I have given each of my recommendations for children an age suggestion. These are of course approximate. Please also have a look at younger or older categories.
A personal perspective of the life of Queen Elizabeth II, beautifully illustrated, making a delightful keepsake for the Platinum Jubilee.
Review date: 10.05.22
Age recommendation: 5+
Children gather around a model of a unicorn in their library to listen to stories, but one day tragedy strikes.
Age recommendation: 7+
A young girl suddenly finds she cannot say the words which once came easily to her, and learns to accept her stammer.
Review date: 03.12.24
Age recommendation: 5+
Review date: 21.04.25
Age recommendation: 5+
A beautiful book for a seasonal gift! It's heavy with information and vibrant with colourful and cheerful illustrations.
Review date: 18.10.21
Age recommendation: 6+
Archie seems to have the perfect life and he's happy with school, friends and family, and his cat, Dinger. Then everything changes when Archie and his family lose their home.
Review date: 29.01.22
Age recommendation: 8+
With WWII finally over, three boys are among 300 children who have been brought from Europe to the peace and safety of England's Lake District.
Review date: 12.08.20
Age recommendation: 8+
One in a series of books about emotions, aimed at children aged five up. But we can all learn something from this!
Review date: 25.01.26
Age recommendation: 5+
A funny, heartwarming time slip adventure where children are tasked with saving Christmas.
Review date: 05.11.23
Age recommendation: 7+
Will has the wrong shoes but they're all his Dad can afford. A powerful, engaging story of a family in poverty. Brilliant.
Review date: 31.12.24
Age recommendation: 7+
A charming, poignant tale of a young girl who is facing the loss of her sight.
Review date: 03.10.18
Age recommendation: 8+
A collection of quirky and inventive short stories from the late, great, storyteller, Terry Pratchett. Illustrated by Mark Beech.
Review date: 07.12.20
Age recommendation: 7+
Mesmerising illustrations introduce readers young and older to the magic of clouds. Stunning.
Review date: 16.06.24
Age recommendation: 7+
A wry, funny and charming story about a penguin on a mission - perfect for the whole family to enjoy.
Review date: 23.12.21
Age recommendation: 7+
Pedro wants to have an adventure, and who better to help than the AdventureMice! A fun, lively story of courage and friendship with colourful, comical pictures throughout.
Review date: 11.04.23
Age recommendation: 5+
A collection of short stories, poems and pictures from the very best children's authors and illustrators, to bring hope and happiness, and raise funds for the NHS Charities.
Review date: 04.11.20
Age recommendation: 5+
A beautifully illustrated, charming story for all the family to enjoy at Christmas.
Review date: 09.10.17
Age recommendation: 5-8 years
Billy wants to be a stand-up comic but he's got a stammer. It can take him a long time to get to the punchline. Wonderfully funny and affirming.
Review date: 05.02.21
Age recommendation: 8+
Bradley tells lies and his teachers refer him to a counsellor to deal with his behaviour problems.
Age recommendation: 7+
Beautifully illustrated and packed with information on the history, environment, wildlife and science behind one of the wonders of the world, this is a fabulous guide and call to action.
Review date: 09.09.21
Age recommendation: 7+
