Lovereading 4 Kids Updates from the world of children’s books

Books for Babies and Toddlers

1		Too Noisy! Malachy Doyle ‘Biscuits and cakes!’ or ‘Spiders and Snakes!’  All readers will love way they can change the pictures in this clever picture book. On every spread there’s a flap which can be opened to reveal some nice or something disgusting. Every … Download free opening extract
2		How Do You Feel? Anthony Browne Former Children’s Laureate Anthony Browne’s characteristic and affecting illustrations are skilful in capturing simple emotions. Happy, sad, lonely, guilty, confident and shy – all these and more are eloquently expressed on the faces of Browne’s endearing chimpanzees. … Download free opening extract
3		Mayfly Day Jeanne Willis September 2012 Book of the Month. Its message is one to treasure. Mayfly lives for only one day. Is she sad? No, everything about that one day is to be celebrated. Mayfly sees buds burst open, she sees babies being … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 3+ readers

1		What’s the Time, Mr Wolf? Debi Gliori September 2012 Book of the Month. This enchantingly original story inspired by the well-known playground tag game, this is also perfect for practising telling the time.  Mr Wolf is revealed to be not so big and not so bad as … Download free opening extract
2		Sad Tales for Me A Bio(dog)raphy James Barklee This is the story of James the dog told by himself.  His heart-warming story will resonate with readers, who identify with many of the feelings James shares. Like when James is sad or scared, or feeling brave, even when he’s … Download free opening extract
3		The Man from the Land of Fandango Margaret Mahy September 2012 Book of the Month. Award-winning Margaret Mahy’s deliciously original creation cavorts across the pages of this exuberant picture book. Told in rhyming a text, the story is set in the wonderful land of Fandango where there’s dancing and … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 5+ readers

1		The Snake Who Came To Stay Julia Donaldson Interest Age 5-8 Reading Age 6+. When Polly sets up an animal home for pets, she doesn’t anticipate quite how many problems she may face! But then, she doesn’t know she is going to be asked to look after a … Download free opening extract
2		Superworm Julia Donaldson September 2012 Book of the Month. Award-winning Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo, tell a romping story of Superworm, a new hero on the block. Good old Superworm! Using his special superpowers, he can rescue Beetle when … Download free opening extract
3		The BFG 30th Anniversary Edition Roald Dahl This is a delightful, funny and exciting story about a special friendship between two people from different worlds – a giant and a child. As the story develops it shows how trust and love develops between them. It also shows … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 7+ readers

1		Where My Wellies Take Me Michael Morpurgo, Clare Morpurgo September 2012 MEGA Book of the Month. Best-selling author Michael Morpurgo’s touching story of a young girl’s exploration of the countryside provides a lyrical link for this rich and varied collection of poems about the countryside which have been selected … Download free opening extract
2		The Odds Adam Perrott September 2012 Book of the Month. The Odd family delight in making mischief, and playing tricks on each other, or on the unsuspecting residents of the town of Trott. But they meet their match in the Plopwells – a seemingly … Download free opening extract
3		Pippi Longstocking Astrid Lindgren September 2012 Book of the Month. Pippi Longstocking, Astrid Lindgren’s nine-year-old heroine, burst onto the bookshelf in 1945 and has remained a firm favourite with children the world over. Here her story is illustrated with flair and humour by Lauren … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 9+ readers

1		The Grunts In Trouble Philip Ardagh September 2012 Book of the Month. Meet the Grunts! Mr and Mrs, their cat Ginger Biscuit, two donkeys Clip and Clop and Sunny, a child Mr Grunt stole off a washing line as a present for Mrs Grunt. The Grunts … Download free opening extract
2		Ribblestrop Forever! Andy Mulligan September 2012 Book of the Month. The school where hilarious things happen, is back.  Not surprisingly, there are some pretty hair-raising adventures as a result and the setting provides an unusual vision of school and the activities that go on … Download free opening extract
3		Shrunk! F. R. Hitchcock September 2012 Debut of the Month. With Jupiter in one pocket and a meteorite in the other, both shrunk by him, Tom knows he has a strange power which produces some surprising and dramatic results. How Tom, who already lives … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 11+ readers

