bond.
Review date: 30.05.24
Age recommendation: 8+
The first in a new series to follow on from the hugely popular Murder Most Unladylike series.
Review date: 12.10.22
Age recommendation: 8+
Three children investigate an art theft and explore the streets of New York trying to find the answers. Funny, clever and great scene-setting, this is a fabulous follow-up to The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd.
Review date: 09.04.20
Age recommendation: 8+
