Finney the Fox thinks all the original ideas for a book are gone. But debut author Alana Washington found a story for him that is one of a kind
What we’re reading: Spaghetti Hunters and Brenda is a Sheep by Morag Hood
This surreal duo of stories starring teapot-dwelling ducks and a jumper-wearing wolf will have all ages in stitches
We meet… Lollies 2020 shortlisted author Jim Whalley
The man behind Baby's First Bank Heist reveals how a real life newborn inspired his hilarious character Frank
What we’re reading: Baby’s First Bank Heist by Jim Whalley and Stephen Collins
This comedic caper about Baby Frank who robs a bank is guaranteed to steal a laugh from your child
We love… The Oi! books by Kes Gray and Jim Field
The hilarious series about silly seating scenarios keep the joke going with latest comedic title Oi Duck-Billed Platypus!
What we’re reading: Cake by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet
This silly story about a sweet cake has a very tasty twist in the tale
The best new Christmas books for 2017
We pick some of our favourite Christmas books for children that have been released this year
My favourite five: book blogger Ruben of Mango Bubbles Books
The super schoolboy book reviewer picks his top picture books of all time
What We’re Reading: I Really Want The Cake by Simon Philip & Lucia Gaggiotti
Just like the beautiful bake that has stolen the heroine's heart, this witty book is impossible to resist...
What we’re reading: Grumpy Frog by Ed Vere
This quirky tale of intolerance tackles toddler tantrums with bags of humour
What we’re reading: Oh No, George! by Chris Haughton
"I said I'd be good. I hoped I'd be good, but I wasn't."
The best picture books of 2017 – as chosen by independent bookshops
Which titles made the shortlist of the IBW Book Awards 2017?