Fun Reading for kids

Summer is here and with the kids at your faced with the extra challenge of keeping everyone entertained. 

Thankfully, summer reading is not only a great way to pass the time, but it’s also a great way to engrain some educational habits in young ones. 

Whether you’ve got a reluctant reader on your hands or an already enthusiastic learner, you’ll find something on this list to delight every child. 

Here are 5 books that will hook kids on the magic of learning

Escape from Mr Lemoncello’s Library: The Graphic Novel 

by Douglas Holgate and Chris Grabenstein

While you might not think of graphic novels as being educational, they’re the perfect way to introduce reluctant readers to the magic of reading. The book follows a boy named Kyle who is invited to his town’s new library, designed by the world’s greatest game maker. But the tricky part isn’t getting into the library – it’s getting out. When morning comes, Kyle and the other kids must solve clues and puzzles to figure their way out. 

This book is also the first in a series, which means that once kids turn the last page, they’ll be hankering for more.

Recommended for readers ages 9-12. 

‘Til It’s Done

If you know a child who caught football fever in 2023, then this book is for them! This non-fiction picture book revisits some of the most magical moments of the Comm Bank Matildas in 2023. Celebrating the twenty-three Australian players who kicked goals and played with passion, this book will inspire a new generation of footballers to be the very best that they can be.

Recommended for readers up to age 6. 

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods 

by Rick Riordan

Want to get kids interested in mythology? Look no further than Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series. The series follows Percy, the demigod son of Poseidon, as walks the line between human life and the world of the gods. In this recent book, Percy must navigate three new quests while trying to survive his final year of high school. Will Percy and his friends be able to find a magical golden chalice before it falls into the wrong hands?

Recommended for readers aged 10+. 

The Mysteries of the Universe

This gorgeous picture book will spark children’sinterest in space. Travelling to the furthest reaches of the universe, this book explores 100 remarkable objects along the way with detailed photographs and mesmerising illustrations. The storybook style is extremely engaging and will allow readers to delve into facts, myths trivia about the wonders outside of our own planet. Read it with kids, and we guarantee you’ll learn something new too.

Recommended for readers aged 7-9. 

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Tales of Extraordinary Women 

This must-read is a wonderful book for bedtime (or anytime, really)! Reinventing classic fairy tales, these stories inspire girls with the stories of 100 heroic women. From ruling with Cleopatra to flying with Amelia Earhart, young readers will love these true stories. Best of all, when they finish reading, there are plenty more Rebel Girls books for them to explore, from stories about young changemakers to immigrant women and so much more.

Recommended for readers aged 8-12. 

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