Recommended children's booklists sorted by age or topic

Author & Illustrators

Andy Rowland Books

This fun and engaging book contains everything kids need to know about maps and flags of the world.

The book features a detailed introduction, so readers can learn how maps are created, how countries are defined and some useful background information about flags before they get stuck in.

The rest of the book is laid out by continent, with every country in the world listed, alongside its flag and some key stats, such as population, capital city and area. Each entry is accompanied by a fascinating fact to unpack the meaning and symbolism of each flag. Bonus quirky maps are dotted throughout, covering topics such as national animals, journeys of exploration, pirate maps and flags, and time zones.

Packed with information and exciting facts, this is the perfect introduction to maps and flags for young geographers.

Chapter bookDyslexia-friendly
dyslexia-friendly

Malorie Blackman’s hilarious tale of shape-shifting and babysitting antics – now in a standard paperback format for middle-grade readers.

Mike had no idea that his best friend Alex was a Gris-kwok – someone who can turn into any animal he chooses! But Mike’s naughty little sister Molly is a Gris-kwok too. Alex and Mike are about to take on the worst babysitting job in the world!

A treasure trove of information about the Ancient World, presented in a seek-and-find format, with a magnifying glass included.

This fun and interactive book includes different scenes depicting daily life in Ancient civilizations both known and unfamiliar, including Babylonia, Ancient China, the Mongol Empire and the Kingdom of Zimbabwe. Readers familiar with the Where’s Wally? books will dive right in without hesitation as they search for different characters, animals, symbols and objects that all build up to create a detailed picture of different aspects of each Ancient Civilisation.

Each page also contains chunks of text with explanations or facts to add context alongside each scene. This is an appealing and engaging book set to entertain and inform young readers exploring the topic of global ancient history.

Subscribe to our newsletter

Your Review

Stone Girl Bone Girl

review

Year group(s) the book is most suitable for:

Year group(s) the book is most suitable for:

Does the book contain anything that teachers would wish to know about before recommending in class (strong language, sensitive topics etc.)?

Does the book contain anything that teachers would wish to know about before recommending in class (strong language, sensitive topics etc.)?

Would you recommend the book for use in primary schools?

yes

Curriculum links (if relevant)

Curriculum links (if relevant)

Any other comments

Any other comments