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.
So, Lovereading4kids was created to be the best recommendation site for Children’s Book from toddlers to teens. It has been created using the experience we have as parents and book lovers, who want our children to read great books. Secondly, it has been created from what we have learned from setting up our first book site lovereading.co.uk
Books for all ages! Top downloads
Baby and Toddler
- Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
- Play by Jez Alborough
- Return by Aaron Becker
3+ readers
- Have You Seen My Giraffe? by Michelle Robinson
- Tyrannosaurus Drip 10th Anniversary Edition by Julia Donaldson
- The Further Adventures of the Owl and the Pussy-Cat by Julia Donaldson
5+ readers
- What's My Name? by Wendy Finney
- Best Friends! by Wendy Finney
- Truly Foul & Cheesy Body Jokes and Facts Book by John Townsend
7+ readers
- The Accidental Billionaire by Tom McLaughlin
- My Evil Twin is a Supervillain by David Solomons
- Rubies and Runaways by Janine Beacham
9+ readers
- Letters from the Lighthouse by Emma Carroll
- Beetle Boy by M.G. Leonard
- The Sands of Shark Island by Alexander Mccall Smith
11+ readers
- Cogheart by Peter Bunzl
- Who Let the Gods Out? by Maz Evans
- Welcome to Nowhere by Elizabeth Laird
13+ readers
- Holes by Louis Sachar
- Animal Farm by George Orwell
- One by Sarah Crossan
YA readers
- Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
- Nemesis by Brendan Reichs
- A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
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- Download and print off the Opening Extract of every ‘featured book’ on our site, even the picture books.
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Register now and try it out. We know choosing books for children will become a joy!
LoveReading4Kids is a modern and creative way of emphasising the value and importance of books in this digital age #booksforlife
Amrit Bunet – Teen
We love Lovereading as my 5 year old loves to read new books before anyone else has a chance, she says it makes reading exciting!
Tracey Chorley
It gives me a chance to read types of books that I would not normally try, and it motivates me to read every night to finish it!
Alice Horncastle, age 14
Love “Lovereading4kids” as my son gets to hear about & read new books before his mates which keeps him interested in reading=a very happy Mum
Liz Evans
I love Lovereading4kids because I get an opportunity to put my opinion forward and to try new books
Elosie Clarkson – age 11
It’s a community united by a passion for books and promoting the best there is in children’s literature.
Sam Bateman and family
I love Lovereading as it provides an honest opinion and showcases a range of fiction. Suited to both parents & kids alike, it’s a must-use.
Georgie Rowe – age 16
A great way to introduce kids to great books, authors & genres. Parents can find age-appropriate books to share with their children.
Judi Davies – Aberdare Girls Sch
This month's 'featured books':
Books of the Month
Have You Seen My Giraffe?
Michelle Robinson
Illustrated by Claire Powell
July 2017 Book of the Month This picture book puts a quirky spin on
the ‘I want a pet' theme. Imagine if, instead of goldfish,
the…
Nemesis
Brendan Reichs
July 2017 Book of the Month In a Nutshell: Lord of the Flies with
added asteroid action A uniquely-premised psychological page-turner
packed with…
My Evil Twin is a Supervillain
David Solomons
Illustrated by Robin Boyden
July 2017 Book of the Month | A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month
July 2017 Award-winning David Solomons' hero Luke is back for
a…
Dogger
Shirley Hughes
July 2017 Book of the Month Filled with humour and Shirley Hughes'
deft touch, this is a book for young readers to tackle by
themselves, as…
Letters from the Lighthouse
Emma Carroll
July 2017 Book of the Month Lovereading4kids are big fans of Emma's
books. Her stories continue to delight and move me, and…
The Accidental Billionaire
Tom McLaughlin
July 2017 Book of the Month | In a nutshell: action-packed,
laugh-out-loud inventor adventure Tom McLaughlin had readers in
stitches…
This month's 'featured books':
Debuts of the Month
I Dare You
Reece Wykes
July 2017 Debut of the Month There aren't many picture books that
make readers gasp out loud, but Reece Wykes's debut…
Wolfie's Secret
Nicola Senior
July 2017 Debut of the Month Wolfie is no ordinary wolf, he has a
secret: Wolfie likes baking. Because everyone knows wolves
are…
Kid Normal
Greg James, Chris Smith
Illustrated by Erica Salcedo
July 2017 Debut of the Month In a nutshell: hapless heroics from a
wimpy kid in a Harry Potter world Imagine what it would be like
if…
Pirate Mcsnottbeard in the Zombie Terror Rampage
Paul Whitfield
Debut of the Month July 2017 | In a nutshell: Pirates, dinosaurs,
zombies, big brothers in an irresistible comic adventure There are
so many…
The Ethan I Was Before
Ali Standish
July 2017 Debut of the Month | In a Nutshell: Loss, love, and the
struggle to survive the most savage of storms A compelling
coming-of-age story, an…
No Filter
Orlagh Collins
July 2017 Debut of the Month | In a Nutshell: Classic coming-of-age
love story This radiant story of summer love, family…
This month's 'featured books':
Books Reviewed by Children
Rubies and Runaways
Janine Beacham
In a nutshell: magical crime drama with orphans, chimney sweeps and
secret societies! Rose Raventhorpe is a girl with a talent for
solving…
Rook
Anthony McGowan
Interest Age Teen Reading Age 8 | In a nutshell: sharply realised
slice of real life This finely written story speaks directly
to…
Middle School: Escape to Australia
James Patterson
In a nutshell: Rafe Khatchadorian heads down under In this special
episode of the hugely popular Middle School series, Rafe
Khatchadorian, surely…
Dragon Rider: The Griffin's Feather
Cornelia Funke
A Piece of Passion from Barry Cunningham, Publisher ‘When I
first started flying on a dragon's back in Cornelia Funke's
amazing…
What's My Name?
Wendy Finney
Illustrated by Tony Ross
April 2017 Book of the Month | The Little Princess, star of Tony
Ross's much loved series, is growing up and she's just as…
School Ship Tobermory
Alexander Mccall Smith
Illustrated by Iain McIntosh
Alexander McCall Smith has taken the ever-popular set up for a
proper children's story – group of plucky kids, no parents
– and…
This month's 'featured books':
Coming Soon
Danny Dingle's Fantastic Finds The Jet of Justice
Angie Lake
Illustrated by Shanith MM
In a nutshell: comics-inspired madcap adventure with the
irrepressible Danny Dingle Would-be inventor and comics-obsessive
Danny Dingle and his best…
Reborn
Alex Scarrow
This feverishly fast-paced apocalyptic thriller, sequel to Remade,
packs a seriously strong pathological punch. It's eighteen…
Alex, Approximately
Jenn Bennett
In a Nutshell: Rolling waves of romance in the Californian sun
Feel-good fiction at its best: moving, life-affirming, with a heart
of sunshiney…
