These books have been voted by children as some of the best reads for this age group. We would recommend them as ‘good reads’ for children of this age to read at home.
THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA
Author: Judith Kerr
Publisher: HarperCollins Children’s Books
Sophie and her Mummy are having tea in the kitchen when in walks a hungry tiger who asks to stay to tea.
EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM
Author: Allan Ahlberg Illustrator: Janet Ahlberg
Publisher: Puffin
This classic book from author and illustrator team Janet and Allan Ahlberg is a real favourite with families
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR
Author: Eric Carle
Publisher: Puffin
Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar deserves its reputation as a much-loved clas
THE ELEPHANT AND THE BAD BABY
Author: Elfrida Vipont Illustrator: Raymond Briggs
Publisher: Puffin
One day, an elephant offers a baby a ride through the town, and the set off on a great adventure.
DOGGER
Author: Shirley Hughes
Publisher: Random House
When Dave loses his favourite toy, Dogger, he is desolate.
LOST AND FOUND
Author: Oliver Jeffers
Publisher: HarperCollins Children’s Books
Once there was a sad, lonely penguin who appeared at the door of a young boy. The boy decided he must be lost, so he set off to find his home.
LITTLE MOUSE’S BIG BOOK OF FEARS
Author: Emily Gravett
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Little Mouse is scared of most things, from creepy crawlies and loud noises, to getting lost.
ROOM ON THE BROOM
Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Axel Scheffler
Publisher: Macmillan Children’s Books
From former Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson and longtime collaborator Axel Scheffler comes this much-loved tale about a witch and her gang of friends.
DEAR ZOO
Author: Rod Campbell
Publisher: Campbell Books
This appealing story, in lift-the-flap, board-book format has been a favourite with toddlers ever since it was first published in 1982.
THE SNOWMAN
Author: Raymond Briggs
Publisher: Puffin
James builds a snowman in the garden, then wakes up in the night to find that it has come to life.
WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT
Author: Michael Rosen Illustrator: Helen Oxenbury
Publisher: Walker Books
Follow a father and his family as they go out in search of a bear.
HAIRY MACLARY FROM DONALDSON’S DAIRY
Author: Lynley Dodd
Publisher: Puffin
This hilarious rhyming story follows Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy, as he sets off for a walk in town.
NOT NOW BERNARD
Author: David McKee
Publisher: Andersen
The classic tale of Bernard, whose distracted parents fail to notice that their son has been eaten and replaced by a monster.
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
Author: Maurice Sendak
Publisher: Red Fox
First published in 1963, this classic picture book will fascinate both children and adults, evoking the fierce intensity of childhood
THE JOLLY POSTMAN OR OTHER PEOPLE’S LETTERS
Author: Allan Ahlberg Illustrator: Janet Ahlberg
Publisher: Penguin
Brilliantly designed with lots of little details to spot, this old favourite will be enjoyed time and time again
I WANT MY HAT BACK
Author: Jon Klassen
Publisher: Walker Books
A bear sets out in search of his hat – he loves his hat and he wants it back.
THE CAT IN THE HAT
Author: Dr Seuss
Publisher: HarperCollins Children’s Books
When Sally and her brother are left alone on a rainy day, they think they are in for a dull time – but then the Cat in the Hat appears.
MEG AND MOG
Author: Helen Nicholl Illustrator: Jan Pienkowski
Publisher: Puffin
In this the first story about much-loved characters Meg the witch and Mog her cat, the pair go off to a wild Hallowe’en party with all the other witches
WOULD YOU RATHER…
Author: John Burningham
Publisher: Red Fox
A classic for children, Would You Rather… presents an alternative to a traditional story by imagining a mixture of fantastical and real-life choices. It’s great for building confidence with little ones about making their own choices for their own reasons.
PRINCESS SMARTYPANTS
Author: Babette Cole
Publisher: Penguin
Princess Smartypants does not want to get married. She enjoys being a Ms. But being a rich and pretty princess means that all the princes want her to become their wife.