Lovereading4kids Weekly Staff Picks
Reading is fundamental to the development of children and countless research shows the links between good reading skills from an early age and future success in life. However, finding books children want to read or authors that excite them, can be difficult; the choice is daunting and guidance rather thin on the ground.
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Books for all ages! Top downloads
Baby and Toddler
- Tabby McTat Picturebook and CD by Julia Donaldson
- Owl Babies by Martin Waddell
- A Busy Day for Birds by Lucy Cousins
3+ readers
- The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr
- Tabby McTat by Julia Donaldson
- Goodnight Everyone by Chris Haughton
5+ readers
- The Diary of a Killer Cat by Anne Fine
- Grandad's Secret Giant by David Litchfield
- Clare and her Captain by Michael Morpurgo
7+ readers
- My Mum's Going To Explode! by Jeremy Strong
- Mango & Bambang: Tiny Tapir Trouble by Polly Faber
- Danny Dingle's Fantastic Finds The Jet of Justice by Angie Lake
9+ readers
- Eye of the Wolf by Daniel Pennac
- Dragon's Green Worldquake Book One by Scarlett Thomas
- Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo
11+ readers
- Raymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamillo
- The Island at the End of Everything by Kiran Millwood-Hargrave
- Cogheart by Peter Bunzl
13+ readers
- Holes by Louis Sachar
- The Wrong Train by Jeremy De Quidt
- The Bone Sparrow by Zana Fraillon
YA readers
- A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
- A Monster Calls: Special Collector's Edition by Patrick Ness
- ...And a Happy New Year? by Holly Bourne
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This month's 'featured books':
Bedtime Reading
Storytime: Hello Mr Moon
Lorna Gutierrez
Illustrated by Laura Watkins
Hello, Mr Moon is a magical story written in rhyme, featuring a
cast of adorable nocturnal animals that will help young children
understand why the…
I Love You, Too!
Michael Foreman
Award-winning picture book creator, Michael Foreman celebrates the
love between a father and child in this endearing bedtime story
from this twice…
Abigail
Catherine Rayner
Longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2014 Kate Greenaway winner
Catherine Rayner's gorgeous bold animals fill the pages perfectly
in…
I'll See You in the Morning
Mike Jolley
Illustrated by Mique Moriuchi
Little ones are soothed to sleep with this lovely gentle rhyme with
calming illustrations - a perfect bedtime read for young children
who need a…
Beep Beep Beep Time for Sleep!
Claire Freedman
Illustrated by Richard Smythe
This book will be heaven for digger devotees, and a dream come true
for their parents too. A busy day on the motorway is drawing to a
close: the…
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Judith Kerr
This classic story of Sophie and her extraordinary tea-time guest
is now brought to life in an exciting luxury pop-up edition to
celebrate its 40th…
This month's 'featured books':
Carnegie Greenaway
Buffalo Soldier
Tanya Landman
Winner of the 2015 CILIP Carnegie Medal The Judges comment
“We were particularly impressed with how Buffalo Soldier
explored what it means to…
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (illustrated by Helen Oxenbury)
Lewis Carroll
Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury
Winner of the 1999 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal Full of the most
wondrous wit and humour, wonderful magic and believable nonsense,
this…
A Monster Calls
Patrick Ness
Illustrated by Jim Kay
Winner of the 2012 Carnegie Medal AND 2012 Kate Greenaway Medal.
This is the first time, in the Awards 75 year history, that one
book has won both…
Millions
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Winner of the 2004 CILIP Carnegie Medal When a bag stuffed full of
money falls out of a train and into their camp, Damian and Anthony
are…
The Smell of Other People's Houses
Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock
Shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2017 | Shortlisted for the
UKLA 2017 Book Award | Longlisted for the Guardian Children's
Fiction Prize 2016…
Beck
Meg Rosoff, Mal Peet
*** Suitable for ages 16+ Shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal
2017 | In turns brutal and passionate, Beck is an utterly
compelling story of…
This month's 'featured books':
Books Reviewed by Children
Little Adventurers: What Bear? Where?
Philip Ardagh
Illustrated by Elissa Elwick
With an activity idea and an information page with every story in
the series, the Little Adventurers four will encourage hours of
immersive play, and…
Isadora Moon Goes on a School Trip
Harriet Muncaster
In a nutshell: half-vampire, half-fairy, Isadora makes a new friend
Lively, told in short chapters and filled with illustrations
this…
Bathroom Boogie
Clare Foges
Illustrated by Al Murphy
How do you follow a roaring success like Kitchen Disco? Why, with a
Bathroom Boogie of course. Who knew that when we're out our
bathrooms…
Pax
Sara Pennypacker
Illustrated by Jon Klassen
Touching and thought-provoking this is a lyrically-told story
perfectly presented in a beautiful book. Peter's life falls apart
after his…
The Five Realms: The Gift of Dark Hollow
Kieran Larwood
Illustrated by David Wyatt
In a nutshell: brave rabbits continue their fight against a
terrifying enemy The story of rabbit hero Podkin One-Ear continues
in this…
William Bee's Wonderful World of Trains, Boats and Planes
William Bee
If you love vehicles, then this is the book for you! William Bee
shows off a multitude of amazing vehicles, starting with the steam
engine, then…
This month's 'featured books':
Bookshelf Essentials
Black Beauty
Anna Sewell
A truly timeless adventure of a horse with an unbreakable spirit
and a bond that eventually goes almost full circle. Animal lovers
will love the…
Princess Smartypants and the Missing Princes
Babette Cole
After bringing girl power to picture books over 30 years ago,
feisty Princess Smartypants returns to a new audience in the first
of three highly…
All About Alfie
Shirley Hughes
Celebrating thirty years of Alfie, one of the most popular
characters in children's books, this is a glorious collection of
stories which…
The Wee Free Men
Terry Pratchett
First published in 2003, The Wee Free Men is the second story in
the Discworld series for young readers. The Queen of the Elves has
another attempt…
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle
This is a much-loved classic but as relevant today as it was when
first published in 1969! The vivid and colourful illustrations and
cut back and…
Charlotte's Web
E B White
Magical, this timeless farmyard story tells of the power of
friendship. When the runty little piglet is saved from an early
death, he grows into a…
This month's 'featured books':
Classics
The Turbulent Term of Tyke Tiler
Gene Kemp
A well-deserved winner of the Carnegie Medal in 1978, The Turbulent
Term of Tyke Tiler remains as fresh as ever in this attractive new
edition.…
Tales from Hans Christian Andersen
Naomi Lewis
Illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark
The Princess and the Pea and The Little Match Girl, two of Hans
Christian Andersen's best-loved tales, are included in this
beautifully…
A Little Princess (with an Introduction by Adeline Yen Mah)
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Chosen by Jacqueline Wilson. Step into the shoes of Sara, a girl
with a lively imagination who although well-mannered is absolutely
no angel, as fate…
Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There
Lewis Carroll, Chris Riddell
Illustrated by Sir John Tenniel
A favourite book chosen by Philip Pullman, along with Alice's
Adventures in Wonderland: "Indispensable. The great classic
beginning of English…
Stuart Little
E. B. White
This is the enchanting tale of no ordinary mouse, Stuart Little,
who is small in size but enormous in spirit. Funny and touching, it
is a story that…
King Arthur And His Knights Of The Round Table (with an introduction by David Almond)
Roger Lancelyn Green
One of the best known and best loved stories in mythology, how a
small boy pulls the sword from the stone thus proving that he is
its rightful keeper…
