Childrens Books

  • LifestyleAOL

    Famous Five tops parents' best-loved books list

    Pic: Getty Enid Blyton's Famous Five has topped a list of the best children's books as voted for by mums and dads across the country. The adventures of Dick, Julian, Anne, George and Timmy the dog, along with their 'lashings of

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  • BusinessAOL

    Original Noddy Car goes under the hammer

    An original Noddy Car once owned by Enid Blyton's company could sell for up to £25,000 when it goes to auction later this month. The car, complete with unmistakeable red and yellow paintjob, is an exact replica of the vehicle Noddy and

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    Study claims children's literature is 'inherently sexist'

    Peter Rabbit, Winnie the Pooh, Fantastic Mr Fox... names that many of us will remember with a fond smile. But beneath the cute, cuddly exterior these characters have been undermining gender equality... at least, that's what the latest research

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  • NewsAOL

    Education Secretary advises '50 books a year' for schoolchildren

    The Education Secretary has suggested that English schoolchildren should be challenged to read 50 books a year in order to improve literacy standards among youngsters. Top related searches: Children's books Children's authors Books for

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