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Witchy words and potent potion poems - writing activities and book recommendations inspired by witches.
Get Creative
Circle Yuen on Illustrating Big Feelings with Heart and Imagination
Illustrators Spotlight
How to craft truly terrifying tales - three fearsome tips and techniques for writing spooky stories this Halloween (and through the year).
Children's Books about Adoption
Collections
New Research Reveals 86% of Parents Want More Time to Read with Their Children
News
Poetry is Bucking the Trend: Children’s Engagement Reaches a 16-Year High
The Bunnies of Hoppity Hill: A Bouncy Lift-the-Flap Adventure Series to Share Again and Again
Series of the Month
Meet the Creators of Corpse Talk: Adam and Lisa Murphy...Bringing the Dead Famous to Life.
Author Talk
Holly Swain on Quirky Characters, Childhood Magic and a Hint of Peril
Marginalised British Authors and Illustrators Still Locked Out of UK Children's Publishing Report by Inclusive Books for Children (IBC) Finds
Get Sleuthing - 50 Cosy Crime Novels for Children and YA Readers
Best Halloween Books for Kids 2026: Spooky, Funny and Scary Reads for Every Age
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