Booklists
Read our themed booklists and find out about some of our favourite children's titles.
We will add a new list every month, so keep checking this page and remember to leave comments and let us know what you think of the books we have chosen.
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Detective stories
Follow clues, unravel mysteries and uncover secrets with these engaging detective stories.
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Picture books about Mums
To celebrate Mother's Day, why not share one of these illustrated books featuring marvellous mums?
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Eating issues
These books all touch on the subject of eating disorders, and will help young readers to gain an understanding of eating issues.
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Our favourite children's book apps
We take a look back over some of the best book apps and ebooks for children and teenagers released in 2012.
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Festive Books for Children
These festive, winter-themed books will make wonderful gifts for children this Christmas.
Take a look at our list of great books to give to teens and young adults this year -
Books about World War I
These ten books about World War I will offer young readers a range of different perspectives on the conflict.
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Books about World War II
From classic favourites to more recent titles, these books for children and teenagers take a variety of different approaches to representing the events of World War II.
Read our list of children's books about the Holocaust
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13 Halloween Reads
Get into the mood for Halloween with 13 spooky, supernatural and spine-tingling stories. Both old favourites and new discoveries are included this list of some of our favourite scary books for dark and stormy nights.
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Heroines
To celebrate Children's Book Week 2012, here's a list of some of our favourite stories with inspiring heroines.
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Heroes
This year's Children's Book Week theme is Heroes and Heroines - and here's a list of some of our favourite books with fantastic heroes.






