Keeping my dead wife’s books safe for our son helped me let go of guilt
Reading with him, I am reminded of the world of words his mother and I shared. I no longer feel so overwhelmed
‘These books are pushing boundaries’: winners of £30,000 Inclusive Books for Children awards announced
Supa Nova by Chanté Timothy, a graphic novel about a young Black girl with a love for science, won the children’s fiction category and inaugural children’s choice prize
‘I also like that the dad cries’: children on their favourite Australian picture book of all time
From Jetty Jumping to green sheep, children tell us why they love the books they ask for night after night
Inside the idyllic studio of Alison Lester: ‘Everything I do looks a bit like a stuffed toy’
The doyenne of Australian picture books talks about her creative process, the ‘wild and woolly’ place that inspired Magic Beach – and how a favourite idea was sketched on an aeroplane sick bag
‘People were starving for it’: Mem Fox on the incredible, surprising success of Possum Magic
After being rejected by nine publishers, the author’s first book went on to sell 5m copies, with readers immediately connecting to its depiction of Australian foods, animals and place names
The Storm Whale review – touching tale of a little leviathan’s surprise visit
Two children’s books by Benji Davies are adapted for an attractive production that would benefit from a bit more raucous fun
From the Gruffalo to Dog Man: how to put children’s classics on the stage
With Dog Man making his London theatre debut next summer, theatre makers explain how to make a successful jump from page to stage
Dog Man: The Musical, based on Dav Pilkey’s bestsellers, to be staged in London
Inspired by the series of irreverent comic books by the Captain Underpants creator, the show will run at the Southbank Centre in 2026
How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? review – have yourself a merry little rumpus
This exuberant adaptation of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen’s picture book moves with the rhythm of a child’s racing imagination
The best children’s books of 2025
A new read-aloud favourite, doughnuts with world-conquering ambitions, high fantasy from Katherine Rundell, and more
The Children’s Booker prize will tell kids that they matter
As the number of children reading for pleasure hits a record low, the new award highlights its importance for wellbeing, and will give away thousands of books
Post your questions for Keira Knightley
The Oscar-nominated star of Bend It Like Beckham, Pride and Prejudice and Atonement – and now children’s author – will answer your questions
Character actors: Australia’s children celebrate 80 years of Book Week
What began in 1945 as a way to promote reading has turned into a highlight of the school year, with children dressing up in outfits inspired by their favourite books
Andy Griffiths: ‘I think it’s a pity that reading is being lost through neglect’
The multimillion copy-selling children’s author on his freewheeling childhood, the joy of being unproductive and life after the Treehouse series
Tell us about your favourite Allan Ahlberg book
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