Books for Babies and Toddlers

1		The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Sound Book Eric Carle March 2012 Book of the Month. This is a much-loved classic, but as relevant today as it was when first published over 40 years ago. Now available in this sound-book format so you can actually listen to the Very Hungry Caterpillar as … Download free opening extract
2		Bunny Bunny Catkin Cathy Maclennan Discover all the delights of spring in this joyful new book from Kate Greenaway Award nominated author/illustrator Cathy MacLennan, a companion to the highly acclaimed Chicky Chicky Chook Chook.  A wonderful read-aloud tale, full of fun-to-imitate sounds, rhythm and movement, that gently introduces the idea … Download free opening extract
3		A Bit Lost Chris Haughton A Lovereading4kids ‘Great read you may have missed 2011′ selection. A Lovereading4Kids ‘Debut of the Year 2011′ selection. Winner of the top children’s book award in Ireland in 2011 – the Bisto Award. Babies and Toddlers +. When Little Owl falls out of … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 3+ readers

1		Monstersaurus! Claire Freedman March 2012 Book of the Month. The best-selling author and illustrator of Aliens Love Underpants return with a fresh new title.  Monty loves inventing things and this time, with some bright green slime, a smelly sock, some mouldy cheese and strawberry … Download free opening extract
2		The Great Easter Egg Scramble Timothy Knapman A fabulously funny rhyming text with adorable illustrations. The perfect Easter treat! … Download free opening extract
3		The Goggle-Eyed Goats Stephen Davies March 2012 Book of the Month. Joyful and dotty, how Old Al Haji Amadu tries to get rid of his five naughty goggle-eyed goats  - and fails – is the ultimate triumph of pester power. Al Haji’s three wives object violently … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 5+ readers

1		Geronimo Stilton: Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye Geronimo Stilton March 2012 Book of the Month. This is an adventure you’ll never forget.  Meet Geronimo, a newspaper owner whose favourite pastime is writing tales of adventure set in his hometown of New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island.  You’ll … Download free opening extract
2		Winnie Under the Sea Valerie Thomas March 2012 Book of the Month. Join Winnie and Wilbur under the sea for another irresistible adventure.  Winnie the madcap witch and her faithful cat Wilbur are enjoying a well-deserved holiday by the seaside. But the sea is very WET … Download free opening extract
3		Yum Yum Francesca Simon Lola the cat sets off in search of a delicious dinner in this charming, funny animal story, perfect for early readers. Featuring all the gang from Buffin Street.  If you enjoyed this one then why not try some of the … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 7+ readers

1		My Uncle Foulpest: Dinosaur Disaster Timothy Knapman Foulpest returns – our unlikely hero in the form of an ogre! Welcome back to Wally’s world – a hilarious offering of ogre uncles, evil weevils and more! My Uncle Foulpest: Dinosaur Disaster is the hilarious second instalment in the series by Timothy Knapman. … Download free opening extract
2		Titanic : Disaster at Sea Martin Jenkins This fascinating book traces Titanic’s history from blueprint to ocean dream and uncovers the factors that led to her tragic end. With technical diagrams, maps, passenger profiles and a timeline of the unfolding events, this 100th anniversary edition is a … Download free opening extract
3		Not Bad for a Bad Lad Michael Morpurgo If you loved War Horse, you’ll love this… This wonderful story was inspired by a conversation that Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman had about a prison at Hollesley Bay in Suffolk that Michael Foreman remembered from growing up nearby. Into … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 9+ readers

1		Everything’s Amazing (Sort Of) : Tom Gates 3 Liz Pichon March 2012 Book of the Month.  From the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize comes the third amazing instalment of this brilliant series. This again takes the form of Tom’s battered homework diary – crammed with his scribbles and stories. Totally accessible for … Download free opening extract
2		Call Me Drog Sue Cowing Parker’s got a lot of demons to face as he struggles to come to terms with his parent’s separation and his father’s expectations of him. He thinks he’s coping alright until he finds Drog in the dump. An ugly hand … Download free opening extract
3		Twelve Minutes to Midnight Christopher Edge A thriller with a fast-paced cinematic style, Twelve Minutes to Midnight is an electrifying story from an exciting new author featuring a feisty 13 year old heroine. It is the first book in a must-read series for fans of Philip … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 11+ readers

