The Snail and the Whale
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–6
The Snail and the Whale
Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler
A small sea snail longs to travel and hitches a ride on the tail of a humpback whale.
Picture Book2003
A Squash and a Squeeze
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–5
A Squash and a Squeeze
Julia Donaldson · Axel Scheffler
A Squash and a Squeeze by Julia Donaldson is a picture book for children aged 3 to 5. It is illustrated by Axel Scheffler. A useful choice for reading about humour, wonder and kindness.
Picture Book1993
Charlie Cook's Favourite Book
Julia Donaldson
Ages 3–6
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
Ages 3–6
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Judith Kerr
Sophie and her mother welcome an unexpected tiger into their kitchen.
Picture Book1968
Mog's Christmas
Judith Kerr
Ages 3–6
Mog's Christmas
Judith Kerr
Choose Mog's Christmas by Judith Kerr for children aged 3 to 6. This picture book is shelved with books about family, humour and wonder.
Picture Book1976
Each Peach Pear Plum
Janet Ahlberg
Ages 2–5
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
Peepo!
Janet Ahlberg
Ages 0–3
Peepo!
Janet Ahlberg · Allan Ahlberg
Choose Peepo! by Janet Ahlberg for babies and toddlers up to 3. It is illustrated by Allan Ahlberg. This picture book is shelved with books about family and wonder.
Picture Book1981
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
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
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
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
Mister Magnolia
Quentin Blake
Ages 3–6
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
Where's Spot?
Eric Hill
Ages 0–3
Where's Spot?
Eric Hill
First published in 1980, Where's Spot? is a picture book by Eric Hill for babies and toddlers up to 3. Its themes include family and wonder.
Picture Book1980
Dear Zoo
Rod Campbell
Ages 0–3
Dear Zoo
Rod Campbell
For readers interested in wonder and humour, compare Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell. It is a picture book for babies and toddlers up to 3.
Picture Book1982
The BFG
Roald Dahl
Ages 7–10
The BFG
Roald Dahl · Quentin Blake
Sophie is taken from her orphanage by the Big Friendly Giant and learns that he collects dreams while other giants hunt children.
Chapter Book1982
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Roald Dahl
Ages 6–10
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Roald Dahl · Quentin Blake
Charlie Bucket finds one of five golden tickets and enters Willy Wonka’s extraordinary chocolate factory.
Chapter Book1964
The Butterfly Lion
Michael Morpurgo
Ages 8–12
The Butterfly Lion
Michael Morpurgo
First published in 1996, The Butterfly Lion is a novel by Michael Morpurgo for children aged 8 to 12. Its themes include friendship, loyalty, wonder and courage.
Novel1996
An Eagle in the Snow
Michael Morpurgo
Ages 9–13
An Eagle in the Snow
Michael Morpurgo
On the shelf for children aged 9 to 13: An Eagle in the Snow, a novel by Michael Morpurgo. It connects with courage, loyalty, heritage and wonder.
Novel2015
Northern Lights
Philip Pullman
Ages 11–16
Northern Lights
Philip Pullman
Northern Lights, a novel by Philip Pullman, is selected for readers aged 11+. Compare it with other books exploring courage, adventure, wonder and loyalty.
Novel1995
The Subtle Knife
Philip Pullman
Ages 11–16
The Subtle Knife
Philip Pullman
The Subtle Knife, a novel by Philip Pullman, is selected for readers aged 11+. Compare it with other books exploring courage, adventure, wonder and justice.
Novel1997
La Belle Sauvage
Philip Pullman
Ages 12–16
La Belle Sauvage
Philip Pullman
On the shelf for readers aged 12+: La Belle Sauvage, a novel by Philip Pullman. It connects with courage, adventure, wonder and loyalty.
Novel2017
The Graveyard Book
Neil Gaiman
Ages 10–14
The Graveyard Book
Neil Gaiman
The Graveyard Book, a novel by Neil Gaiman, is selected for children aged 10 to 14. Compare it with other books exploring courage, wonder, self-reliance and adventure.
Novel2008
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
When We Were Very Young
A. A. Milne
Ages 3–8
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
A. A. Milne
Ages 3–8
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
The Secret Garden
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Ages 8–12
The Secret Garden
Frances Hodgson Burnett
First published in 1911, The Secret Garden is a classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett for children aged 8 to 12. Its themes include friendship, nature, perseverance and wonder.