1		The Sacrifice Charlie Higson October 2012 Book of the Month. There aren’t many authors who are able to conjure up fear and terror in the way Charlie Higson does so brilliantly in his series The Enemy of which The Sacrifice is the fourth.  His … Download free opening extract
2		Gods and Warriors Michelle Paver September 2012 MEGA Book of the Month. By the best-selling author of Wolf Brother, Gods and Warriors is this year’s most hotly anticipated children’s novel. The first book in a breathtaking adventure series set in the Greek Bronze Age: a … Download free opening extract
3		Friend or Foe Michael Morpurgo March 2010 Guest Editor Michael Foreman: “Towards the end of WWII enemy prisoners of War were brought to our village to help bring in the harvest.  We boys played football with them, the enemy, during their break times.  Children face-to-face with … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 14+ readers

1		Another Life Keren David A roller-coaster, first-person teenage thriller tells the third part of Keren David’s story about teens caught up in the world of crime. Having been expelled from the boarding school he hates, Archie is delighted to be back in London where he … Download free opening extract
2		Missing Me Sophie Mckenzie September 2012 Book of the Month. Sophie McKenzie’s ability to tap into the teen pysche is second to none and here yet again in this the third in her Missing series (the first and second were Girl, Missing and Sister, … Download free opening extract
3		Maggot Moon Sally Gardner September 2012 Book of the Month. Sally Gardner tells a story that is rich in drama and ideas as Standish Treadwell, an unlikely hero, takes on the vicious forces of the repressive motherland in a novel set in a bleak … Download free opening extract

Books for Babies and Toddlers

1		The Baby That Roared Simon Puttock Love them or loathe then, most babies are sweet. At least, that’s what Mr and Mrs Deer think. They long for a baby of their own to love and cuddle and read aloud to, so, when one is left on … Download free opening extract
2		The Monkey with a Bright Blue Bottom Steve Smallman What better than a cheeky monkey to enthuse a young child to love books in this bestselling picture book.  This edition comes complete with a CD read by CBBC’s Justin Fletcher.  The reading is a great aid to improving reading skills, perfect for bedtime, … Download free opening extract
3		Goat Goes to Playgroup Julia Donaldson Playgroup has begun. Time to have some fun. A comforting story for any child starting at, or already attending, a playgroup. Perfect for reading aloud, even the youngest toddler will enjoy Goat’s antics. … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 3+ readers

1		My Adventure Island Timothy Knapman April 2012 Book of the Month. My Adventure Island is a magical place where anything can happen particularly if you have a little bit of imagination.  It’s a brilliantly funny tale of mischief and mayhem by Timothy Knapman, author of the Mungo and … Download free opening extract
2		Pip and Posy: The Big Balloon Axel Scheffler April 2012 Book of the Month. Best known for creating the pictures for the Gruffalo, Axel Scheffler has created a perfect story for pre-school. How can Pip’s friends cheer him up when his beautiful red balloon goes POP! ? Luckily Posy … Download free opening extract
3		Rabbityness Jo Empson April 2012 Debut of the Month. Highly original, this is a stunning debut picture book which celebrates creativity and difference while also serving as a touching introduction to the idea that people leave good things behind them even when they are … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 5+ readers

1		A Walk in London Salvatore Rubbino This walk gives readers a wonderfully close-up and intimate look at some of the best sights of the great city.  While the landmarks are accurately positioned and defined, the artist’s impressions bring a distinct and personal flavour to them. A little … Download free opening extract
2		The Fearsome Beastie Giles Paley-Phillips April 2012 Book of the Month. Shortlisted for The People’s Book Prize 2012. This is a terrific little picture book that parents are likely to be more worried about for the fear factor than any toddler.  There’s a great storyline written in rhyme … Download free opening extract
3		Jogger’s Big Adventure (Early Reader) Francesca Simon This charming, funny animal story is perfect for early readers. Jogger the hamster is on an adventure, nibbling on books and climbing on chairs. But mean old Sour Puss is about – will Jogger make it back to his cage in … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 7+ readers

