Take a tour of the capital city's greatest sights and hidden corners with these London-themed picture books
The best children’s books about London
Shows: Matilda the Musical at Cambridge Theatre, London
Roald Dahl’s magical book is brought to life with an extra touch of stardust in this spectacular stage production
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
What we’re reading… The Queen’s Hat by Steve Antony
Celebrate the arrival of the latest royal baby with this amusing madcap chase around London by Her Majesty and her men...
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
Classes for kids: 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
Days out: The Postal Museum in London
Follow The Jolly Postman trail, ride the Mail Rail and play Post Office at London's first class family attraction
Exhibition: Michael Morpurgo at V&A Museum of Childhood, London
Discover the life and work of the War Horse author, who was knighted this week
Exhibition: Tove Jansson at Dulwich Picture Gallery
Discover the fascinating life and art of the Moomin creator at this landmark show
Exhibition: Winnie-the-Pooh at the V&A Museum, London
Discover the story behind this treasured teddy and explore Winnie’s world in the UK’s largest ever Pooh Bear exhibition
What we’re reading: Parrots Don’t Live In The City by Lucy Reynolds & Jenna Herman
The mystery of south London's parakeet population is turned into a perfect picture book by this debut author and illustrator pairing
Books with Baby 