Here are the year’s most notable picture, chapter and middle grade books, selected by our children’s books editor.

From cosy reads for young children to novels offering pointers to young men, the best children's books of the year have it ...

So funny, you’ll be dipping into this one on your own when the kids are in bed. Another beautifully illustrated and thought ... and its striking cover and illustrations which make it a perfect gift.

Each year our panel recommends children’s books on different themes and for different age groups and will feature old favourites, classics, new releases, books you can borrow from the library ...

So, how did it start as a childrens book? Like its predecessor ... World War II may be old news in the world of first-person shooters, but a change of perspective could be a breath of fresh ...