1		Eeek! The Runaway Alien Karen Inglis April 2012 Book of the Month. A boy, an alien and football – without any shadow of doubt it’s a match made in heaven for boys in particular and if you have a reluctant reader in the house aged from 6-9 … Download free opening extract
2		Homecoming Michael Morpurgo Michael Morpurgo, former Children’s Laureate and the award-winning author of War Horse, has written a beautifully evocative story which celebrates the beauty of a place and the pain it creates when that beauty is under threat. Michael always liked to … Download free opening extract
3		The Secret Lake Karen Inglis Author Karen Inglis on what inspired The Secret Lake: “The Secret Lake was partly inspired by an apartment some friends moved to in Notting Hill many years ago when my children were younger. It backed on to the most fantastic communal … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 9+ readers

1		Twelve Minutes to Midnight Christopher Edge April 2012 Book of the Month. 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 … Download free opening extract
2		Titanic An Edwardian Girl’s Diary,1912 Ellen Emerson White Titanic, My Story is a vividly imagined account of life on the Titanic by a young girl and told in diary form.  A terrific way for children 100 years on to experience what happened in what remains one of the … Download free opening extract
3		Freaks Kieran Larwood April 2012 Debut of the Month and Winner of The Times/Chicken House Children’s Fiction Competition 2011.  This well-written and action-packed debut is even being considered the new Harry Potter for its originality but we’d say X-Men meets Oliver Twist with a whiff of … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 11+ readers

1		Chomp Carl Hiaasen April 2012 Book of the Month. An hilarious, edge-of-your seat read. Animal lovers everywhere will love this great story about dangerous creatures which also gives a behind the scenes look at how the worst TV shows are made. Wahoo’s Dad … Download free opening extract
2		A Tiger Too Many Antony Wootten April 2012 Debut of the Month. A Tiger Too Many is enchanting from the word go and very readable.  The sentences are short and concise with no waffle and therefore the story goes forward quite briskly and the reader’s attention … Download free opening extract
3		Call Me Drog Sue Cowing April 2012 Debut of the Month. 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 … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 14+ readers

1		The Fear (The Enemy Series 3) Charlie Higson April 2012 Book of the Month. Best-selling author Charlie Higson has created a chilling world in his thrilling Zombie series. Not only have all the adults – older siblings and parents – lost their minds and become hopeless has-beens but there … Download free opening extract
2		Fear Michael Grant April 2012 Book of the Month. This is a blood-pumping, white-knuckle sci-fi futuristic thriller of epic proportions and the fifth of the six planned titles in the GONE series. Night is falling in the FAYZ. Even though it’s been nearly a … Download free opening extract
3		A Monster Calls Patrick Ness Shortlisted for the 2012 Carnegie Medal and 2012 Kate Greenaway Medal. The Judges said: An exquisite piece of writing of great depth which has huge impact upon the reader, guiding them through some difficult emotional lessons. Well plotted and lyrically written … Download free opening extract

Welcome to blossom-clad April from Lovereading4kids! Hans Christian Andersen was born in April over 200 years ago, so here’s to a fairytale Easter – we hope that we’ve found you ‘eggs’actly the right, wonderful books for your Little Mermaids and Steadfast Tin Soldiers to read over the Holidays.

My Oh Mayan, What an Author of the Month! – M. G. Harris

Half-Mexican Manchester United fan and self-confessed geek

M. G. Harris is the author of the fabulous Mayan prophecy influenced, futuristic series, The Joshua Files – perfect for action-hero 9+ year olds.

The 5th and final book in the series is out now and is packed full of gripping, daring teen adventure in dark pyramids and alien tunnels. If you haven’t discovered these pacy adventures yet, now’s the perfect time – particularly as the end of the Mayan calendar (and perhaps even the end of the world) draws near on 21 December 2012!

