David Almond confronts the wild violence of childhood

Interview with Julia Donaldson

Amanda Craig meets the creator of The Gruffalo and her magical new character Stick Man

Amanda Craig reviews two children's books embellished by master illustrators

A Finder's Magic by Philippa Pearce and Helen Craig and Johnny's Bad Day by Edward Ardizzone

Nation by Terry Pratchett

The Sunday Times review by Nicolette Jones

After 25 years, Puffin Post is being relaunched

Fat Puffin is preparing to spread his wings again. The magazine of the Seventies is back, with children deciding content

Horrible Science writer battles history

Nick Arnold believes that he has made a discovery that will mean all English history books need to be rewritten

Madame Pamplemousse and Her Incredible Edibles by Rupert Kingfisher and Kaspar Prince of Cats by Michael Morpurgo

The Times review by Amanda Craig

Booked Up Children's Special

Alyson Rudd talks to four 11-year-olds about the titles on Booktrust's free book giveaway.

Amanda Craig presents three children's books featuring well-known heroes as children

James Bond and the Scarlet Pimpernel return to entertain a younger audience

A troublesome old gremlin

While reworking the classic fairytale Hansel and Gretel, the children's author let loose demons from his own childhood

Jonadab and Rita by Shirley Hughes

The Famous Five's Survival Guide

The Sunday Times review by Nicolette Jones

Summer reads for kids

Amanda Craig reviews three books to occupy children until the summer holidays end

The Robber Baron's Daughter by Jamila Gavin

The Robber Baron's Daughter by Jamila Gavin

Vampire-lit for children

The Times review by Amanda Craig

Angelo by David Macaulay

The Sunday Times review by Nicolette Jones

Science fiction round-up for children and teenagers

Children's audiobooks round-up

Swallows and Amazons, Swallowdale, Pigeon Post and The Picts and the Martyrs, and the Norfolk Broads with Coot Club, Children of the New Forest,...

The Traitor Game by BR Collins

The Sunday Times review by Nicolette Jones

Interview with Lynley Dodd

Fiona Terry meets the creator of the classic children's character Hairy Maclary