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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...
Dyslexia-friendly children’s books for May 2026
Check out these dyslexia-friendly titles for kids! All free to borrow with a library card. We stock visually accessible books from the dyslexia specialist publisher, Barrington Stoke. These books are printed on thick, cream paper and have a wider gap between each line...
New children’s books for May 2026
Looking for new and exciting stories for your little ones? Take a look at our new children’s book picks for May! All free to borrow with a library card. Want more suggested books? Take a look at our recommendations.The Party Pickle Rong Rong Twiggy the Log Monster is...
CLiPPA 2026 Shortlist
CLiPPA, the annual CLPE Poetry Award, has announced their 2026 shortlist! Take a look at this year’s best new poetry for children, available with your library card. Want more suggested books? Take a look at our recommendations.Five Little Friends: A Collection of...
Capel St Mary Library Staff Picks: Minecraft Books
The team at Capel St Mary Library share some of their favourite books about Minecraft, with help from the members of their Minecraft Club. Browse our staff picks and pick up a copy from your local library! Want more suggested books? Take a look at our recommendations...
Lowestoft Library Staff Picks: Positive Representations of Neurodivergence & Disability
The team at Lowestoft Library share some of their favourite books celebrating neurodivergence and positive disabilities! Browse our staff picks and pick up a copy from your local library. Want more suggested books? Take a look at our recommendations or explore more of...
New children’s books for April 2026
Looking for new and exciting stories for your little ones? Take a look at our new children's book picks for April! All free to borrow with a library card. Want more suggested books? Take a look at our recommendations.Bum Fish Pauline Pinson and Magali Le Huche...
The 2026 Carnegie Medal for Writing Shortlist
The Carnegies celebrate outstanding reading experiences in books for children and young people. Take a look at these fantastic books shortlisted for the 2026 Medal for Writing! Want more suggested books? Take a look at our recommendations.Ghostlines Katya Balen...
The 2026 Carnegie Medal for Illustration Shortlist
The Carnegies celebrate outstanding reading experiences in books for children and young people. Take a look at these fantastic books shortlisted for the 2026 Medal for Illustration! Want more suggested books? Take a look at our recommendations.The Playdate Illustrated...
New children’s books for March 2026
Looking for a new story to share with your little ones? Take a look at our new children's book picks for March! All free to borrow with a library card. Want more suggested books? Take a look at our recommendations.Monkeypig Huw Aaron Molly lives in the jungle with all...