Children’s Literature News June 2026
Children’s book news for June 2026: reading enjoyment rises but gaps widen, with IBC book boxes, Bookstart picks, AI findings, awards, festivals and new inclusive school resources.
Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Daniel Fuller is a children’s author and creative producer. His debut children’s book, The Amazing Ann Jelly, illustrated by David Edels, was published independently in paperback on 28 November 2025.
The Amazing Ann Jelly is a 38-page rhyming picture book about Ann, a school pupil who wakes after a jelly-filled night in hospital with stretchy, bouncy powers. The audiobook edition is narrated by Jonell Elliot and was published by That Guy Creative.
Fuller is associated with That Guy Creative, where his work includes creative production and video editing across film, television and digital media. His media work has received recognition from BAFTA, Promax, Kidscreen and the British Animation Awards.
In 2026, The Amazing Ann Jelly won the Golden Wizard Book Prize, and its audiobook edition was shortlisted for the Children’s Audiobook of the Year category in The Week Junior Book Awards.

Children’s book news for June 2026: reading enjoyment rises but gaps widen, with IBC book boxes, Bookstart picks, AI findings, awards, festivals and new inclusive school resources.
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