Books to read aloud to ages 6 and 7

Moles live in holes, right? This funny book plays with rhyme as Gus the Goat tries to guess where his friend Mavis Mole lives.  

Follow the adventures of Beti and her baby goat Naughty in this beautifully written and illustrated book as they explore the natural world which surrounds her little round house in the Welsh countryside. 

A child joins a new school and gets a whirlwind tour from a very confident pupil. Along the way, she realises that he doesn’t need a tour guide right now – he needs a friend. 

Rosie Revere dreams of becoming a great engineer. She creates wonderful gadgets and gizmos – but only when no one is watching.

Retelling of Little Red Riding Hood with a neurodivergent protagonist.

Tigers, anacondas and polar bears are in, and rabbits, kittens and puppies are definitely out. A fabulously funny picture book that turns the idea of the perfect pet on its head. 

A silly, fun, and inventive rhyming book about some clever chickens and the lengths they’ll go to in order to stand out.

A fascinating guide to all things toothy in this original take on the animal nonfiction book, allowing readers to get an insight into a variety of animals and their habits.

Funny and silly, this is a book that will entertain children for a good amount of time. With over 40 ridiculous challenges!  

Can amateur detective Reggie Rabbit solve the mystery of the missing carrots? An enjoyable, humorous heist, told with comic book style illustrations. 

Croaky Hopper is a frog who’s keen for adventure. So he’s thrilled to go on a Woggle Scouts camping trip. But will they find the mysterious Sasquatch? Colourful, funny and full of action. 

Ruby and her dad can change into dinosaurs! But can they find her little sister on the island of Dinotropolis? A sweet, yet madcap adventure full of brilliant illustrations. 

Dottie the flying dachshund must team up with her new owner Harry to rescue the Superpets from the evil clutches of a sparkly supervillain in this hilarious chapter book. 

Could the Big Bad Wolf really blow down a straw house? A funny look at familiar fairy tales through the lens of STEM.

A beautifully illustrated poem that celebrates the importance of trees, from much-loved poet Benjamin Zephaniah. 

Twins Misha and Ziggy have secret superpowers! Misha can talk to animals and Ziggy can shapeshift into them. But can they save a black lion without their dad finding out? Fun magical adventure. 

Don’t Trust Fish is an absolute must read for any fan of humorous picture books. It’s an absolute hoot on every page, while also giving the reader some really quite interesting facts about fish.

A joyful collection of poems that will make young children laugh.