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

12 of the best books about birds for babies and children

We pick our favourite stories and non-fiction reads about our feathered friends, from lonely penguins to crafty chickens

Take a tour of the capital city's greatest sights and hidden corners with these London-themed picture books

To mark the 30th anniversary of Kipper's first book, The Blue Balloon, the author shares his favourite reads

Her new story is about the power of a good book - but what are Nicola Kent’s top reads?

To celebrate St David's Day, we pick our favourite books featuring dragons - the national emblem of Wales

Make sense of the upheaval of moving home for your child with these four reassuring stories

These festive stories will engage babies and toddlers - and make perfect stocking fillers or gifts

Our pick of the best new picture books from Judith Kerr, Julia Donaldson, Benji Davies and more...