https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/an-interview-with-judith-eagle 2023-04-20T17:05:51+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/pear-affair-cover-and-judith-eagle.jpg?v=1596054158 An Interview With Judith Eagle https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/guest-post-from-elle-mcnicoll-author-of-a-kind-of-spark 2024-03-08T11:39:20+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/elle-mcnicoll-author-a-kind-of-spark.jpg?v=1599938688 Guest post from Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind of Spark Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind of Spark and the cover of her book. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/an-interview-with-matty-long-author-of-super-happy-magic-forest-and-the-humongous-fungus 2023-04-20T17:05:35+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/matty-long-super-magic-happy-forest.jpg?v=1599939993 An interview with Matty Long, author of Super Happy Magic Forest and The Humongous Fungus https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/an-interview-with-alastair-chisholm-author-of-science-fiction-adventure-orion-lost 2023-04-20T17:08:52+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/orion-lost-alastair-chisholm.jpg?v=1621333578 An interview with Alastair Chisholm, author of science fiction adventure Orion Lost Alastair Chisholm, author of Orion Lost and the book cover. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/any-questions-an-interview-with-paul-mason-author-of-the-international-yeti-collective 2023-04-19T20:05:19+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/the-international-yeti-collective-paul-mason.jpg?v=1621333295 Any questions? An interview with Paul Mason, author of The International Yeti Collective The International Yeti Collective and accompanying activity pack. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/sports-lovers-fiction-10-great-sports-books-for-kids 2023-04-20T17:05:06+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/kids-kicking-football-sports-books.jpg?v=1600111356 Sports lovers’ fiction: 10 great sports books for kids https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/an-interview-with-samantha-baines-author-of-harriet-versus-the-galaxy 2023-04-20T17:04:47+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/samantha-baines-author-harriet-versus-galaxy.jpg?v=1600113891 An interview with Samantha Baines, author of Harriet Versus the Galaxy https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/author-interview-with-emily-snape-creator-of-fergus-the-furball 2023-04-20T17:04:36+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/emily-snape-author-fergus-the-furball.jpg?v=1600114201 Author interview with Emily Snape, creator of Fergus the Furball https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/an-interview-with-shoo-rayner-author-of-walker 2023-04-20T17:04:26+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/shoo-rayner-video.jpg?v=1600114431 An interview with Shoo Rayner, author of Walker https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/an-interview-with-piers-torday 2023-04-20T17:04:05+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/piers-torday-last-wild.jpg?v=1600114605 An interview with Piers Torday https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/a-books-ink-interview-with-remy-lai-author-of-pie-in-the-sky 2023-04-20T17:04:16+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/pie-in-the-sky-remy-lai.jpg?v=1600114717 A Books.Ink interview with Remy Lai, author of Pie in the Sky https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/an-interview-with-sharna-jackson-author-of-high-rise-mystery 2023-04-20T17:09:02+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/sharna-jackson.jpg?v=1600114924 An Interview With Sharna Jackson, author of High Rise Mystery https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/an-interview-with-chloe-daykin 2023-04-20T16:29:29+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/chloe-daykin-book-cover.jpg?v=1600115041 An Interview with Chloe Daykin https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/africa-books-edit-for-younger-readers 2023-04-19T19:46:37+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/zebra-and-hot-air-balloon.jpg?v=1600200676 Africa books edit for younger readers https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/our-edit-of-kids-fiction-books-set-in-africa 2025-07-19T12:50:09+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/african-sunset_57ba0c7e-27a4-44f3-b3fb-6a93199f806c.jpg?v=1752925809 Our edit of kids’ fiction books set in Africa https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/the-parrot-street-guide-to-children-s-book-prizes 2023-04-20T17:03:51+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/blue-peter-prize-covers.jpg?v=1600201385 The Parrot Street Guide to Children’s Book Prizes https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/reading-the-classics 2025-07-22T15:56:14+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/child-reading-autumn-leaves_cdbd3cc0-b83d-430f-916c-09bd70834b41.jpg?v=1753196174 Reading the classics https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/highly-illustrated-books-for-kids-aged-8-and-over 2025-06-17T11:57:07+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/colourful-pencils-in-pot_e8093dba-b449-4e6b-b871-ff87955eb840.jpg?v=1750157827 Highly illustrated books for kids aged 8+ https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/7-brilliant-kids-books-set-in-australia 2025-07-19T12:22:22+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/australian-outback_7177d2ff-3799-472b-bc19-b1da039de4ff.jpg?v=1752924142 7 brilliant kids’ books set in Australia https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/great-new-books-on-our-shelves 2023-04-20T17:03:12+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/child-reading-autumn-leaves_90dc1581-c376-4aca-b13e-814b1dcba560.jpg?v=1600203381 Great new books on our shelves https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/9-of-our-favourite-christmas-books-children 2023-04-06T15:41:32+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/reading-christmas-tree.jpg?v=1600203296 9 of our favourite Christmas books for children https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/the-parrot-street-christmas-gift-guide-for-bookworms 2023-04-20T17:08:01+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/christmas-presents.jpg?v=1600203612 The Parrot Street Christmas gift guide for bookworms https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/6-kids-books-starring-animal-heroes 2023-04-20T17:02:01+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/superhero-dog.jpg?v=1600204371 6 kids’ books starring animal heroes https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/7-detective-novels-for-kids-who-love-a-mystery 2023-04-20T17:01:49+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/child-reading-under-a-tree.jpg?v=1600204606 7 detective novels for kids who love a mystery! https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/7-series-for-independent-readers-aged-9-and-over 2023-04-20T16:28:58+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/girl_reading_in_woodland.jpg?v=1600374159 7 series for independent readers aged 9+ https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/tips-for-using-our-activity-packs 2023-04-20T16:47:04+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/Parrot-Street-15.3.190794_1.png?v=1600459968 Tips for using our activity packs https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/why-reading-matters 2023-04-20T17:01:36+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/reading-model.jpg?v=1600375139 Why reading matters https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/what-do-you-get-in-a-parrot-street-book-club-pack 2023-04-20T17:01:27+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/ariki-cutout.jpg?v=1600375392 What do you get in a Parrot Street Book Club pack? https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/how-to-set-up-a-book-club-for-your-kids 2023-04-20T17:01:16+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/group-four-girls.jpg?v=1600375872 How to set up a book club for your kids https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/let-s-talk-about-books 2023-04-20T17:01:01+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/reading-aloud-together.jpg?v=1600376145 Let’s talk about books https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/why-subscriptions-make-a-perfect-christmas-gift 2023-04-20T17:00:52+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/image-from-rawpixel-id-296430-jpeg_1_1.jpg?v=1600456983 Why subscriptions make a perfect Christmas gift https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/business-as-usual-at-parrot-street 2023-04-20T17:00:35+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/open-neon-sign.jpg?v=1600457252 Business as usual at Parrot Street https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/parrot-street-in-2020-5-things-we-re-looking-forward-to-this-year 2023-04-20T17:00:22+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/emily-and-sarah.jpg?v=1600457436 Parrot Street in 2020: 5 things we’re looking forward to this year https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/where-to-see-us-and-do-your-christmas-shopping-in-november-and-december 2023-04-20T17:00:13+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/parrot-street-stand.jpg?v=1600457694 Where to see us (and do your Christmas shopping) in November and December https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/parrot-street-in-the-press 2023-04-20T17:00:03+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/Little_London_logo.png?v=1600457971 Parrot Street in the press! https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/the-reading-habit-a-recipe-for-health-and-happiness 2023-04-19T19:42:20+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/happy-boy-with-book.jpg?v=1600458108 The reading habit: a recipe for health and happiness? https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/inspire-a-lifelong-love-of-reading 2023-04-20T16:59:23+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/reading-book-on-lap.jpg?v=1600458685 Inspire a lifelong love of reading https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/go-on-a-literary-adventure-in-london 2023-04-20T16:59:53+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/children-off-on-an-adventure.jpg?v=1600458932 Go on a literary adventure in London