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
Letizia Diamante is a science communicator and author with a background in molecular biology. She holds a PhD in biochemistry and has worked in scientific research and communication roles. Diamante has contributed to science outreach through writing, public engagement, and educational projects.
Her debut children’s book, Leafy the Pet Leaf, was published by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in 2021. The book introduces young readers to the world of plants and plant science, combining storytelling with factual information. Leafy the Pet Leaf is illustrated by Benedetta Giaufret and Enrica Rusina.
Letizia Diamante has also written articles and resources for educational and scientific organisations. Her work aims to make science accessible and engaging for children and the wider public. In 2021, Leafy the Pet Leaf was published by Kew Publishing.
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.
Animals nonfiction books for children with wildlife, behaviour, conservation, endangered species, animal diversity and evolution titles by Mike Barfield, Julie Beer, Ed J Brown, Dieter Braun, Susan Martineau, Brooke Barker and Moira Butterfield.
Children’s books of the year 2024 – our team has picked a shortlist of great children’s and teen titles published in the last 12 months, with fiction, non-fiction and picture books for 3-18 years and a diverse range of prose, poetry and graphic novels. Vote now!
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Autumn 2024. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels, poetry and non-fiction.
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