No April Fools! – Debuts of the Month

Rabbityness Jo Empson 4+ Stunning debut with positive takes on individuality, creativity and dealing with loss. Download Extract More info	The Comic Cafe Roger Stevens 9+ Can kids run the show? Witty, Lemony Snicket-esque adventure! Download Extract More info
Call Me Drog Sue Cowing 9+ Compelling, courageous and unforgettable, Call Me Drog is a classic coming-of-age story. Download Extract More info	Freaks Kieran Larwood 11+ Crime sleuthing, freak-show style,with a band of extraordinarily talented misfits. X-men meets Oliver Twist! Download Extract More info
Immortal City Scott Speer 14+ Electric debut set in a world where Guardian Angels walk among us in the street. Download Extract More info	Starters Lissa Price 14+ Matched meets The Hunger Games. Action-packed thriller with a great heroine. Download Extract More info

Young Bond and Zombies, Guest Editor Charlie Higson

April’s Guest Editor is the multi-talented and multi-award winning author of the action-packed Young Bond series of books and the gruesome but brilliant Enemy series. The first Young Bond Book, Silverfin, was published in 2005 and the series has been translated into 24 different languages! The Enemy series, about Zombies and aimed at an older 11+ audience, is now into its third outing with The Fear. Find out more about Charlie’s books as well as some personal favourites that have influenced his writing to date.

Get Out! – Out and About Section

This is our section to help you get kids outside and enjoying the open air. Books on all kinds of activities can be unearthed here; gardening, exploring, bird-watching … you name it. Special mention this month goes to:

The Bumper Book of London Everything You Need to Know About London and More… Becky Jones, Clare Lewis (7+) Everything you need to know about London … and more! Great for the Olympics. Download Extract More info	The Stick Book : Loads of Things You Can Make or Do with a Stick Fiona Danks, Jo Schofield (7+) Amazingly imaginative guide to all the things you can do with a stick! Genius. Download Extract More info
RSPB Children’s Guide to Birdwatching David Chandler, Mike Unwin (7+) Fascinating fact boxes and top tips for young bird watching enthusiasts. Download Extract More info	Green Fingers and Muddy Boots Ivor Santer (5+) Practical activities to do in the garden every month of the year, come rain or shine Download Extract Buy

…Just One More Thing …

We can’t go without mentioning these two cracking books which have kept us turning pages in the office…

If you enjoyed Long Reach by Peter Cocks then don’t miss the sequel, Body Blow. It’s in our Undercover Reads section (because they’ll be sneaking in another chapter after lights-out!) and is a must for any thrill-seeking teen!

And whatever you do, don’t miss this month’s Free Prize Draws section brimming with exclusive prints, books, goody-bags and a free trip to the Zoo!…

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Happy Reading, and Happy Easter!

Books for Babies and Toddlers

1		Flip Flap Flop Mary Cartwright Perfect for ‘reading’ in the bath; penguins slip and slide, swim and glide and  flip and flap agreeably through the pages. If you’re looking for other great books for this age range then go to our Babies and Toddlers category. … Download free opening extract
2		That’s not my frog Fiona Watt Shortlisted for Baby Book Award, Early Year Awards 2009 Irresistible to inquisitive fingers, the strokeable features within each book in the ‘That’s not my…’ series help an owner to know more about an animal.  In That’s Not My Frog, the frog’s … Download free opening extract
3		Row, Row, Row Your Boat A brilliant take on the classic nursery rhyme Row row row your boat gently down the stream that’s perfect for even the youngest toddler because of its board book format.  Here two toddlers row, rock, scream and roar their way … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 3+ readers