https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/2019-your-year-of-reading 2023-04-20T16:59:10+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/bookshelf-with-pencils.jpg?v=1600459136 2019: your year of reading? https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/our-favourite-graphic-novels 2024-04-18T11:52:48+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/boy-reading-graphic-novels.jpg?v=1600459286 Our favourite graphic novels https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/reading-together 2023-04-20T16:46:49+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/reading-by-torchlight.jpg?v=1600460211 Reading together https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/why-we-support-coram-beanstalk-with-every-book-that-we-ship 2023-04-20T16:46:37+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/coram-beanstalk-logo.jpg?v=1600460591 Why we support Coram Beanstalk with every book that we ship https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/the-summer-events-that-have-been-keeping-us-busy 2023-04-20T16:46:24+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/bookmark-making.jpg?v=1600460844 The summer events that have been keeping us busy https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/5-festival-highlights-from-chiddingstone-and-barnes 2023-04-20T16:46:14+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/blue-gazebo-set-up.jpg?v=1600461013 5 festival highlights from Chiddingstone and Barnes https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/why-a-literary-festival-makes-a-great-family-day-out 2023-04-20T16:46:03+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/bunting.jpg?v=1600461160 Why a literary festival makes a great family day out https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/the-5-questions-we-re-most-commonly-asked 2023-04-20T16:45:35+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/question-stickers.jpg?v=1600461338 The 5 questions we’re most commonly asked https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/meet-the-parrot-street-advisory-board 2023-04-20T16:45:46+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/post-it-notes.jpg?v=1600461623 Meet the Parrot Street Advisory Board https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/our-subscriptions-in-the-press 2023-04-20T16:45:20+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/psychologies-and-your-home-logos.jpg?v=1600461978 Our subscriptions in the press https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/parrot-street-on-the-road-this-christmas 2023-04-19T20:04:34+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/Northcote-road-market.jpg?v=1624446315 Parrot Street on the road this Christmas Parrot Street stall at Northcote Road Christmas Market https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/who-we-are-6-things-you-might-not-know-about-the-parrot-street-team 2023-04-20T16:45:10+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/emily-and-sarah-working.jpg?v=1600462307 Who we are: 6 things you might not know about the Parrot Street team https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/6-books-for-primary-aged-kids-that-take-you-on-a-journey 2023-04-20T16:44:59+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/compass.jpg?v=1600462591 6 books for primary-aged kids that take you on a journey https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/great-series-for-making-the-transition-to-chapter-books 2023-04-20T16:44:47+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/reading-by-torchlight_0464339a-53f9-4091-a777-79a45cc18f1b.jpg?v=1600462813 Great series for making the transition to chapter books https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/funny-books-for-kids-who-love-animals 2025-08-14T18:31:19+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/happy-girl-wearing-glasses_b4a7c1e2-761d-4cca-a8bf-9fe2bfa1e28b.jpg?v=1755192679 Funny books for kids who love animals https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/all-books-are-for-everyone-keeping-our-book-club-gender-neutral 2023-04-20T16:31:06+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/girl-and-boy-reading-on-chairs.jpg?v=1600722319 All books are for everyone – keeping our book club gender neutral https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/our-pirate-book-edit 2023-04-20T16:44:27+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/child-drawing-pirate-hat.jpg?v=1600546769 Our pirate book edit https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/our-favourite-books-of-2018 2023-04-20T16:44:16+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/child-reading-autumn-leaves_485ccbd0-4f3d-4f5f-9ec7-231add221e71.jpg?v=1600546958 Our favourite books of 2018 https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/our-christmas-book-edit 2023-04-20T16:44:04+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/book-christmas-tree.jpg?v=1600547451 Our Christmas book edit https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/the-power-of-funny-books-for-kids 2025-08-29T08:00:02+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/child-laughing-with-book_6803a838-0bde-41b4-aaa6-545dc22d2541.jpg?v=1756393885 The power of funny books for kids https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/our-halloween-reading-recommendations 2023-09-11T13:27:11+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/child-holding-carved-pumpkin.jpg?v=1600547722 Our Halloween reading recommendations for kids aged 5 to 14 https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/our-favourite-female-heroines 2023-04-20T16:43:51+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/girl-playing-superhero.jpg?v=1600547920 Our favourite female heroines https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/5-things-to-do-during-half-term 2023-04-20T16:43:29+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/child-drawing-pirate-hat_189b9d9e-0cda-4aff-b160-b1c14b52ff4c.jpg?v=1600548222 5 things to do during half term https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/quick-craft-activity-make-your-own-superhero-costume 2023-04-20T16:43:39+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/superhero-mask-and-cuffs.jpg?v=1600548816 Quick craft activity: make your own superhero costume https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/play-our-favourite-memory-game 2023-04-20T16:43:17+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/child-in-santa-hat.jpg?v=1600549071 Play our favourite memory game https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/3-quick-vampire-halloween-crafts-for-kids 2025-09-05T13:22:20+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/child-vampire-halloween-activities_59d1db47-671c-429b-a104-c5b74295ee4d.jpg?v=1757074940 3 quick and simple Halloween crafts with a vampire twist for kids Kids holding Halloween trick or treat buckets https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/book-inspired-activities-to-do-at-home-this-summer 2023-04-20T16:43:04+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/child-pouring-paint.jpg?v=1600549469 Book-inspired activities to do at home this summer https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/10-minute-craft-activity-make-a-badger-puppet 2023-04-20T16:42:49+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/badger-puppet-in-use.jpg?v=1600549863 10 minute craft activity: make a badger puppet https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/10-things-to-do-before-the-kids-go-back-to-school 2023-04-20T16:32:37+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/girl-eating-ice-lolly.jpg?v=1600550142 10 things to do before the kids go back to school https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/quick-science-activity-make-your-own-compass 2023-04-20T16:32:25+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/compass-and-map.jpg?v=1600550297 Quick science activity: Make your own compass https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/quick-craft-activity-make-tissue-paper-flowers 2023-04-20T16:32:14+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/paper-flowers-main.jpg?v=1600550463 Quick craft activity: Make tissue paper flowers https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/what-reading-in-the-park-is-all-about 2023-04-20T16:32:03+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/reading-book-on-grass.jpg?v=1600550615 What Reading in the Park is all about https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/5-activities-to-keep-the-kids-busy-at-home-this-holiday 2023-04-20T16:31:51+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/girls-drawing.jpg?v=1600550991 5 activities to keep the kids busy at home this holiday https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/make-polish-gingerbread-cookies 2023-04-06T15:35:51+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/Gingerbread-biscuits-decorated.jpg?v=1600551406 Make Polish gingerbread cookies https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/parrot-street-recommends-12-things-to-do-in-the-easter-holidays 2023-04-20T16:31:30+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/happy-kids-in-car.jpg?v=1600551733 Parrot Street recommends: 12 things to do in the Easter holidays https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/40-easy-world-book-day-costume-ideas 2025-02-20T08:52:08+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/child-dressed-as-mr-bear_1470ab66-7723-4505-b5e7-1012a6c95b95.jpg?v=1740041528 40+ easy World Book Day costume ideas https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/make-your-own-comic-strip 2023-04-20T16:31:40+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/pens-in-jar.jpg?v=1600721721 Make your own comic strip https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/6-book-related-things-to-do-during-half-term 2023-04-20T16:31:18+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/happy-kid-on-floor.jpg?v=1600722237 6 book-related things to do during half term https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/using-a-parrot-street-book-club-pack-a-teacher-s-tips 2023-04-20T16:30:53+01:00 weekly 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Book cover and author picture. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/how-do-i-get-my-teen-to-read-more 2023-04-19T19:58:49+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/boy-reading-grass-parrot-street-macaw.jpg?v=1634033076 How do I get my teen to read more? Teenage boy reading. