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Booklists beginning with: F

• 8 of the best queens in fiction

  Children's books are full of varied and colourful portrayals of queens: some wield Evil Powers, while others save the day in interesting ways. Nearly all are characters you'll find hard to forget.

• Best picture books about dads

  Father's Day is in June and we've got all the books you need to enjoy together - any day, not just Father's Day! 

• Books about family illness

  This is a selection of stories where a member of the protagonist's family is ill. It includes mental illness, as well as physical.

• Books about family members in prison

  Many books are pure entertainment, but sometimes it's important to read stories that reflect reality. These books are set in the real world, and the main characters have a family member in prison.

• Books about feelings

  Picture books can be a great way to get children to discuss their feelings.

• Books about fostered characters

  Here is a selection of brilliant stories that all children will enjoy reading, with main characters who've been fostered.

• Books celebrating female friendship - for 8+

  Good friends are the best! Here's a selection of brilliant books about fantastic female friendships for readers aged 8+.

• Books celebrating female friendship - for teenagers

  Good friends are the best! Here is a selection of brilliant books about fabulous female friendships for teenagers.

• Books set in flats and tower blocks (for children 8+)

  We've put together a list of thrilling adventures for children aged 8+ in which the main character lives in a flat or tower block.

• Books set in flats and tower blocks (picture books)

  Here are some funny, touching and exciting picture book stories where the main character lives in a flat or tower block.

• Books to read if you love Frozen

  If your child loved Disney's Frozen, here are some books they might enjoy! (Ranging from ages 5-12.)

• Fairy Tales for 9-12 Year Olds

  Enjoy some of our favourite fairytales for 9-12 year olds.

• Fairy Tales for Teens

  Enjoy some of our favourite fairytales for teenagers.

• Fantastic football books

  Obsessed with goals, tackles and tactics? Check out these super football books, covering poems, stories, facts and jokes.

• Fantasy books for 9+

  These are some of our favourite contemporary fantasy titles for readers aged 9+ to enjoy.

• Farm books for babies and toddlers

  Books about farm animals and tractors are always popular with young children. It's great fun to make the animal noises - and the tractor sounds! Here is a selection of interactive books that will be very enjoyable to read with babies and toddlers. 

• Favourite funny books (older children)

  Some of the funniest books around are children's books, so you're in for a treat with these favourites below. Be careful, though - there's a danger of actual tears and serious stomach-hurt from doubling-over with laughter. Don't say we didn't warn you!

• Favourite funny books (teens)

  Some of the funniest books around are teen's books, so you're in for a treat with these favourites below. Be careful, though - there's a danger of actual tears and serious stomach-hurt from doubling-over with laughter. Don't say we didn't warn you!

• Favourite funny books (younger children)

  Some of the funniest books around are children's books, so you're in for a treat with these favourites below. Be careful, though - there's a danger of actual tears and serious stomach-hurt from doubling-over with laughter. Don't say we didn't warn you!

• Flats and tower blocks (younger readers)

  Here are some brilliant stories for newly independent readers where the main character lives in a flat or tower block.

• Forest and woodland books for 0-5

  Here is a selection of brilliant board books and picture books set in the woods. They are stories, rather than non-fiction, and animals take centre stage. 

  See also our list of books about trees for 0-5: 

  Trees 0-5

• Fruit and vegetables

  It can be hard to persuade your little ones to eat their greens, but these fun picture books may help to send a healthy eating message.

• Fun books to share

  This selection of picture books are very funny, and many also use rhythm, rhyme and repetition to hook in children sharing them with you!

• Fun Facts

  Non-fiction books are often a great way to engage children who don't like reading stories. Perfect for enquiring young minds, these engaging non-fiction books approach subjects from biography to nature and science to history in a variety of interesting ways.

• Our favourite picture books about love

  There's nothing quite like the bond between a carer and their child. Here are some books that are bound to make your storytime even more heartwarming than normal.

• Our favourite poetry books (older children)

  Poetry can be great to broaden reading horizons, as well as truly engaging for reluctant readers. Here are some poetry books your child is sure to love and want to read out loud.

• Our favourite poetry books (teens)

  Poetry can be great to broaden reading horizons, as well as truly engaging for reluctant readers. Here are some poetry books your teenager is sure to love and want to read out loud. 

• Our favourite poetry books (younger children)

  From re-invented fairy tales to classics from Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, here are some poetry books your child is sure to love and want to read out loud. 

• The best books from the Waterstones Children's Laureate 2024-2026 Frank Cottrell-Boyce

  Frank Cottrell-Boyce has been named the Waterstones Children's Laureate 2024-2026! Here, we share a list of some of his books for you to explore...