This annual celebration of reading, literacy and stories celebrates a quarter of a century of transforming lives through books
25 years of World Book Day
50 facts about Roger Hargreaves’ Mr. Men and Little Miss books
As the Mr. Men and Little Miss books celebrate their 50th anniversary, we reveal some fascinating facts about these iconic stories
We meet Mr. Men and Little Miss author Adam Hargreaves
He inspired his father Roger to create the Mr. Men and is now the man holding the pen. Adam Hargreaves tell us why the books are still a global bestseller after 50 years
10 years of the Albie books by Caryl Hart
The adventurous preschooler is marking ten years of stories with his tenth book - How To Drive A Roman Chariot
Classic children’s books with big birthdays in 2020
These ten stories have sold ten of millions between them over the last 60 years – and should be on every child’s bookshelf
What we’re reading: Elmer by David McKee
This joyful story of diversity and accepting your differences remains as relevant on its 30th anniversary as ever
My favourite five: Eric Carle, creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar
On the 50th anniversary of his bestselling book, the author and illustrator reveals which stories and writers have inspired him
Classic children’s books with big birthdays in 2019
These ten stories have sold ten of millions between them over the last 50 years - and should be on every child’s bookshelf
We love… Usborne’s That’s Not My… books
The bestselling touchy-feely series is 20 years old and still introducing babies to a love of books
Books with Baby 