Summer Children’s Book Recommendations
The summer holidays are a time when many children (and parents of children) will be looking for ideas for good books to read.
At Read and Relax, we have a children’s book room full of second-hand books, bean bags and cushions for children to browse and relax in whilst they decide which book to take home. Whether they like to learn about the world through imagination or information, I am always happy to help with ideas in the shop!
Author Recommendations for Fiction
Christopher Edge:
His original Escape Room was a massive hit with boys and girls alike. Aimed at 9+, it has twist, turns and surprises. He has recently released his second Escape Room book too.
Escape Room: Game Zero a book by Christopher Edge.
Katie and Kevin Tsang:
For children who love dragons or children who love space! Katie and Kevin have written a fictional space series for children 6+ and then also series of dragon books for the 8+. Utterly captivating!
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14726/9781471193125
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14726/9780755500161
Hannah Gold:
Beautiful stories aimed at 8+
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14726/9780008582050
Andy Griffiths
These are funny stories with drawings as well as text. Some of his books have been re-made into full colour books whilst others are black and white. Lots of drawings and lots of silliness in these stories!
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14726/9781035046140
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14726/9781529074147
Robin Stevens
A fabulous mystery book writer of the Murder Most Unladylike series. Set in a boarding school in the 1930s, a group of girls play detective to solve murders.
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14726/9780141369761
Sheena Dempsey
Does your child love Dogman or Bunny vs Monkey? Then they might like this!
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14726/9781526662804
Harriet Muncaster
The author of the Isadora Moon books and the spin-off series Mirabelle. These
books are a mixture of colour pictures and words on every page. Aimed at 5+.
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14726/9780192773548
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14726/9780192777584
Thomas Flintham
Thomas has written a series of books for young fans of video games. They are full colour and written in a more chapter book style – perfect for children moving on from picture books.
https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14726/9781839949180
Non-Fiction
Some children love reading facts and there is no shortage of fact books whether they would like to know more about history, science, sport, the great outdoors or anything else. Here are a few titles for some ideas!