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/chloe-perrin-his-royal-hopeless-funny-books-kids 2023-04-19T20:00:45+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/chloe-perrin-his-royal-hopeless_05a6ce50-5ed9-4927-b292-130173bde2ba.jpg?v=1634206895 Chloe Perrin on His Royal Hopeless and their favourite funny books for kids https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/the-low-down-on-ya-books 2023-04-19T19:58:36+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/clap-when-you-land-the-poet-x-everyone-dies-famous-in-a-small-town-pet-heartstopper-autoboyography-wonderland-meat-market.jpg?v=1634644966 The low-down on YA books The low-down on YA books. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/youve-read-the-hate-u-give-what-next 2023-04-19T19:58:23+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/splinters-of-sunshine-ace-of-spades-what-momma-left-me.jpg?v=1635416527 You've read The Hate U Give, what next? https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/gifts-for-tweens-and-early-teens 2025-11-10T13:44:57+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/great-gifts-for-tweens-and-early-teens_cc0f35af-09e7-4450-8490-83f91edd0432.jpg?v=1762782297 Great gift ideas for tweens and early teens Great gifts for tweens and early teens | Parrot Street Book Club https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/educational-subscription-boxes-uk 2023-04-19T19:59:05+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/Parrot-1416_resized_smaller.jpg?v=1635862407 What are the benefits of educational subscription boxes for kids? Children with Parrot Street activity https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/best-new-christmas-books-for-kids 2023-04-19T19:57:53+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/child-in-santa-hat_affa94bf-933e-4830-8888-1eb8a37582c4.jpg?v=1636130559 6 of the best new Christmas books for kids Child in a Santa hat https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/7-reasons-why-subscriptions-are-great-gifts-for-kids 2021-11-10T13:13:29+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/child-excitedly-holding-subscription-box-gift.jpg?v=1636549807 7 reasons why subscriptions are great gifts for kids https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/lou-kuenzler-our-beautiful-game-historical-books-kids 2023-04-19T19:56:42+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/our-beautiful-game-lou-kuenzler.jpg?v=1636557446 Lou Kuenzler on Our Beautiful Game and her favourite historical books for kids Our Beautiful Game by Lou Kuenzler. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/jion-sheibani-the-worries-illustrated-chapter-books 2023-04-19T19:56:30+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/the-worries-jion-sheibani.jpg?v=1636558518 Jion Sheibani on The Worries and illustrated chapter books for younger kids The Worries by Jion Sheibani. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/benefits-childrens-book-subscription 2023-04-19T19:57:08+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/Parrot-1587.jpg?v=1636652091 What are the benefits of a book subscription? Child with books. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/bookworms-gift-guide-9-gifts-for-book-lovers-from-uk-small-businesses 2025-10-14T13:47:00+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/gifts-small-businesses-for-book-lovers_03617c1e-e003-4857-ae2d-ed5363c59eab.png?v=1760446020 Bookworms Gift Guide: 9 gifts for book lovers from UK small businesses https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/choosing-the-right-kids-subscription-box 2023-04-19T19:56:04+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/Parrot-1227_cropped.jpg?v=1637145904 Choosing the right kids' subscription box for your child https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/eco-friendly-gifts-for-kids 2025-10-23T14:26:39+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/child-unwrapping-parrot-street-book-christmas_a167d38f-f056-4b90-9915-c7766d01ce64.jpg?v=1761225999 The best eco-friendly gifts for kids Child unwrapping Parrot Street book at Christmas https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/benefits-subscription-box-for-tween-teen 2023-04-19T19:55:45+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/teenager-reading_480x480_d8771715-ee9a-44ae-8793-3477506b32ec.jpg?v=1637834731 5 benefits of subscriptions for tweens and early teens Teenager reading. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/3-book-bloggers-share-their-thoughts-on-our-new-macaw-subscription 2023-04-19T19:55:19+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/macaw-subscription-12-to-14-reviews.jpg?v=1638042480 3 book bloggers share their thoughts on our new Macaw subscription https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/nat-amoore-secrets-of-a-schoolyard-millionaire-funny-books-for-kids 2023-04-19T19:54:53+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/secrets-of-a-schoolyard-millionaire-nat-amoore.jpg?v=1638894955 Nat Amoore on Secrets of a Schoolyard Millionaire and her favourite funny books for kids Secrets of a Schoolyard Millionaire by Nat Amoore. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/make-a-festive-garland-using-recycled-paper 2023-04-19T20:13:39+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/happy-child-paper-scissors.jpg?v=1639132359 Make a festive garland using recycled paper https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/karl-olsberg-boy-in-a-white-room-science-fiction-for-kids 2023-04-19T19:49:30+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/Boy_in_a_White_Room_-_Copy.jpg?v=1641993761 Karl Olsberg on writing about AI and virtual reality for kids in Boy in a White Room Boy in a White Room by Karl Olsberg. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/anna-goodall-maggie-blue-and-the-dark-world-fantasy-books-kids 2023-04-19T19:49:07+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/maggie-blue-and-the-dark-world-anna-goodall.jpg?v=1641994809 Anna Goodall on Maggie Blue and the Dark World and her favourite fantasy books for kids Maggie Blue and the Dark World by Anna Goodall. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/chrissie-sains-an-alien-in-the-jam-factory-illustrated-chapter-books 2023-04-19T19:49:53+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/chrissie-sains-an-alien-in-the-jam-factory.jpg?v=1642691262 Chrissie Sains on An Alien in the Jam Factory and illustrated chapter books for younger readers An Alien in the Jam Factory by Chrissie Sains. Book cover and author photograph. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/polly-ho-yen-how-i-saved-the-world-in-a-week-adventure-books-for-kids 2023-04-19T19:48:46+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/how-i-saved-the-world-in-a-week-polly-ho-yen.jpg?v=1643028418 Polly Ho-Yen on How I Saved the World in a Week and her favourite adventure books for kids How I Saved the World in a Week by Polly Ho-Yen. Book cover and author photograph. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/world-book-day-2022-books-and-activities 2023-04-19T19:47:30+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/world-book-day-2022-_1-books.jpg?v=1643199857 The World Book Day 2022 books and activities we’re getting excited about  World Book Day 2022 £1 Books. Book covers and logo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/14-childrens-book-quotes-for-world-book-day 2025-02-20T08:42:33+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/Reading_together_unwatermarked_1_4ee23f67-6615-4e7d-8041-225d6896a757.png?v=1740040953 14 children’s book quotes to inspire you this World Book Day Mother and children reading together. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/world-book-day-activities-home-school 2025-02-20T08:44:49+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/child-enjoying-world-book-day-activities_632aca3b-c5c9-4fbc-89e0-792141eeac57.jpg?v=1740041089 6 fun World Book Day activities to enjoy at home or school https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/bake-world-book-day-gingerbread-characters 2024-02-12T20:48:30+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/world-book-day-character-gingerbread-activity.jpg?v=1643728043 Bake gingerbread story characters for world book day https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/make-world-book-day-potato-characters 2023-04-19T19:48:10+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/world-book-day-potato-book-character-activities.jpg?v=1643729841 Make World Book Day potato characters https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/laura-wood-the-animals-of-madame-malones-music-hall-illustrated-chapter-books-for-kids 2023-04-19T19:47:10+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/the-animals-of-madame-malones-music-hall-laura-wood.jpg?v=1644313069 Laura Wood on The Animals of Madame Malone's Music Hall and illustrated chapter books for kids The Animals of Madame Malone's Music Hall by Laura Wood. Book cover and author photograph. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/ruth-estevez-the-monster-belt-books-inspired-by-myths-and-legends 2023-04-19T19:46:54+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/the-monster-belt-ruth-estevez-cover-photo.jpg?v=1644926062 Ruth Estevez on The Monster Belt and her favourite books inspired by myths and legends The Monster Belt by Ruth Estevez. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/robin-bennett-on-encouraging-reluctant-readers 2023-04-19T19:45:35+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/robin-bennett-monster-max-and-the-marmalade-ghost.jpg?v=1646241434 Robin Bennett on encouraging reluctant readers Monster Max and the Marmalade Ghost by Robin Bennet. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/13-childrens-books-war-refugee-experience 2023-04-19T19:41:45+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/family-reading-books-empathy-war-refugees.jpg?v=1646395241 13 children’s books exploring the impact of war and the refugee experience https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/tasha-harrison-clementine-florentine-funny-books-for-kids 2023-04-19T19:44:32+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/clementine-florentine-tasha-harrison.jpg?v=1646731987 Tasha Harrison on Clementine Florentine and funny books for kids Clementine Florentine by Tasha Harrison. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/maximillian-jones-the-boy-behind-the-wall-historical-books-for-teens 2023-04-19T19:44:21+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/the_boy_behind_the_wall_maximillian_jones-theboy-in-the-striped-pyjamas-john-boyne-the-murderers-ape-jakob-wegelius.jpg?v=1647426679 Maximillian Jones on The Boy Behind the Wall and historical books for teens The Boy Behind the Wall. