Year 2 reading list for children aged 6-7
A selection of reading books for Year 2 to challenge and interest children aged 6-7 in KS1 classes in UK primary schools. Authors include Eoin Colfer, Clotilde Perrin, Michael Rosen and Enid Blyton.
Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Dan Abdo is an American author and illustrator known for his collaborative work with Jason Patterson. Together, they have created graphic novels and animated content for children and young readers. Abdo and Patterson are the co-creators of the Blue, Barry & Pancakes graphic novel series, published by First Second Books. The first book in the series, Blue, Barry & Pancakes, was released in 2021, followed by sequels including Blue, Barry & Pancakes: The Great Pie Robbery and Blue, Barry & Pancakes: Danger on Mount Choco.
In addition to their work in publishing, Abdo and Patterson have developed animated projects for networks such as Nickelodeon, Netflix, and Cartoon Network. Their creative partnership spans both print and screen media, with a focus on storytelling for young audiences. The Blue, Barry & Pancakes series has been noted for its humour and visual style, appealing to early readers and fans of graphic novels.
Dan Abdo’s published works with Jason Patterson include:
Their books are published by First Second, an imprint of Macmillan Publishers. The Blue, Barry & Pancakes series continues to be recognised within children’s graphic literature. The first book in the series was published in 2021.
A selection of reading books for Year 2 to challenge and interest children aged 6-7 in KS1 classes in UK primary schools. Authors include Eoin Colfer, Clotilde Perrin, Michael Rosen and Enid Blyton.
Book series for children and teens to encourage reading for pleasure, including titles by Dominic Sandbrook, Liz Pichon, Harriet Muncaster, Kevin & Katie Tsang, Marie Lu Robert Muchamore and Jason Reynolds.
Season 1, Episode 30 of the School Reading List podcast. New book post, 30 great books for May 2025 and Investing in Your School Library Can Boost Your School Inspection Grade.
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Summer 2025. These reading recommendations include picture books, poetry, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
April 2025’s book club recommendations feature titles by Tracy Curran, Laura Dockrill, Maudie Powell-Tuck & Duncan Beedie, Dan Abdo & Jason Patterson, Ben Garrod, Helen Rutter, Matt Goodfellow, Eve Wersocki Morris, Graci Kim, Alexia Casale, Grainne O’Brien, & Patrice Caldwell.
Blue, Barry & Pancakes: Beach Ball Bedlam by is the perfect book for younger reluctant readers. As a graphic novel, most pages feature just one illustration and very few words, yet it delivers a strong and engaging story with a meaningful message.
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Spring 2025. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
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