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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.

The Children’s Wainwright Prize for Fiction 2025 Longlist

The Children’s Wainwright Prize celebrates the books that encourage young readers to fall in love with the natural world. In a time of climate crisis and biodiversity loss, these stories play a vital role in nurturing curiosity, empathy and action in the next...

New children’s books for July 2025

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...

Picture books about tackling bullying

Browse our recommended picture books to help children learn to recognise bullying, stop it and prevent it.Abbie's True Colours Claire Thompson, Abbie Jane and Eliott Bulpett This is a true story about the power of determination, that shows us how everyone deserves to...

Chapter books about tackling bullying

Chapter books and middle grade titles for older children about overcoming obstacles and struggles, as well as understanding the impact of bullying.Wonder R. J. Palacio Auggie wants to be an ordinary 10-year-old. He does ordinary things - eating ice cream, playing on...