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Shortlisted Best Children's Story App 2012: Ladybird Classics Me Book
On 16/05/2012 in Toy Awards
The lure of the Ladybird Books has a strong heritage of picture books, now moving onto ipad where nostalgia meets the future
.Ladybird Classics Me Book from 69p.Who won the Junior Design Awards 2012 Best Children's Story App?Read the Ladybird Classic guide to transforming your school run
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The very best Christmas books for children
On 20/11/2012 in Books
Festive mice, a gruesome grinch and a very naughty santa make for fun festive reading
Rabbits In The Snow by Natalie Russell (Macmillan, £10.99) from 12 monthsWhen six fluffy rabbits play in the snow, they discover a world of opposites. Rose Rabbit skates fast, while Grey Rabbit is slow, Honey Rabbit has a full basket, while Rust Rabbit’s sledge is empty. An impor...
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Five of the best new children's books
On 13/03/2013 in Books
From Ed Vere's noisy adventure to a snappy sibling, we pick the best new picture books
, all Dennis The Menace knitwear and pendulous dark scribble above his head, in search of some peace in the woods. Now, as those with even a fleeting interest in children’s literature will be aware, the woods are no place to go looking for peace. But Sam
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Five of the best new children's books
On 12/02/2013 in Books
Junior Book Club reveals the top literary lovelies this month
Ganesha’s Sweet Tooth by Sanjay Patel and Emily Haynes Chronicle £10.99, 3+Have you heard the story of how Ganesha broke his tusk? The Hindu god’s ivory folly may not be as ingrained in our collective consciousness as other time-honoured fables, but this beautifully designed twi...
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The best storybook heroes from children's books
On 30/11/2012 in Books
From Elmer to Winnie The Pooh, find out why we love these classic characters
Do you have a favourite storybook character? We round up a regal rolecall of the most loveable, imaginative and heroic storybook characters of all time. Click on a name find out why they float our literary boat...The Wild ThingsMiffyThe Cat In The HatTintinCurious GeorgeBabarMade...
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Wendy Cooling's 10 best books for babies and young children
On 21/11/2012 in Education
The founder of Bookstart shares her favourite books for pre-schoolers
app, too.Dear Zoo is published by Macmillan Children's Books
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The Top 100 Children's Books
On 20/04/2010 in Books
So here they are! The best books for children of all time, voted by you.
1 The Very Hungry Caterpillarby Eric Carle (Puffin, £5.99)Not many children’s books achieve worldwide sales that would humble a U2 album, but Eric Carle’s classic picture book about a caterpillar munching his way to becoming a
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Junior's Top 100 Children's Books 51-60
On 20/10/2011 in Books
The best children's books in the world, voted by Junior readers
51. Mister Magnolia by Quentin Blake Red Fox, £5.99Dahl illustrator Quentin Blake has written some wonderful books for small children. Mister Magnolia is a poetic joy in which our hero possesses lots of wonderful objects, animals and even two
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Junior's Top 100 Children's Books 21-30
On 20/10/2011 in Books
The best children's books in the world, voted by Junior readers
21. Owl Babies by Martin Waddell and Patrick Benson (Walker, £4.99)Sarah, Percy and Bill wake up one night to find their mother isn’t there. Their loneliness makes them anxious and the fluffy white owls begin to fret, but are overcome with relief and joy when mummy owl comes back...
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Junior's Top 100 Children's Books 61-70
On 20/10/2011 in Books
The best children's books in the world, voted by Junior readers
61. Eat Your Peas by Kes Gray and Nick Sharratt Red Fox, £5.99Kes Gray's award-winning picture book gave rise to a series of books about Daisy, the spirited little girl, who doesn’t like much of what she’s given for tea – and will not be tempted
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