We get an exclusive preview of the new novelisation of Raymond Briggs' classic book, published to mark its 40th anniversary
Days out: Seven Stories in Newcastle
Enjoy sensory play spaces, book-themed exhibitions, storytelling and stacks of fun at the National Centre for Children's Books
18 ways to keep the kids entertained during the summer holidays 2018
Our pick of the best children's book-themed exhibitions, attractions and activities around the UK
My favourite five: baby signing teacher Liz Neale
The Sign and Sign teacher, who is also a journalist and mum, shares her top books to borrow from the library
Children come in all colours – so why don’t their characters?
Only one per cent of children's books published in 2017 featured a black, Asian or minority ethnic character, research finds
We love… Miles Kelly’s convertible books
Read your child a story then let them live it out with these imaginative three-in-one books
EasyJet open a library in the skies
The budget airline is beating boredom and boosting literacy by lending young passengers books onboard
Exhibition: The Tiger Who Came To Tea at the National Trust
See original sketches and make tea for a life-sized tiger at 11 National Trust locations over the next two years
My favourite five: Grandma Z author Daniel Gray-Barnett
The award-winning Australian author-illustrator reveals the stories that have inspired him
We meet… Grandma Z author Daniel Gray-Barnett
The Australian author-illustrator tells us about his striking debut release and why he chose making books over medicine