Children's books
Enid Blyton’s racism doesn’t deserve to be in libraries. Read Terry Pratchett instead
Enid Blyton’s racism doesn’t deserve to be in libraries. Read Terry Pratchett instead
As another row rumbles over Enid Blyton, Terry Pratchett’s biographer thanks the gods for the Discworld writer’s cancellation-proof nuance.
World Book Day: The best books for kids to read during a teachers’ strike
World Book Day: The best books for kids to read during a teachers’ strike
World Book Day 2023 coincides with teachers’ strikes and these books will help kids understand the power and importance of collective action
Editing Roald Dahl isn’t ‘woke’. It’s capitalism
Editing Roald Dahl isn’t ‘woke’. It’s capitalism
Plans to edit Roald Dahl’s books to take out offensive terms aren’t opening a new front in the culture wars, they’re simply about continuing to make money.
Top 5 books about children and nature, chosen by CC Harrington
Top 5 books about children and nature, chosen by CC Harrington
Top 5 books to teach children about the Holocaust, chosen by Jeremy Dronfield
Top 5 books to teach children about the Holocaust, chosen by Jeremy Dronfield
The best children’s books of 2022… from Oliver Jeffers to Dara McAnulty and more
The best children’s books of 2022… from Oliver Jeffers to Dara McAnulty and more
Greg James on delivering the Radio 1 response to the Queen’s death: ‘You gotta earn your money on days like that’
Greg James on delivering the Radio 1 response to the Queen’s death: ‘You gotta earn your money on days like that’
Top 5 children’s books about fashion accessories, chosen by Anthony Moss
Top 5 children’s books about fashion accessories, chosen by Anthony Moss
Top 5 funny books for kids, chosen by Anthony Horowitz
Top 5 funny books for kids, chosen by Anthony Horowitz
Top 5 children’s books set in Africa, chosen by Efua Traoré
Top 5 children’s books set in Africa, chosen by Efua Traoré
Academics have created a ‘therapeutic children’s book’ to make Ukraine’s young refugees smile
Academics have created a ‘therapeutic children’s book’ to make Ukraine’s young refugees smile
The past, present and future of Mr Men and Little Miss books as they celebrate their 50th birthday
The past, present and future of Mr Men and Little Miss books as they celebrate their 50th birthday
Win Gruffalo goodies including a family ticket for a new immersive exhibition
Win Gruffalo goodies including a family ticket for a new immersive exhibition
How Paddington became Britain’s favourite Christmas icon
How Paddington became Britain’s favourite Christmas icon
Win a set of Roald Dahl’s short stories, signed by illustrator Charming Baker
