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
The best recent fiction for children
A magical trio of books, including a Hogwarts for baddies, and a ‘frenemy’ tale of a schoolgirl swimmer
Picture books for children reviews – lessons in kindness
A gentle introduction to the refugee crisis – plus tales of big hair and a baby bandit
Book clinic: what titles might help children deal with grief?
The Bookseller’s children’s and YA previews editor selects three titles offering a variety of perspectives on bereavement
The quest for bike-friendly children’s books in a world where cars rule
From cute cars to smiley emergency vehicles, kids’ culture is awash with rosy images of driving, so a new Mr Men book about cycling is a welcome read. What are your favourite cycling-friendly children’s books?
Tracy Beaker, please never grow up
Jacqueline Wilson’s bolshie girl is now a single mum on a council estate. Raymond Briggs’s wordless Snowman is becoming a book for ‘a new and older audience’. Why can’t we leave kids’ books for kids?