Recommended reading books for primary and secondary aged children in the UK
Mel Tregonning was an Australian illustrator and author known for her work in children’s literature. She studied at Curtin University in Western Australia, where she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Design. Tregonning contributed illustrations to a range of projects, including graphic novels and picture books.
Her most notable work is the wordless graphic novel Small Things, which explores themes of anxiety and emotional wellbeing in children. The book was published posthumously by Allen & Unwin in 2016. Tregonning’s illustrations in Small Things have been recognised for their expressive, monochrome style and sensitive portrayal of complex emotions.
In 2018, Small Things was awarded the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Honour Book in the Picture Book of the Year category.
Wordless Picture Books for Children and Teens with titles by Raymond Briggs, Quentin Blake, David Wiesner, Shaun Tan, Aaron Becker, Jeannie Baker, Jerry Pinkney, Sophie Burrows, Frans Masereel, and Lynd Ward.
Suggested reading books for Year 6 children, aged 10-11. A selection of exciting titles aimed at boys and girls of all abilities in upper KS2. Highlighted authors include David Almond, Malorie Blackman, Nina Bawden and Charlie Higson.
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