Dr Seuss rockets up US charts after books pulled over racist portrayals

Titles scoop top spots on Amazon days after withdrawal of six books, while secondhand copies sell for inflated prices

World Book Day: five simple costumes anyone can make, even in lockdown

Are you left scrambling for paints and glue-guns every year? Never fear – here are some options that Donna Ferguson and nine-year-old Flora put together in less than 30 minutes

Moxie review – Amy Poehler’s high-school comedy plays it straight

Poehler’s female-empowerment film is like Booksmart or Election – with all the humour and satire stripped out

Children’s books roundup: the best new picture books and novels

A hilarious spy mission; a maritime adventure; a lipstick rampage; a celebration of black youth and more

When Can I Go Back to School? Self-published lockdown story lands major publisher

‘Gentle, honest’ book, written by Anna Friend in response to her seven-year-old son’s worries, wins five-figure deal with Scholastic

‘Outstanding’ Carnegie medal longlist includes three previous winners

Previous winners Elizabeth Acevedo, Patrick Ness and Ruta Sepetys up for prestigious children’s book award, with loss a common theme

Ashes in the Snow review – heartfelt but brutal YA gulag drama

This soapy, semi-harrowing wartime drama follows Bel Powley as a teenager sneaking snogs behind the prison huts

Redwall is coming to Netflix: where to start for kids (and adults)

Brian Jacques’ tale of valiant mice and no-good rats introduced me to fantasy fiction. My daughters love it too, and here are some reasons why everyone should

What speed reading has taught me about taking my time

I wish I could whip through books, but slow reading can be good too. Try reading The Wind in the Willows at a snail’s pace to appreciate its mystery and beauty, writes Adrian Chiles

10 children’s books that will take kids on a journey

They may be stuck at home, but children can escape to the Amazon, Himalayas or New York via these magical tales

Children’s books roundup – the best new picture books and novels

Secrets in the second world war, great female scientists, a wonder dog, a slug in love and more

Broom to Zoom: Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler launch new Covid tales

The author and illustrator of Room on the Broom and The Gruffalo have released more images showing their classic characters contending with the pandemic