See the first Paddington Bear toy and follow the trail of Charlie and Lola at this stunning stately home
Days out: Newby Hall in North Yorkshire
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
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
Events: Meet The Highway Rat this summer
The villainous rodent will be appearing at family events at ten Forestry Commission woodlands across England in June and July 2018
Events: Barnes Children’s Literature Festival 2018
Judith Kerr tops the star-studded bill at London's biggest children's literature festival, taking place on 11-13 May
Paddington celebrates 60 years of stories
A much-anticipated new book about the beloved bear is being published to mark his 60th anniversary
World Book Day costumes made easy
No time to make an outfit? There's a bargain range of ready-made characters at Sainsbury's
Spread a love of books on Valentine’s Day
Give a child a book on 14 February to celebrate International Book Giving Day
Days out: A World Inside A Book at Discover Children’s Story Centre
Step into an immersive world based on the bestselling picture books of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Activities: Travelling Tales
Story time is brought to life for little bookworms at these delightful weekly sessions in a south London bookshop
Six children’s book-themed things to see in London this month
Beat school holiday boredom and the winter blues with these top exhibitions and days out for January 2018