1		Tom’s Tree Gillian Shields A truly uplifting story about love, hope and the importance of patience.  Tom plants a seed and imagines what it will be like as it grows – the trunk is a tall mast of a ship with dragons hiding in … Download free opening extract
2		The Tail of the Whale Ellie Patterson, Christine Pym Shortlisted for the Pre-School Award, Early Year Awards 2009 An absolutely delightful debut from a brilliant new talent in the form of Christine Pym.  Dive into this exquisitely decorative picture book of a bright underwater world, rich with colour and full … Download free opening extract
3		Tabby McTat Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler Best-selling author and illustrator Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have teamed up again to create a heart-warming story about loyalty and friendship. When Tabby McTat the busker’s cat gets separated from the busker he begins a new life on his … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 5+ readers

1		The BFG Roald Dahl This is a delightful, funny and exciting story about a special friendship between two people from different worlds – a giant and a child. As the story develops it shows how trust and love develops between them. It also … Download free opening extract
2		Nelson Mandela’s Long Walk to Freedom Nelson Mandela, Chris Van Wyk Nelson Mandela’s inspirational life story has been adapted into a wonderfully child-friendly version. It tells of his childhood as an ordinary boy in a village and how his belief in democracy was already strongly developed while a student. Mandela’s fight … Download free opening extract
3		Bob’s Best Ever Friend Simon Bartram Simon Bartram’s Man on the Moon was one of the most memorable, witty, and intriguing picture books of recent times. Now at last, Bob, the man on the moon is back and he’s looking for a best ever best friend … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 7+ readers

1		The Best of Times Michael Morpurgo Lovereading comment to follow soon… The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award rewards the best in contemporary children’s and young adult literature from all over the world. Michael Morpurgo has been shortlisted for the award, the winner of which will be announced in March 2010. … Download free opening extract
2		Boom! Mark Haddon Everything about this deliciously improbable adventure is almost completely daft – and that’s the fun of it all. When Charlie sets up his walkie-talkie in the staff room he doesn’t hear gossip about the pupils as he had expected. Instead, … Download free opening extract
3		Tollins: Explosive Tales for Children Conn Iggulden It’s Peter Pan with attitude as Conn Iggulden, creator of the phenomenal bestseller The Dangerous Book for Boys, introduces an explosive and magical new fictional world of the Tollins – flying creatures that aren’t fairies! – all beautifully illustrated in … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 9+ readers

1		I Spy: The Constantinople Caper Graham Marks An absolutely gripping adventure packed full of mystery, intrigue and high paced drama. Trey is off on the Orient Express to take a tour of Europe with his father. Even before the train has left the Gare de Lyon, Trey … Download free opening extract
2		StoryWorld: The Storytelling Book (slipcase edition) John Matthews, Caitlin Matthews A brilliant and completely unique book package appeared recently here at Lovereading4kids and we think it’s absolutely marvellous.  It will enable young and old, reluctant readers and those who love books, to unlock their imaginations.  The world of storytelling has … Download free opening extract
3		The Robbers Josh Lacey Peter is minding his own business depositing his savings in a bank when there’s a ‘hold-up’.  Can Peter’s quick thinking surprise and overcome the robbers in order to save his and other people’s money.  Edge of your seat writing for … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 11+ readers

1		The Enemy Charlie Higson A thrilling story of survival against the odds in a world in which adults have been killed or brain-crazed leaving only children under fourteen and with no one to look after them.  How a bunch of children survive as they … Download free opening extract
2		The Pain Merchants (The Healing Wars) Janice Hardy Part one of a powerful historical fantasy full of politics, magic and enchantment. The Healing Wars tells of the unusual powers of fifteen year old orphan, Naya. In a world where many have special power, Naya stands out from the … Download free opening extract
3		The Return of Johnny Kemp Keith Gray A really gripping thriller for teenage boys.  Short and fast-paced, it’s the story of Johnny Kemp, a boy that no one is prepared to mess with, until that is, Dan manages to get him excluded from school.  But now he’s … Download free opening extract

