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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.

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...

Adventure gamebooks for children

Are you ready for an epic quest? Take a look at our favourite gamebooks for children! Including choose-your-own adventure stories and puzzle books where you're the detective! Looking for more reading ideas? Take a look at our recommendations.Puzzle in Pompeii Tim...

Read into it: Exciting non-fiction books for children

If you're into it, read into it! Take a look at our favourite exciting non-fiction books for children on a huge range of subjects they'll love. Including books for gamers, animal lovers, space explorers, dinosaur hunters, Lego creators robot builders and so much more!...

Stoke Library Staff Picks: Cats and Dogs

The team at Stoke Library share some of their favourite picture books about our favourite furry friends, cats and dogs! 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...