After the success of our Brutally Honest Book Titles blog we decided to play around with children’s titles as well. Kids can be brutally honest themselves so it is almost poetic to shine that honest light on to their classic stories.
The eight titles below have had their titles removed and had a bit of harsh reality in its place. If you have any more ideas for brutally honest book titles- do let us know!
Candice Carty-Williams to make picture book début with Dapo Adeola
September 24, 2026
Candice Carty-Williams to make picture book début with Dapo Adeola
Macmillan Children’s Books are set to publish a new picture book from Candice Carty-Williams which…
HarperCollins Drops David Walliams’s Entire Book Catalogue Following Harassment Allegations
September 18, 2026
HarperCollins Drops David Walliams’s Entire Book Catalogue Following Harassment Allegations
Publisher HarperCollins has confirmed it will stop publishing David Walliams's existing books, extending its decision…
Missed Connections: tracking down the lesbian grandmothers who inspired children’s book
June 10, 2026
Missed Connections: tracking down the lesbian grandmothers who inspired children’s book
A search has been announced to reconnect two lesbian grandmothers with a panto dame turned…
CBeebies’ George Webster pens book celebrating “being different”
BAFTA-winning TV presenter, actor, and author, George Webster, best known for presenting with CBeebies, has…
Granny Gruffalo revealed as title for third in the series
February 10, 2026
Granny Gruffalo revealed as title for third in the series
Julia Donaldson has revealed the title of the third book in the much-loved Gruffalo series;…
Julia Donaldson surpassed J.K. Rowling to become the UK’s top all-time author by volume
February 4, 2026
Julia Donaldson surpassed J.K. Rowling to become the UK’s top all-time author by volume
Much-loved children’s author, Julia Donaldson, known for titles including: The Gruffalo, The Stick Man, Room…