In Linda Joan Smith’s “The Peach Thief,” an orphaned girl posing as a boy raids an English Eden. By Jennifer Howard Leonard S. Marcus brings the wonder of a 1968 snapshot to a new generation.

Discover the real lives of Henry VIII’s six wives in a lavish new illustrated guide, step into a magical school where monsters are more than just fairy tales, set sail on a jaw-dropping adventure with ...

September 13 - Roald Dahl Possibly the world’s most famous children’s author ... Dahl also wrote his autobiography, and several books and short stories for adults. One of his lesser known ...

For World Book Day, we explore 9 literary locations in the UK behind beloved children's stories, from The Lion, the Witch and ...

In this edition of RTÉjr Book Club, with thanks to our friends at Children's Books Ireland, Ruth Concannon has picked some ...

November 25, 2024 • Books We Love returns with 350+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 12 years of recommendations all in one place — that's nearly 4,000 great reads.

The Finnish writer Tove Jansson returned from a U.S. trip with a new perspective on home—and an enduring novel.

MC Grammar knows how to bring the 'fun factor', having made a name for himself by rapping famous children's books. He told ITV News he wants parents to see reading with children as "one of the ...