Booklists

From climate change to animal conservation, these picture books, poetry collections, novels and graphic novels will encourage children and young people to think about and discuss pressing issues about the environment.

School's out for summer! We have picked some fun reads to enjoy over the summer holidays for every age, from thrilling adventures to holiday romances, there is something here for everyone.

Take a look at some of our favourite children's poetry books - perfect for use in the poetry-friendly classroom.

Julia Donaldson recommends these great picture books for using as the basis for drama performances in and out of the classroom.

Picture book apps are becoming increasingly popular and are a lovely way to expose children to books through new technology. From classics like The Cat in the Hat and familiar characters like Peppa Pig and Spot to newly created apps like Emma Loves Pink, Scruffy Kitty and The Birthday, there is an app to appeal to every child under 6-years-old.

Having recently had the announcement of the Best New Illustrators Award 2011 we look back at those who came before.

Here are the latest books from these illustrators.

It’s notoriously difficult to get it right when adapting books onto the screen. Here are some of our favourites:

Here are five children's books in translation- you may have read them or you may have not... but chances are you will have heard of them...