Recommended reading books for children by Shaun Tan

Children’s books for Christmas gifts

Last updated on November 19, 2023 by Tom Tolkien

Our 20 great children’s books for Christmas – spectacular picture books to surprise, bewitch and survive longer than one holiday season.

Diversity books for children in KS1 and KS2 primary schools

Teaching diversity through reading in primary schools

Last updated on October 11, 2023 by Tom Tolkien

Books to help teach diversity to children in KS1 and KS2 in primary schools – with characters and settings to introduce age-appropriate discussions of the diversity of culture, race, ethnicity, gender, education, disability, identity, nationality, religion, sexuality, neurodiversity, social background, and beliefs.

Environment, climate change and eco topic books

Last updated on September 8, 2023 by Tom Tolkien

Environment, climate change and eco topic books for EYFS, KS1, KS2 & KS3 with titles by Emma Shevah, Neal Layton, Jess French, Karen Swann, Piers Torday, Gemma Fowler, Isabel Thomas & Zillah Bethell.

School Reading List Podcast - series 1, episode 4

What makes a book popular with children? | Series 1, Episode 4

Last updated on October 28, 2022 by Tom Tolkien

Season 1, Episode 4 of the School Reading List podcast. With new book post, 30 great books for October 2022, a look at our recent favourite children’s books survey and tips for promoting children’s books to schools.

Autumn 2020 new children's books and YA books

Autumn 2020 – best new children’s and YA books – our picks

Last updated on February 6, 2021 by Tom Tolkien

Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in autumn 2020. These children’s reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.

CILIP Carnegie Medal 2020 Shortlisted Books

Last updated on October 24, 2020 by Tom Tolkien

Shortlists for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2020 and Kate Greenaway award 2020 – recommended for children and young adults in primary and secondary schools.

School Reading List Book of the Month Archive

Last updated on January 12, 2019 by Tom Tolkien

Each month, the School Reading List compiles a list of recommended books and on this page, we feature an archive of recommendations for picture books, fiction, and nonfiction from previous years.

Bestselling books by Shaun Tan

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