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How to be a magical storyteller
By Fiona McKim on 03/01/2013 11:57:00
You don’t need to be JK Rowling to create bedtime tales to charm your child, just follow your feelings
Once upon a time, there was a little princess who wanted nothing more than to hear exciting tales of faraway lands and mythical creatures. But the ruler of the land decreed that such tales were banished in favour of tried-and-tested texts to be recited perfunctorily before lights...
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Perfect presents for Harry Potter fans
By Catherine O'Dolan on 16/12/2011 11:54:15
Fans of the bespectacled one will love this selection for a Harry Christmas!
Harry has won over hearts with his wizardly exploits – and he's super-cute in his mini Lego figure incarnation. This Lego Hogwart's Castle includes professors Lupin and Sprout, along with Harry's pals Neville and Gregory, plus a Death Eater and Dementor – and an exploding bridge!...
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Harry Potter and Wimpy Kid amongst children’s top 10 books
By Fiona McKim on 08/02/2013 11:11:20
Schoolchildren vote in their favourite reads for National Libraries Day
Caine2. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling3. Twilight by Stephenie Meyer4. Crocodile Tears by Anthony Horowitz5. The Dead Girls’ Dance by Rachel Caine6. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney7. Harry Potter
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Catch a glimpse of Christmas 2012 at Amazon
By Catherine Hudson on 13/07/2012 15:05:17
Junior brings you an exciting sneak preview of what to expect at Amazon this coming festive season
, this sweet explosion seems to be turning into a bit of a trend. Amazon is also renowned for it's selection of books and DVDs and two that caught our eye were Michael Palin's Brazil, which ties in with his new TV series and the new dark adult JK Rowling novel
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See your child’s story in print
By Alex Lloyd on 17/04/2013 13:00:00
New competition judged by author Giles Paley-Phillips gives budding young writers a chance to get their own book published
Website Buyagift has launched its first Young Authors competition, offering aspiring JK Rowlings aged ten and under the opportunity to have their story made into a professionally finished book.Young wordsmiths have until 3 June to submit a tale
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The Top 100 Children's Books
By Junior's discerning readers on 20/04/2010 14:20:18
So here they are! The best books for children of all time, voted by you.
, it’s an unpretentious vision of a baby’s contented life based on Allan Ahlberg’s own working-class childhood. 12Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stoneby JK Rowling Bloomsbury, £5.99 (first published 1997)In ten years, the first Harry
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