Children's articles & activities

Packed full of hilarity (and sometimes a little bit of mischief!) from beginning to end, these picture books for under fives are positively giggle-inducing.

It’s important for children and LGBTQIA+ families to see themselves reflected in books. It’s also important for those who are not directly part of the community to learn about acceptance and equality. So, we’ve picked out the best children’s books that celebrate diversity.

Are you a troublemaker like Toad? Responsible like Ratty? Or mellow like Mole? Take our quiz now to see which character you're most like from The Wind in the Willows.

Test your knowledge of life on Earth with these questions from QI Elf and podcaster Molly Oldfield's new book Everything Under the Sun.

There are many misconceptions around potty training and when it’s your first time teaching your little one how to use the loo, it can all feel very overwhelming. So, we spoke to toilet training expert Amanda Jenner and asked her to help us flush out the myths.

The author of Princess Olivia Investigates: The Wrong Weather on gluten-free baking, learning to filter out distractions so she can write, and spilling her drink on Terry Pratchett.

It's the 125th anniversary of Bram Stoker's famous gothic horror story Dracula on 26th May. In this extract, Jonathan Harker's wife Mina has travelled to Whitby. There, she and her friend Lucy meet a local man who tells them of goblins and ghouls that are said to inhabit the ruined abbey…

A laugh-out-loud adventure featuring Trixie Pickle, who uses her artistic skills to bring down bullies at school. Full of brilliant artist fact files, cartoons, and jokes!

Little ones can design and colour in their own underwear with our downloadable sheet. This is a great way to help encourage children who are starting to learn how to use the potty.

We all need a little help de-stressing every now and then. Make your own stress balls with this fun craft inspired by Jion Sheibani's book The Worries. They're the perfect size to pop in your pencil case or school bag!

Get ready for Mission Imagination – the new series of the Puffin Podcast. Each episode will whoosh you a way to a different magical world created by a fantastic Puffin author. Hosted by the hilarious Babatúndé Aléshé, alongside two young Puffineers, there’ll be a new adventure for each week of the summer holidays.

Get ready for Mission Imagination – the new series of the Puffin Podcast. Each episode will whoosh you a way to a different magical world created by a fantastic Puffin author. Hosted by the hilarious Babatúndé Aléshé, alongside two young Puffineers, there’ll be a new adventure for each week of the summer holidays.