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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 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...

Long Melford Library Staff Picks: Comic Book Faves

The team at Long Melford Library share some of their favourite comic book series for kids. Browse our staff picks and pick up a copy from your local library! Below is just a selection of what's available - take a look at our fave titles from each series and explore...

New children’s books for February 2026

Take a look at our new children's book picks for February! All free to borrow with a library card. Want more suggested books? Take a look at our recommendations.When Tad Kicked Vlad Julian Gough and Ross Collins In a moment of fury, induced by a piece of stolen cake,...

Children’s books perfect for reading together

Sharing a reading experience with loved ones makes stories more enjoyable. To celebrate the National Year of Reading, take a look at our favourite children's titles, perfect for reading together! Are audiobooks more your thing? Browse our top picks over on the...

Inclusive Books for Children Awards 2026 Longlist

The Inclusive Book Awards have announced their 2026 longlist titles! Explore these fantastic inclusive stories for children, including short novels and picture books. All these books are free to borrow with your library card. Want more suggested books? Take a look at...

Felixstowe Library Staff Picks: Favourite Illustrators

Debra and Amy from Felixstowe Library share some of their favourite illustrated children's books. 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 the National Year of...