Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Thiago de.Moraes is a children’s author and illustrator known for his work in non-fiction and mythology-inspired books. He has written and illustrated several titles that explore ancient myths and legends, often combining detailed artwork with accessible storytelling for younger readers.
His book Myth Atlas presents a collection of myths from around the world, accompanied by maps and illustrations that help to contextualise the stories within their cultural origins. Another notable work, History Atlas, offers a visual journey through significant events and civilisations in world history, designed to engage children with historical facts and narratives.
Thiago de.Moraes is also the author and illustrator of A Mummy Ate My Homework, a humorous adventure set in Ancient Egypt, which introduces readers to historical themes through the eyes of a young protagonist. His books are published by Scholastic and Big Picture Press, an imprint of Templar Publishing.
In 2019, Myth Atlas was shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Awards.
Funny books for children and teens with titles by Michael Rosen, Cressida Cowell, Lauren Child, Nick Sharratt, Frank Cottrell Boyce, Nadia Shireen, Nathanael Lessore, Sonora Reyes, John Patrick Green, and Lex Croucher.
Myths for children, featuring books by Michael Morpurgo, Roger Lancelyn Green, John Agard, Joe Todd-Stanton, Chitra Soundar, Liz Kessler, Efua Traoré, Wendy Shearer, Louie Stowell, and Pamela Butchart.
Maps, mapping and atlases for children and teens, including nonfiction titles by Vivian French, Collins Maps, Emily Hawkins, Thiago de Moraes, Lonely Planet, Joshua Foer, Tim Marshall and Dorling Kindersley.
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