1		Twilight Robbery Frances Hardinge March 2012 Book of the Month. Shortlisted for the Guardian Children’s Book Prize 2011. Award winning Frances Hardinge’s first novel Fly By Night starred Mosca Mye and Eponymous Clent. Now they are back for a thrilling new adventure in the city of … Download free opening extract
2		The One Dollar Horse Lauren St.John Blue Peter prize-winner Lauren St John tells a thrilling rags-to-riches story in this gripping story of one girl and her dream. Horse-mad Casey has only one dream: to ride a winner in the Badminton Horse trials. But Casey lives in … Download free opening extract
3		Ways To Live Forever Sally Nicholls Shortlisted for the 2009 Branford Boase Best Debut Novel Award. Winner of Glen Dimplex Prize for New Writers 2008. Winner of Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize 2008. Winner of Luchs Prize (Germany) for best children’s book published in Germany in the last year. Sympathetic, touching, … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 14+ readers

1		All Fall Down Sally Nicholls March 2012 Book of the Month.  This is an eagerly anticipated, powerful and inspiring historical novel about survival in the face of real-life horror from one of today’s most exciting young writers.  Sally Nicholls provides a heartbreaking account of one … Download free opening extract
2		The Look Sophia Bennett March 2012 Book of the Month. We suspect this may well be Sophia Bennett’s break-out novel.  Her previous ones have done immensely well but this novel for teenagers is blisteringly good.  It’s the story of two sisters whose world falls apart … Download free opening extract
3		The Hunger Games (Film Tie-In Edition) Suzanne Collins The astonishing bestseller is now a fantastic movie. Here is the original novel with new movie artwork on the cover. The Hunger Games is a searing novel set in a future with unsettling parallels to our present. In a dark vision of … Download free opening extract

With Easter holidays fast approaching, why not use some of our recommendations to choose a perfect book to entertain, absorb or inform any child. And if you have a child who is a fan of The Hunger Games don’t miss our amazing competition.

Egg-straordinary Easter Section!

A whole new bookshelf just for Easter! It’s an Easter-basket brimming with seasonal titles in all genres, for all ages. What has the Easter Bunny brought for you?

Two great Competitions not to miss

The Hunger Games, which we first featured way back in 2009 has now become a phenomenon and the film of the first book is released on 23 March. Linked to the release we have an exclusive competition where three lucky winners can get armfuls of Hunger Games books.

Also linked to our Author of the Month, Sophia Bennett we have a £30 Top Shop voucher to giveaway. Visit our Prize Draws section to enter.

March Pre-Publication Exclusives – start reading before they are published!

Call Me Drog Sue Cowing (9+) – Compelling, courageous and unforgettable; a classic coming-of-age story that packs a strong emotional punch. Download Extract   Buy

Dear Dylan Siobhan Curham (14+) – Poignant, uplifting and funny, this is an absorbing tale about never giving up on your dreams. Download Extract   Buy

Unsinkable, until the Unthinkable happened – 100 years since the Titanic

It’s 100 years since the legendary Titanic embarked on her first and last voyage. The tragic events of 1912 have inspired storytellers all over the world and continue to do so, with 4 wonderful new titles especially for children.

Titanic : Disaster at Sea Martin Jenkins (8+) Technical diagrams, maps, passenger profiles reveal the glory and tragedy of Titanic’s maiden voyage. Download Extract   Buy	Titanic An Edwardian Girl’s Diary,1912 Ellen Emerson White (9+) – Hopes and dreams of a new life, shattered in the icy deep. Download Extract   Buy
Titanic Death on the Water Tom Bradman (9+, 11+) – Inspired by real archives, the gripping story of a young boy working on the doomed ship. Download Extract   Buy	The Watch That Ends the Night : Voices from the Titanic Allan Wolf (14+) – For children and adults. 24 haunting voices of the Titanic tragedy, evoked in verse, a very special book. Buy

Outside Chances – Get them Inspired with our ‘Out and About’ Section

The Easter holidays are nearly upon us and we can’t wait to get out and about as the days get lighter and longer! Re-launched for 2012, this is a fabulous selection of books to help you and your children enjoy your garden and the great outdoors and perhaps even discover a life-long hobby in the making. We love: Nature Adventures by Mick Manning – a unique treasure trove of outdoor activities for kids aged 7+ and The Stick Book, loads of great fun things you can make or do with a stick. There is literally something for everyone!

