Roald Dahl funny prize goes to naughty schoolboy
A doodling, distracted schoolboy and pirate cats have been declared the funniest children's books of the year
Earwig and the Witch by Diana Wynne Jones – review
Pompom Ellie: 'It's quite a scary story with yucky bits - watch out for the blue worms!'
Warning! Aliens are Invading the School by Dinah Cappar0ucci – review
jamesk96: 'This is a great book!'
What are your favourite non-fiction books?
It's National Non-Fiction Day! Here's a round-up of some of the non-fiction treats we have on the site, from extracts and reviews to the Book Doctor's recommendations, plus your comments from Twitter
The Red House book award shortlists are out – vote now
The award that launched JK Rowling to fame and glory is back - and you can join in the voting for this year's winner
Pumpkin Grumpkin by Grace Nichols and John Agard – review
AishL: '. . . definitely makes you want to try making up some of your own nonsense poems!'
When Dad goes to war
Trying to explain to his son and daughter why he was going far away to a place called Iraq inspired one officer to write a children's book. Riazat Butt reports
Join the Guardian children’s books site as a group
Do you run a reading group in a school or library? You can join the Guardian children’s books site as a group!
Do Igloos Have Loos? By Mitchell Symons – review
Sambarose:'This book is guaranteed to make you laugh, and answer some of those questions you were afraid to ask!'
Trickster: Native American Tales A Graphic collection – review
Groovy Dhruv: 'This book is excellent for kids above five'
Greek Beast and Heroes: The Beasts In The Jar by Lucy Coats – review
Izzymcq:ChristopherW: 'I love all Greek legends and I think this is a very good version for children'
John Agard’s top 10 poetry books for children
From Charles Causley to Carol Ann Duffy, the poet picks books to enchant young ears in honour of National Poetry Day
Draw a colourful animal, says Eric Carle!
Be inspired by Eric Carle's blue horses and green lions and send in your own colourful animal pictures for the chance to be featured on the site and receive a signed copy of The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse
Who is your favourite villain?
Move over Harry Potter and Charlie Bucket - it's villains, from Lord Voldemort to Mrs Coulter, who are the really fun characters