Voices in the Park
Anthony Browne
Ages 5–9
Voices in the Park
Anthony Browne
Voices in the Park by Anthony Browne is a picture book for children aged 5 to 9. A useful choice for reading about family, wonder and justice.
Picture Book1998
Silly Verse for Kids
Spike Milligan
Ages 5–9
Silly Verse for Kids
Spike Milligan
Choose Silly Verse for Kids by Spike Milligan for children aged 5 to 9. This poetry collection is shelved with books about humour.
Poetry1959
Fantastic Mr Fox
Roald Dahl
Ages 6–9
Fantastic Mr Fox
Roald Dahl · Quentin Blake
First published in 1970, Fantastic Mr Fox is a chapter book by Roald Dahl for children aged 6 to 9. It is illustrated by Quentin Blake. Its themes include courage, humour, perseverance and family.
Chapter Book1970
The Hodgeheg
Dick King-Smith
Ages 5–8
The Hodgeheg
Dick King-Smith
The Hodgeheg, a chapter book by Dick King-Smith, is selected for children aged 5 to 8. Compare it with other books exploring courage, family and perseverance.
Chapter Book1987
The Diary of a Killer Cat
Anne Fine
Ages 6–9
The Diary of a Killer Cat
Anne Fine
The Diary of a Killer Cat by Anne Fine is a chapter book for children aged 6 to 9. A useful choice for reading about humour and family.
Chapter Book1994
Clarice Bean, That's Me
Lauren Child
Ages 5–8
Clarice Bean, That's Me
Lauren Child
For readers interested in family, humour and imagination, compare Clarice Bean, That's Me by Lauren Child. It is a picture book for children aged 5 to 8.
Picture Book1999
A Bear Called Paddington
Michael Bond
Ages 5–8
A Bear Called Paddington
Michael Bond · Peggy Fortnum
The Brown family meet a polite bear from Peru at Paddington Station and invite him into their home.
Chapter Book1958
The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark
Jill Tomlinson
Ages 5–8
The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark
Jill Tomlinson
For readers interested in courage and family, compare The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark by Jill Tomlinson. It is a chapter book for children aged 5 to 8.
Chapter Book1968
The Magic Faraway Tree
Enid Blyton
Ages 6–9
The Magic Faraway Tree
Enid Blyton
The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton is a chapter book for children aged 6 to 9. A useful choice for reading about imagination, adventure and wonder.
Chapter Book1943
The Wombles
Elisabeth Beresford
Ages 6–9
The Wombles
Elisabeth Beresford
For readers interested in nature, family and humour, compare The Wombles by Elisabeth Beresford. It is a chapter book for children aged 6 to 9.
Chapter Book1968
Horrid Henry
Francesca Simon
Ages 6–9
Horrid Henry
Francesca Simon · Tony Ross
First published in 1994, Horrid Henry is a chapter book by Francesca Simon for children aged 6 to 9. It is illustrated by Tony Ross. Its themes include humour and family.
Chapter Book1994
A Necklace of Raindrops
Joan Aiken
Ages 6–9
A Necklace of Raindrops
Joan Aiken · Jan Pienkowski
A Necklace of Raindrops, a chapter book by Joan Aiken, is selected for children aged 6 to 9. It is illustrated by Jan Pienkowski. Compare it with other books exploring imagination and wonder.
Chapter Book1968
Claude in the City
Alex T. Smith
Ages 5–8
Claude in the City
Alex T. Smith
Claude in the City, a chapter book by Alex T. Smith, is selected for children aged 5 to 8. Compare it with other books exploring humour and adventure.
Chapter Book2011
Mr Majeika
Humphrey Carpenter
Ages 6–9
Mr Majeika
Humphrey Carpenter
Choose Mr Majeika by Humphrey Carpenter for children aged 6 to 9. This chapter book is shelved with books about humour and wonder.
Chapter Book1984
Astrosaurs: Riddle of the Raptors
Steve Cole
Ages 6–9
Astrosaurs: Riddle of the Raptors
Steve Cole
First published in 2005, Astrosaurs: Riddle of the Raptors is a chapter book by Steve Cole for children aged 6 to 9. Its themes include adventure and humour.
Chapter Book2005
Isadora Moon Goes to School
Harriet Muncaster
Ages 5–8
Isadora Moon Goes to School
Harriet Muncaster
On the shelf for children aged 5 to 8: Isadora Moon Goes to School, a chapter book by Harriet Muncaster. It connects with self-reliance and imagination.
Chapter Book2016
Gobbolino the Witch's Cat
Ursula Moray Williams
Ages 6–9
Gobbolino the Witch's Cat
Ursula Moray Williams
Gobbolino the Witch's Cat by Ursula Moray Williams is a classic for children aged 6 to 9. A useful choice for reading about kindness and perseverance.
Classic1942
Please Mrs Butler
Allan Ahlberg
Ages 6–10
Please Mrs Butler
Allan Ahlberg
Please Mrs Butler by Allan Ahlberg is a poetry collection for children aged 6 to 10. A useful choice for reading about humour, family and heritage.