Early Readers Refresh

Our Early Readers section has also had a flurry of new titles, so now there is an even bigger choice of great books books carefully selected by us to help you get your young children (from Horrid Henries to Cinderellas) hooked on reading from an early age!

Win the chance to adopt an ELEPHANT for a year!

Conservationist Dame Daphne Sheldrick works tirelessly to save African animals from poachers, through the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust set up in memory of her late husband. Parents will love Daphne’s autobiography, An African Love Story, (featured on Lovereading.co.uk) chronicles this often heartbreaking work. Copies of the autobiography and full fostering packages are up for grabs, so don’t delay! Click here to find out more.

… and that is March at Lovereading4Kids! See you with more great ideas in April!

Books for Babies and Toddlers

1		The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Sound Book Eric Carle March 2012 Book of the Month. This is a much-loved classic, but as relevant today as it was when first published over 40 years ago. Now available in this sound-book format so you can actually listen to the Very Hungry Caterpillar as … Download free opening extract
2		Bunny Bunny Catkin Cathy Maclennan Discover all the delights of spring in this joyful new book from Kate Greenaway Award nominated author/illustrator Cathy MacLennan, a companion to the highly acclaimed Chicky Chicky Chook Chook.  A wonderful read-aloud tale, full of fun-to-imitate sounds, rhythm and movement, that gently introduces the idea … Download free opening extract
3		Winnie Under the Sea (Book and CD) Valerie Thomas 2012 is the 25th anniversary of Winnie the Witch and the madcap Winnie is back with a wonderful new story. Enjoying a seaside holiday, Winnie discovers that her faithful cat Wilbur can’t swim. Luckily she has a solution… Winnie turns … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 3+ readers

1		Monstersaurus! Claire Freedman March 2012 Book of the Month. The best-selling author and illustrator of Aliens Love Underpants return with a fresh new title.  Monty loves inventing things and this time, with some bright green slime, a smelly sock, some mouldy cheese and strawberry … Download free opening extract
2		Collywobble Malachy Doyle This is an absolutely gorgeous, heart-warming and courageous tale of a young sheepdog puppy who is too young to join her master and her mum out on the hill, particularly when it’s snowing.  But when they don’t return from the … Download free opening extract
3		The Goggle-Eyed Goats Stephen Davies March 2012 Book of the Month. Joyful and dotty, how Old Al Haji Amadu tries to get rid of his five naughty goggle-eyed goats  - and fails – is the ultimate triumph of pester power. Al Haji’s three wives object violently … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 5+ readers

1		Geronimo Stilton: Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye Geronimo Stilton March 2012 Book of the Month. This is an adventure you’ll never forget.  Meet Geronimo, a newspaper owner whose favourite pastime is writing tales of adventure set in his hometown of New Mouse City, the capital of Mouse Island.  You’ll … Download free opening extract
2		Yum Yum Francesca Simon Lola the cat sets off in search of a delicious dinner in this charming, funny animal story, perfect for early readers. Featuring all the gang from Buffin Street.  If you enjoyed this one then why not try some of the … Download free opening extract
3		Winnie Under the Sea Valerie Thomas March 2012 Book of the Month. Join Winnie and Wilbur under the sea for another irresistible adventure.  Winnie the madcap witch and her faithful cat Wilbur are enjoying a well-deserved holiday by the seaside. But the sea is very WET … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 7+ readers

1		My Uncle Foulpest: Dinosaur Disaster Timothy Knapman Foulpest returns – our unlikely hero in the form of an ogre! Welcome back to Wally’s world – a hilarious offering of ogre uncles, evil weevils and more! My Uncle Foulpest: Dinosaur Disaster is the hilarious second instalment in the series by Timothy Knapman. … Download free opening extract
2		Not Bad for a Bad Lad Michael Morpurgo If you loved War Horse, you’ll love this… This wonderful story was inspired by a conversation that Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman had about a prison at Hollesley Bay in Suffolk that Michael Foreman remembered from growing up nearby. Into … Download free opening extract
3		Diary of a Wimpy Kid Jeff Kinney Winner of the Blue Peter Best Book of the Decade. The 1st in the brilliant Wimpy Kid series that has taken the US, and now the UK by storm. The illustrations and story hillariously chart Greg’s life at a new school. It’s … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 9+ readers

