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Fun, fuzzy board books for little hands, compelling stories for school-aged children, dyslexia friendly books and much more. Browse our top picks for children.

New children’s books for July

Looking for some new books to read with your little ones? Take a look at our brand-new children's titles for July! All of these books and more are available to borrow for free with your library card.Dragon Dave the (Not-So) Brave Alex Latimer Help! Dragon Dave has...

The Alligator’s Mouth Award 2025 shortlist

The Alligator's Mouth Award has announced its 2025 shortlist! This prize champions both authors and illustrators of children's fiction. Take a look at these visually engaging stories, available to borrow from our catalogue!Beti and the Little Round House Atinuke and...

Reading Quest: Mystery Books

Reading Quest is back for 2025! Looking for reading inspiration? We're recommending some of our favourite mystery books which you can read on your quest this summer - all free to borrow with your library card! Reading Quest starts on 19 July. You can sign up at any...

Reading Quest: Comics and Graphic Novels

Reading Quest is back for 2025! Looking for reading inspiration? We're recommending some of our favourite comic books and graphic novels which you can read on your ques this summer - all free to borrow with your library card! Reading Quest starts on 19 July. You can...

Reading Quest: Books for Gamers

Reading Quest is back for 2025! Looking for reading inspiration? We're recommending some of our favourite adventure books for gamers which you can read on your quest this summer - all free to borrow with your library card! Reading Quest starts on 19 July. You can sign...

Reading Quest: Wild Creatures

Reading Quest is back for 2025! Looking for reading inspiration? We're recommending some of our favourite books about wild creatures which you can read on your quest this summer - all free to borrow with your library card! Reading Quest starts on 19 July. You can sign...

Reading Quest: Bump in the Night

Reading Quest is back for 2025! Looking for reading inspiration? We're recommending some of our favourite scary stories which you can read on your quest this summer - all free to borrow with your library card! Reading Quest starts on 19 July. You can sign up at any...

Reading Quest: Funny Books

Reading Quest is back for 2025! Looking for reading inspiration? We're recommending some of our favourite laugh-out-loud funny books which you can read on your quest this summer - all free to borrow with your library card! Reading Quest starts on 19 July. You can sign...

Reading Quest: Myths and Magic

Reading Quest is back for 2025! Looking for reading inspiration? We're recommending some of our favourite stories all about myths and magic which you can read on your quest this summer - all free to borrow with your library card! Reading Quest starts on 19 July. You...

Reading Well for Children

Reading Well for children provides quality-assured information, stories and advice to support children’s mental health and wellbeing. Books have been chosen and recommended by leading health professionals and co-produced with children and families. All these books...