British Children's Books About Imagination

Charlie Cook's Favourite Book

Julia Donaldson

Charlie Cook's Favourite Book

Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler

Charlie Cook's Favourite Book by Julia Donaldson is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6. It is illustrated by Axel Scheffler. A useful choice for reading about imagination and wonder.

Picture Book2005

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Judith Kerr

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Judith Kerr

Sophie and her mother welcome an unexpected tiger into their kitchen.

Picture Book1968

Each Peach Pear Plum

Janet Ahlberg

Each Peach Pear Plum

Janet Ahlberg · Allan Ahlberg

Choose Each Peach Pear Plum by Janet Ahlberg for children aged 2 to 5. It is illustrated by Allan Ahlberg. This picture book is shelved with books about imagination, heritage and wonder.

Picture Book1978

The Jolly Postman

Janet Ahlberg

Ages 3–7

The Jolly Postman

Janet Ahlberg · Allan Ahlberg

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.

Picture Book1986

Gorilla

Anthony Browne

Ages 4–8

Gorilla

Anthony Browne

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.

Picture Book1983

The Snowman

Raymond Briggs

Ages 3–7

The Snowman

Raymond Briggs

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

Picture Book1978

Mister Magnolia

Quentin Blake

Mister Magnolia

Quentin Blake

For readers interested in humour, imagination and wonder, compare Mister Magnolia by Quentin Blake. It is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6.

Picture Book1980

Matilda

Roald Dahl

Matilda

Roald Dahl · Quentin Blake

Matilda is a gifted reader whose dismissive parents fail to recognise her abilities.

Chapter Book1988

James and the Giant Peach

Roald Dahl

Ages 6–10

James and the Giant Peach

Roald Dahl · Quentin Blake

Choose James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl for children aged 6 to 10. It is illustrated by Quentin Blake. This chapter book is shelved with books about adventure, friendship, courage and imagination.

Chapter Book1961

George's Marvellous Medicine

Roald Dahl

George's Marvellous Medicine

Roald Dahl · Quentin Blake

On the shelf for children aged 6 to 9: George's Marvellous Medicine, a chapter book by Roald Dahl. It is illustrated by Quentin Blake. It connects with humour, imagination and courage.

Chapter Book1981

Skellig

David Almond

Ages 10–13

Skellig

David Almond

On the shelf for children aged 10 to 13: Skellig, a novel by David Almond. It connects with wonder, courage, family and imagination.

Novel1998

My Name is Mina

David Almond

Ages 9–12

My Name is Mina

David Almond

For readers interested in imagination, creativity, wonder and self-reliance, compare My Name is Mina by David Almond. It is a novel for children aged 9 to 12.

Novel2010

The Midnight Gang

David Walliams

The Midnight Gang

David Walliams · Tony Ross

First published in 2016, The Midnight Gang is a chapter book by David Walliams for children aged 8 to 11. It is illustrated by Tony Ross. Its themes include friendship, courage, imagination and kindness.

Chapter Book2016

Winnie-the-Pooh

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 House at Pooh Corner

The House at Pooh Corner

A. A. Milne · E. H. Shepard

The House at Pooh Corner, a classic 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 friendship, kindness, imagination and humour.

Classic1928

When We Were Very Young

When We Were Very Young

A. A. Milne · E. H. Shepard

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.

Poetry1924

Now We Are Six

Now We Are Six

A. A. Milne · E. H. Shepard

Choose Now We Are Six by A. A. Milne for children aged 3 to 8. It is illustrated by E. H. Shepard. This poetry collection is shelved with books about humour, imagination, wonder and family.

Poetry1927

A Little Princess

Frances Hodgson Burnett

A Little Princess

Frances Hodgson Burnett

A Little Princess, a classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett, is selected for children aged 8 to 12. Compare it with other books exploring courage, imagination, kindness and perseverance.