1		Twelve Minutes to Midnight Christopher Edge A thriller with a fast-paced cinematic style, Twelve Minutes to Midnight is an electrifying story from an exciting new author featuring a feisty 13 year old heroine. It is the first book in a must-read series for fans of Philip … Download free opening extract
2		Everything’s Amazing (Sort Of) : Tom Gates 3 Liz Pichon March 2012 Book of the Month.  From the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize comes the third amazing instalment of this brilliant series. This again takes the form of Tom’s battered homework diary – crammed with his scribbles and stories. Totally accessible for … Download free opening extract
3		Wonder R. J. Palacio Chosen by Stylist magazine as one of the Cult Books of 2012. Frank, powerful, warm and often heart-breaking, Wonder is a book you’ll read in one sitting, pass on to others, and remember long after the final page. This is a … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 11+ readers

1		Twilight Robbery Frances Hardinge March 2012 Book of the Month. Shortlisted for the Guardian Children’s Book Prize 2011. Award winning Frances Hardinge’s first novel Fly By Night starred Mosca Mye and Eponymous Clent. Now they are back for a thrilling new adventure in the city of … Download free opening extract
2		The One Dollar Horse Lauren St.John Blue Peter prize-winner Lauren St John tells a thrilling rags-to-riches story in this gripping story of one girl and her dream. Horse-mad Casey has only one dream: to ride a winner in the Badminton Horse trials. But Casey lives in … Download free opening extract
3		War Horse Film tie-in Edition Michael Morpurgo Best-selling War Horse, a magnificent First World War story of human and animal courage on the battle field in the face of deadly danger will shortly be a film following its sell-out adaptation as a play. This film tie-in edition … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 14+ readers

1		All Fall Down Sally Nicholls March 2012 Book of the Month.  This is an eagerly anticipated, powerful and inspiring historical novel about survival in the face of real-life horror from one of today’s most exciting young writers.  Sally Nicholls provides a heartbreaking account of one … Download free opening extract
2		The Look Sophia Bennett March 2012 Book of the Month. We suspect this may well be Sophia Bennett’s break-out novel.  Her previous ones have done immensely well but this novel for teenagers is blisteringly good.  It’s the story of two sisters whose world falls apart … Download free opening extract
3		The Girl in the Mask Marie-Louise Jensen March 2012 Book of the Month. How can feisty Sophia take her revenge on her father for forcing her into a life of high society in Bath? Outwardly, Sophie conforms by attending balls and masques. But, at night, she leads quite … Download free opening extrac

Books for Babies and Toddlers

1		The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Sound Book Eric Carle March 2012 Book of the Month. This is a much-loved classic, but as relevant today as it was when first published over 40 years ago. Now available in this sound-book format so you can actually listen to the Very Hungry Caterpillar as … Download free opening extract
2		What the Ladybird Heard (Board Book) Julia Donaldson Winner of the Scottish Book Award 2010 (0-7 years category). Best-selling author and illustrator Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks have teamed up for another brilliant picture book. Right in the farmyard among all the noisy animals with their MOOs! and QUACKS! … Download free opening extract
3		Bunny Bunny Catkin Cathy Maclennan Discover all the delights of spring in this joyful new book from Kate Greenaway Award nominated author/illustrator Cathy MacLennan, a companion to the highly acclaimed Chicky Chicky Chook Chook.  A wonderful read-aloud tale, full of fun-to-imitate sounds, rhythm and movement, that gently introduces the idea … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 3+ readers

1		The Great Explorer Chris Judge Resourceful Tom has a great fantasy adventure in this exciting and action-packed story with clear, bold illustrations. Setting out to find his father who has gone missing on an expedition to the North Pole, Tom sails through icebergs, flees from … Download free opening extract
2		Monstersaurus! Claire Freedman March 2012 Book of the Month. The best-selling author and illustrator of Aliens Love Underpants return with a fresh new title.  Monty loves inventing things and this time, with some bright green slime, a smelly sock, some mouldy cheese and strawberry … Download free opening extract
3		Oh No, George! Chris Haughton Chris Haughton’s distinctive artwork perfectly accompanies the innocent charm of affable George, a dog trying to be good – with hilarious results! This is the second picture book from rapidly rising star Chris Haughton, whose bold art and psychedelic colour … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 5+ readers