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. The Murderer's Ape. Book covers. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/joanna-nadin-no-mans-land-politics-childrens-books 2023-04-06T15:46:32+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/joanna-nadin-no-mans-land-author-photo-book-cover.jpg?v=1648721443 Joanna Nadin on No Man's Land and writing about politics in children's books No Man's Land by Joanna Nadin. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/manon-steffan-ros-blue-book-of-nebo-dystopian-books-for-teens 2025-05-23T14:46:05+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/blue-book-of-nebo-manon-steffan-ros-author-photo-book-cover_66c4e0ce-86f2-4a81-8368-443697a25bec.jpg?v=1748007965 Manon Steffan Ros on The Blue Book of Nebo and dystopian books for teens The Blue Book of Nebo by Manon Steffan Ros. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/eli-brown-oddity-historical-fantasy-books-for-kids 2023-04-06T15:38:17+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/oddity-eli-brown-cover-author-photo.jpg?v=1649172992 Eli Brown on Oddity and his favourite historical fantasy books for kids Oddity by Eli Brown. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/national-shakespeare-day-britannica-magazine 2023-04-19T19:42:38+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/national-shakespeare-day-britannica-magazine.jpg?v=1650454217 Celebrating Shakespeare’s amazing way with words on National Shakespeare Day Celebrating National Shakespeare Day with Britannica Magazine https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/alex-wheatle-kemosha-of-the-carribean-historical-books-for-kids 2023-04-19T19:39:15+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/alex-wheatle-kemosha-of-the-caribbean.jpg?v=1651569831 Alex Wheatle on Kemosha of the Caribbean and historical fiction for kids Kemosha of the Caribbean by Alex Wheatle. 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Book cover and author picture. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/8-fantastic-chapter-books-about-kindness-for-kids 2025-02-03T09:52:37+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/books-about-kindness-kids_3d3280d6-6af6-4de0-9eea-768506365fa4.jpg?v=1738576357 8 fantastic chapter books about kindness for kids  The words be kind written in colourful chalk by a child https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/7-empathy-boosting-books-for-kids-aged-5-to-14 2025-05-13T12:17:48+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/empathy-boosting-books-kids_533e7db7-5ef0-4ec0-8839-f84eeddfcd28.jpg?v=1747135068 7 empathy-boosting books for kids aged 5 to 14 A red heart being held gently in the palm of a cupped hand https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/reading-fiction-and-empathy-the-amazing-benefits-of-books-for-children 2025-05-09T11:56:45+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/reading-fiction-empathy-kids_7804f126-6b25-4d25-966e-6b5cc3ca1049.jpg?v=1746788205 Reading fiction and empathy: the amazing benefits of books for children  Image showing empathy being highlighted in a book https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/top-10-book-picks-read-for-empathy-collection 2023-04-19T19:40:54+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/10-picks-read-empathy-collection-2022.jpg?v=1652699022 Our top 10 picks from EmpathyLab’s Read for Empathy Collection 2022 Three children reading a book together, working on empathy https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/polly-faber-the-book-cat-illustrated-chapter-books-for-kids 2023-10-04T12:53:50+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/polly-faber-the-book-cat.jpg?v=1653927264 Polly Faber on The Book Cat and illustrated chapter books for kids The Book Cat by Polly Faber. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/robin-scott-elliot-hide-and-seek-historical-fiction-for-teens 2023-04-06T15:49:57+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/hide-and-seek-robin-scott-elliot-cover-photo.jpg?v=1653932341 Robin Scott-Elliot on Hide and Seek and historical fiction for teens and tweens Hide and Seek by Robin Scott-Elliot. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/darren-simpson-furthermoor-fantasy-books-for-teenagers 2023-04-06T15:49:46+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/furthermoor-darren-simpson-cover-photo.jpg?v=1653933374 Darren Simpson on Furthermoor and fantasy books for teens and tweens Furthermoor by Darren Simpson. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/chosen-best-kids-subscription-boxes-uk 2023-04-06T15:50:19+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/enjoying-best-childrens-book-subscription-box.png?v=1654532550 We've been picked as one of the best kids’ subscription boxes for 2022! Two children looking at a Parrot Street Book Club book and activity pack from subscription box https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/karen-owen-major-and-mynah-illustrated-detective-books-for-kids 2023-04-06T15:47:01+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/major-and-minor-karen-owen.jpg?v=1656681345 Karen Owen on Major and Mynah and illustrated detective books for kids Major and Mynah by Karen Owen. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/yarrow-townsend-the-map-of-leaves-adventure-books-for-kids 2023-04-06T15:49:09+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/map-of-leaves-yarrow-townsend.jpg?v=1656683402 Yarrow Townsend on The Map of Leaves and adventure books for kids with environmental themes The Map of Leaves by Yarrow Townsend. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/ann-sei-lin-rebel-skies-fantasy-books-for-teens 2023-04-06T15:49:20+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/rebel-skies-ann-sei-lin-book-cover-author-photo.jpg?v=1658310533 Ann Sei Lin on Rebel Skies and her favourite fantasy books for teens and tweens Rebel Skies by Ann Sei Lin. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/alex-cotter-the-mermaid-call-mystery-adventure-books-for-older-children 2023-04-06T15:46:44+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/the-mermaid-call-alex-cotter-book-cover-author-photo.jpg?v=1658311777 Alex Cotter on The Mermaid Call and the best mystery books for older children The Mermaid Call by Alex Cotter. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/jonathan-tullock-cuckoo-summer-historical-books-for-kids 2023-04-06T15:46:08+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/cuckoo-summer-jonathan-tulloch.jpg?v=1659439186 Jonathan Tulloch on Cuckoo Summer and his favourite historical books for kids Cuckoo Summer by Jonathan Tulloch. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/alex-fayase-koya-marv-and-the-mega-robot-illustrated-chapter-books 2023-04-06T15:45:51+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/marv-and-the-mega-robot-alex-falase-koya.jpg?v=1659964225 Alex Falase-Koya on Marv and the Mega Robot and illustrated chapter books for kids https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/alake-pilgrim-zo-and-the-forest-of-secrets-fantasy-books-for-teens 2023-04-06T15:45:39+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/alake-pilgrim-zo-and-the-forest-of-pilgrims.jpg?v=1659977409 Alake Pilgrim on Zo and the Forest of Secrets and her favourite fantasy books for teens and tweens Zo and the Forest of Secrets by Alake Pilgrim. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/p-j-canning-21-monster-adventure-books-for-teens 2023-04-06T15:45:26+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/21_-monster-p-j-canning-book-cover-author-photo.jpg?v=1659978477 P.J. Canning on 21% Monster and his favourite adventure books for older readers 21% Monster by P.J. Canning. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/alex-milway-big-sky-mountain-illustrated-chapter-books-for-kids 2023-04-06T15:43:57+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/big-sky-mountain-alex-milway.jpg?v=1661958416 Alex Milway on Big Sky Mountain and his favourite illustrated chapter books Big Sky Mountain by Alex Milway. 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Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/wildlord-philip-womack-historical-books-for-teens 2023-04-06T15:43:21+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/wildlord-philip-womack.png?v=1663063790 Philip Womack on Wildlord and the best historical books for older readers Wildlord by Philip Womack. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/book-gifts-for-kids-under-10-christmas-gift-guide 2025-11-19T14:47:23+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/Parrot_Street_22-1785_82d5af96-a405-4f87-892a-df3dd18287b9.jpg?v=1763563643 Book gifts for kids under 10 years old Child holding Parrot Street packs https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/hannah-moffatt-small-funny-books-for-kids 2023-04-06T15:42:37+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/hannah-moffatt-small-book-cover-author-photo.jpg?v=1665044005 Hannah Moffatt on Small! and funny books for kids Small! by Hannah Moffatt. Book cover and author photo. Photo credit Lisa Garnett Photography. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/james-nicol-the-spell-tailors-fantasy-books-for-kids 2023-04-06T15:42:28+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/james-nicol-the-spell-tailors.jpg?v=1664878011 James Nicol on The Spell Tailors and his favourite fantasy books for kids The Spell Tailors by James Nicol. Book cover and author photo. Photo credit Julian Serella 2022. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/new-christmas-books-for-kids-in-2022 2023-10-18T12:43:07+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/8-new-christmas-books-for-kids-in-2022.jpg?v=1664890673 8 new Christmas books for kids in 2022 8 new Christmas books for kids in 2022. 