Classic1911
The Borrowers
Mary Norton
Ages 8–11
The Borrowers
Mary Norton
The Borrowers by Mary Norton is a classic for children aged 8 to 11. A useful choice for reading about adventure, courage, family and wonder.
Classic1952
Five Children and It
E. Nesbit
Ages 8–11
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
Ages 7–11
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
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
C. S. Lewis
Ages 8–12
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
C. S. Lewis
Four siblings evacuated to the countryside enter Narnia through a wardrobe and find it held in winter by the White Witch.
Classic1950
The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien
Ages 9–14
The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien
Bilbo Baggins leaves his comfortable home with Thorin and a company of dwarves to reclaim their mountain and treasure from Smaug.
Classic1937
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
Ages 8–12
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
The Iron Man
Ted Hughes
Ages 7–11
The Iron Man
Ted Hughes
First published in 1968, The Iron Man is a classic by Ted Hughes for children aged 7 to 11. Its themes include courage, wonder and kindness.
Classic1968
Rooftoppers
Katherine Rundell
Ages 9–12
Rooftoppers
Katherine Rundell
First published in 2013, Rooftoppers is a novel by Katherine Rundell for children aged 9 to 12. Its themes include adventure, wonder, courage and loyalty.
Novel2013
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
Cosmic
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Ages 9–13
Cosmic
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Cosmic by Frank Cottrell Boyce is a novel for children aged 9 to 13. A useful choice for reading about family, humour, adventure and wonder.
Novel2008
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
Granpa
John Burningham
Ages 3–6
Granpa
John Burningham
Granpa by John Burningham is a picture book for children aged 3 to 6. A useful choice for reading about family and wonder.
Picture Book1984
Kipper
Mick Inkpen
Ages 2–5
Kipper
Mick Inkpen
Kipper, a picture book by Mick Inkpen, is selected for children aged 2 to 5. Compare it with other books exploring friendship and wonder.
Picture Book1991
The Blue Balloon
Mick Inkpen
Ages 3–6
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
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
How to Catch a Star
Oliver Jeffers
Ages 3–6
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
There's a Monster in Your Book
Tom Fletcher
Ages 2–5
There's a Monster in Your Book
Tom Fletcher · Greg Abbott
Choose There's a Monster in Your Book by Tom Fletcher for children aged 2 to 5. It is illustrated by Greg Abbott. This picture book is shelved with books about humour and wonder.
Picture Book2017
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
Sky Song
Abi Elphinstone
Ages 9–12
Sky Song
Abi Elphinstone
For readers interested in adventure, courage and wonder, compare Sky Song by Abi Elphinstone. It is a novel for children aged 9 to 12.
Novel2018
Time Travelling with a Hamster
Ross Welford
Ages 9–12
Time Travelling with a Hamster
Ross Welford
First published in 2016, Time Travelling with a Hamster is a novel by Ross Welford for children aged 9 to 12. Its themes include family, adventure and wonder.
Novel2016
The 1,000-Year-Old Boy
Ross Welford
Ages 9–12
The 1,000-Year-Old Boy
Ross Welford
The 1,000-Year-Old Boy, a novel by Ross Welford, is selected for children aged 9 to 12. Compare it with other books exploring friendship, wonder and courage.
Novel2018
The Indian in the Cupboard
Lynne Reid Banks
Ages 8–12
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
The Ghost of Thomas Kempe
Penelope Lively
Ages 8–12
The Ghost of Thomas Kempe
Penelope Lively
First published in 1973, The Ghost of Thomas Kempe is a novel by Penelope Lively for children aged 8 to 12. Its themes include wonder, heritage and humour.
Novel1973
The Children of Green Knowe
Lucy M. Boston
Ages 8–12
The Children of Green Knowe
Lucy M. Boston
For readers interested in wonder, heritage and family, compare The Children of Green Knowe by Lucy M. Boston. It is a classic for children aged 8 to 12.
Classic1954
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
The Secret of Platform 13
Eva Ibbotson
Ages 8–12
The Secret of Platform 13
Eva Ibbotson
The Secret of Platform 13 by Eva Ibbotson is a novel for children aged 8 to 12. A useful choice for reading about wonder, adventure and humour.
