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
Hannah Watson studied English and French literature at Durham University and the Sorbonne in Paris. She joined Usborne Publishing after graduating in 2015. Her work for young children includes sticker, board and early-learning books.
1000 Things in Nature is a 34-page hardback by Hannah Watson, published on 1 August 2017. The book introduces children to plants, animals and natural features across habitats including jungles, deserts, gardens, oceans, savannahs and mountains.
Lift-the-Flap ABC is a 16-page board book by Hannah Watson. It is an interactive alphabet book for preschool children, designed for sharing and for supporting early reading and writing skills.
First Sticker Book Dinosaurs, illustrated by Jordan Wray, was published by Usborne on 27 June 2023 as part of the First Sticker Books series. Little First Stickers Aquarium, illustrated by Marcella Grassi, was published by Usborne on 4 July 2023 as part of the Little First Stickers series. Little First Stickers Diggers and Cranes, illustrated by Joaquin Camp, was published by Usborne on 5 September 2023 as part of the Little First Stickers series.

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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