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Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/gifts-for-kids-that-keep-on-giving-christmas-gift-guide 2025-10-14T14:23:21+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/child-opening-christmas-gift_605f46d3-121c-41e7-a176-8db4dd7a8b6a.jpg?v=1760448201 5 Christmas gifts for kids that keep on giving https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/chapter-books-gifts-children-5-14-christmas 2025-10-24T15:26:02+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/child-bundle-chapter-books-gift-christmas_0cff5158-a59b-4745-aa5f-1732d0886305.png?v=1761315962 8 brilliant chapter book combinations for kids aged 5 to 14 this Christmas Child holding a bundle of chapter books and activity packs on their lap https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/14-best-new-books-for-kids-2023-christmas-gift-guide 2024-09-11T10:57:28+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/child-and-parent-reading-parrot-street-book-club.jpg?v=1666774917 14 of the best books for kids by some of our favourite authors https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/m-t-khan-nura-and-the-immortal-palace-fantasy-books-for-kids 2023-04-06T15:38:41+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/nura-and-the-immortal-palace-m-t-khan.jpg?v=1667216622 M.T. 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Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/small-business-christmas-shopping-gift-guide 2025-10-14T14:10:53+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/gifts-2998593_1280_cc001a18-45b1-499c-a7f3-f443524cb051.jpg?v=1760447453 8 small businesses we'll be supporting this Christmas Christmas gifts https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/the-bones-of-me-kel-duckhouse-best-books-for-young-teens 2023-04-06T15:37:11+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/the-bones-of-me-kel-duckhouse.jpg?v=1667920170 Kel Duckhouse on The Bones of Me and the best books for young teens The Bones of Me by Kel Duckhouse. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/the-haunting-of-tyrese-walker-j-p-rose-fantasy-books-for-teens 2023-04-06T15:37:24+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/the-haunting-of-tyrese-walker-j-p-rose.jpg?v=1667921621 J.P. 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Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/matt-ralphs-little-sure-shot-historical-books-for-kids-tween-teens 2023-04-06T15:31:55+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/little-sure-shot-matt-ralphs-book-cover-author-photo.jpg?v=1673454643 Matt Ralphs on Little Sure Shot and the best historical books for kids Little Sure Shot by Matt Ralphs. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/kenneth-oppel-ghostlight-fantasy-books-for-tweens-and-teens 2023-04-06T15:31:37+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/ghostlight-kenneth-oppel-book-cover-author-photo.jpg?v=1673455602 Kenneth Oppel on Ghostlight and fantasy books for tweens and early teens Ghostlight by Kenneth Oppel. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/lisette-auton-the-secret-of-haven-point-diverse-books-for-kids 2023-04-06T15:32:13+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/lisette-auton-the-secret-of-haven-point.webp?v=1673869798 Lisette Auton on The Secret of Haven Point and diverse books for kids The Secret of Haven Point by Lisette Auton. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/ulrich-hub-ducks-backyard-books-in-translation-for-kids 2023-04-06T15:31:20+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/ducks-backyard-ulrich-hub.jpg?v=1676047492 Ulrich Hub on Duck's Backyard and children's books in translation Duck's Backyard by Ulrich Hub. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/rebecca-f-john-the-shadow-order-fantasy-books-for-tweens-and-teens 2023-04-06T15:29:29+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/the-shadow-order-rebecca-f-john-1.jpg?v=1676570130 Rebecca F. John on The Shadow Order and fantasy books for tweens and teens The Shadow Order by Rebecca F. John. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/malcolm-duffy-read-between-the-lies-dyslexia-books-for-tweens-and-teens 2023-04-06T15:29:13+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/read-between-the-lies-malcolm-duffy.jpg?v=1676571185 Malcolm Duffy on writing about dyslexia in Read Between the Lies Read Between the Lies by Malcolm Duffy. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/world-book-day-2023-books-activities 2023-02-17T14:40:14+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/world-book-day-2023-highlights.jpg?v=1676644789 The World Book Day 2023 books and activities we’re getting excited about  https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/nick-sheridan-the-case-of-the-runaway-brain-mystery-books-for-kids 2023-04-06T15:26:29+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/the-case-of-the-runaway-brain-nick-sheridan.jpg?v=1678378604 Nick Sheridan on The Case of the Runaway Brain and mystery books for kids The Case of the Runaway Brain by Nick Sheridan. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/doug-cornett-finally-something-mysterious-mystery-books-for-kids 2023-04-06T15:26:13+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/finally-something-mysterious-doug-cornett.jpg?v=1678379593 Doug Cornett on Finally, Something Mysterious and the best mystery books for kids Finally Something Mysterious by Doug Cornett. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/read-empathy-2023-book-picks 2023-04-06T15:26:51+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/read-for-empathy-childrens-books.jpg?v=1678536552 Our top 12 picks from EmpathyLab’s Read for Empathy Collection 2023 for readers aged 5 to 14 4 children reading together https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/victoria-williamson-war-of-the-wind-environmental-books-for-kids 2025-05-23T14:45:45+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/victoria-williamson-war-of-the-wind_c2ca5255-a303-4c74-b9ab-1303af442711.jpg?v=1748007945 Victoria Williamson on War of the Wind and environmental books for kids https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/a-connors-the-girl-who-broke-the-sea-thrillers-for-teens 2023-04-06T15:24:18+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/a-connors-the-girl-who-broke-the-sea.jpg?v=1678897596 A. Connors on The Girl Who Broke the Sea and thrillers for young readers https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/cath-howe-call-the-puffins-animal-books-newly-independent-readers 2023-04-14T14:36:41+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/cath-howe-call-the-puffins.jpg?v=1680512582 Cath Howe on Call the Puffins and animal books for newly independent readers Call the Puffins by Cath Howe. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/lucy-unwin-the-octopus-dadu-and-me-real-life-books-for-kids 2023-04-14T14:37:35+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/lucy-unwin-the-octopus-dadu-and-me.jpg?v=1680514200 Lucy Unwin on The Octopus, Dadu and Me and the best books with real life themes for young readers The Octopus, Dadu and Me by Lucy Unwin. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/elizabeth-wein-stateless-historical-fiction-for-tweens-and-early-teens 2023-05-19T14:14:08+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/stateless-elizabeth-wein.jpg?v=1681480419 Elizabeth Wein on Stateless and historical fiction for tweens and early teens Stateless by Elizabeth Wein. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/childrens-books-nature-environment-earth-day 2025-03-10T08:00:02+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/Blog_Post_Header_2_4b3df3fd-8a13-4ad0-bdbc-ee050aa67b7b.jpg?v=1741191594 15 of the best children’s chapter books about nature and the environment to read this Earth Day Children's hands holding a small representation of Earth made of grass https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/eco-dystopian-thriller-books-tween-teen 2025-06-17T10:48:21+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/eco-dystopian-novels-tweens-teens_16e82454-610d-4505-b485-54256074d1bc.jpg?v=1750153701 6 cli-fi, eco-dystopian and eco-thriller novels for 12, 13 and 14-year-olds A parched landscape under burning sun with dead trees and plants https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/justin-davies-haarville-adventure-books-for-kids 2023-05-19T14:13:52+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/haarville-justin-davies.jpg?v=1683213953 Justin Davies on Haarville and adventure books for kids https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/emily-j-taylor-hotel-magnifique-fantasy-books-for-teens 2023-05-19T08:30:01+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/hotel-magnifique-emily-j-taylor-book-cover-author-photo.jpg?v=1683809777 Emily J. 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Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/rhian-tracey-i-spy-historical-fiction-for-kids 2023-06-15T15:53:57+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/i-spy-rhian-tracey.jpg?v=1686840830 Rhian Tracey on I, Spy and historical fiction for kids I, Spy by Rhian Tracey. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/nathanael-lessore-steady-for-this-funny-books-for-teens 2023-06-19T09:00:03+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/steady-for-this-nathanael-lessore.jpg?v=1686847764 Nathanael Lessore on Steady For This and funny books for tweens and teens Steady for This by Nathanael Lessore. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/s-j-wills-bite-risk-thrillers-for-tweens-and-teens 2023-09-11T12:17:25+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/bite-risk-s-j-wills.jpg?v=1687365407 S.J. Wills on Bite Risk and thrillers for tweens and teens Bite Risk by S.J. Wills. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/david-wolstencroft-the-magic-hour-fantasy-books-for-kids 2023-07-10T14:50:59+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/the-magic-hour-david-wolstencroft.jpg?v=1688997056 David Wolstencroft on The Magic Hour and fantasy books for kids The Magic Hour by David Wolstencroft. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/simon-fox-deadlock-thrillers-tweens-early-teens 2023-07-20T08:00:01+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/deadlock-simon-fox.jpg?v=1689692377 Simon Fox on Deadlock and the best thrillers for tweens and teens Deadlock by Simon Fox. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/sophie-cameron-away-with-words-best-books-tweens-early-teens 2023-07-20T13:00:00+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/away-with-words-sophie-cameron.jpg?v=1689693441 Sophie Cameron on Away With Words and the best books for tweens and early teens Away With Words by Sophie Cameron. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/mo-ohara-on-honeys-hive-and-illustrated-chapter-books-for-kids 2023-07-24T12:17:45+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/honeys-hive-mo-ohara.jpg?v=1690197465 Mo O'Hara on Honey's Hive and illustrated chapter books for kids Honey's Hive by Mo O'Hara. