Books for bedtime
Books for bedtime to read to children – a selection of books by Jill Murphy, Allan Ahlberg, Maurice Sendak, Michael Rosen, Martin Waddell, Fiona Watt, Claire Freedman, and more; which are ideal for reading to children at bedtime.
Reading lists for KS2 school pupils
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Books for KS2
Please browse our regularly updated collections of suggested reading books for learners in Key Stage Two (KS2) in UK primary schools. We have compiled lists of the best chapter books for 7-year-olds, 8-year-olds, 9-year-olds, 10 years olds and 11-year-olds in Years 3-6.
With mystery books, adventure stories, myths and legends, biographies, graphic novels, funny stories and fantasy reading, there should be a genre for everyone. We’ve also tried to ensure each collection of books includes titles for class reading, group reading, reading aloud, reading at home or for home learning, interventions, paired / buddy/sibling reading, independent choice and reading for pleasure.
Poetry books for 7-11-year-olds
Children’s poetry for 7-11-year-olds with collections and anthologies by Michael Rosen, Joseph Coelho, Carol Ann Duffy, Brian Moses, Benjamin Zephaniah, Zaro Weil, Kate Wakeling, Neal Zetter, John Agard, T.S Eliot, Maya Angelou, Kaye Webb and more.
Graphic novels for KS2 children aged 7-11
Our recommended graphic novels for children aged 7-11 to appeal to reluctant and able readers alike. This list includes works by Ben Clanton, Gary Northfield, Shannon Watters, Deborah Ellis, Jeanne DuPrau and Alastair Humphreys.
Year 6 reading list for children aged 10-11
Suggested reading books for Year 6 children, aged 10-11. A selection of exciting titles aimed at boys and girls of all abilities in upper KS2. Highlighted authors include David Almond, Malorie Blackman, Nina Bawden and Charlie Higson.
Year 5 reading list for children aged 9-10
This suggested reading list offers lots of books choices for 9 and 10 year olds. From fantasy to animal stories and mysteries to science fiction adventure, there’s something for every upper primary child. These books for Year 5 include titles suitable for inspiring both able and reluctant readers.
Year 4 reading list for children aged 8-9
Suggested reading books for Year 4 children, aged 8-9. A selection of exciting titles aimed at boys and girls of all abilities in lower KS2. Featured authors include Michael Rosen, Helen Cresswell, Andy Griffiths, Pamela Butchart and Malorie Blackman.
Year 3 reading list for children aged 7-8
Suggested reading books for Year 3 children, aged 7-8. A diverse and interesting range of exciting titles aimed at children of all abilities in lower KS2 including books by Roald Dahl, Jacqueline Wilson, Zanib Mian and Tony Bradman.
School Reading List Book of the Month Archive
Each month, the School Reading List compiles a list of recommended books and on this page, we feature an archive of recommendations for picture books, fiction, and nonfiction from previous years.
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