Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Pippa Curnick is a British author and illustrator known for her work in children’s literature. She studied at the University of Derby, where she earned a degree in Illustration. Curnick has worked as a designer for various publishers, including Oxford University Press and Usborne Publishing.
Her debut picture book, Lucy’s Magical Surprise, was published in 2018. Curnick is also the creator of the Indigo Wilde series, which includes titles such as Indigo Wilde and the Creatures at Jellybean Crescent and Indigo Wilde and the Unknown Wilderness. The series is noted for its vibrant illustrations and imaginative storytelling.
Suggested reading books for Year 4 children, aged 8-9. A selection of exciting titles aimed at boys and girls of all abilities in lower KS2. Featured authors include Michael Rosen, Helen Cresswell, Andy Griffiths, Pamela Butchart and Malorie Blackman.
Children’s book news for June 2026: reading enjoyment rises but gaps widen, with IBC book boxes, Bookstart picks, AI findings, awards, festivals and new inclusive school resources.
Weather books for children with titles by David McKee, Debi Gliori, Hannah Pang, Sam Usher, Maggie Li, Grahame Baker-Smith, Dianne Hofmeyr and Carol Thompson, James Carter, Tamsin Mori and more.
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Autumn 2025. 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 Autumn 2023. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Summer 2022. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Summer 2021. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in autumn 2019. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
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