The Smallprint Journal
Thoughtful book recommendations, practical reading ideas and honest conversations about the things that matter to children. Whether you’re choosing books for home, a classroom or a wider community, you’ll find inspiration to help children enjoy reading, explore their feelings and better understand the world around them.
The Smallprint Journal
How to Choose the Right Books for Your Child’s ...
Not sure which books are right for your child? This simple guide explains what to look for, from a baby’s first books through to independent reading for children aged 8+.
How to Choose the Right Books for Your Child’s ...
Not sure which books are right for your child? This simple guide explains what to look for, from a baby’s first books through to independent reading for children aged 8+.
Reading and writing as a love language
Shared reading is about more than the words on the page. Discover how stories, handwritten notes and small reading rituals can help children feel connected, comforted and loved.
Reading and writing as a love language
Shared reading is about more than the words on the page. Discover how stories, handwritten notes and small reading rituals can help children feel connected, comforted and loved.
Let’s Talk About Banned Books
Book challenges are not limited to the United States. This article explores why children’s books are questioned or removed, which stories are most often affected and why access to different...
Let’s Talk About Banned Books
Book challenges are not limited to the United States. This article explores why children’s books are questioned or removed, which stories are most often affected and why access to different...
Why Bedtime Stories Matter: 100 Happy Bedtimes
A bedtime book is more than a story. In this thoughtful guest article, Rosie Thwaites explores how storytelling can bring calm, strengthen family connections and nurture children’s imaginations.
Why Bedtime Stories Matter: 100 Happy Bedtimes
A bedtime book is more than a story. In this thoughtful guest article, Rosie Thwaites explores how storytelling can bring calm, strengthen family connections and nurture children’s imaginations.
Meet Owl & Dog Playbooks: Books made for readin...
Designers Claudio Ripol and Yeonju Yang explain how Owl & Dog Playbooks turns children’s books into playful physical objects made for reading, discovery and imagination.
Meet Owl & Dog Playbooks: Books made for readin...
Designers Claudio Ripol and Yeonju Yang explain how Owl & Dog Playbooks turns children’s books into playful physical objects made for reading, discovery and imagination.