Children's articles & activities

Looking for a way to celebrate the life and times of Robert Burns on Burns Night? Or do you just want to read some great Scottish literature? From magical Highland adventures and sweet stories for wee ones to classic tales by Scottish authors, there's a story here for you.

From the beloved Moomins to Mildred Hubble, these treasured tales full of well-loved characters have been captivating readers for years. They’re exciting, enchanting, and downright classics.

The human body is a strange and extraordinary place. There's so much going on inside our bodies – so how much do you really know? Take our quiz to find out! We can guarantee you'll learn some fascinating facts along the way.

They’re a detective duo like no other! But who are you more similar to from Robin Stevens’ bestselling series Murder Most Unladylike; the eccentric and outspoken Daisy Wells, or the humble and intelligent Hazel Wong? Take our quiz and find out!

The author and illustrator of Leonora Bolt: Secret Inventor on working in a polystyrene factory, jumping from hobby to hobby, and their ideal writing and illustrating scenarios.

We’ve chosen a few of our favourite plants from Leisa Stewart-Sharpe’s book The Green Planet, which accompanies Sir David Attenborough’s brand-new BBC series. Read on to discover more about the secret world of plants...

Read this exclusive extract from Lucy Brandt’s debut book Leonora Bolt: Secret Inventor. Leonora Bolt may only be nine years old but she’s already an epic inventor. She spends most of her days inventing astonishing things in her top-secret laboratory. But unbeknownst to Leonora, her Uncle Luther has some evil plans in store for her greatest invention yet…

In this short story from Father Christmas's Fake Beard, a little town awakens to find that it has been covered by heavy snowfall. And there's an abominable snow baby... Don't forget to check out the Channel 4 adaptation of Terry Pratchett's festively funny story on Christmas Day.

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!

To celebrate the release of the new Actiphons series, we asked one of the creators, Kathryn Austerberry, to share a few physical phonics games you can play with your children at home.

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.