Audiobooks for children
Audiobooks for children with titles by Jessica Townsend, Katherine Rundell, Michael Rosen, J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Philip Pullman, Roald Dahl, Julia Donaldson, Michael Bond and Jeff Kinney.
Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Audiobooks for children with titles by Jessica Townsend, Katherine Rundell, Michael Rosen, J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Philip Pullman, Roald Dahl, Julia Donaldson, Michael Bond and Jeff Kinney.
The Lucky House Detective Agency is a fun mystery that will keep children guessing, while immersing them in Chinese culture and encouraging them to think about friendships, rules, and risks.
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.
Land of the Last Wildcat weaves an environmental message through an adventure story that also covers challenging subjects such as the loss of a parent, workplace bullying, and the struggles associated with single parenthood.
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