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Features

Reading with children with autism

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Extracts

Momo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind by Misa Sugiura

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Crafts &amp; activities

7 ways to celebrate World Book Day

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3-step World Book Day costume hacks

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The story behind 'Two Places to Call Home'

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Children's reading lists

16 of the best children's books about love

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The best classic love stories for young readers

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9 books about mindfulness and big feelings for kids

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Fun facts

15 fun facts about evolution for kids

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Books to help children understand grief and loss

The story behind 'Don't Wake Dad'

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The Swifts by Beth Lincoln

19 must-read crime and mystery books for children

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14 of the best book subscription boxes for children

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The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

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The best children’s books about the Second World War

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16 of the best Scottish children’s books and authors

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10 fun facts about Chinese New Year

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The Stickleback Catchers by Lisette Auton

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10 amazing plant facts from The Green Planet

11 of the best Peppa Pig books for those first moments

11 of the best Peppa Pig books for those first experiences

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Interviews

'Don't look sideways. Look ahead, write the best book you can': 21 Questions with Abi Elphinstone

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How to get kids to read more in 2023

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The best new Puffin books of 2023

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The best new Ladybird books of 2023

Children's quizzes

Take our cracking Christmas books quiz!

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14 festive family activities to get you in the Christmas spirit

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Children's Articles