Classic1905

Five Children and It

E. Nesbit

Five Children and It

E. Nesbit

Five Children and It by E. Nesbit is a classic for children aged 8 to 11. A useful choice for reading about adventure, imagination, humour and wonder.

Classic1902

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Lewis Carroll

Ages 7–12

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Lewis Carroll

For readers interested in imagination, wonder, adventure and courage, compare Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. It is a classic for children aged 7 to 12.

Classic1865

Through the Looking-Glass

Lewis Carroll

Ages 7–12

Through the Looking-Glass

Lewis Carroll

Choose Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll for children aged 7 to 12. This classic is shelved with books about imagination, wonder and adventure.

Classic1871

Peter Pan

J. M. Barrie

Peter Pan

J. M. Barrie

For readers interested in adventure, imagination, wonder and courage, compare Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie. It is a classic for children aged 7 to 11.

Classic1911

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

Charlotte Sometimes

Penelope Farmer

Ages 9–12

Charlotte Sometimes

Penelope Farmer

Charlotte Sometimes by Penelope Farmer is a novel for children aged 9 to 12. A useful choice for reading about wonder, courage and imagination.

Novel1969

Tom's Midnight Garden

Philippa Pearce

Tom's Midnight Garden

Philippa Pearce

On the shelf for children aged 8 to 12: Tom's Midnight Garden, a classic by Philippa Pearce. It connects with wonder, friendship, imagination and heritage.

Classic1958

Stig of the Dump

Clive King

Stig of the Dump

Clive King

Choose Stig of the Dump by Clive King for children aged 8 to 11. This classic is shelved with books about friendship, adventure and imagination.

Classic1963

Millions

Frank Cottrell Boyce

Ages 10–14

Millions

Frank Cottrell Boyce

Millions, a novel by Frank Cottrell Boyce, is selected for children aged 10 to 14. Compare it with other books exploring kindness, wonder, family and imagination.

Novel2004

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

I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato

Lauren Child

I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato

Lauren Child

First published in 2000, I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato is a picture book by Lauren Child for children aged 3 to 6. Its themes include humour, family and imagination.

Picture Book2000

The Story of Tracy Beaker

Jacqueline Wilson

The Story of Tracy Beaker

Jacqueline Wilson · Nick Sharratt

For readers interested in resilience, family and imagination, compare The Story of Tracy Beaker by Jacqueline Wilson. It is illustrated by Nick Sharratt. It is a novel for children aged 8 to 12.

Novel1991

Winnie the Witch

Valerie Thomas

Winnie the Witch

Valerie Thomas · Korky Paul

First published in 1987, Winnie the Witch is a picture book by Valerie Thomas for children aged 3 to 6. It is illustrated by Korky Paul. Its themes include humour and imagination.

Picture Book1987

Meg and Mog

Helen Nicoll

Meg and Mog

Helen Nicoll · Jan Pienkowski

First published in 1972, Meg and Mog is a picture book by Helen Nicoll for children aged 2 to 5. It is illustrated by Jan Pienkowski. Its themes include humour and imagination.

Picture Book1972

The Blue Balloon

Mick Inkpen

The Blue Balloon

Mick Inkpen

For readers interested in imagination and wonder, compare The Blue Balloon by Mick Inkpen. It is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6.

Picture Book1989

How to Catch a Star

Oliver Jeffers

How to Catch a Star

Oliver Jeffers

How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6. A useful choice for reading about perseverance, wonder and imagination.

Picture Book2004

Stuck

Oliver Jeffers

Stuck

Oliver Jeffers

First published in 2011, Stuck is a picture book by Oliver Jeffers for children aged 3 to 6. Its themes include humour and imagination.

Picture Book2011

You Choose

Pippa Goodhart

Ages 2–6

You Choose

Pippa Goodhart · Nick Sharratt

On the shelf for children aged 2 to 6: You Choose, a picture book by Pippa Goodhart. It is illustrated by Nick Sharratt. It connects with imagination and creativity.

