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Books in this section are read and commented on by someone in the age group they are intended for. Obviously books for young children are written about by their parents! The reviews represent their personal opinions only. 

Recent articles

  Just Because by Rebecca Elliott
Aug 31, 2010
Published by Lion Children's Books, Just Because is about Rebecca Elliott's own children, one of whom is severely disabled. Anne Coates was enchanted by the book.
  Win a complete set of Practise & Pass 11+ books
Aug 20, 2010
Worth over £80, Practise &  Pass+ books from Trotman Publishing offer invaluable step-by-step coaching for children sitting the 11+ exam and Parenting Without Tears visitors have the chance to win the complete set.
  London Unlocked – a new guide book for kids by Emily Kerr & Joshua Perry
May 21, 2010
London Unlocked is the first in a new series of funny and irreverent guide books for children aged seven to 11 published by Factfinder Guides. Parenting Without Tears has 11 copies to be won.
  My Silly Body Book by Paul Hanson and Eric Nagourney
Apr 29, 2010
Workman Publishing's My Silly Body Book has proved delightfully entertaining – and educational – for Toby, wrties Alex Bell.
  The Soul Patrol by Bruno Grigoletti
Apr 21, 2010
Billed as "Nancy Drew meets Harry Potter", Bruno Grigoletti's first novel The Soul Patrol is reviewed by 11 year-old Tabitha Minett.
  The Monies: Here Come The Monies by Simon Knock and John Mariani
Apr 10, 2010
Here Come The Monies is the first in a series of adventures for The Monies family and was well received when read to our four and a half year old tester by Olivia Coates.
  Blue Peter Book Awards announced
Mar 4, 2010
The Blue Peter awards have been recognising and celebrating the best authors, the most creative illustrators and the greatest reads for children since 2000.
 
  Why Does Ear Wax Taste So Gross? by Mitchell Symons
Jan 26, 2010
Sian Minett and her son James seek the answer to the question: Why Does Ear Wax Taste So Gross? posed in Mitchell Symons' entertaining – and informative! – book.
  Open Me Up published by Dorling Kindersley
Dec 3, 2009
Everyone has one - so find out how your body works with DK's Open Me Up.
  Children's Book of Art from Dorling Kindersley
Nov 28, 2009
From Aboriginal to abstract art, from Michelangelo to Matisse, the DK Children's Book of Art will inspire your young Picassos.
  Ask Me Anything published by Dorling Kindersley
Nov 24, 2009
For trivia fans and devotees of pub quizzes as well as parents and older children, Ask Me Anything - every FACT you ever wanted to know is a must for your bookshelves.
  The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman wins the Booktrust Teenage Prize 2009
Nov 18, 2009
The Booktrust Teenage Prize, launched in 2003 to recognise and celebrate the best contemporary writing for teenagers. today announced the 2009 winner: Neil Gaiman author of The Graveyard Book.
 
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