On the 50th anniversary of his bestselling book, the author and illustrator reveals which stories and writers have inspired him
My favourite five: Eric Carle, creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar
My favourite five: Kipper creator Mick Inkpen
To mark the 30th anniversary of Kipper's first book, The Blue Balloon, the author shares his favourite reads
My favourite five: Nicola Kent, author of Terry and the Brilliant Book
Her new story is about the power of a good book - but what are Nicola Kent’s top reads?
We meet… The Dinosaur Department Store creators, Lily Murray and Richard Merritt
The author and illustrator tell us about their witty new dinosaur book and which of these prehistoric beasts they love best
We meet… award-winning author Emily Gravett
The two-time winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal reveals why she has a soft spot for rats and librarians
My favourite five: Duncan Beedie
As he publishes his new book, Molly's Moon Mission, the author-illustrator reveals the stories that inspire him
We meet… illustrator Neal Layton
As the fifth Emily Brown book is published, Neal Layton reveals his favourite Christmas stories and why he loves collaborating with Cressida Cowell
We meet… Benji Davies
The award-winning author-illustrator tells us why The Storm Whale’s Noi is back, this time with his feisty grandmother and her flock of birds
What is your LOL picture book of 2018?
Vote for the funniest books of the year in the Lollies 2018
Paul McCartney to publish first picture book
The superstar musician has turned Paperback Writer and penned children's book Hey Grandude!
We meet… Julia Donaldson
The bestselling author of The Gruffalo reveals why she rarely likes rhyming books, how she picks her characters' names and the top secret story coming out next year...
My favourite five: Maybe The Moon author Frances Ives
As her debut picture book is published, the illustrator picks five stories to make you think about life...
