Best Children’s Non-Fiction Books of 2018

November is the National Non-Fiction Month, which prompted us to go through our shelves to find the best information books published this year. There were so many, it was hard to whittle it down to just these!

Green Theme! Books with an Environmental Message

When the future of the planet is tied into decisions the younger generation make today, it’s crucial to have conversations about the environment with our children. But how do we talk about such complex issues, bound up with science and politics, in an engaging way? Books with a 'green theme' can provide a useful starting point! We have chosen some books here that may make young people think more deeply about climate change and environmental Continue reading

Beginners Horror

Horror fans, rejoice: Halloween is almost here! For readers looking for titles that deliver the chills, we’ve put together 21 ‘Beginners Horror’ novels, offering haunted houses, abandoned asylums, murderous trees, vengeful witches, ravenous ghouls, and one nightmare-inducing doll!

Picture Books about Friendship

Childhood friendships are such an important part of school life, but can often be something of a minefield to navigate and can prove a huge challenge for young children. The books in this collection aim to help young children understand what is means to be a good friend and how to handle friendship problems.

Cultural Diversity in Children’s Books

It was reported recently that diversity in children’s publishing is still sadly lacking, with only 4% of books published last year featuring BAME characters. Check out this collection of some great books that include strong multiracial characters.