Books for bedtime
Books for bedtime to read to children – a selection of books by Jill Murphy, Allan Ahlberg, Maurice Sendak, Michael Rosen, Martin Waddell, Fiona Watt, Claire Freedman, and more; which are ideal for reading to children at bedtime.
Beatrix Potter author page
Beatrix Potter biography
Beatrix Potter was an English author, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist. She is best known for her children’s books featuring animals, notably The Tale of Peter Rabbit, first published in 1902 by Frederick Warne & Co. Potter wrote and illustrated more than twenty books, including The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin (1903), The Tailor of Gloucester (1903), The Tale of Benjamin Bunny (1904), and The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck (1908).
Her works are characterised by detailed illustrations and anthropomorphic animal characters. Potter’s books have been translated into numerous languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. In addition to her literary achievements, she was recognised for her work in mycology and land conservation.
Potter’s legacy includes the enduring popularity of her stories and characters, as well as her contributions to the preservation of the Lake District landscape. The Tale of Peter Rabbit remains one of the best-selling books of all time.
Book series for children to encourage reading for pleasure
Book series for children and teens to encourage reading for pleasure, including titles by Dominic Sandbrook, Liz Pichon, Harriet Muncaster, Kevin & Katie Tsang, Marie Lu Robert Muchamore and Jason Reynolds.
Travel locations and holiday destinations inspired by children’s books
Looking for a travel destination to engage your children? How about a location from a favourite children’s book, or an actual landmark or building which inspired a magical or legendary setting from a story? Here’s a list of top holiday spots with literary themes.
Christmas topic books for EYFS, KS1 & KS2
Christmas topic books with fiction and nonfiction suitable for children in EYFS, KS1 & KS2 including titles by Raymond Briggs, Fiona Watt, Dawn Casey, Kate Saunders Graham Oakley and Catherine Doyle.
World Book Day Costumes
Our World Book Day costume recommendations and suggestions for cracking book character outfits for your child. We’ve picked out fancy dress kits based on book characters by authors including Roald Dahl, Beatix Potter, J.K. Rowling, J.M. Barrie and Lewis Carroll.
Bestselling books by Beatrix Potter
Browse Beatrix Potter books on UK.Bookshop.orgBrowse Beatrix Potter books on Waterstones.com
Browse Beatrix Potter books on Blackwells.co.uk
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