Picture Book2003

Fungus the Bogeyman

Raymond Briggs

Fungus the Bogeyman

Raymond Briggs

Fungus the Bogeyman by Raymond Briggs is a picture book for children aged 7 to 11. A useful choice for reading about humour and imagination.

Picture Book1977

The Magic Faraway Tree

Enid Blyton

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 Enchanted Wood

Enid Blyton

The Enchanted Wood

Enid Blyton

On the shelf for children aged 6 to 9: The Enchanted Wood, a chapter book by Enid Blyton. It connects with imagination and adventure.

Chapter Book1939

The Indian in the Cupboard

Lynne Reid Banks

The Indian in the Cupboard

Lynne Reid Banks

For readers interested in wonder, imagination and friendship, compare The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks. It is a novel for children aged 8 to 12.

Novel1980

Charmed Life

Diana Wynne Jones

Ages 9–13

Charmed Life

Diana Wynne Jones

Charmed Life by Diana Wynne Jones is a novel for children aged 9 to 13. A useful choice for reading about wonder, imagination and courage.

Novel1977

Howl's Moving Castle

Diana Wynne Jones

Ages 10–14

Howl's Moving Castle

Diana Wynne Jones

Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones is a novel for children aged 10 to 14. A useful choice for reading about wonder, courage and imagination.

Novel1986

Mary Poppins

P. L. Travers

Mary Poppins

P. L. Travers

Mary Poppins by P. L. Travers is a classic for children aged 7 to 11. A useful choice for reading about wonder, imagination and family.

Classic1934

The Phoenix and the Carpet

E. Nesbit

The Phoenix and the Carpet

E. Nesbit

For readers interested in adventure, imagination and wonder, compare The Phoenix and the Carpet by E. Nesbit. It is a classic for children aged 8 to 11.

Classic1904

My Dad's a Birdman

David Almond

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

A Necklace of Raindrops

Joan Aiken

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

Mr. Tickle

Roger Hargreaves

Mr. Tickle

Roger Hargreaves

Mr. Tickle, a picture book by Roger Hargreaves, is selected for children aged 2 to 5. Compare it with other books exploring humour and imagination.

Picture Book1971

Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs

Ian Whybrow

Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs

Ian Whybrow · Adrian Reynolds

Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs, a picture book by Ian Whybrow, is selected for children aged 2 to 5. It is illustrated by Adrian Reynolds. Compare it with other books exploring imagination and family.

Picture Book1999

Ottoline and the Yellow Cat

Chris Riddell

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

Pongwiffy

Kaye Umansky

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

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

Fortunately, the Milk

Neil Gaiman

Fortunately, the Milk

Neil Gaiman · Chris Riddell

First published in 2013, Fortunately, the Milk is a chapter book by Neil Gaiman for children aged 7 to 10. It is illustrated by Chris Riddell. Its themes include humour, imagination and adventure.

Chapter Book2013

The Imaginary

A. F. Harrold

The Imaginary

A. F. Harrold · Emily Gravett

Choose The Imaginary by A. F. Harrold for children aged 8 to 12. It is illustrated by Emily Gravett. This novel is shelved with books about imagination, friendship and courage.

Novel2014

Worzel Gummidge

Barbara Euphan Todd

Worzel Gummidge

Barbara Euphan Todd

Choose Worzel Gummidge by Barbara Euphan Todd for children aged 7 to 10. This classic is shelved with books about humour and imagination.

Classic1936

Sky in the Pie

Roger McGough

Sky in the Pie

Roger McGough

First published in 1983, Sky in the Pie is a poetry collection by Roger McGough for children aged 7 to 11. Its themes include humour and imagination.

Poetry1983

Gargling with Jelly

Brian Patten

Gargling with Jelly

Brian Patten

Gargling with Jelly by Brian Patten is a poetry collection for children aged 7 to 11. A useful choice for reading about humour and imagination.

Poetry1985

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