There are children’s books that entertain, and then there are those rare stories that quietly open a door to wonder, curiosity and big questions about the world around us. The Boy Who Turned into a Butterfly… And Back to a Boy Again Just in Time for Dinner! by Mitchell Lee Mednick firmly belongs in the second category – a joyful, imaginative adventure that feels as at home on the bedtime…
If you have a little astronaut-in-training at home – the sort who gazes up at the night sky and asks perfectly reasonable questions like “How do you eat breakfast upside down?” – then Mission to the Moon – A Sensory Space Story may be the next family must-read.
Written and illustrated by David Grigor, a lifelong space enthusiast with more than a passing history of…
The Six Billion Dollar Man: Julian Assange and the Price of Truthis a blistering, essential documentary that forces us to look – really look – at power, war, and the astonishing cost of telling the truth.
Eugene Jarecki’sThe Six Billion Dollar Man: Julian Assange and the Price of Trutharrives in cinemas on19 December, and it does so not quietly, but with…
If you’ve ever wondered what the Nativity might have looked like fromground level, Janet McBride has the answer – and it comes with whiskers, twitchy noses and more curiosity than your average toddler on Christmas morning.
A Christmas Tale: What Harriet and Henrietta Mouse Saw in the Stablereimagines the very first Christmas Night through the eyes of two adventurous little…
There’s something quietly powerful about giving a book at Christmas. As Anna Quindlen once said,“Books are the plane, the train, and the road. They are the destination and the journey.”A good book doesn’t just fill a stocking; it invites someone into a new world, a fresh idea or a story they didn’t know they needed.
This year, we’re shining a light on the writers who…
If your Christmas list includes someone who desperately needs a laugh (and frankly, who doesn’t in December?), Quiet Please! and Other Humorous Tales by Denise Dumont may be the most delightful little stocking filler you didn’t realise you needed. It arrives with all the charm of a hand-written Christmas card and the warm glow of a well-brewed cuppa, bringing together twenty light-hearted…
If you’re on the lookout for a quirky new read to spark your child’s imagination, London Irish author John Hughes has something rather special up his sleeve. His latest children’s novel, Things You Didn’t Know About Chimneys, is already drawing comparisons to the mischievous magic of Roald Dahl.
The story follows ten-year-old Millie, who finds herself dispatched to the…
A R Trent’s The Recyclosaurus and EggBangers invites young readers to step into LA-LA Forest Park for an unforgettable eco-adventure. When young Ed Williams gets lost, he discovers a secret world of homeless wild animals, a runaway stray dog, and a wise old crow – all debating who’s to blame for the planet’s climate crisis. Along the way, Ed befriends EggBanger, Little Bro, and learns…
Bestselling and award-winning author Kes Gray is back with a brand-new book that’s bound to get kids reading, laughing and letting their imaginations run wild. Good Bits is a collection of story-bites that will captivate readers and encourage them to delve into the endless possibilities of imaginative storytelling.
In a world of increasingly decreasing attention spans, Kes Gray is on…
If your child has ever doubted how special they truly are, Ella the Superstar will remind them that the brightest magic lies within. This heart-warming tale by Goose in Gold, beautifully illustrated by Kris Lillyman, captures that universal childhood worry – “Am I good enough?” – and turns it into a joyful journey of discovery, courage and kindness.
When Ella is given an…