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Frann Preston-Gannon on ocean stories for kids | Parrot Street Book Club
Little Lim and the Golden Treasure is perfect summer reading for whole family! Author Frann Preston-Gannon tells us about being inspired on a family holiday and which other ocean-based adventure stories she recommends you read next.
7 early chapter books about wildlife and the environment | Parrot Street Book Club
Early chapter books are a great way to use engaging fiction to introduce wildlife and environmental themes, fostering curiosity, empathy, and a love for nature. Here we introduce 7 of our favourites, perfect for 5 to 8-year-olds.
Highly illustrated books for kids aged 8+ | Parrot Street Book Club
We’ve spoken many times before about being big fans of graphic novels at Parrot Street HQ. I could talk about this for hours, because graphic novels are a fantastic and very worthy category of literature in their own right. But that’s not what this edit is about. Today we are celebrating illustrated fiction – that is
9 brilliant reads from the 2025 Read for Empathy Collection | Parrot Street Book Club
Reading books which delve into diverse perspectives and experiences can significantly help children and young people cultivate empathy and understanding, becoming more compassionate, inclusive members of society as a result. Here we share our top 9 picks from the 2025 Reading for Empathy Collection produced by Empathy Lab.
8 of the best children’s & teenage historical fiction | Parrot Street Book Club
Through historical fiction we learn that history isn’t just about dates and wars but about real humans who laughed, cried, made mistakes and stood up for things that mattered. We've shared 8 of our favourite reads for age 8 and up.
Picking titles for our children’s book subscription boxes | Parrot Street Book Club
Back in 2017 we launched our first test subscription box to a handful of enthusiastic readers. The book we chose was Spangles McNasty and the Fish of Gold by Steve Webb, illustrated by Chris Mould. We had spent a huge amount of time talking about how we should go about picking the perfect books for our boxes. We set ou
11 books for fans of The Final Year by Matt Goodfellow | Parrot Street Book Club
The Final Year by Matt Goodfellow, illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton, was a runaway hit after its publication in September 2023. It follows the journey of a boy named Nate as he navigates the ups and downs of his final year of primary school. Facing challenges at home and school, Nate grapples with friendships, self-doub
8 reasons why we’re looking forward to World Book Day 2025 | Parrot Street Book Club
We love the fact that children and adults come together to celebrate and discuss their favourite books and characters every World Book Day. These are the 8 World Book Day activities that we're most looking forward to getting stuck into this year.
Susan Brownrigg on historical books for kids | Parrot Street Book Club
Wrong Tracks has all the ingredients of the perfect middle grade read - an intriguing mystery with a fascinating historical backdrop and bags of contemporary relevance. Author Susan Brownrigg tells us about being inspired by the real life Rainhill Trials and which other historical novels for kids she recommends you read next.
Radhika Sanghani on contemporary fantasy novels for teens | Parrot Street Book Club
Here to Slay by Radhika Sanghani is an action-packed queer fantasy drama with a brilliant, diverse and hugely relatable cast of characters, plus romance, humour, magic and action all in equal measure. Here Radhika tells us about being inspired by the real goddess Kali and which other contemporary fantasy novels for teens she recommends you read next.
Dee Benson & David Arlo on fantasy thrillers for teens | Parrot Street Book Club
Damien Ike and the Fallen House of Draven is a magical sci-fi thriller for early teen readers that had us gripped from page one. Here the authors tell us about what inspired the book and which other fantasy thrillers for teens they recommend you turn to next.
Matt Stephens on books with diverse disability representation | Parrot Street Book Club
Raz Beri is an inspiring contemporary drama that had us rooting for the lead character from page one. Author Matt Stephens tells us about what inspired the story and which other books with diverse disability representation he recommends you read next.
Anne Fine on books for newly independent readers | Parrot Street Book Club
Anne Fine is the author of over 70 books for children, a former Children's Laureate and winner of multiple awards, including the prestigious Carnegie Medal (twice!). Here Anne tells us what inspired her latest story and which other early chapter books she recommends for young readers.
Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick on books about friendship | Parrot Street Book Club
Sisters of the Moon by Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick is a wonderful blend of relatable contemporary drama and mystical intrigue that we think early teens will love. Here the author tells us about being inspired by her sixteen-year-old self and which other books about friendship for young people she recommends you read next.
Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin on historical books for teens | Parrot Street Book Club
The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin is a thrilling historical mystery for readers aged 12+. Here Ruta and Steve tell us about being history nerds, all the research they did for the book, and which other historical books for early teens they recommend you read next.
Jacqueline Davies on ghost stories for kids | Parrot Street Book Club
The International House of Dereliction is a gently spooky, wonderfully quirky ghost story with a difference. Author Jacqueline Davies tells us all about what inspired the story and which spooky stories for kids she recommends you read next.
Susannah Lloyd on funny books for kids | Parrot Street Book Club
Badgers Are Go! by Susannah Lloyd is a quirky, fun-filled adventure packed with heart and humour, perfect for reading out loud as a family. Here Susannah tells us about being inspired by Hollywood film stars and her favourite funny book recommendations for newly independent readers.
7 books for kids who love David Walliams | Parrot Street Book Club
The big-name celebrity authors so often provide a gateway to a love of reading. But there’s a lot more to the world of funny books for kids than you might expect. Here’s our pick of 7 of the best new books for kids who love David Walliams.