Imogen Russell Williams

London

Kids' book critic @GuardianBooks. Editor for hire. Author, Big Book of the UK, The Women Left Behind, Big Book of Slimy Things, Great Britons. She/her.

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Children’s and teens roundup - the best new picture books and novels

1 day ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Imogen Russell Williams

A detail from Our Pebbles by Jarvis.Photograph: PRI’m Going to Make a Friend by Darren Chetty, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat, Little Tiger, £12.99When a child moves home, it can be hard to meet potential new pals. Perhaps it’s best to make a friend from what’s to hand? This warm, witty picture book is perfect for prompting chats about friendship.
Children’s and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels | Books | The Guardian

1 month ago | theguardian.com | Imogen Russell Williams

A girl with super strength; anarchic doughnuts on a mission to rule the world; boys in the Blitz; an Igbo YA fantasy and more
Children’s and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels

1 month ago | msn.com | Imogen Russell Williams

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Children’s and teens roundup - the best new picture books and novels

1 month ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Imogen Russell Williams

Wild by Katya Balen, illustrated by Gill Smith.Photograph: Gill SmithThe Bear-Shaped Hole by John Dougherty, illustrated by Thomas Docherty, Frances Lincoln, £7.99This sensitive, gentle, straightforward story of friends who must part will help small readers weather the painful emotions that come before a loved one dies. Wild by Katya Balen, illustrated by Gill Smith, Walker, £12.99A little girl who loves the woods’ wildness is bereft when she moves to the city.
Children’s and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels | Children and teenagers | The Guardian

2 months ago | theguardian.com | Imogen Russell Williams

A gosling grows up; a campaign to save trees; the impact of partition; thorny dilemmas; wearing a hijab in Essex and more
Children’s and teens roundup - the best new picture books and novels

2 months ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Imogen Russell Williams

Bearing up … Gozzle, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie.Photograph: © Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie 2025 - Macmillan Children's BooksGozzle by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie, Macmillan, £12.99When a bear finds a goose egg, rather than breakfast, it hatches sweet, tenacious Gozzle, who’s convinced goslings can do everything bears do. But what will happen when she learns to fly? A comically adorable picture book about family, growth and change.
Children’s and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels | Books | The Guardian

2 months ago | theguardian.com | Imogen Russell Williams

Sleepy monsters; a wacky broken robot; a search for magical treasures and more
Children’s and teens roundup - the best new picture books and novels

Mar 21, 2025 | ca.style.yahoo.com | Imogen Russell Williams

Sleep Tight, Disgusting Blob by Huw Aaron.Photograph: Huw AaronHello Bunny! by Sharon King-Chai, Two Hoots, £8.99 An entrancingly bold, shiny board book, full of bright creatures, joyous greetings, and a baby-pleasing mirror at the end.
Children’s and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels

Feb 21, 2025 | msn.com | Imogen Russell Williams

Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
Children’s and teens roundup - the best new picture books and novels

Feb 21, 2025 | ca.style.yahoo.com | Imogen Russell Williams

The Gnome by Loes Riphagen.Photograph: PRCloud Boy by Greg Stobbs, Oxford, £7.99Sights, sounds, smells – the world around Bobby is just too enticing, and he’s always floating off into the clouds. How can his friends keep his feet on the ground – or should they try to be more like him? A lively, empathetic picture book, which may provide particular insights for families managing ADHD.