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/jeffrey-boakye-kofi-and-the-rap-battle-summer-music-books-for-kids 2023-08-11T08:00:00+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/kofi-and-the-rap-battle-summer-jeffrey-boakye.jpg?v=1690483678 Jeffrey Boakye on Kofi and the Rap Battle Summer and kids' books for music fans https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/carrie-sellon-pizza-pete-and-the-perilous-potions-illustrated-chapter-books 2023-08-14T09:00:01+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/pizza-pete-and-the-perilous-potions-carrie-sellon.jpg?v=1690816539 Carrie Sellon on Pizza Pete and the Perilous Potions and illustrated chapter books for kids Pizza Pete and the Perilous Potions by Carrie Sellon. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/nikesh-shukla-on-the-council-of-good-friends-and-illustrated-chapter-books-for-kids 2023-09-12T08:00:00+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/the-council-of-good-friends-nikesh-shukla.jpg?v=1694103454 Nikesh Shukla on The Council of Good Friends and illustrated chapter books for kids The Council of Good Friends by Nikesh Shukla. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/marie-basting-my-family-and-other-romans-funny-books-for-kids 2023-09-13T08:00:07+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/my-family-and-other-romans-marie-basting.png?v=1694104388 Marie Basting on My Family and Other Romans and funny books for kids My Family and Other Romans by Marie Basting. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/best-new-halloween-books-kids 2025-09-15T10:18:57+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/pumpkin-heads-halloween.jpg?v=1757927937 6 of the best new Halloween books for kids in 2025 https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/zana-fraillon-and-bren-macdibble-on-the-ravens-song-and-books-for-tweens-and-teens 2023-09-18T08:00:00+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/the-ravens-song-zana-fraillon-bren-macdibble.jpg?v=1694697238 Zana Fraillon and Bren MacDibble on The Raven's Song and books for tweens and teens The Raven's Song by Zana Fraillon and Bren MacDibble. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/tomi-oyemakinde-the-changing-man-thrillers-for-teens 2023-09-19T08:00:00+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/the-changing-man-tomi-oyemakinde.jpg?v=1694699179 Tomi Oyemakinde on The Changing Man and thrillers for tweens and teens The Changing Man by Tomi Oyemakinde. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/verse-novels-like-final-year-matt-goodfellow 2025-03-19T12:48:23+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/verse-novels-like-final-year-matt-goodfellow_943adbfc-e7bb-455f-93d9-eca2267fb39b.png?v=1742388503 Loved The Final Year by Matt Goodfellow? Check out these fantastic verse novels https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/matt-brown-kevin-the-vampire-illustrated-chapter-books-for-kids 2023-10-14T08:00:01+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/matt-brown-kevin-the-vampire.jpg?v=1697110001 Matt Brown on Kevin the Vampire and illustrated chapter books for kids Kevin the Vampire by Matt Brown. Author photo and book cover. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/gabriel-dylan-shiver-point-horror-books-for-kids 2023-10-16T16:48:34+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/gabriel-dylan-shiver-point.jpg?v=1697111193 Gabriel Dylan on Shiver Point and horror books for kids Shiver Point by Gabriel Dylan. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/best-new-christmas-books-for-kids-2023 2023-10-16T13:57:48+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/the-best-christmas-books-2023.jpg?v=1697460713 The best new Christmas books to read with kids this year The best new Christmas books to read with kids 2023 https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/patricia-fforde-the-girl-who-fell-to-earth-fantasy-books-for-tweens-and-teens 2023-10-20T08:00:02+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/the-girl-who-fell-to-earth-patricia-fforde.jpg?v=1697468029 Patricia Fforde on The Girl Who Fell to Earth and fantasy books for tweens and teens The Girl Who Fell to Earth by Patricia Fforde. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/10-books-to-gift-to-kids-who-love-dog-man 2024-11-08T19:08:00+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/10-books-to-gift-kids-who-love-dog-man.jpg?v=1697727952 10 books to gift to kids who love Dog Man 10 books to gift kids who love Dog Man https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/6-books-to-gift-to-kids-who-love-harry-potter 2024-09-11T10:50:43+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/6-books-to-gift-to-harry-potter-fans.jpg?v=1726048243 6 books to gift to kids who love Harry Potter 6 books to gift to kids who love Harry Potter - book covers https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/natalie-denny-keisha-jones-takes-on-the-world-illustrated-chapter-books 2023-11-10T16:17:56+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/natalie-denny-keisha-jones-takes-on-the-world.jpg?v=1699631803 Natalie Denny on Keisha Jones Takes on the World and illustrated chapter books for younger readers Keisha Jones Takes on the World by Natalie Denny. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/christopher-mackie-cloudlanders-fantasy-books-for-kids 2023-11-10T16:17:47+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/christopher-mackie-cloudlanders.jpg?v=1699632969 Christopher Mackie on Cloudlanders and his favourite fantasy books for kids Cloudlanders by Christopher Mackie. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/alice-hemming-the-thirteenth-vampire-historical-books-for-tweens-and-teens 2023-11-17T09:00:02+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/alice-hemming-the-thirteenth-vampire.jpg?v=1700145974 Alice Hemming on The Thirteenth Vampire and historical books for tweens and teens The Thirteenth Vampire by Alice Hemming. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/alexia-casale-sing-if-you-cant-dance-real-world-novels-teens 2023-11-17T09:30:03+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/alexia-casale-sing-if-you-cant-dance.jpg?v=1700147137 Alexia Casale on Sing If You Can't Dance and real-world novels for early teens Sing If You Can't Dance by Alexia Casale. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/make-christmas-doughnuts 2023-11-18T10:54:00+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/christmas-doughnuts-1.jpg?v=1700304835 Make Christmas doughnuts Tray of Christmas doughnuts resembling Christmas Puddings and reindeer https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/best-new-childrens-book-series-2023 2023-11-22T12:43:11+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/best-new-childrens-book-series-2023.jpg?v=1700656964 The best new children’s book series of 2023 The best new children's book series of 2023 https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/frances-moloney-city-of-horses-animal-books-for-kids 2023-12-14T10:40:23+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/frances-moloney-city-of-horses.jpg?v=1702550370 Frances Moloney on City of Horses and animal books for kids City of Horses by Frances Moloney. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/sue-h-cunningham-totally-deceased-thrillers-for-early-teens 2023-12-19T10:00:02+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/sue-h-cunningham-totally-deceased.jpg?v=1702737164 Sue H. Cunningham on Totally Deceased and thrillers for early teens Totally Deceased by Sue H. Cunningham. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/candy-gourlay-wild-song-historical-novels-tweens-and-teens 2024-01-18T08:00:03+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/candy-gourlay-wild-song.jpg?v=1705075424 Candy Gourlay on Wild Song and historical fiction for tweens & teens Wild Song by Candy Gourlay. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/guy-bass-scrap-scifi-books-for-kids 2024-01-15T11:24:25+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/scrap-guy-bass.jpg?v=1705317860 Guy Bass on SCRAP and his favourite sci-fi books for kids SCRAP by Guy Bass. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/alan-macdonald-huxley-and-flapjack-illustrated-chapter-books-for-kids 2024-01-16T16:06:09+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/huxley-and-flapjack-alan-macdonald.jpg?v=1705421154 Alan MacDonald on Huxley and Flapjack and his favourite illustrated chapter books for kids Huxley and Flapjack: Race to the Rescue by Alan MacDonald https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/annabelle-sami-dreamweavers-night-of-the-scary-fairies-fantasy-books-for-kids 2024-02-14T14:54:54+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/annabelle-sami-dreamwavers.jpg?v=1707316778 Annabelle Sami on Dreamweavers: Night of the Scary Fairy and fantasy books for kids Dreamweavers: Night of the Scary Fairies by Annabelle Sami. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/anna-rainbow-diamond-jack-your-magic-or-your-life-adventure-books-for-kids 2024-02-14T15:04:54+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/anna-rainbow-diamond-jack.jpg?v=1707317819 Anna Rainbow on Diamond Jack: Your Magic or Your Life and adventure books for kids Diamond Jack: Your Magic or Your Life by Anna Rainbow. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/8-reasons-excited-world-book-day-2024 2024-02-12T20:39:18+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/children-reading-world-book-day-2024.jpg?v=1707770178 8 reasons why we’re feeling excited about World Book Day 2024 Children on their fronts reading books against a bright yellow background https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/sylvia-bishop-on-silver-tides-fantasy-books-for-teens 2024-02-21T08:00:03+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/on-silver-tides-sylvia-bishop.jpg?v=1708016115 Sylvia Bishop on On Silver Tides and fantasy books for early teens On Silver Tides by Sylvia Bishop. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/polly-crosby-this-tale-is-forbidden-fantasy-books-for-teenagers 2024-02-21T08:30:00+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/polly-crosby-this-tale-is-forbidden.jpg?v=1708017384 Polly Crosby on This Tale is Forbidden and fantasy books for teenagers This Tale is Forbidden by Polly Crosby. