Michael Rosen’s A-Z: The best children’s poetry from Agard to Zephaniah – review
cute cat: 'Everyone will find a poem to suit them, even if it's just one'
Warrior Cats: Into the Wild by Erin Hunter – review
Clementine2828: 'I loved this book, I just couldn't stop reading it!'
Horrid Henry’s Car Journey by Francesca Simon – review
Prince Caspian: 'I think that anyone who's ever been on a long car journey will find this book funny'
Your stories: Sunset by Tigerwatcher – poem
A haunting and beautiful description of sunset by site member Tigerwatcher
Reviews roundup: your top reads this month!
In this brand new slot we discuss the children's books site's most-read book this month – as chosen by your reviews!
Which books might help a young child move from infant to junior school?
Book doctor: There are lots of books about starting primary school or moving on to secondary school, but few about changing key stages. Try books which are generally positive about school
Reader reviews roundup
It was half-term last week so you'll forgive us for being a bit slow out of the blocks... But we promise this roundup is worth the wait: historical tragedies, childhood adventures and a Samurai granny!
Longlist released for 2013 Guardian children’s fiction prize
Richard Lynch-Smith This year's selection is set to present a challenge for the judges, with books from John Green, Sally Gardner and Rebecca Stead all in contention
Fawn by Margi McAllister – review
Sylvanians: 'It is a sad book where lots of sad things happen but there are lots of hopeful moments too'
My Hamster Is An Astronaut by Dave Lowe – review
Dragonflame 'Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo boring!'
The Book Bunch – group review selection
BellaB 'You must read to the end - this is where a dramatic twist lies asleep and suddenly pops up and says 'hello'!'
What books for toddlers can match the allure of Peppa Pig?
At the heart of Peppa Pig is reassuring familiar experiences – and books can offer these captivating family moments too
Reader reviews roundup
It's that time of the week again! Invisibility spells, play scripts and evil Librarians are debated in this week's roundup
Wendy Quill Is A Crocodile’s Bottom by Wendy Meddour – review
Dragonflame 'I loved Kevin the Rat causing chaos and think that the pictures throughout the book are funny - I enjoyed the book'
Life without me: stories about what goes on when a child is elsewhere
Children are understandably curious about how life goes in their absence – and there are some great, reassuring books on the subject