25 Best UK Children's Book Blogs and Websites
UK Children's Book Blogs
Here are 25 Best UK Children's Book Blogs you should follow in 2023
1. Federation of Children's Book Groups
UK
The Federation of Children's Book Groups is a UK charity bringing children and books together, encouraging reading for pleasure.
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fcbg.org.uk/blog
2K⋅ 11.1K ⋅2 posts / week ⋅ Jan 2012 Get Email Contact More
2. Picture Book Party
London, England, UK
Walker is the world's leading employee-owned, independent publisher of children's books. Working with the best authors and illustrators, Walker Books is renowned for its truly original publishing and outstanding quality.
picturebookparty.c..
18.7K⋅ 73.5K ⋅1 post / month ⋅ Mar 2011 Get Email Contact More
3. The School Reading List
UK
Fun and interesting reading book suggestions for Primary and Secondary school aged children, including fiction and non-fiction titles for all abilities.
schoolreadinglist...
11.6K⋅ 32.5K⋅ 2K ⋅1 post / week Get Email Contact More
4. Barrington Stoke | Cracking Reading For Over A Decade
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Barrington Stoke specializes in 'cracking reading'. publishing super-readable children's books that break down the barriers that can stop kids from getting into reading.
barringtonstoke.co..
5.2K⋅ 20.4K ⋅1 post / quarter ⋅ Jan 2014 Get Email Contact More
5. Jabber Works | Sarah McIntyre
London, England, UK
Illustrator and writer Sarah McIntyre is easy to spot in her pointy glasses and hats. Sometimes she writes and draws picture books and comics herself, sometimes she illustrates books for other people, including Giles Andreae, Alan MacDonald, Gillian Rogerson, Anne Cottringer and Claire Freedman.
jabberworks.livejo..
1.7K⋅ 25.1K⋅ 3.1K ⋅2 posts / week ⋅ May 2006 Get Email Contact More
6. Storytime Magazine | Classic Stories For Kids To Read, Love & Share
UK
Storytime is the UK's favourite illustrated monthly story magazine for kids aged 3 to 8. It's filled with classic fairy tales, myths and legends, folk tales, fables, poems and rhymes, stories from around the world and tales from today. Read the Storytime Blog for top tips and advice on boosting your child's literacy, reading for pleasure, and news and insights on the world of stories.
storytimemagazine...
6.7K⋅ 9K ⋅2 posts / month ⋅ Feb 2016 Get Email Contact More
7. Rujokinggrandad Blog
England, UK
Children's Writer and Blogger Wordsmith and writer about anything.
rujokinggrandad.co.uk
817 ⋅2 posts / week ⋅ Mar 2016 Get Email Contact More
8. My Book Corner
Bath, England, UK
My Book Corner is a treasure trove of beautiful children's literature for you to discover, come and find your next favorite book.
mybookcorner.co.uk
2.6K⋅ 10.6K⋅ 1.2K ⋅6 posts / month Get Email Contact More
9. Lovereading 4 Kids Blog
England, UK
Lovereading 4 Kids Updates from the world of children's books - news reviews and free extracts on the best children's books. Our mission is to provide parents with the tools to get their kids reading!
lovereading4kids.c..
19.2K⋅ 20.4K ⋅14 posts / month ⋅ Mar 2008 Get Email Contact More
10. Centre for Literacy in Primary Education
London, England, UK
Read stories and articles from the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education's teaching team, CLPE schools, and the world of children's literature. The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education is a UK-based children's literacy charity dedicated to helping schools develop literacy learning that transforms lives.
clpe.org.uk/blog
7.9K⋅ 36.6K ⋅1 post / week Get Email Contact More
11. An Awfully Big Blog Adventure
A blog by children's authors' writers from the UK sharing their thoughts on books, writing, and more.
awfullybigblogadve..
2.2K ⋅1 post / day ⋅ Jul 2008 Get Email Contact More
12. Books For Keeps
London, England, UK
The UK's leading, independent children's book magazine. Since 1980, it has been reviewing hundreds of new children's books each year and publishing articles on every aspect of writing for children.
booksforkeeps.co.u..
640⋅ 15.9K ⋅2 posts / month Get Email Contact More
13. Seven Stories | The National Centre for Children's Books
UK
The latest news and daily boom updates from Seven Stories. Seven Stories is Britain's gallery and archive that celebrates the wonderful world of children's books.
sevenstories.org.u..
25.8K⋅ 23.5K ⋅2 posts / week Get Email Contact More
14. BookBairn
Scotland, UK
A BookBairn's journey into reading, stories, and books with Mummy's (Kim's) help. Kim Duffy is a reader, mummy, book reviewer, and passionate about sharing the best children's books & raising readers.
bookbairn.com
1.2K⋅ 6.1K⋅ 18.8K ⋅1 post / quarter ⋅ Sep 2015 Get Email Contact More
15. DolphinBooks | The children's book blog
UK
The best in children's books for younger readers...part of SmithMartin LLP. Dolphinbooksellers.co.uk is the children's book information arm.
dolphinbooksellers..
1 post / month ⋅ Jan 2009 Get Email Contact More
16. It's all about stories!
UK
Blog about inspiring children and families to love stories. And lots of other stuff about authors, illustrators, communication and language, and communication-friendly spaces. Authored by Nicky Hudson, a teacher, mom, and book lover.
itsallaboutstories..