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/8-fearless-females-in-childrens-books-to-enjoy-this-international-womens-day 2024-03-06T10:22:45+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/girl-strong-character-international-womens-day.jpg?v=1709642098 8 fearless females in children's books to enjoy this International Women's Day Girl in a yellow cape striking a superhero pose https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/laila-rifaat-aliya-to-the-infinite-city-fantasy-books-for-kids 2024-03-12T07:00:03+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/laila-rifaat-aliya-to-the-infinite-city.jpg?v=1709809304 Laila Rifaat on Aliya to the Infinite City and fantasy books for kids Aliya to the Infinite City by Laila Rifaat. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/clara-kumagai-catfish-rolling-books-for-teens-set-in-japan 2024-03-18T08:00:04+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/clara-kumagai-catfish-rolling.jpg?v=1710432459 Clara Kumagai on Catfish Rolling and books for teens set in Japan Catfish Rolling by Clara Kumagai. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/danny-weston-postcards-from-valhalla-books-for-teens-mythology 2024-03-18T08:00:04+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/danny-weston-postcards-from-valhalla.jpg?v=1710433305 Danny Weston on Postcards From Valhalla and novels for teens inspired by mythology Postcards From Valhalla by Danny Weston. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/matty-long-croaky-illustrated-chapter-books-for-kids 2024-03-18T10:26:26+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/croaky-matty-long.jpg?v=1710757586 Matty Long on Croaky and illustrated chapter books for kids Croaky: Search for the Sasquatch by Matty Long. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/anders-sparring-the-pinchers-and-the-diamond-heist-books-in-translation-for-kids 2024-04-12T08:00:01+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/anders-sparring-the-pinchers-and-the-diamond-heist.jpg?v=1712156344 Anders Sparring on The Pinchers and the Diamond Heist and books for kids in translation The Pinchers and the Diamond Heist by Anders Sparring. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/shirley-marr-countdown-to-yesterday-books-for-kids-about-family-divorce 2024-04-12T08:30:04+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/shirley-marr-countdown-to-yesterday.jpg?v=1712157130 Shirley Marr on Countdown to Yesterday and writing for kids about family and friendship Countdown to Yesterday by Shirley Marr. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/christopher-edge-black-hole-cinema-club-sci-fi-books-for-teens 2024-09-25T09:46:52+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/christopher-edge-black-hole-cinema-club.jpg?v=1712595247 Christopher Edge on Black Hole Cinema Club and sci-fi books for early teens Black Hole Cinema Club by Christopher Edge. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/amanda-addison-looking-for-lucie-books-for-teens-about-family 2024-04-16T08:00:02+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/looking-for-lucie-amanda-addison.jpg?v=1712661100 Amanda Addison on Looking for Lucie and books about family for early teens Looking for Lucie by Amanda Addison. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/why-graphic-novels-comics-kids-teens 2024-04-18T11:45:46+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/graphic-novels-comics-kids-teens.png?v=1713436786 7 reasons why we recommend graphic novels and comics for all kids and teens Range of graphic novels available from Parrot Street Book Club https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/12-best-graphic-novels-5-to-12-year-olds 2024-04-24T11:59:48+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/best-graphic-novels-spread.jpg?v=1713956323 12 brand new graphic novels primary school-aged kids will love Example spread from the best graphic novels https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/bex-hogan-bronte-tempestra-and-the-lightning-seeds-illustrated-fantasy-chapter-books 2024-05-16T13:41:42+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/bronte-tempestra-and-the-lightning-steeds-bex-hogan.jpg?v=1714144287 Bex Hogan on Bronte Tempestra and the Lightning Steeds and fantasy books for kids Bronte Tempestra and the Lightning Steeds by Bex Hogan. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/clare-furniss-the-things-we-leave-behind-dystopian-fiction-teens 2024-05-20T08:00:01+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/clare-furniss-the-things-we-leave-behind.jpg?v=1715783543 Clare Furniss on The Things We Leave Behind and dystoptian fiction for early teens The Things We Leave Behind by Clare Furniss. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/mark-illis-running-away-for-beginners-real-world-fiction-teens 2024-05-21T08:00:02+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/running-away-for-beginners-mark-illis.jpg?v=1715784453 Mark Illis on Running Away for Beginners and real world novels for early teens Running Away for Beginners by Mark Illis. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/kathryn-foxfield-things-that-go-bump-spooky-books-for-kids 2024-05-16T13:40:35+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/things-that-go-bump-kathryn-foxfield.webp?v=1715863231 Kathryn Foxfield on Things That Go Bump and spooky books for kids Things That Go Bump by Kathryn Foxfield. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/9-book-reading-empathy-collection-2024 2024-05-20T21:09:38+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/read-empathy-collection-2024-picks.png?v=1716235732 9 books from the Reading for Empathy Collection 2024 you won't want to miss! Assorted book covers from the 2024 Read for Empathy Collection https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/problem-celebrity-childrens-book-authors 2024-05-24T20:16:49+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/books-shop-sign.png?v=1716577868 The problem with celebrity children’s authors and why our kids deserve better! https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/marie-pavlenko-marie-voyelle-hotel-for-cats-animal-books-for-kids 2024-06-10T13:48:07+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/hotel-for-cats-marie-pavlenbko-marie-voyelle.jpg?v=1718023678 Marie Pavlenko & Marie Voyelle on Hotel for Cats and animal-inspired early chapter books Hotel for Cats by Marie Pavlenko & Marie Voyelle. Book cover and author photos. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/catherine-bruton-bird-boy-middle-grade-books-rural-settings 2024-09-25T09:46:17+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/catherine-bruton-bird-boy.jpg?v=1718024857 Catherine Bruton on Bird Boy and middle grade books with rural settings Bird Boy by Catherine Bruton. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/dev-kothari-bringing-back-kay-kay-books-for-kids-set-in-india 2024-06-17T08:00:01+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/dev-kothari-bringing-back-kay-kay.jpg?v=1718281698 Dev Kothari on Bringing Back Kay-Kay and books for kids set in India Bringing Back Kay-Kay by Dev Kothari. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/nevin-holness-king-of-dead-things-fantasy-books-for-teenagers 2024-06-17T12:00:09+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/nevin-holness-king-of-dead-things.jpg?v=1718282837 Nevin Holness on King of Dead Things and fantasy books for teens King of Dead Things by Nevin Holness. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/ele-fountain-storm-child-environmental-books-for-kids 2024-07-01T08:00:01+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/storm-child-ele-fountain.jpg?v=1719581590 Ele Fountain on Storm Child and writing environmental books for kids Storm Child by Ele Fountain. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/swapna-reddy-reggie-rabbit-illustrated-chapter-books 2024-07-11T10:56:40+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/swapna-reddy-reggie-rabbit.jpg?v=1720691786 Swapna Reddy on Reggie Rabbit and illustrated chapter books for newly independent readers Reggie Rabbit: The Great Carrot Heist by Swapna Reddy. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/bryony-pearce-hannah-messenger-and-the-gods-of-hockwold-funny-books-for-kids 2024-07-11T12:27:53+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/hannah-messenger-and-the-gods-of-hockwold-bryony-pearce.jpg?v=1720697258 Bryony Pearce on Hannah Messenger and the Gods of Hockwold and funny books for kids Hannah Messenger and the Gods of Hockwold by Bryony Pearce. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/kate-de-goldo-the-10pm-question-family-dramas-for-teens 2024-07-16T08:00:01+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/kate-de-goldi-the-10pm-question.jpg?v=1720707061 Kate De Goldi on The 10pm Question and family dramas for early teens The 10pm Questions by Kate De Goldi. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/5-sports-themed-books-kids-5-to-14-olympic-summer 2024-08-05T16:16:00+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/sports-person-ready-race.png?v=1722870880 Olympics fever: 5 sports-themed books for kids aged 5 to 14 to enjoy this summer https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/adeola-sokunbi-destiny-ink-illustrated-chapter-books 2024-09-25T09:45:49+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/destiny-ink-adeola-sokunbi.jpg?v=1723023959 Adeola Sokunbi on Destiny Ink and illustrated chapter books for younger readers Destiny Ink: Sleepover Surprise by Adeola Sokunbi. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/claire-povey-the-wanderdays-environmental-books-for-kids 2024-08-10T10:00:04+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/clare-povey-the-wanderdays.jpg?v=1723026626 Clare Povey on The Wanderdays and environmental books for kids The Wanderdays: Journey to Fantome Island by Clare Povey https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/ashley-hickson-lovence-wild-east-verse-novels 2024-08-22T17:00:02+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/wild-east-ashley-hickson-lovence.jpg?v=1723112713 Ashley Hickson-Lovence on Wild East and verse novels for tweens & teens Wild East by Ashley Hickson-Lovence. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/neil-taylor-anticipation-thrillers-for-teens 2024-08-22T19:00:04+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/anticipation-neil-taylor.jpg?v=1723113671 Neil Taylor on Anticipation and thrillers for tweens and teens Anticipation by Neil Taylor. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/kieran-larwood-dungeon-runners-fantasy-books-for-kids 2024-09-25T09:45:20+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/dungeon-runners-kieran-larwood.png?v=1725445803 Kieran Larwood on Dungeon Runners and his favourite fantasy books for younger readers Dungeon Runners: Hero Trial by Kieran Larwood. