Children's articles & activities

Some days all you need is a good old belly laugh. These chuckle-inducing tales are bound to have readers rolling on the floor laughing.

Everyone is different, and that should be celebrated. But sometimes people who have disabilities or who may be considered outsiders have tough experiences. These uplifting stories of bravery and self-confidence will help us all learn that kindness and friendship go a long way.

You've read the books (we hope!) so now it's time to test your memory! Is your Wimpy Kid knowledge up to scratch? Do you consider yourself a Tracy Beaker aficionado? Take our quiz and find out.

Do you know Neverland from Wonderland? Willy Wonka from Wimpy Kid? Test your knowledge and find out if you're a reading rookie or a story starlet!

The author and illustrator on her perfect writing scenario, inviting Charles Schulz over for dinner and trying to be friends with the Pet Shop Boys.

It’s been two decades since Eoin Colfer first introduced us to Artemis Fowl, a 12-year-old genius hellbent on restoring his family’s fortune through various criminal enterprise – one of his most daring being to hold a fairy for ransom. Here we’ve picked out 20 quotes to celebrate 20 years of Artemis Fowl.

In today’s society, it’s hard to escape the constant barrage of diet culture and beauty ideals. So, in Body Happy Kids, campaigner and mum-of-two Molly Forbes guides parents, with the help of experts, on how to teach children and teens to care for their body with kindness.

Billie Upton Green aka B.U.G. (although don't ever call her BUG!) has started her own diary. Billie's teacher wants her to use her new jotter to practice her spellings but that's the WORST IDEA EVER. Instead, Billie has begun to jot down and doodle all her observations at school. And there's a new girl in her class who is very suspicious...

To celebrate Very Hungry Caterpillar Day and the publication of The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Wild Animal Hide & Seek, we've put together these downloadable activity packs so you can play your own game of wild animal hide-and-seek!

Sir Terry Pratchett’s favourite drink was a banana daiquiri, so to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Carpet People and Pratchett’s birthday on 28 April, we’re making a terrific banana milkshake to toast the occasions!

Settle down for 20 minutes of storytime magic with some of our authors or follow a fantastic draw along from our amazing illustrators.

Channel your inner Max Einstein with these fun and easy tutorials. We've chosen three of Max's favourite science experiments; make your own lava lamp, play with magic mud and grow your own rock candy!