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: for children aged 0-3
Here's a round-up of new children's books from the last year (2019), which we think any baby or toddler aged 0-3 will love.
Great Books Guide: for 4 to 5 year olds
Here's a round-up of new children's books from the last year (2019), which we think any child aged 4 to 5 will love.
Great Books Guide: for 6 to 7 year olds
Here's a round-up of new children's books from the last year (2019), which we think any child aged 5 to 6 years will love.
Great Books Guide: for 8 to 9 year olds
Here's a round-up of new children's books from the last year (2019), which we think any child aged 8 to 9 will love.
Great Books Guide: for 10 to 11 year olds
Here's a round-up of new children's books from the last year (2019), which we think any child aged 10 to 11 years will love.
Looking for even more books that older siblings or more advanced readers will love? Here are some suggestions!
Sixteen-year-old Rosie (who has Down’s syndrome) is devastated when circumstances separate her from boyfriend Jack (who has some brain injury-related anger management issues). An absorbing read with a powerful and convincing affection at its centre.
Anne Ravenhall is just trying to get through her exams at boarding school - until a mysterious aunt leaves her a mysterious locket. Soon, she's caught up in a roaring supernatural adventure...
Can Esther give up her phone for two months to win a thousand pounds? A short, snappy and entertaining book with a relatable and healthily balanced premise for teenagers: perfect for supporting conversations about social media, friendship and peer pressure.
Hope Valentine is about to find out that life isn't a movie - even when you're a member of an acting dynasty - in this light-hearted but satisfying new series from Geek Girl author Holly Smale.
If Felix can win Canada’s biggest junior quiz show, he and his mum can stop living in a car park. Or is that just wishful thinking? Felix’s story is hard to put down and the gritty issue of homelessness is tackled with sensitivity and gentle humour.
Life as a teenager can be challenging enough without the added stress of having to keep secret the fact that half your family are ancient Greek gods! A witty book that also deals with common teen challenges and celebrates diversity and individuality.
This is the first book in a trilogy from the bestselling author of the Summoner series.
Plenty of gore, and nail-biting jeopardy punctuate a mystery adventure that has many elements of a video game, so will appeal to gamers as well as lovers of fantasy fiction.
Trish Trash: Rollergirl of Mars - The Collected Edition
This collection of Trish Trash: Rollergirl of Mars, issues 1-3, is a fascinating graphic novel, melding a dystopian Mars society with the popular American sport of women’s Roller Derby.
Read more about Trish Trash: Rollergirl of Mars - The Collected Edition
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Great Books Guide 2018
Check out our 100 favourite new children's books from the last year (2018), from baby a...
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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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