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/sinead-ohart-sword-of-the-sun-mythology-books-for-kids 2024-09-11T08:29:54+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/sword-of-the-sun-sinead-ohart.jpg?v=1725447082 Sinead O'Hart on Sword of the Sun and novels for kids inspired by mythology Sword of the Sun by Sinead O'Hart. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/best-new-christmas-kids-books-2024 2024-09-26T11:25:26+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/best-new-christmas-books-for-kids-2024.jpg?v=1727346309 The best new Christmas books for kids in 2024 The best new Christmas books for kids in 2024 https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/best-new-childrens-book-series-2024 2024-09-16T08:00:03+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/best-new-childrens-book-series-2024.jpg?v=1725462509 6 of the best new children's book series of 2024 Best new children's book series 2024. Book covers. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/ayaan-mohamud-the-thread-that-connects-us-contemporary-family-dramas-for-teens 2024-09-17T08:00:03+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/ayaan-mohamud-the-thread-that-connects-us.jpg?v=1725890195 Ayaan Mohamud on The Thread That Connects Us and contemporary family dramas for early teens The Thread That Connects Us by Ayaan Mohamud. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/7-of-the-best-gifts-for-kids-who-love-reading-and-books 2025-11-10T13:49:34+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/child-reading-book-lover_beace844-ae9e-4da8-91e3-36e62aa63a7b.jpg?v=1762782574 7 of the best gifts for kids who love reading and books A girl reading in bed https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/jacqueline-davies-international-house-dereliction-ghost-stories-for-kids 2024-10-11T08:00:04+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/international-house-dereliction-jacqueline-davies.jpg?v=1727370502 Jacqueline Davies on The International House of Dereliction and ghost stories for kids The International House of Dereliction by Jacqueline Davies. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/9-of-the-best-new-children-s-books-of-2024 2024-10-02T12:30:20+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/best-childrens-books-2024-list.png?v=1727868614 9 of the best new children’s books of 2024 https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/funny-books-for-kids-who-love-david-walliams 2024-10-02T17:56:03+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/books-for-kids-who-love-david-walliams.jpg?v=1727884610 7 books to gift to kids who love David Walliams 7 books for kids who love David Walliams https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/susannah-lloyd-badgers-are-go-funny-books-kids 2024-10-10T08:00:02+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/badgers-are-go-susannah-lloyd.jpg?v=1728307120 Susannah Lloyd on Badgers Are Go! and her favourite funny books for kids Badgers Are Go! by Susannah Lloyd. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/marie-louise-fitzpatrick-sisters-of-the-moon-books-for-teens-friendship 2024-10-14T16:12:29+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/marie-louise-fitzpatrick-sisters-of-the-moon.jpg?v=1728918627 Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick on Sisters of the Moon and books about friendship Sisters of the Moon by Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/ruta-sepetys-steve-sheinkin-bletchley-riddle-historical-books-teens 2024-10-14T16:23:35+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/ruta-sepetys-steve-sheinkin-bletchley-riddle.jpg?v=1728919406 Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin on The Bletchley Riddle and historical novels for early teens The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/11-mystery-books-for-kids-who-love-robin-stevens 2024-10-15T10:29:44+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/mystery-books-kids-fans-robin-stevens.png?v=1728984456 11 mystery books for kids who love Robin Stevens Various mystery books for kids covers https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/anne-fine-he-says-she-says-books-for-newly-independent-readers 2024-11-15T10:00:02+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/anne-fine-he-says-she-says.jpg?v=1731515950 Anne Fine on He Says... She Says... and books for newly independent readers He Says... She Says... by Anne Fine. 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Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/dee-benson-david-arlo-damien-ike-fallen-house-draven-fantasy-thrillers-teens 2024-12-18T09:00:04+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/dee-benson-david-arlo-damien-ike.jpg?v=1734020406 Dee Benson & David Arlo on Damien Ike and the Fallen House of Draven and fantasy thrillers for teens Damien Ike and the Fallen House of Draven by Dee Benson & David Arlo. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/radhika-sanghani-here-to-slay-contemporary-fantasy-for-teens 2024-12-18T09:30:07+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/radhika-sanghani-here-to-slay.jpg?v=1734021293 Radhika Sanghani on Here to Slay and contemporary fantasy novels for early teens Here to Slay by Radhika Sanghani. 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Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/9-best-new-fantasy-books-for-10-11-and-12-year-olds 2025-02-09T14:25:07+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/9-best-new-fantasy-books-for-kids_a1ad1d1a-14b1-47f3-97f3-2f7afa0f577e.jpg?v=1739111107 9 of the best new fantasy books for 10, 11 and 12-year-olds Fantasy book for kids. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/8-reasons-why-looking-forward-world-book-day-2025 2025-02-20T08:18:25+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/world-book-day-label-books_e505a76f-330f-45e2-9801-6014f4dfd7ec.jpg?v=1740039505 8 reasons why we’re looking forward to World Book Day 2025 https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/james-davis-scarlet-defender-of-the-universe-fantasy-books-for-kids 2025-03-12T08:00:01+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/scarlet-defender-universe-james-davis_88cea38c-822f-4707-960a-133f566aaa80.jpg?v=1741358124 James Davis on Scarlet: Defender of the Universe and fantasy books for kids Scarlet: Defender of the Universe by James Davis. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/7-early-chapter-books-about-wildlife-and-the-environment 2025-06-17T11:30:59+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/7-early-chapter-books-wildlife-environment_ed0287d2-e5aa-4267-899d-7da5746ef712.jpg?v=1750156259 7 early chapter books about wildlife and the environment A group of four young children of diverse ethnic backgrounds lies on the grass in a park, reading a book together. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/11-books-school-families-fans-final-year-matt-goodfellow 2025-03-19T12:46:32+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/books-school-families-fans-the-final-year_cb6789ee-ce29-421e-8bc4-1f0cd74c3fa7.png?v=1742388392 11 books about navigating school and complicated families for fans of The Final Year by Matt Goodfellow Various book covers including The Final Year and The First Year https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/jim-cockin-ghost-tide-ghost-stories-for-teens 2025-03-19T10:00:03+00:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/jim-cockin-ghost-tide_d1817aad-b1c5-4d66-9f20-e8c402dcd139.jpg?v=1741964219 Jim Cockin on Ghost Tide and ghost stories for early teens Ghost Tide by Jim Cockin. 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Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/10-criteria-choose-childrens-book-subscription-boxes 2025-04-29T11:51:04+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/sample-childrens-book-subscription-boxes_bf2d0da6-1bd4-4df4-84cc-670354a8914e.jpg?v=1745923864 10 criteria we use to pick titles for our children’s book subscription boxes My Dog and Beastie Bros book and activity pack bundles https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/8-best-childrens-teenage-historical-fiction-books 2025-05-06T12:09:03+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/historical-fiction-books-clocks_1516cf26-5635-46b9-b7c1-20fea2b09c5c.jpg?v=1746529743 8 of the best children’s and teenage historical fiction books Sepia imagine of clocks and hour glass https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/nathanael-lessore-solving-crimes-is-not-my-superpower-funny-books-for-kids 2025-05-12T09:00:01+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/solving-crimes-nathanael-lessore_c81e6efd-cc31-47c5-99a2-e208e86be9ee.jpg?v=1746632810 Nathanael Lessore on Solving Crimes is NOT My Superpower and funny books for kids Solving Crimes is NOT My Superpower by Nathanael Lessore. Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/lui-sit-land-of-the-last-wildcat-animal-books-for-kids 2025-05-12T09:30:01+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/land-of-the-last-wild-cat-sui-sit_cedf6f64-7656-4cb0-9eb4-c7caa120b444.jpg?v=1746633982 Lui Sit on Land of the Last Wildcat and animal-inspired books for kids Land of the Last Wildcat by Lui Sit. Book cover and author photo (credit: Dream Factory) https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/is-it-really-reading-why-we-love-graphic-novels-and-audiobooks 2025-05-15T08:00:09+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/child-headphones-audiobooks_dce0487c-7fad-4f30-88e4-825ac47d7c8d.jpg?v=1746704763 Is it really reading? 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Book cover and author photo. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/8-books-for-fans-of-lottie-brooks 2025-06-13T14:48:09+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/8-books-for-fans-of-lottie-brooks_db3f06fe-f4e3-4939-9582-d1526849b714.jpg?v=1749822489 8 books for fans of Lottie Brooks 8 books for fans of Lottie Brooks. Book covers. https://www.parrotstreet.com/blogs/posts/kenechi-udogu-augmented-sci-fi-thrillers-for-early-teens 2025-06-16T08:00:02+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0442/6825/7430/articles/augmented-kenechi-udogu_596a2d69-8e37-4145-b47a-1b0132ca2f23.jpg?v=1749722863 Kenechi Udogu on Augmented and sci-fi thrillers for early teens Augmented by Kenechi Udogu. 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