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New children’s books for August 2026
Looking for new and exciting stories for your little ones? Take a look at our new children’s book picks for August! All free to borrow with a library card. Want more suggested books? Take a look at our recommendations.Little Acorn Adam Stower Way up high in the...
Curious Creatures: Animal Detective Stories
Looking for inspiration for this year's Reading Quest? Take a look at our favourite animal detective stories - all free to borrow with your library card! Reading Quest starts from 18 July and you can sign up at any library throughout the summer holidays. Find out more...
Curious Creatures: Animal Fact Books
Looking for inspiration for this year's Reading Quest? Take a look at our favourite non-fiction fact books about animals from around the world - all free to borrow with your library card! Reading Quest starts from 18 July and you can sign up at any library throughout...
Curious Creatures: Matt Robertson’s Illustrated Books
Looking for inspiration for this year's Reading Quest? Take a look at our favourite animal and nature themed books by Matt Robertson, the illustrator behind the Curious Creatures - all free to borrow with your library card! Reading Quest starts from 18 July and you...
Curious Creatures: Comic Books & Graphic Novels
Looking for inspiration for this year's Reading Quest? Take a look at our favourite animal animal themed comic books and graphic novels - all free to borrow with your library card! Reading Quest starts from 18 July and you can sign up at any library throughout the...
Featured nature shows for kids on Kanopy
Our resident Kanopy fan Henry shares some of his favourite nature, wildlife and outdoor shows for kids to enjoy! Kanopy gives you free access to thousands of indie films, short animations, documentaries and courses, as well as Kanopy for Kids service, all through your...
Leiston Library Staff Picks: Junior Summer Reads
The team at Leiston Library share some of their favourite summer stories for junior readers! Browse our staff picks and pick up a copy from your local Suffolk library. Want more suggested books? Take a look at our recommendations or explore more of the National Year...
Big School, Big Change: Moving to Secondary School
Take a look at our recommended books to help children in their final year of primary school feel prepared to move up to secondary school. Want more suggested books? Browse our recommended parenting books.Two is a Crowd Cath Howe Hattie's life is already complicated...
New children’s books for July 2026
Looking for new and exciting stories for your little ones? Take a look at our new children’s book picks for July! All free to borrow with a library card. Want more suggested books? Take a look at our recommendations.Pog and Pickle's Great Escape Ross Montgomery and...
Woodbridge Library Staff Picks: Picture Books for Older Readers
The team at Woodbridge Library share some of their favourite picture books for older readers! Browse our staff recommendations and pick up a copy from your local library. Want more suggested books? Take a look at our recommendations or explore more of the National...
New children’s books for June 2026
Looking for new and exciting stories for your little ones? Take a look at our new children’s book picks for June! All free to borrow with a library card. Want more suggested books? Take a look at our recommendations.The Truth About Books: A Celebration of the Magic of...
Children’s books about visiting the library
Libraries are the perfect place to get children interested in reading! They can browse the shelves, choose their own books, and sit and read in a cosy nook. Take a look at our favourite children's books about visiting the library and the joy of reading. All of these...
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