2K ⋅1 post / week Get Email Contact More
17. CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEWS (YOUNG READERS) by JANYA AGARWAL
London, England, UK
I am writing this blog so that children can enjoy reading like me. Also, I want to spread the joy of reading.
janyabkr.blogspot.com
15 ⋅2 posts / quarter Get Email Contact More
18. Playing By The Book
UK
Reviews of children's books and the crazy, fun stuff they inspire us to do. Here I spread the word about brilliant books for kids and young people, and to connect with others who are passionate about reading, stories, illustration, and all the things which can come between the covers of a book. Blog by Zoe Toft.
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playingbythebook.net
506⋅ 9.9K ⋅ Jul 2009 Get Email Contact More
19. Books for Topics
UK
Booklists and reading recommendations for primary school curriculum topics. BooksForTopics was launched in 2015 as a means of helping primary school staff find high-quality books that are appropriate to use in a primary school setting.
booksfortopics.com..
11.3K⋅ 34.1K ⋅5 posts / month Get Email Contact More
20. The Reader Teacher
Covers the best reads, reviews, and recommendations for children, teachers, schools, and parents to choose from. Scott Evans is a primary school teacher, reading for pleasure enthusiast & children's books consultant & influencer.
thereaderteacher.c..
946⋅ 32.3K Get Email Contact More
21. ACHUKA Children's Books UK
UK
Your go-to place for children's books news and features about authors in the UK. You'll find book reviews of Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry, and Tales. Written by Michael Thorn, championing children's books since 1997.
achuka.co.uk/blog
2.7K ⋅30 posts / year Get Email Contact More
22. Read It Daddy | Books, Comics & Cool Stuff For Kids!
Abingdon, England, UK
YABA Award-Winning Book bloggers for your busy little (and not so little) ones. Dad (old enough to know better) and Daughter (young enough to be a smarty pants) take a look at the best and brightest children's picture books, chapter books, YA and comics and loads of other great kids stuff
readitdaddy.blogsp..
8.7K ⋅ Aug 2010 Get Email Contact More
23. Along Came Poppy
UK
This our family blog written by me, Kate, with the help of my four Mini Reviewers. We started the blog in 2016 to keep track of our 366 books in 366 days reading challenge. Having now completed the challenge we continue to share book recommendations, as well as play ideas, parenting tips and product reviews. We hope you enjoy reading all about what we get up to!
alongcamepoppy.com
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24. Norfolk's Education Library Service | The Book Trolley
UK
The Book Trolley is a blog set up by Norfolk's Education Library Service to share news and book reviews. We make sure that every child and a young person finds reading irresistible!
norfolkels.wordpre..
318⋅ 1.5K ⋅12 posts / year Get Email Contact More
25. BookLife Publishing Ltd
England, UK
Discover the latest children's books available from BookLife Publishing. From Art to History, Science and more you will find brilliant and brand-new children's non-fiction books every month. What new book will you discover?
booklifepublishing..
2.1K⋅ 195 Get Email Contact More
UK Children's Book Bloggers
Blogger Name | Blog Link | Total Blog Posts | |
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achuka | achuka.co.uk/blog | 333 | |
Phil | rujokinggrandad.co.uk | 285 | |
FCBG | fcbg.org.uk/blog | 195 | |
FCBG blog | fcbg.org.uk/blog | 88 | |
Alison | booksfortopics.com/blog | 88 | |
Sarah Broadley | mybookcorner.co.uk | 53 | |
Nicky | itsallaboutstories.blogspot.com | 36 | |
Emma Perry | mybookcorner.co.uk | 34 | |
Scott (The Reader Teacher) | thereaderteacher.com/blog | 32 | |
Norfolk Education Library Service | norfolkels.wordpress.com | 24 | |
storytime_user | storytimemagazine.com/news | 23 | |
The Dolphin | dolphinbooksellers.co.uk/blog | 23 | |
BookBairn | bookbairn.com | 22 | |
Tom Tolkien | schoolreadinglist.co.uk | 22 | |
Penny Dolan | awfullybigblogadventure.blogspot.com | 13 | |
Steve Way | awfullybigblogadventure.blogspot.com | 12 | |
Sheena Wilkinson | awfullybigblogadventure.blogspot.com | 11 | |
Sharon Tregenza | awfullybigblogadventure.blogspot.com | 11 | |
Rowena House | awfullybigblogadventure.blogspot.com | 11 | |
Paul May | awfullybigblogadventure.blogspot.com | 11 | |
LuWrites | awfullybigblogadventure.blogspot.com | 11 | |
Claire Fayers | awfullybigblogadventure.blogspot.com | 11 | |
Tracy Darnton | mybookcorner.co.uk | 10 | |
Tracy Darnton | awfullybigblogadventure.blogspot.com | 10 | |
Laurence Inman | schoolreadinglist.co.uk | 10 |
UK Children's Book Blog Topics
Topic | Number of posts |
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Blog Of The Day | 107 |
General News | 96 |
Fiction | 27 |
Illustrated | 25 |
Book Reviews For Age 7-11 | 24 |
Picture Book Reviews | 24 |
MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC | 21 |
Chapter Book | 18 |
Friendship | 17 |
Picture Book | 16 |
Adventure | 14 |
BookOfTheDay | 13 |
Book Reviews For Age 12+ | 13 |
Humour | 13 |
Children's & YA Book Reviews | 10 |
Family | 10 |
Nonfiction | 10 |
Nature | 9 |
Author Interview | 8 |
Series | 8 |
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