Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
I’m Going To Make A Friend is a great resource aimed at children aged 3 and over, for home use or child settings to promote social skills. It’s not just for a new child but to inspire children to make a new child feel welcome.
The School Reading List compiles this list of recommended books monthly. This children’s and YA books of the month list highlights new releases and editions of fiction and non-fiction books suitable for children and young adults aged 2-16.
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.
Toxic masculinity themed books for children and teens with titles by Ziggy Hanaor, Keith Negley, Jason Reynolds, Jeffrey Boakye & Darren Chetty, Susie Day, Nathanael Lessore, Luke Palmer, James Goodhand, Louise Finch and Alan Bissett.
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