Read the Wicked young writers’ awards 2012 winning entries

Chosen from almost 5000 entries from individuals and schools across the country, judge Michael Morpurgo described the winners of the Wicked awards as 'the writers of the future'. Read them here

Michael Morpurgo’s top writing tips

Michael Morpurgo, former children's laureate, author of more than 120 books, including War Horse, and judge of the Wicked young writers' award, offers his top advice for writers of all ages

Off to Moominland – quiz

With The Moomins and the Great Flood on many of our Christmas reading lists, we thought we'd test you on how much you know about these famous white, round critters? Take our fun quiz to find out if you are a true Moomin-phile!

H.O.R.S.E. by Christopher Myers – review

Sarah, and James aged 6 'James loved coming up with his own crazy shots - the more surreal the better!'

The Quentin Blake Treasury by Quentin Blake – review

Repa, Amirah and Ibrahim: 'Amirah decided to give Quentin Blake a helping hand by finishing off the colouring in some of the stories!'

Boo Boo Baby and the Giraffe by Eileen Browne – review

Repa, Amirah and Ibrahim: 'the colours are bold so it makes him want to reach out and touch the page'

Tuesday by David Wiesner – review

Poppy and JJ: 'I've re-read it to him several times, sometimes with him talking me through the story.'

Cinderella’s Bum by Nicholas Allan – review

Poppy and JJ: 'As soon as I read the book's title to JJ he was interested!'

What’s the best Christmas reading for children?

The nativity story has inspired wonderful picture books, but so have Santa, snow, and the littlest reindeer

Little Chick and the Secret of Sleep by Malachy Doyle and Gill McLean – review

Jennifer, Minnie and Bebe: 'The baby didn't seem to take on board the core message of "go to blooming sleep!"'

The Fairytale Hairdresser and Cinderella by Abie Longstaff – review

Reba and Amatullah: 'She enjoyed spotting the fairytale characters but as soon as the Prince stepped into the story she switched off just like that'