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
- Again! by Emily Gravett
- Tabby McTat Picturebook and CD by Julia Donaldson
- Good Night Like This by Mary Murphy
3+ readers
- The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr
- Tabby McTat by Julia Donaldson
- Gruffalo Crumble and Other Recipes by Julia Donaldson
5+ readers
- Grandpa Was an Astronaut by Jonathan Meres
- The Diary of a Killer Cat by Anne Fine
- A Child of Books by Oliver Jeffers, Sam Winston
7+ readers
- My Mum's Going To Explode! by Jeremy Strong
- Jinks and O'Hare Funfair Repair by Philip Reeve
- The Quiet Music of Gently Falling Snow by Jackie Morris
9+ readers
- Eye of the Wolf by Daniel Pennac
- Kensuke's Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo
- The Wolf Wilder by Katherine Rundell
11+ readers
- Shadowsmith by Ross MacKenzie
- An Eagle in the Snow by Michael Morpurgo
- Amazing Abby: Drama Queen by Emma Moss
13+ readers
- Such Stuff A Story-Maker's Inspiration by Michael Morpurgo
- The Wrong Train by Jeremy De Quidt
- The Haunting of Jessop Rise by Danny Weston
YA readers
- As I Descended by Robin Talley
- Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
- Beck by Mal Peet, Meg Rosoff
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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
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
I have told all my friends, family & teachers to see for themselves just how great the site is. Without fail, they are hugely impressed.
Alexander Boxall – age 11
I love finding new books to read. My mummy and me look at the new ones coming out. I have written reviews of some of them!
Jessica Cobbin – age 7
It has introduced my children to books we hadn’t come across before. Real children’s reviews gives a great insight into what others think to
Lorraine Woods
I love Lovereading because I often never know what to read and this helps you find a good book. I have recommended this to many people.
Shannon-Louise Masters – age 15
It’s so easy to find the right book for your child. Such an easy-to-use, yet in-depth website. 100% reliable.
Pippa, Jack, Liam & Matthew Wils
I love Lovereading4kids because I get an opportunity to put my opinion forward and to try new books
Elosie Clarkson – age 11
This month's 'featured books':
Books of the Month
Darkness Follows
L. A. Weatherly
October 2016 Book of the Month Absolutely thrilling! This is the
second in the truly wonderful ‘Broken Trilogy' and is just
as…
Blink and You Die
Lauren Child
Ruby Redfort: undercover agent, code-cracker and thirteen-year-old
genius - you can count on her when the ice starts to crack. All
good things come…
Clover Moon
Jacqueline Wilson
Illustrated by Nick Sharratt
October 2016 Book of the Month The brand-new novel by Jacqueline
Wilson, bestselling author of Hetty Feather. Lovereading Review to
follow.
Queen Munch and Queen Nibble
Carol Ann Duffy
Illustrated by Lydia Monks
Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy and beloved illustrator Lydia Monks
team up for a wonderfully imaginative and delightfully funny
64-page story about an…
We Found a Hat
Jon Klassen
Julia Eccleshare's Book of the Month October 2016 Award-winning Jon
Klassen is as witty, engaging and subtle as ever in this
delightful…
The Fox and the Ghost King
Michael Morpurgo
Illustrated by Michael Foreman
Julia Eccleshare's Book of the Month October 2016 Award-winning
Michael Morpurgo weaves a charming and witty story around sport and
history as…
This month's 'featured books':
Debuts of the Month
The Secret of Nightingale Wood
Lucy Strange
October 2016 Debut of the Month Debut author Lucy Strange tells a
touching story, rich in atmosphere and with a strong
historical…
The Fox and the Star
Coralie Bickford-Smith
October 2016 Debut of the Month This is such a charming and
gloriously delightful short tale, about friendship, facing your
fears and…
The Royal Rabbits of London
Santa Montefiore, Simon Sebag Montefiore
Illustrated by Kate Hindley
In a nutshell: rabbits save the queen | You may not know this, but
