Booklists

Take a look at the titles in this year's school library pack. The free pack will provide secondary school libraries with books and resources to help staff create a reading culture that reaches all students, encouraging students to discuss what they are reading and join in activities such as reading groups.

Find out more about the School Library Pack.

Just in time for the new school term, here's our list of some great non-fiction books. Approaching varied subjects from biography to nature and science to history in interesting ways, these engaging books are perfect for enquiring young minds.

Taking inspiration from some favourite stories and characters, these authors have all put a new spin on classic novels.

If you've been inspired by Nasa's successful landing of the rover Curiosity on Mars, then why not take a look at our favourite children's books about space? These 10 great intergalactic adventures for all ages will take you on exciting interstellar journeys through the cosmos...

Get into the mood for the London 2012 Olympics with these stories about sport. Whether you prefer football or cycling, ballet or basketball, there's something for everyone on our list.

The summer holidays are here, and to celebrate we're sharing some of our favourite new holiday reads for children of all ages.  Whether you'd prefer to set out for adventure in the wilds of India, undertake an epic sea voyage in the company of a bear, or even turn a hen house into a secret theatre, these fun, imaginative and adventurous stories will make perfect summer reading.

When Waterstones asked Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson to choose her favourite picture books to share for a special promotion across all Waterstones' stores, these are the books she selected

Take a look at the titles selected for the 2012 Bookbuzz programme.

Enjoy some of our favourite books about animals for older children, from Michael Morpurgo's War Horse to Eva Ibbotson's One Dog and His Boy.

To celebrate the Bard's birthday on 23 April, take a look at our list of some favourite retellings of Shakespeare's plays. From picture book versions from Michael Rosen and Marcia Williams through to teenage novels by Mal Peet and Celia Rees, these books provide the perfect introduction to Shakespeare.