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Reading Guides

Chosen by the LoveReading4Kids editorial panel · Meet the panel

Every guide here was put together by our editors, who read the books and turn far more down than they put forward. None of them is a bestseller chart and none is ranked by an algorithm.

New this year

The Best Children’s Books of 2026Twenty-four new books our editors picked as Books of the Month this year, four for every age from picture books to young adult.24 books

For little ones

The Best Picture BooksThe best picture books for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, chosen by children's book experts: rhyme, warmth and stories to read again and again.8 books The Best Bedtime StoriesThe best bedtime stories for toddlers and young children: soothing, sleepy picture books that gently wind down the day, chosen by children's book experts.8 books The Best Books About Starting SchoolThe best books about starting school: reassuring, funny picture books that ease first-day nerves for little ones, chosen by children's book experts.8 books

By age and stage

The Best Books for 5-7 Year OldsThe best books for 5-7 year olds and early readers: funny, short chapter books that build confidence and a love of reading, chosen by children's book experts.8 books The Best Books for 7-9 Year OldsThe best books for 7-9 year olds, chosen by children's book experts: chapter books, adventures and series to grow confident, joyful readers.8 books The Best Books for 9-12 Year OldsThe best books for 9-12 year olds and middle-grade readers: epic adventure, fantasy and unforgettable stories chosen by children's book experts.8 books The Best Books for TeenagersThe best books for teenagers, chosen by YA experts: gripping, diverse, unputdownable novels for ages 13+ that teens genuinely love to read.8 books The Best Books for Reluctant ReadersGot a child who says they hate reading? Our experts pick the funniest, most gripping books for reluctant readers - chosen to build confidence and joy.8 books

Books for every age, 4 to 14

Twenty picks for each age, from our school-year reading lists for 2026/27.