Featured Books for 14+ readers

1		The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Suzanne Collins Hot on the heals of the adrenaline rush that was Hunger Games comes the equally excellent and relentles sequel Catching Fire. Katniss’s hopes of an easy life after she was top dog in the leathal game show are short-lived after … Download free opening extract
2		The Traitor Game B R Collins Winner of for the 2009 Branford Boase Best Debut Novel Award An extraordinary fantasy novel from a supremely talented debut novelist. Set partly in a boys’ school and also in another world that is both fierce and dangerous, it has themes … Download free opening extract
3		Pastworld Ian Beck Take a thrilling journey into the past in this clever time slip mystery which, written in different voices from different times, takes its readers from a dystopian future to a Dickensian past. Caleb is on a tourist trip to the … Download free opening extract

It’s the end of the summer holidays, which always seems to make kids grumpy. But it’s not all bad! Lovereading4kids has some wonderful reading adventures that kids can go on even in term time. Download free Opening Extracts of these books and find some stories to soften the blow of going back to school…

Author of the Month – the very brainy Hilary McKay

Hilary studied zoology and botany and worked as a biochemist before writing her first children’s novel,
The Exiles, which went on to win the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize. Since then her work has gone from strength to strength and we’re thrilled to feature her brilliant new story,
Wishing for Tomorrow, the official sequel to one of THE children’s classics of all time  Little Princess. The publisher has also re-released with a sparkling new cover this all-time classic.

Our Illustrator of the Month – pet-loving Emma Dodd

Emma’s delightful picture books have been charming children and their parents for a few years now. Her quirky new story, Miaow Said the Cow, is seriously fun but don’t forget to check out the backlist too - Cool Cat and I thought I saw a Dinosaur to name just two.

Two great Series of the Month

Mustang Mountain by Sharon Siamon

This horsey series is perfect for girls aged 8+. These exciting stories are elegies to the natural world, and especially to the powerful, mystical wild horses that gallop the dramatic landscapes of her books.

Chronicles of Ancient Darkness by Michelle Paver

Dazzling, edge-of-your-seat entertainment from the first book, Wolf Brother, all the way through to the sixth and concluding part, Ghosthunter. Torak’s last adventure sees him travel up into the mountains to vanquish the terrifying Soul-Eaters.

This series is absolutely not to be missed by anyone aged 9 or over.

A veritable feast of Books of the Month to suit every age and palate

For 3 + readers
For 3 + readers	For 5 + readers	For 7 + readers	For 7 + readers
For 9 + readers		For 11 + readers
For 11 + readers	For 14 + readers

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First-time fantastic – our Debuts of the Month

Traitor Game – B R Collins

An extraordinary, award-winning novel about the problematic relationship between two school boys, interwoven with an elaborate fantasy world they have created, called Evguard.

Threads – Sophia Bennett

A funny, vibrant, and very contemporary story about three young friends – a budding starlet, an eco-warrior, and a fashionista – who pool their individual talents to help a young refugee girl.

This month’s Guest Editor – the not-at-all-ordinary Joanna Nadin

Joanna describes her childhood as tragically normal, but she’s certainly made up for it by becoming an incredibly interesting and brilliant writer. Her Rachel Riley diaries are as funny and well-observed as Adrian Mole’s. Find out which authors have influenced her work – Frank Cottrell Boyce and Kevin Brooks to name but two.

Help your kids hit the new school year running, with Back to School books

Embrace the new school year and give your child a head start! Our Back to School section has all the dictionaries, thesauri, atlases and foreign language books to help engage and inform your child. Whether your child is a toddler or a teenager, there are different titles for every age from pre-school to sixth form, and all at a 25% discount.

That’s all for now. We hope you have fun exploring the website and discovering new books, and that you find some great stories to take your kid’s mind off the inevitable return to school… and homework!

Sometimes children’s books sound so fun and imaginative, it’s hard for adults not to get jealous. But don’t worry, you can get involved in the adventures too – just download some free Opening Extracts and help your kids get passionate about reading!

Elephant of the Month

Our Author of the Month is David McKee, whose colourful creation, Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, is celebrating his 20th anniversary this year. David is the children’s book genius who was also behind classic kids’ TV shows like Mr. Benn and King Rollo!

