Kids Books Blog

As we say hello to 2019, we take a look back at your favourite books of 2018. From Winnie the Pooh to the adventures of Alex Rider, the classic stories of Enid Blyton and the mysteries of Tintin. This list has a book for everyone! If your favourite book of 2018 isn't on this list let us [...]

2018 has seen a great variety of books adapted into films and TV series. As the year is almost coming to end, we've rounded up our favourite film adaptations of 2018 based on bestselling must-read novels. TO ALL THE BOYS I’VE LOVED BEFORE (BASED ON THE BOOK BY JENNY HAN) Jenny Han’s YA trilogy, To [...]

With the cold weather creeping up on us, there’s nothing nicer than snuggling up under the covers with a hot chocolate and reading a book with the children. Here’s a list of bestselling books that make reading with the kids interactive and engaging, guaranteed to keep everyone entertained this winter. 1.    The Tiger Who Came to [...]

There is a gift to please everyone this festive season… Smash your budget with these gift ideas that give you insanely good value for your money. We’ve made Christmas shopping easy this year with a fantastic range of book collections and box sets to choose from.   Christmas Gifts for Children Under £5 The [...]

Go to a Christmas event near you If you live in London or are close by, there’s a whole array of different festive events happening this year. From the festive-favourite Winter Wonderland to meeting Father Christmas, there’s something to please everyone, no matter what your age. Use Visit England’s handy tool to find a Christmas [...]

Literary events are a great way for children to meet their favourite characters and discover their next favourite books, as well as giving the whole family a fun day out. Here is a breakdown of the children’s literary festivals coming up in 2019:   February 2019: 13th-24th February: Imagine Children’s Festival (London) March-April 2019: 30th [...]