Search great children's books by age
We've grouped together the books by interest age. Click on the list to see the books and read our reviews.
Great Books Guide 2018: for children aged 0-3
Here's a round-up of new children's books from the last year (2018), which we think any baby or toddler aged 0-3 will love.
Great Books Guide 2018: for 4 to 5 year olds
Here's a round-up of new children's books from the last year (2018), which we think any child aged 4 to 5 will love. We definitely do!
Great Books Guide 2018: for 6 to 7 year olds
Here's a round-up of new children's books from the last year (2018), which we think any child aged 5 to 6 years will love. We definitely do!
Great Books Guide 2018: for 8 to 9 year olds
Here's a round-up of new children's books from the last year (2018), which we think any child aged 8 to 9 will love. We definitely do!
Great Books Guide 2018: for 10 to 11 year olds
Here's a round-up of new children's books from the last year (2018), which we think any child aged 10 to 11 years will love. We definitely do!
Looking for even more books that older siblings or more advanced readers will love? Here are some suggestions!
Mike is a smart and humorous take on mental health and figuring out how to follow your own path in life. But it’s also so much more: a brilliant, pacey and engaging story packed with highly relatable characters and an enormously uplifting coming-of-age story.
Samkad is a boy from a remote Filipino "headhunter" tribe called Bontok in the highlands of the Philippines, back in around 1899 – on the brink of invasion by American invaders. A brilliant, exciting and fascinating adventure story.
Big Bones is a truly refreshing read, and Bluebelle is a wonderful, honest and utterly hilarious narrator to fall in love with. This book will make readers think about body image in a whole new way, and about the importance of self-respect.
When Zac and his family arrive at Outpost Zero in the Antarctica, they are expecting a community in training for a mission to Mars – but they find no one. The tension and sense of dread build rapidly in this brilliantly constructed horror thriller.
Petula's life is ruled by anxiety, fear and pessimism after her little sister died two years before. Then she meets Jacob, and an unconventional love story unfolds. Another five star read from Susin Nielsen: one of the most talented teen writers working today.
This prequel to the Summoner series is an excellent introduction to the world of Hominum for new readers, and a welcome “what happened before?” for fans. A page-turning battle fantasy with a sensitive consideration of class and corruption.
Fans of Philip Pullman’s sophisticated fantasy will love Juman Malouf’s intricate, strange world of urchin children in a shadowy world full of evil cats, mysterious spheres, circus performers and a remarkable cast of ragtag characters.
It’s 1988 and Charlie Bell is 12 and going through the hardest time in his life. But while staying with his grandparents, he is introduced to basketball and jazz – and everything changes. Rebound is funny, moving and almost impossible not to read in one sitting.
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Search past Guides
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Great Books Guide 2017
Here are 60 books from the last year that we think are great.
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Great Books Guide 2016
The Great Books Guide is published each year for Children's Book Week. It contains revi...
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Book Trust Best Book Guide 2015
These are the best children's, teens' and YA books from the past year.
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