Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Jana Curll is a Canadian illustrator known for her work in children’s books. She has illustrated a range of titles, often collaborating with authors to bring stories to life through her distinctive artwork. Curll’s illustrations are featured in books such as How to Teach Your Cat a Trick by Nicola Winstanley, published by Tundra Books in 2021, and Cloud Babies by Eoin Colfer, published by Walker Books in 2023. Her portfolio also includes The Cow Said Boo! by Lana Button, published by Pajama Press in 2021, and The Big Sting by Rachelle Delaney, published by Tundra Books in 2023.
Curll’s work extends to educational and non-fiction titles, including It Takes Guts: How Your Body Turns Food Into Fuel (and Poop) by Jennifer Gardy, published by Greystone Kids in 2021. She has contributed illustrations to a variety of projects, including picture books, chapter books, and educational materials. Her illustrations are recognised for their playful and engaging style, appealing to young readers and supporting the storytelling process.
Jana Curll’s illustrations for Cloud Babies by Eoin Colfer, published in 2023, mark a recent milestone in her career.
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.
Plants, trees and forests books for children and teens with titles by Julia Donaldson, Peter Wohlleben, Nicola Davies, Yuval Zommer, Jonathan Drori, Katya Balen, Timothée de Fombelle, Holly Black, Joseph Coelho, and Frances Hardinge.
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Summer 2026. These reading recommendations include picture books, poetry, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
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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