Poetry1983
Father Christmas
Raymond Briggs
Ages 4–8
Father Christmas
Raymond Briggs
On the shelf for children aged 4 to 8: Father Christmas, a picture book by Raymond Briggs. It connects with humour, heritage and wonder.
Picture Book1973
Just So Stories
Rudyard Kipling
Ages 6–10
Just So Stories
Rudyard Kipling
On the shelf for children aged 6 to 10: Just So Stories, a classic by Rudyard Kipling. It connects with imagination, humour, wonder and nature.
Classic1902
Quick, Let's Get Out of Here
Michael Rosen
Ages 6–10
Quick, Let's Get Out of Here
Michael Rosen · Quentin Blake
Quick, Let's Get Out of Here by Michael Rosen is a poetry collection for children aged 6 to 10. It is illustrated by Quentin Blake. A useful choice for reading about humour and family.
Poetry1983
Figgie Hobbin
Charles Causley
Ages 6–10
Figgie Hobbin
Charles Causley
Figgie Hobbin by Charles Causley is a poetry collection for children aged 6 to 10. A useful choice for reading about wonder and heritage.
Poetry1970
Peacock Pie
Walter de la Mare
Ages 6–10
Peacock Pie
Walter de la Mare
First published in 1913, Peacock Pie is a poetry collection by Walter de la Mare for children aged 6 to 10. Its themes include wonder and imagination.
Poetry1913
The Worst Witch
Jill Murphy
Ages 7–10
The Worst Witch
Jill Murphy
Mildred Hubble is a pupil at Miss Cackle’s Academy for Witches, where spells, broomstick lessons, and school rules rarely go according to plan.
Chapter Book1974
Gangsta Granny
David Walliams
Ages 7–10
Gangsta Granny
David Walliams · Tony Ross
Ben expects another dull Friday with his cabbage-loving grandmother until he learns that she claims to be an international jewel thief.
Chapter Book2011
Winnie-the-Pooh
A. A. Milne
Ages 3–8
Winnie-the-Pooh
A. A. Milne · E. H. Shepard
Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends move through linked adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood, from honey-seeking plans to expeditions and rescues.
Classic1926
The Boy Who Grew Dragons
Andy Shepherd
Ages 7–10
The Boy Who Grew Dragons
Andy Shepherd
The Boy Who Grew Dragons by Andy Shepherd is a novel for children aged 7 to 10. A useful choice for reading about adventure, humour, friendship and wonder.
Novel2018
Grandad's Island
Benji Davies
Ages 4–7
Grandad's Island
Benji Davies
Grandad's Island, a picture book by Benji Davies, is selected for children aged 4 to 7. Compare it with other books exploring family and wonder.
Picture Book2015
The Pirates Next Door
Jonny Duddle
Ages 4–7
The Pirates Next Door
Jonny Duddle
The Pirates Next Door, a picture book by Jonny Duddle, is selected for children aged 4 to 7. Compare it with other books exploring friendship, adventure and humour.
Picture Book2012
You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum!
Andy Stanton
Ages 7–10
You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum!
Andy Stanton · David Tazzyman
You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum! by Andy Stanton is a chapter book for children aged 7 to 10. It is illustrated by David Tazzyman. A useful choice for reading about humour and justice.
Chapter Book2006
My Dad's a Birdman
David Almond
Ages 7–10
My Dad's a Birdman
David Almond · Polly Dunbar
First published in 2007, My Dad's a Birdman is a chapter book by David Almond for children aged 7 to 10. It is illustrated by Polly Dunbar. Its themes include family, wonder and imagination.
Chapter Book2007
Ottoline and the Yellow Cat
Chris Riddell
Ages 7–10
Ottoline and the Yellow Cat
Chris Riddell
Choose Ottoline and the Yellow Cat by Chris Riddell for children aged 7 to 10. This chapter book is shelved with books about adventure, imagination and friendship.
Chapter Book2007
The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog
Jeremy Strong
Ages 7–10
The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog
Jeremy Strong
The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog by Jeremy Strong is a chapter book for children aged 7 to 10. A useful choice for reading about humour and family.
Chapter Book1996
Pongwiffy
Kaye Umansky
Ages 7–10
Pongwiffy
Kaye Umansky
For readers interested in humour and imagination, compare Pongwiffy by Kaye Umansky. It is a chapter book for children aged 7 to 10.
Chapter Book1988
Stitch Head
Guy Bass
Ages 7–10
Stitch Head
Guy Bass
Stitch Head by Guy Bass is a chapter book for children aged 7 to 10. A useful choice for reading about friendship, courage and kindness.
Chapter Book2011
Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet
Zanib Mian
Ages 7–10
Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet
Zanib Mian
Choose Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet by Zanib Mian for children aged 7 to 10. This chapter book is shelved with books about humour, family and friendship.
Chapter Book2019