Book recommendations

Find book recommendations to support your school.

Looking for a great book on a theme? Our booklists cover a large range of subjects, from everyday issues to genre, disability, diversity, sporty books, funny books, and more.

Finished a brilliant book and not sure what to read next? Our What to Read After... recommendations will help you find something ideal.

Our Bookfinder will help you discover the very best children's books. Simply choose an age range, pick as many themes as you want to search through thousands of book reviews, and get reading. 

Top booklists this month

Explore some of our favourite booklists this month!

Books to read aloud to ages 7 and 8

Stirring stories and funny poems to read aloud to children aged 7 and 8.

Picture books which support early maths skills

A selection of books which support early maths skills while maintaining engagement through great storytelling and illustration.

Books featuring letters or diaries

A list of books which feature letters or diaries for mixed primary ages.

Top blogs this month

Teacher toolkit

Get top tips and resources to help you model being an enthusiastic reader.

Using picture books to support mathematical development

Catherine Gripton, Helen J. Williams and Sue Gifford, from the Early Childhood Maths Group, explain how reading picture books can improve children's maths skills.

Why comics matter for young readers

Find out why author-illustrator Phil Corbett believes comics are such a valuable genre for children.

Great Books Guide

Our 100 favourite children's books from the past year, for 4 year olds all the way up to 11 year olds. The right book is what a child wants to read – and we hope this guide helps you find it. 

View the Great Books Guide

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