JK Rowling’s next book ‘very likely’ to be a children’s book
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Lauren Child, Anthony Horowitz and Francesca Simon write World Book Day £1 books
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Pottermore: the latest verdict on JK Rowling’s web wonderland
Our Pottermore correspondent, Shoshana Kessler, reports on the latest additions to JK Rowling's magical online world, from Cornish pixies to crashing browsers
Should I read The Lord of the Rings?
'Reading the book after watching the film version adds new details and hidden depths...'
Rhinos Don’t Eat Pancakes by Anna Kemp – review
Jennifer and Minnie, aged 1: 'The quirky drawings and funny story line are a huge hit with Minnie'
Family reviews: a selection
Jennifer and Minnie, aged 1: 'This is a great book. Total, utter nonsense, makes no sense'
The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit by Emma Thompson – review
Reba and Amatullah, aged 2: 'It's lovely when my childhood favourite characters also become my daughter's'
Three by the Sea by Mini Grey – review
Siobhan and Ellie, 18 months: 'Ellie sat entranced throughout the story and then proclaimed "gain" (her way of demanding another reading)'
Bobbo Goes to School by Shirley Hughes
Reba and Amatullah, aged 2: 'This funny story is about a little girl called Lily who finds that actions can have disastrous consequences'
Pottermore goes back to school with new content
JK Rowling's online Harry Potter universe Pottermore provides new schoolbooks and spells for fans, including an interactive version of the Chamber of Secrets
I Am So Strong by Mario Ramos – review
Siobahn and Ellie, aged 18 months: 'I rather enjoy reading this book out loud'
Roald Dahl funny prize: David Walliams scores shortlist hat-trick
Walliams faces fierce competition from authors including Frank Cottrell Boyce, Mark Lowery, Josh Lacey and Jamie Thomson
Ahoy! Pirates!
It's International Talk Like a Pirate Day, me hearties. Discover author Justin Somper's favourite pirate books, read kids' reviews of piratical-themed reads, and tell us about your favourite pirate stories