Junior Bookworms

A podcast for kids and their parents to find books they love. Hosted by a Mum and son team, it reviews brilliant books for kids aged 7-11, giving a child and adult perspective on some of the best children’s literature old and new.

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Episodes

Apr 4, 2026

Episode 5 - Swallows and Amazons

Apr 4, 2026

10 min

A review of the English childhood classic by Arthur Ransome.

Apr 4, 2026

10 min

Mar 7, 2026

Episode 4 - the Mysterious Benedict Society

Mar 7, 2026

10 min

A review of the puzzling, fast-paced adventure series by Trenton Lee Stewart

Mar 7, 2026

10 min

Jan 29, 2026

Episode 3 - The Wind in the Willows

Jan 29, 2026

10 min

A review of the idyllic 'The Wind in The Willows' by Kenneth Grahame.

Jan 29, 2026

10 min

Jan 14, 2026

Episode 2: Small change for Stuart

Jan 14, 2026

11 min

A review of a short, fun and mysterious novel, 'Small Change For Stuart' by Lissa Evans.

Jan 14, 2026

11 min

Dec 29, 2025

Episode 1 - Professor Branestawm

Dec 29, 2025

7 min

A review of the quirky 1930s novel ‘The incredible adventures of Professor Branestawm’.

Dec 29, 2025

7 min