The many tongues of Lost in Books, the only bookstore in Fairfield
Most of Fairfield, in Sydney’s west, speaks a language other than English – and now it has a bookstore to match
Jill Barklem obituary
Creator of the Brambly Hedge children’s books
Pat Hutchins obituary
Illustrator and children’s author best known for Rosie’s Walk
Here We Are by Oliver Jeffers review – a heartfelt hug of a story
Jeffers’s first nonfiction book is a witty, tender introduction to the world for his newborn son
The story that helps children speak out about abuse
Book and animation aim to help children identify the difference between good and troublesome secrets
Dogging and side-boobs – are children’s books really bulging with filth?
The authors of Biff, Chip and Kipper are accused of slipping something rude in. Pugwash and Pooh have withstood similar blows. Let’s get to the bottom of this, writes Observer columnist Stephanie Merritt
On a Magical Do-Nothing Day by Beatrice Alemagna review – alive to the power of nature
A ramble in the woods proves transformative in this award-winning celebratory tale
Claire Zorn’s grief-and-surfing story wins children’s book of the year award
One Would Think the Deep triumphs in category for older readers, with Go Home, Cheeky Animals! winning early childhood prize in CBCA prizes
This Zoo Is Not for You by Ross Collins review – an irresistible pleasure
This beautifully illustrated tale of a put-upon platypus is given extra bite by the author’s mischievous sense of humour
Tiny Dinosaurs by Joel Stewart review – a lovely romp for boys and girls
Little Daisy is enchanted when she finds a band of little dinosaurs in her back garden – but her beloved sausage dog is less keen
Jenny Slate: ‘Ivanka Trump is a fake feminist and should be ashamed’
The US actor, standup and author on her new film, Gifted, inspirational women and the terrifying situation in the White House
How Dr Seuss could simplify boring, wordy documents
Bank of England staff read the children’s classics to learn how to get their message across. Who else would benefit from a little Seussification?
Daddy Long Legs by Nadine Brun-Cosme and Aurélie Guillerey review – chicest picture book of the year
Full of quirky detail, this father and son jaunt is satisfyingly silly
Topsy-turvy: how Mr Men got mashed up with Doctor Who
Adam Hargreaves, son of Mr Men creator Roger, discusses the latest expansion of the cartoon universe – into the realm of the Timelord
My Very Own Space by Pippa Goodhart review – a fun bunny tale
This action-packed story of a rabbit craving his own space will resonate with children wanting a bit of hush