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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.
Featured nature shows for kids on Kanopy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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...

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