Books for Reluctant Readers Aged 7 to 11

The Jolly Postman, a picture book by Janet Ahlberg, is selected for children aged 3 to 7. It is illustrated by Allan Ahlberg. Compare it with other books exploring imagination, heritage and humour.

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.

Gorilla, a picture book by Anthony Browne, is selected for children aged 4 to 8. Compare it with other books exploring family, imagination and wonder.

Mildred Hubble is a pupil at Miss Cackle’s Academy for Witches, where spells, broomstick lessons, and school rules rarely go according to plan.

On the shelf for children aged 3 to 7: The Snowman, a picture book by Raymond Briggs. It connects with wonder, friendship and imagination.

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.

Ben expects another dull Friday with his cabbage-loving grandmother until he learns that she claims to be an international jewel thief.

When We Were Very Young, a poetry collection by A. A. Milne, is selected for children aged 3 to 8. It is illustrated by E. H. Shepard. Compare it with other books exploring humour, imagination, wonder and family.

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.

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.

Talking Turkeys by Benjamin Zephaniah is a poetry collection for children aged 8 to 14. A useful choice for reading about humour, justice and creativity.

The Brown family meet a polite bear from Peru at Paddington Station and invite him into their home.

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.

On the shelf for children aged 7 to 11: Five on a Treasure Island, a chapter book by Enid Blyton. It connects with adventure, friendship and courage.

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.

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.

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.

The Brilliant World of Tom Gates by Liz Pichon is a chapter book for children aged 8 to 11. A useful choice for reading about humour, family and creativity.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Choose Mr Majeika by Humphrey Carpenter for children aged 6 to 9. This chapter book is shelved with books about humour and wonder.

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.

For readers interested in humour and imagination, compare Pongwiffy by Kaye Umansky. It is a chapter book for children aged 7 to 10.

For readers interested in humour and adventure, compare Awful End by Philip Ardagh. It is illustrated by David Roberts. It is a chapter book for children aged 8 to 11.

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.

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.

Choose Bunny vs Monkey by Jamie Smart for children aged 7 to 11. This chapter book is shelved with books about humour and adventure.