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Gruffalo Granny, the first new Gruffalo story in more than 20 years, written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler

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The screen-free gadget my nephews can't get enough of

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Meet the voice behind Yoto Daily Jake Harris

The Yoto Mini gives children screen-free entertainment with stories, music and educational audio during summer holidays.

Why families are packing the Yoto Mini for summer holidays

The Yoto player has become a favourite with both my nephews and their mum. Phtoo posed by a model.

The Yoto player my nephews love and why it's become a family favourite

Yoto Daily's Jake Harris shares why curiosity, laughter and storytelling are at the heart of every episode

Inside Yoto Daily with presenter Jake Harris

I'm buying the Yoto Mini for my son this summer and here's why I love it so much

The Yoto Mini is my summer travel essential

Olivia Bowen's memoir expands on themes of motherhood and self-discovery explored in the ITV2 series

Olivia Bowen memoir now £17

Printerpix hardback photobooks can be personalised with photographs, text, layouts and a custom cover

Personalised hardback photobook drops to £1.69 with discount code

Audible has the UK's biggest selection of audiobooks - and it's included in the free trial

A free Audible offer could be the best way to tackle your reading list
From bestselling thrillers to celebrity memoirs, this Audible offer could change the way you enjoy books forever
Gareth Butterfield

All of Audible's best-sellers are included in the free trial

Audible is giving away 30 days of audiobooks completely free

This screen riser is ideal for keeping desktop clutter stored away

This bargain desk organiser could transform your home office setup

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (newest gen)

Amazon Kindle: New devices on sale as support withdrawn for old models

All of Audible's best-sellers are included in the free trial

This free trial unlocks access to more than 900,000 audiobooks

Christina Applegate’s memoir You With The Sad Eyes.

Christina Applegate talks MS & Brad Pitt in memoir - listen on Audible

Research of 2,000 mums and dads of kids aged three to 12 revealed 35 per cent don’t believe hearing a story has the same impact as reading print books.

Four in 10 parents consider listening to audiobooks as ‘cheating’

Amazon Spring Deal Days will go live in just a few days time - we've got all the important information you need to get the best out of it

Amazon Spring Deal Days 2026: dates, brands, discounts and early deals

A goal this year for 29 per cent is to read a book per week or month.

Reading is set to be the hot new hobby trend for 2026

The Guinness World Records book is an annual institution for many families - and it's never been cheaper

Best day of the year to buy the Guinness World Records 2026 book

Over half of teens say they read less for fun since starting secondary school, while a quarter only ever read because they have to

Exclusive Secondary pupils are reading less for fun - and 'need more support'

Parents say that things like shape sorters and car garages do not hold their childrens' lasting interest.

From teddies to instruments - toys that lose kids’ attention fastest

SpudMan's book has never been cheaper

SpudMan’s baked potato cookbook crashes to £5.19 in Amazon deal

Over a quarter of Brits turn into a ‘cosy comfort seeker’ as soon as the season starts to shif

Best things about autumn revealed - including crunchy leaves

City dwellers spend 10 minutes longer outside than those in suburban areas

City dwellers spend longer outside than those who live in villages

From Jane Austen to Jules Verne and J.R.R. Tolkien; what are some of the most valuable first-edition books sitting on bookshelves in 2025?

10 expensive first-edition children's books that could be in your loft

Audible has the UK's biggest selection of audiobooks - and it's included in the free trial

Audible’s three-month free trial ends very soon – here’s how to get it

The funny man has a tour due to start soon - but his forthcoming book is set to be a huge success

Peter Kay's October comeback: Simple way to listen in for free
Peter Kay's long-awaited new book is coming - and with a free Audible trial, fans can preorder the audiobook for nothing and still have two more listens left in the tank.
Gareth Butterfield

Audible has the UK's biggest selection of audiobooks - and it's included in the free trial

Audible free for 3 months with Prime – save £100 on best-sellers

The public answers what they'd do with an extra £100.

Watch: How you'd spend spare £100 as bills rise by £36bn

Classic children's titles are down in price in the Amazon Book Sale event

Children’s classic books up to 70% off in Amazon Book Sale

The Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet

Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet now £69.99 at Amazon

Amazon's first ever book sale starts this month

Amazon UK Book Sale: Up to 70% off books, Kindles and more

Author Charlotte Faulconbridge reading a book and smiling

Author's inspiring journey after chronic illness diagnosis

Parents dedicate 48 minutes to reading the most loved book each week

Parents read the same bedtime story to their children 416 times a YEAR

Children dressed up for World Book Day are welcomed to school by their headteacher in 2021 (Photo: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)

Parents spend up to £50 on kids' World Book Day outfits – how to save

Thousands of Pompey FC fans flocked to Southsea Common to celebrate the team's League One title and promotion. Pictured: John Pompey Westwood Picture Credit: Keith Woodland

I'm known as UK's biggest football fanatic...but books are my passion

Keeping the books up to date is a task every business owner needs to master

High-tech accounting software now just £1 per month thanks to a deal

The perfect slice of toast is made from white bread

Brits reveal the perfect slice of toast

A selection of great books for kids of all ages

Ideal for half term: Bookshop.org’s Children’s Books of the Month

Gen Z is increasingly turning to the divine to help them cope with an ever-complex world

Young people are bigger believers in God than their elders, study

Audiobooks are a great way to enjoy content while on the move

Sneaky way to get free audiobooks using an Amazon promotion

Toys, games and puzzles for perfect presents at Aldi this week

Kids' stocking fillers with toys, books and puzzles on Specialbuys

Aldi's selection of baby and toddler products is in store from today

Baby and Toddler products have just landed in Aldi's middle aisle

New podcast, 'Wise Words', caters exclusively for retirees - presented by David Hamilton

Over-65 spends less than an hour a day talking to other people
The average over-65 spends less than an hour a day talking to other people, research has revealed.
Steve Richmond

Emma Steel is the head of Every Cherry, which creates and publishes more accessible books

Meet the woman behind ground-breaking new books for children with SEND

Research among 2,000 consumers found they typically received four parcels with cosmetic or fundamental damage in 2024

Number of damaged packages arriving on doorsteps soars by a third

Dozens of classic books and plays make an appearance of the dense reading lists

The books your A Level English lit student may need to read this year

The digital magazine subscription app has a two-month free trial

Five reasons I’m loving Readly right now

Fans of The Lord of the Rings books and film, directed by Peter Jackson shown, are being lured to Deals Day offers

Sci-fi fans won't want to miss these Harry Potter to Star Wars deals

Prime Big Deal Days are happening soon

Amazon is offering its Prime membership free for a month -

Figures from the AA show pupil registrations have soared by up to 127 per cent in some parts of the UK

Driving instructors are in high demand as pupil registrations increase

The list of top books children should read before they’re four include The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson, The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr, and the Michael Rosen classic – We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

The best books children should read before they turn four

The reading lists for each exam board are periodically updated (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

A full guide to the GCSE English literature reading list this year

Research of 2,000 adults revealed Queen Victoria’s 63-year reign from 1837 to 1901 and the Tudor period were other areas of interest

History buff Brits consider WWII to be the most interesting period

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