Kid Librarian Recommendations 2025

Updated April 7, 2025
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Felix unlimited
Norriss, Andrew
Paper Book
"Felix is no ordinary boy. With the help of his friends, hes started his own business, and he soon has thousands of pounds stashed under his bed. But its not all smooth sailing... especially because he hasnt told his parents yet! Friendship troubles, family drama, finances and fast cars - its a lot...

The story of a boy who wants to become a businessman and his adventures along the way - Ethan 12

Mistletoe and murder
Stevens, Robin
Paper Book
Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are spending the Christmas hols in snowy Cambridge. Hazel has high hopes of its beautiful libraries and inviting tea-rooms - but there is danger lurking in the dark stairwells of ancient Maudlin College. Two days before Christmas, a brutal accident takes place...

Detect along with Daisy and Hazel as they solve the murder of an heir - Ethan 12

Boy who made everyone laugh
Rutter, Helen
Paper Book
  'Very funny, very touching, very truthful - a total delight to read.' Jacqueline Wilson 'Amazing' Noel Fielding A laugh-out-loud, against-all-odds triumph of a story: the funniest debut of 2021 WINNER OF THE LOLLIES AWARD 2023 SELECTED FOR THE...

The story of Billy Plimpton, a boy with a stammer who has big dreams of becoming a stand up comedian - Ethan 12

The last kids on Earth
Brallier, Max; Holgate, Douglas
Paper Book
The first book in the New York Times bestselling series with over ten million copies in print! 'Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallier's The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.' Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid Now an award-winning Netflix show! ...

An exciting tale about kids living a post-apocalyptic dream. It has characters that are easy to relate to and a great plot - Oscar 12

The Emperor of Nihon-Ja
Flanagan, John
Paper Book
The Emperor of Nihon-Ja is the tenth thrilling book in John Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice series - over eight million sold worldwide. When Horace travels to the exotic land of Nihon-Ja, it isn't long before he finds himself pulled into a battle that is...

A realistic action packed insight into medieval times that makes you feel like you were there. The best book in the series. I recommend reading 1-9 first though - Oscar 12

The emperor of Nihon-ja
Flanagan, John
Paper Book
The Emperor of Nihon-Ja is the tenth thrilling book in John Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice series - over eight million sold worldwide. When Horace travels to the exotic land of Nihon-Ja, it isn't long before he finds himself pulled into a battle that is...

A realistic action packed insight into medieval times that makes you feel like you were there. The best book in the series. I recommend reading 1-9 first though - Oscar 12

The emperor of Nihon-Ja
Flanagan, John
Paper Book
The Emperor of Nihon-Ja is the tenth thrilling book in John Flanagan's Ranger's Apprentice series - over eight million sold worldwide. When Horace travels to the exotic land of Nihon-Ja, it isn't long before he finds himself pulled into a battle that is...

A realistic action packed insight into medieval times that makes you feel like you were there. The best book in the series. I recommend reading 1-9 first though - Oscar 12

The Christmas pig
Rowling, J.K.; Field, Jim
Paper Book
One boy and his toy are about to change everything... Jack loves his childhood toy, Dur Pig. DP has always been there for him, through good and bad. Until one Christmas Eve, something terrible happens - DP is lost. But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes, a...

A beautiful heartfelt story I would recommend to kids 8-10. It’s about moving on with life and letting go of loved ones - Oscar 12

Felix Unlimited
Norriss, Andrew
Paper Book
"Felix is no ordinary boy. With the help of his friends, hes started his own business, and he soon has thousands of pounds stashed under his bed. But its not all smooth sailing... especially because he hasnt told his parents yet! Friendship troubles, family drama, finances and fast cars - its a lot...

The story of a boy who wants to become a businessman and his adventures along the way - Ethan 12

We're going on a bear hunt
Rosen, Michael
Paper Book
Go on a bear hunt and do the actions with this award-winning picture book classic. Follow and join in the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What a surprise awaits them in the cave on the...

I like seeing the bear at the end of the book. Sometimes we go on a bear hunt when we go for a walk! - GG 3

The magic finger
Dahl, Roald.
Paper Book
Every Saturday morning the Greg family goes off to shoot animals and birds. But the girl who lives next door hates hunting. Now it's made her so angry she's PUT THE MAGIC FINGER ON THEM ALL. And very strange things have begun to happen . . .

I love it because lots of funny things happen to the characters, like when Mrs. Winter grows into a cat! - Tilly 7

The Cat in the Hat comes back!
Seuss, Dr.
Paper Book
This fabulous sequel to the classic The Cat in the Hat is now in picture book format. When the Cat in the Hat comes back, he's soon up to his old tricks, ably assisted by a team of tiny helpers that he keeps in his hat. This is a wonderful addition to the Dr. Seuss...

The cheeky cats are funny and imaginative, and it's so fun to read! - Tilly 7

The scarlet shedder
Pilkey, Dav
Ebook

It’s funny and silly - Tate 7

Lost and found
Jeffers, Oliver.
Paper Book
New cover reissue of this magical story from award-winning international bestselling picture book creator, Oliver Jeffers There once was a boy... and one day a penguin arrives on his doorstep. The boy decides the penguin must be lost and tries to return him. But no one seems...

The things in it are all so different, but together they are great! - Tilly 7

The oak tree
Donaldson, Julia
Paper Book
  Watch a thousand years unfold in the life of one magnificent tree! A thousand years ago,a tiny acornfell to the ground. As the years pass, it grows . . . and GROWS into an enormous oak tree! As the centuries sweep by, children play games around the tree....

There are so many wonderful and interesting historical things you can learn - Tilly 7


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