Great Books Guide 2025-26: 6 to 7-year-olds

A fascinating guide to worms, their habitats and helpful habits in nature, with lift-the-flap features and adorable illustrations.

This non-fiction book introduces the planets of the Solar System through the eyes of the Earth. It shares lots of information in an accessible, illustrated format, with a message about what makes our planet unique. 

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. 

An inclusive picture book about 15 children who are planning a We Can festival, written with real children.  

Gordon is terribly mean. But when Anthony the Piglet gives him a flower, he feels unsettled. Could he be brave instead of mean? A very funny story with amazing colour illustrations. 

Marine biologist Dr Rose takes a submersible craft down into the deep ocean to search for a legendary beast. Will they find her?

Join three friends in their hilarious, wacky adventure!

Snails Fergus and Shelby use their mega-morphing skills to help save their home and foil a dastardly plot to eradicate the human race in this laugh-out-loud chapter book. 

How can George keep his mini dragon pet a secret when she flies about, causing chaos? A gentle chapter book about a magical pet that happens to star a character with Down syndrome. 

Amelia and Webster must find out who is stealing objects from the museum – and why. Action-packed fun told in a comic strip style with bold colour illustrations. 

Can Hana and her new cat friend solve the mystery of who has stolen the unicorn’s birthday cake? A sweet magical story with colour pictures and a dyslexia-friendly setting. 

This laugh-out-loud minibeast adventure follows the antics of adopted brothers Dribble the snail and Dash the firefly. When Dribble’s new invention is stolen by a pair of dastardly dung-beetles, the brothers investigate, with hilarious results. 

Stanley the Detective dog is brought out of retirement for one last intriguing case in this highly illustrated and hilarious mystery story. 

Your heart is constantly pumping blood. Your lungs are always breathing. And your brain controls it all! Find out more details in this fun and informative lift-the-flap book. 

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. 

The mischievous Mubbles live in peace on the Isle of Smile until a mysterious delivery begins to cause chaos. Liz Pichon’s first graphic novel for younger readers is a huge amount of silly fun! 

Destiny is feeling left out at her cousin’s birthday party. Can a talking teddy bear help her enjoy the party? 

How can the squirrels get an endless supply of cookies? They have a plan! A funny graphic novel for newly confident readers. 

Join a gang of deep sea creatures as they embark on four hilarious adventures in this vibrantly illustrated graphic novel for younger readers from Aoife Dooley. 

What’s the link between flowers and the food we eat? Join the investigation by lifting flaps to learn more about flowers. Stunning and packed with facts. 

Katy finds a guinea pig in her garden! But can she really keep her? 

Ava and her friends concoct a plan to welcome the new girl to their class. A charming chapter book featuring a protagonist with a disability. 

Ivy and her grandpa Bearlock Holmes must solve the case of the missing Agave flower. With interactive puzzles to solve and an engaging, highly illustrated format, this book is perfect for young detectives!