whenever a rabbit hears the words ‘the Queen', they…
The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop
Clare Balding
Illustrated by Tony Ross
October 2016 MEGA Debut of the Month | In a nutshell: follow your
dreams | Young readers will gallop through Clare Balding's…
The Thing About Jellyfish
Ali Benjamin
Longlisted for the UKLA 2017 Book Award and October 2016 Debut of
the Month Twelve year old Suzy's confusion following the death of
her…
This month's 'featured books':
Books Reviewed by Children
The Book You're Not Supposed to Have
Stephan Pastis
In a nutshell: absurd comedy genius | Timmy Failure is the best
worst detective in children's fiction, and a wonderful
comic…
Darkness Follows
L. A. Weatherly
October 2016 Book of the Month Absolutely thrilling! This is the
second in the truly wonderful ‘Broken Trilogy' and is just
as…
Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor
Rick Riordan
In a Nutshell: Exhilaratingly entertaining mythological mayhem |
Adventure and all-round awesomeness abound in this second book in
the…
The Deviants
C. J. Skuse
October 2016 Book of the Month | In a Nutshell: Revelations |
Revenge | Rebuilding relationships Masterfully suspenseful
rollercoaster of a…
The Thing About Jellyfish
Ali Benjamin
Longlisted for the UKLA 2017 Book Award and October 2016 Debut of
the Month Twelve year old Suzy's confusion following the death of
her…
Leafy the Pet Leaf
Philip Ardagh
Illustrated by Elissa Elwick
Julia Eccleshare's Pick of the Month October 2016 This cheery group
of Little Adventurers will charm young readers with the fun they
are having with…
This month's 'featured books':
Coming Soon
The Christmasaurus
Tom Fletcher
Illustrated by Shane Devries
Julia Eccleshare's Pick of the Month October 2016 Celebrity Dad of
the Year 2016, Tom Fletcher brings Christmas and Dinosaurs together
in…
Black Light Express
Philip Reeve
Stellar follow-up to the phenomenal Railhead by Carnegie winner
Philip Reeve. Zen Starling and Nova have passed through a gate on
the Damask…
Dear Charlie
N. D. Gomes
In a Nutshell: Shocking school shooting | Heartache behind
headlines A thoroughly thought-provoking tale of a family's…
Middle School: Dog's Best Friend
James Patterson
Illustrated by Jomike Tejido
The eighth novel in James Patterson's hit series starring
everyone's favourite underdog. Lovereading Review to follow..
The Road to Ever After
Moira Young
The Road to Ever After is Moira Young's first novel for younger
readers and has all the hallmarks of a timeless, classic adventure
to be…
Mistletoe and Murder A Murder Most Unladylike Mystery
Robin Stevens
The fabulously festive fifth mystery from the bestselling,
award-winning author of Murder Most Unladylike. Lovereading Review
to follow..
This month's 'featured books':
Summer Reading
Jack and the Beanstalk
Tony Ross
Jack, his mother and their cow Clover are real characters in Tony
Ross's typically lively version of this much-loved fairy tale. Told
in just…
The Great AAA-OOO
Jonny Lambert
With the action taking place in deepest, darkest night, this is a
perfect bedtime book. Something in the forest is making a horrible
noise and…
The Sands of Shark Island
Alexander Mccall Smith
Illustrated by Iain McIntosh
Julia Eccleshare's Pick of the Month August 2016 Alexander McCall
Smith gives the boarding school story a refreshing nautical
makeover in this…
The 65-Storey Treehouse
Andy Griffiths
Illustrated by Terry Denton
In a Nutshell: Mind-boggling adventures – ants - craziness
Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton are experts in the crazy, surreal
humour that kids…
The BFG
Roald Dahl
Illustrated by Quentin Blake
Special Film Tie-in Edition This is a delightful, funny and
exciting story, about a special friendship between two people from
different worlds…
I Funny TV
James Patterson
In the expert hands of James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein middle
school is the funniest place on earth, especially in this series
starring Jamie…
