Picture books for children – reviews
A heroic rabbit, a philosophical goldfish and a gastronomic mouse show how to make the most of life, writes Kate Kellaway
Why Adrian Mole was my kindred teenage spirit
Alison Flood: Sue Townsend's spotty comic creation was the same age as me – his cul-de-sac growing pains struck a poignant chord
Men: let us know about female characters you admire
As part of a campaign to challenge the targeting of children's books to boys or girls, we want to see boys breaking the clichés and reading about girl characters – or men telling us which female characters they admired as kids
Quidditch has now become a real life sport – have children’s books inspired any other games?
JK Rowling's Harry Potter books have prompted people to bring their broomsticks out to the park – now the Book Doctor investigates other books that have inspired sporting activity after reading the book
New Books Party: books received this week
GrrlScientist: A veritable smörgåsbord of brilliant science, nature and history writing awaits you!
Why are booksellers afraid of children’s poetry?
Mandy Coe: Teachers, parents and poets alike know how children thirst for poetry. Now it's up to booksellers and publishers to save it from extinction
Top 10 books for children in translation
Anthea Bell, the award winning translator of Asterix, shares 10 of the best translated books for children
Winner of the Astrid Lindgren prize announced
Th winner of the world's biggest international children's book award, the Astrid Lindgren Prize, is announced
Philip Pullman’s Grimm Tales: An Immersive Fairytale for Young and Old review – ‘Instagram theatre’
Sleeping Beauty chic meets the online generation for this plush stage version of Pullman's bestseller, but more love should have been lavished on the acting, writes Matt Trueman
Tanya Byrne’s top 10 black characters in children’s books
Where are all the people of colour in children's books? Tanya Byrne has long been aware that most of the characters in books don't look like her. Here she shares the 10 best books for children and teenagers which are about black characters… and calls for more
David Mackintosh’s top 10 illustration and design tips
The illustrator and author of children's books including Marshall Armstrong is New to Our School shares his tips on how you can improve your own illustrations and designs
The Secret Lives of Puffins – review
GrrlScientist: This outsized book beautifully accomplishes what I thought impossible: it makes those already adorable Atlantic puffins even more lovable.
World Book Day: The 10 best teen reads
Imogen Russell Williams: From The Hunger Games to Jane Eyre the World Book Day list of top teen tomes is full of books to inspire teen readers. But what have they missed off?