Perfect Dozen – our Books of the Month

We have some brilliant Books of the Month – they’re organised by age range below, so just click on a cover to discover a magical story perfectly suited to your child’s reading ability.

For 3 + readers		For 9+ readers
For 7 + readers	For 11 + readers		For 14 + readers

Brand new and brilliant – Debut of the Month

The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart

An absolute gem, meet four unusually gifted orphans who answer a small-ad in a paper and are plungedhead-first into a world of mind-bending puzzles.

Five fantastic years of Usborne Fiction

It’s been 5 years since Usborne launched their range of fiction for kids, and we’re featuring 10 of their top titles for you to download Opening Extracts of and enjoy. As part of the celebrations, Usborne is also launching to Young Writers’ Award: your children can win a whole host of prizes by helping a top writer finish a story! Find out more in our special section.

Billions of blue blistering barnacles!

Give your kids a real treat by introducing them to Tintin, Snowy Captain Hadock and all the characters and all the adventures you grew up with when you were a child. Visit the special section on our site to see the beautiful new 3 in 1 editions for much more comic book fun.

One small step for Mankind….

Few people can fail to have missed the fact that 2009 is the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing. So we feel it is particularly appropriate to celebrate by enthusing some youngsters about Space right here at Lovereading4kids. If you think about it children aged around 9+ are going to be the generation that are likely to be the first to walk on Mars! So if you think you have a budding astronaut then take a look at our small but perfectly formed selection of titles. One Small Step is our personal favourite in the Lovereading4kids office.

Finally, with Father’s Day just around the corner, we’ve selected one truly gorgeous book that stood out from the crowd to such a degree that it’s the only title we’ve selected for you in celebration of father’s Day. Do look at the delightful On our Way Home by Sebastien Braun as it would make a lovely gift and a beautiful book to read out loud.

So there we go – a whole host of marvellous adventures and misadventures to keep your kids reading well into summer and beyond. Visit Lovereading4kids to find out more 

From Potential Prize Winners to Exclusive Pre Publication extracts along with a smattering of competitions we have enough new books to keep all your children absorbed, excited and entertained for the coming Autumn. Read on for more …..

New Features for September

2 exclusive competitions

This month there are 2 big children’s books. Naturally we are featuring them both and we have exclusive, free to enter prize draws with both of them. The first

 is the 3rd of the epic Inheritance Cycle series by Christopher Paolini. The final book is called Brisingr and we have a signed copy to give away with the other 2 in the series. Also September sees the next in the heart stopping ‘Young Bond’’ series by Charlie Higson. By Royal Command finds the young bond on the run in Austria trying to stop a deadly plot. We have signed copies to give away. Find out more on the website.

Pre-Publication stories to discover before the hordes:

Inkdeath   by Cornelia Funke For 9+ readers. The final book in the series and watch out for the film later this year.		Exposure    by Mal Peet For 14+ readers. Mystery and intrigue as someone tries to plot the scandalous downfall of a big soccer star.
The Story Blanket   by Elena Odriozola For 0-5 Readers. A beautiful illustrated story about ‘Babba Zarrah’, who makes new clothes for everyone in her village.		Mothstorm   by Philip Reeve   For 9+ readers. The third thrilling story of interplanetary peril in the Larklight series..
Tales of Terror from the Black Ship   by Chris Priestley Terrifyingly entertaining follow up with more dark stories for 14+ readers.		Waterslain Angels   by Kevin Crossley-Holland An atmospheric detective story set in 1950s Norfolk.
Comic Strip History   by Sally Kniberg For 7+ readers. Everything important that’s happened in the world – in pictures, brilliant!

Potential Prize winners

Finally in September we have the shortlists for two prestigious children’s book awards. You can read a free Opening Extract of them all on our website and decide which books you rate. The first is Guardian children’s fiction prize, which will be announced on September 24. Next the Booktrust teenage fiction prize where the winner will be announced on 18 November.

Happy reading and coming soon book selections for Halloween and Christmas!