Children's Literature: Home

In UWS Libraries we have children's literature for all age groups from pre-school to teen, including picture books, novels, non-fiction books, big books and dual language books. Our collection covers classic and contemporary children's literature, with major authors and illustrators represented, demonstrating the development of children's literature through the decades. There is lots of Scottish literature and literature in Scots, but there is also a good selection of world fiction. Poetry books, folk tales and fairy tales also feature. Newly published works are added each year, including a selection of titles from the principal book prizes and awards.

These collections are located at the Ayr, Dumfries and Lanarkshire Campus Libraries. Use the tabs at the top of the guide to navigate through all the different pages.

We have a diverse and colourful selection of junior non-fiction books suitable for all ages.

Not all children find their way to reading through fiction. Non-fiction books for children can help motivate reluctant readers by capitalizing on their curiosity and interest in the world around them.   

Vocabulary knowledge is key to increasing text comprehension, leading to increased academic success. Non-fiction children's books naturally integrate complicated vocabulary words in ways that make it easy for students to learn new words.

With realistic pictures and contextualized content, students learning to read in a second language can connect familiar images with words from the new language. 

Start your research in the Library Catalogue One Search. Then try more subject specific databases like these below.

The Waterstones Children's Laureate is  Frank Cottrell-Boyce

This honour is awarded every two years to an eminent writer or illustrator of children's books to celebrate outstanding achievement in their field.

This guidebook can be used alongside seven fully illustrated storybooks that each focus on a different aspect of emotional resilience. It outlines ways to use these beautifully told and visually appealing stories to nurture emotional resilience with children.

Storybooks that accompany this guide are:

• How Monsters Wish to Feel: A Story about Emotional Resilience
• The Boat Star: A Story about Loss
• The Boy Who Longed to Look at the Sun: A Story about Self-Care
• The Day the Sky Fell In: A Story about Finding your Element
• The Girl who Collected Her Own Echo: A Story about Friendship
• The Hot and Bothered Air Balloon: A Story about Feeling Stressed
• The Tale of Two Fishes: A Story about Resilient Thinking