Novel1994
The Dark is Rising
Susan Cooper
Ages 10–14
The Dark is Rising
Susan Cooper
The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper is a novel for children aged 10 to 14. A useful choice for reading about courage, wonder and heritage.
Novel1973
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
Alan Garner
Ages 9–13
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
Alan Garner
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen, a novel by Alan Garner, is selected for children aged 9 to 13. Compare it with other books exploring adventure, wonder and heritage.
Novel1960
The Owl Service
Alan Garner
Ages 12–16
The Owl Service
Alan Garner
The Owl Service by Alan Garner is a novel for readers aged 12+. A useful choice for reading about wonder and heritage.
Novel1967
The Snow Spider
Jenny Nimmo
Ages 8–12
The Snow Spider
Jenny Nimmo
The Snow Spider by Jenny Nimmo is a novel for children aged 8 to 12. A useful choice for reading about wonder, family and heritage.
Novel1986
Mary Poppins
P. L. Travers
Ages 7–11
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 Sword in the Stone
T. H. White
Ages 10–14
The Sword in the Stone
T. H. White
On the shelf for children aged 10 to 14: The Sword in the Stone, a classic by T. H. White. It connects with wonder, heritage and adventure.
Classic1938
The Box of Delights
John Masefield
Ages 9–13
The Box of Delights
John Masefield
On the shelf for children aged 9 to 13: The Box of Delights, a classic by John Masefield. It connects with wonder, adventure and heritage.
Classic1935
The Phoenix and the Carpet
E. Nesbit
Ages 8–11
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
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
The Iron Woman
Ted Hughes
Ages 8–12
The Iron Woman
Ted Hughes
First published in 1993, The Iron Woman is a classic by Ted Hughes for children aged 8 to 12. Its themes include nature, justice and wonder.
Classic1993
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
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
The Girl of Ink and Stars
Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Ages 9–12
The Girl of Ink and Stars
Kiran Millwood Hargrave
The Girl of Ink and Stars, a novel by Kiran Millwood Hargrave, is selected for children aged 9 to 12. Compare it with other books exploring adventure, courage and wonder.
Novel2016
The House with Chicken Legs
Sophie Anderson
Ages 9–12
The House with Chicken Legs
Sophie Anderson
Choose The House with Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson for children aged 9 to 12. This novel is shelved with books about family, wonder and courage.
Novel2018
A Pinch of Magic
Michelle Harrison
Ages 9–12
A Pinch of Magic
Michelle Harrison
First published in 2019, A Pinch of Magic is a novel by Michelle Harrison for children aged 9 to 12. Its themes include family, adventure and wonder.
Novel2019
The Thirteen Treasures
Michelle Harrison
Ages 9–12
The Thirteen Treasures
Michelle Harrison
Choose The Thirteen Treasures by Michelle Harrison for children aged 9 to 12. This novel is shelved with books about wonder and adventure.
Novel2009
Impossible Creatures
Katherine Rundell
Ages 9–13
Impossible Creatures
Katherine Rundell
First published in 2023, Impossible Creatures is a novel by Katherine Rundell for children aged 9 to 13. Its themes include adventure, wonder and courage.
Novel2023
The Tail of Emily Windsnap
Liz Kessler
Ages 8–11
The Tail of Emily Windsnap
Liz Kessler
First published in 2003, The Tail of Emily Windsnap is a novel by Liz Kessler for children aged 8 to 11. Its themes include wonder, family and friendship.
Novel2003
Beyond the Deepwoods
Paul Stewart
Ages 9–13
Beyond the Deepwoods
Paul Stewart · Chris Riddell
Beyond the Deepwoods, a novel by Paul Stewart, is selected for children aged 9 to 13. It is illustrated by Chris Riddell. Compare it with other books exploring adventure, courage and wonder.
Novel1998
River Boy
Tim Bowler
Ages 11–15
River Boy
Tim Bowler
Choose River Boy by Tim Bowler for children aged 11 to 15. This novel is shelved with books about family, wonder and resilience.
Novel1997
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 Owl and the Pussycat
Edward Lear
Ages 3–7
The Owl and the Pussycat
Edward Lear
On the shelf for children aged 3 to 7: The Owl and the Pussycat, a poetry collection by Edward Lear. It connects with humour, wonder and adventure.
Poetry1871