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When a cute little bunny wanders into the dark forest to be discovered by a hungry wolf, who knows what could happen?

Summary: This is a beautiful picture book by Cornelia Funke, featuring vibrant illustrations by Ruby Warnecke. This book introduces young r...

The Independent is an important voice in the community of readers and writers dedicated to book reviews and writing about the world of books.

Ana María Shua discusses her career and her new book Passover Pet Surprise. Enter the Book Giveaway for a chance to win a copy of this new Passover story.

Join us for a celebration of USBBY 2026 Outstanding International Books List, featuring members of the selection committee, and exciting international children's titles for you to bring into your stor...

The 2026 USBBY Outstanding International Books (OIB) page showcases the annual curated list of exceptional international children’s and young adult books selected by the United States Board on Books f...

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El personal experto de la Biblioteca ha compilado una lista de los mejores libros infantiles del año 2025 publicados en español.

This week World Kid Lit contributor Ayo Oyeku talks to the Editorial Director of NorthSouth Books, Alisah Niehaus Berger to find out more about the history of the publisher and their current activi…

In this Swiss import, words come to life—literally—as a young boy squishes, stretches, and hurls them through the air.

Originally published in Germany, this compendium of silent sequences begs young readers to provide those sorely missing sound effects.

Have you ever felt like the world was falling down around your ears and you had failed? What did you do?