Learning poetry by heart: do you, would you, could you?

The government wants kids to learn poems by heart but is it the best way to appreciate poetry?

Family reviewers: open forum

Dedicated space for our family reviewers to talk about the children's books that put a smile on everybody's face

Which series of books are ideal for a seven-year-old girl?

Book doctor: Series are great for transporting children to other times and places - such as Laura Ingalls Wilder's prairie or Joan Aitken's Willoughby Chase. Or try travelling by dragon with Cressida Cowell

Fact and fiction battle for the Blue Peter book award

Three novels and three non-fiction books are in the running for the Blue Peter book award 2013

Your new year reading resolutions

Got a new year reading resolution? Share them here!

Red House children’s book award 2013: Win tickets to the ceremony

This year's Red House children's book award will be announced at an all-singing all-dancing ceremony in February... and we're offering one lucky winner the chance to go along and interview the winner!

Would Sophie’s World be too difficult for an inquisitive seven-year-old?

While Sophie's World might be a little too advanced, there are other great books for answering children's questions about the world

Horrid Henry Gets Rich Quick by Francesca Simon – review

Walzing Shoes: 'You'll split your sides laughing!'

Book doctor’s year: All your questions answered

The BBC isn't the only place to feature a Doctor special this Christmas - here's a bumper bulletin from our very own book doctor featuring all the books she's prescribed this year

Do you know your snow? – quiz

There's nothing like a white Christmas. But how well do you know your snow scenes in fiction? Take our quiz and find out if you're a blizzard wizard or a snowflake