1		Winnie Under the Sea Valerie Thomas March 2012 Book of the Month. Join Winnie and Wilbur under the sea for another irresistible adventure.  Winnie the madcap witch and her faithful cat Wilbur are enjoying a well-deserved holiday by the seaside. But the sea is very WET … Download free opening extract
2		Yum Yum Francesca Simon Lola the cat sets off in search of a delicious dinner in this charming, funny animal story, perfect for early readers. Featuring all the gang from Buffin Street.  If you enjoyed this one then why not try some of the … Download free opening extract
3		Vulgar the Viking and the Rock Cake Raiders Odin Redbeard Revolting – in the very best way – this is a rollickingly good adventure. Vulgar the Viking finds his home life in the town of Blubber exceptionally boring. If only things were like they used to be in the good … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 7+ readers

1		Not Bad for a Bad Lad Michael Morpurgo If you loved War Horse, you’ll love this… This wonderful story was inspired by a conversation that Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman had about a prison at Hollesley Bay in Suffolk that Michael Foreman remembered from growing up nearby. Into … Download free opening extract
2		The Hodgeheg Dick King-smith This is an absolutely charming modern classic from one of Britain’s all-time favourite authors.  There is no one more impressive when it comes to animal stories than Dick King-Smith and this one is our favourite. The Hodegheg has everything – … Download free opening extract
3		Diary of a Wimpy Kid Jeff Kinney Winner of the Blue Peter Best Book of the Decade. The 1st in the brilliant Wimpy Kid series that has taken the US, and now the UK by storm. The illustrations and story hillariously chart Greg’s life at a new school. It’s … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 9+ readers

1		Twelve Minutes to Midnight Christopher Edge A thriller with a fast-paced cinematic style, Twelve Minutes to Midnight is an electrifying story from an exciting new author featuring a feisty 13 year old heroine. It is the first book in a must-read series for fans of Philip … Download free opening extract
2		Wonder R. J. Palacio Chosen by Stylist magazine as one of the Cult Books of 2012. Frank, powerful, warm and often heart-breaking, Wonder is a book you’ll read in one sitting, pass on to others, and remember long after the final page. This is a … Download free opening extract
3		The Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop Kate Saunders A bewitching, bewildering, hilarious and absolutely irresistible magical adventure. A wonderful new life begins for Oz and Lily when their father inherits the family chocolate factory from a long lost uncle. Moving into their new home, Lily knows at once … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 11+ readers

1		Twilight Robbery Frances Hardinge March 2012 Book of the Month. Shortlisted for the Guardian Children’s Book Prize 2011. Award winning Frances Hardinge’s first novel Fly By Night starred Mosca Mye and Eponymous Clent. Now they are back for a thrilling new adventure in the city of … Download free opening extract
2		The One Dollar Horse Lauren St.John Blue Peter prize-winner Lauren St John tells a thrilling rags-to-riches story in this gripping story of one girl and her dream. Horse-mad Casey has only one dream: to ride a winner in the Badminton Horse trials. But Casey lives in … Download free opening extract
3		Nature Mage Duncan Pile February 2012 Debut of the Month. This is an exciting new fantasy series that fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and Septimus Heap will absolutely love to read. Excitingly for Lovereading4kids we were approached by the author in early 2011 who showed … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 14+ readers

1		The Look Sophia Bennett March 2012 Book of the Month. We suspect this may well be Sophia Bennett’s break-out novel.  Her previous ones have done immensely well but this novel for teenagers is blisteringly good.  It’s the story of two sisters whose world falls apart … Download free opening extract
2		All Fall Down Sally Nicholls March 2012 Book of the Month.  This is an eagerly anticipated, powerful and inspiring historical novel about survival in the face of real-life horror from one of today’s most exciting young writers.  Sally Nicholls provides a heartbreaking account of one … Download free opening extract
3		The Girl in the Mask Marie-Louise Jensen March 2012 Book of the Month. How can feisty Sophia take her revenge on her father for forcing her into a life of high society in Bath? Outwardly, Sophie conforms by attending balls and masques. But, at night, she leads quite … Download free opening extract

Help them steal a March this month with a great new read from Lovereading4kids! Maybe the fact that the amazing Dr. Seuss of The Cat in the Hat fame was a March baby will inspire you? Whatever happens, you can bet we have a massive crop of ideas and old favourites this Spring so the hunt for books needn’t leave you as mad as a March Hare. Read on to find out more!

