Metallica to publish children’s book, The ABCs of Metallica
Illustrated book tells the history of the metal band, and will benefit their charity All Within My Hands
From Greta Thunberg to Sally Morgan: 10 books to help kids come to grips with climate crisis
Introducing younger readers to environmental emergency is a daunting task. Guardian Australia’s new kids’ books columnist Amelia Lush is here to help
Children’s picture book reviews round-up – to the moon and back
Imaginations rove from the wonders of space to the world of a pea
Book clinic: What can I give a child to help them with losing a parent?
Nonfiction and novels to support young people dealing with grief
Picture books for children – reviews
A rowdy camel, hippo and alligator unite an uptight family, while Darwin’s seminal study is retold in pictures
John Burningham obituary
Children’s author and illustrator who enjoyed success with Borka, Mr Gumpy’s Outing, Avocado Baby and Granpa
The Worst Witch review – crafty show brims with magic
Mildred Hubble’s misadventures are told with wit and ingenuity in a touring production based on Jill Murphy’s books
The best children’s books of 2018 for all ages
From celebrity-penned tales to fresh interpretations of the classics, here is our pick of the best for hungry readers from tots to teens
Why political books for kids are more popular than ever – and six you should definitely read
Children’s literature with a political message was once frowned upon, but now it’s everywhere, with authors writing about everything from eco-socialism to redistribution
The Magic Pudding can still make us laugh even after 100 years
A bohemian whose work was often censored, Norman Lindsay’s book of delightfully nasty characters and superb illustrations became a beloved children’s classic
Browse a bookshop: Moon Lane Books, south London
Bestsellers and recommended reads from the newest member of the Moon Lane family
Matilda, stay young: why seeing Roald Dahl’s hero at 30 is bittersweet
Quentin Blake’s new depictions of Matilda highlight how slow progress is in the real world, writes children’s author Cressida Cowell
Fiction for older children reviews – many happy book returns
With a host of popular characters back this autumn, picking up from where you left off has rarely been more fun
Is my Jewish three-year-old too young to learn about antisemitism?
I stand by my decision to read her a young children’s version of the Anne Frank story, but some of my friends have objected, says author and freelance journalist Hilary Freeman
Want the kids to read more? 15 modern classics for all ages
From greedy dogs to shimmering dragons and from dance competitions to grisly murder – these books can inspire a lifetime of reading