March Author of the Month – Sophia Bennett

Our fashionable Author of the Month is the brilliant Sophia Bennett. After ten years of trying and trying, her talent was finally recognised by publisher Chicken House and it’s a good thing too! The result has been four fabulous novels. Her latest title, this one for teens (and a March Book of the Month!), is The Look, a tale of two sisters – Ted, a fledging model, and Ava who is diagnosed with cancer. Heartrending, stylish and funny, Find out more and enter our competition to win a £30 Top Shop voucher.

March Books of the Month

Keep an eye out for the brilliant, brand-new Very Hungry Caterpillar Sound Book for babies and toddlers (and, as we have discovered in the office, adults love it too!) published to celebrate Very Hungry Caterpillar Day on 20 March.

Also Special mention must also go to: The Geronimo Stilton series – beautifully illustrated, “cheddariffic”, mousey adventures for kids aged 7-10. We LOVE these books and are so excited for your kids to discover them!

Sally-tations! Guest Editor Sally Nicholls

Multi-award winner, charity worker, huge talent and all-round lovely person, our Guest Editor this month is Sally Nicholls. (We love her – can you tell?) Her debut novel Ways to Live Forever met with huge acclaim (as well as several awards) and her latest, All Fall Down – the heartrending  account of life in Yorkshire during the Black Death – is out now. Discover all of her writing, as well as some of the great books that have influenced her over the years, simply by clicking here!

Early Bloomers! – Our Spring Debuts of the Month

Wonder R. J. Palacio (9+ ) – Do not miss this whether you’re 9 or 99! The most poignant, moving and heartwarming tale you will read this year … or ever! Download Extract   More info	Itch Simon Mayo (9+) – Can a gadget-laden science geek be a hero? You bet he can! And check out the ‘Great Element Hunt’ too. Download Extract   More info
Wildwood Colin Meloy (12+) – Darkly wild and magical illustrated fantasy adventure. Grown ups shouldn’t miss this charming tale either! Download Extract   More info	The Things We Did for Love Natasha Farrant (14+) – Teenage love wrenched by the duties of war and the loss of childhood in 1944 France. . Download Extract   More info
Wither Book One of the Chemical Garden Lauren DeStefano (14+) – Dark, futuristic, genetically-mutated-society tale … and not a werewolf or vampire in sight! . Download Extract   More info

Hold Your Horses!

We are very, very excited (some more than others) to announce our brand new section for Horse-and-Pony-mad children. New titles and beloved classics are stable-mates in this all-new section, but why not start with book-of-the-month The One Dollar Horse by Lauren St John (11+) – a touching tale of victory against the odds. Or, the massively popular Tilly’s Pony Tails series by Pippa Funnell (7+) – the adventures of horse-loving Tilly and her four legged friends. Horses rein supreme! Click here for more …

Competition Time!…A Win-Win Situation!

Two great chances to win at Lovereading4kids this month! First, Suzanne Collins’ fantabulous Hunger Games has been made into a movie and 3 lucky readers will be taking home the special ‘Making Of’ Movie edition of the book and more.

That’s not all! Wally (if you can find him!) is 25 years old this year!…and to celebrate we are playing Where’s Wally Now? with loads of great Where’s Wally stuff to give away!

Scroll down to see more selections in the age ranges you have told us you would like to be kept up to date with

Happy Reading!

Peter’s Picked a Peck of Prized Titles!

Here’s one we mentioned earlier! The Blue Peter Book of the Year AND Book of the Decade have just been announced today. From a shortlist of 4 and 10 books respectively, and voted for by the children who love them, the winners of these coveted prizes from the nation’s favourite children’s TV show have been named. The hilarious Diary of A Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney has been voted best children’s books of the last 10 years and the spookily brilliant werewolf mystery, The Considine Curse by Gareth P Jones won the 2012 Blue Peter book of the year. Find out more about all the winners and shortlist today…. have emerged top of the field and you can find them and all the shortlisted books here.