Learning to ballet dance is harder than Millie expected. The other dancers in the class aren’t very nice to her either. But just when she’s thinking that maybe ballet isn’t for her after all, Millie meets the ballet bunnies! They live hidden in the ballet school, using what they find to make their home-ballet shoes for beds, upside down cups for tables-and secretly take the ballet classes with the humans. Maybe the ballet bunnies can help Millie master some news ballet skills after all!
Jamie Lee wants to be normal. But his ADHD makes him feel like his brain is full of butterflies.
Elin Watts wants to be perfect. If she can be, surely her dad will come home.
When Jamie and Elin’s families blend, the polar opposites of chaotic Jamie and ordered Elin collide. As their lives spiral out of control, Jamie and Elin discover that they’re actually more alike than they’d admit. Maybe there’s no such thing as normal, or perfect. And perhaps, just like families, happy-ever-afters come in all shapes and sizes.
Uplifting and moving, The Boy with the Butterfly Mind is an inspiring story of acceptance, blended families, and discovering that in the end, being yourself is more than enough.
A magical new series from best-selling author and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson!
Ten-year-old Ray Grey lives in the magical Weatherlands, high in the sky. Ray is surrounded by Weatherlings with astounding weather power at their fingertips . . . but she doesn’t have ANY magic!
Then, after a trip to Earth, Ray’s life changes forever. She is transformed from Ray Grey into RAINBOW GREY! With the help of her best friends (and exploding cloud cat, Nim) now all Ray has to do is master her powers AND save the world from a mysterious, powerful enemy . . .
Sorrel Fallowfield is so good at being good that teachers come to her when they need help remembering the school rules – and there are LOTS.
Luckily, Sorrel doesn’t have any trouble following them, until the day she discovers a faded packet of Surprising Seeds buried under a tree in her backyard.
Now she’s hearing voices, seeing things, experiencing an almost unstoppable urge to plant the Seeds in some very unusual places and completely failing to win her school’s competition to find The Most Obedient Child of the School.
And all that’s before flowers start growing out of her head…
Looking for book recommendations for children who have been hooked by a particular series or author and are ready to branch out?
At BooksForTopics, we are passionate about helping readers of all ages discover new children’s books and authors they will love. Whether it’s newly independent readers who need more early chapter books after reading Isadora Moon or graphic novel fans looking for what to read after Dog Man, we know the search for new books to keep the reading-for-pleasure momentum going can sometimes be a tricky one.
Our Branching Out booklists and posters are designed to help readers find their next favourite read after finishing a particular series or children’s book they love. We understand how difficult it can be to know where to start looking for a new book to read, especially after finishing a series or book that you have been deeply invested in. That’s why our posters showcase a range of books related to popular series and titles, making it easy for you to find your next read.
From books for fans of Harry Potter and more books like Tom Gates to books similar to Rainbow Magic and books for fans of the Wimpy Kid series, we’ve got you covered with our Branching Out booklists and free, printable display posters.
If you like Julia Donaldson, try these…Julia Donaldson’s books are firm favourites in many households and classrooms, with a number of her stories (like The Gruffalo and Stick Man) being considered modern classics. Working with different illustrators, Julia has written over 150 books and is best known for her easy-to-learn rhyming stories and memorable characters.
We’ve put together a list of ten similar books for fans of Julia Donaldson. Readers who love the rhyming pattern of Donaldson’s stories might like to try Aliens Love Underpants or the Fish Who Could Wish. Children looking for more larger-than-life characters will enjoy the Giant of Jum or The Bumblebear – all about a bear desperate to fit in at bee school. For stories that are brilliant to join in with, we recommend Where’s My Teddy? or the popular favourite Oi Frog. If you’re looking for a funny new story with a wildly imaginative premise, try Octopus Shocktopus or the timeless classic The Giant Jam Sandwich.
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In every preschool or infant class, you’ll find fans of Supertato and his hilarious crew of vegetable friends (not forgetting his nemesis, Evil Pea). Written by husband and wife team Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet, the books are enjoyed by readers who like a high dose of action and unlikely characters who mean business.
We’ve put together a list of ten similar books for fans of Supertato. Readers looking for more stories about food brought to life might enjoy The Runaway Pea or Ten Fat Sausages. For more larger-than-life funny characters you’ll love, try Barbara Throws a Wobbler or Octopants. Some readers want more books with unlikely superheroes that save the day after reading Supertato, and we recommend the super-cool eight-legged secret agent Spyder, the cheesy adventures of Supermouse or the action-packed Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs. If you’re searching for more superhero tales, try Knock-Knock Superhero or head over to our Superheroes topic booklist.
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The Famous Five series by Enid Blyton has been charming readers for generations and is one of the best selling children’s series of all time. Fans enjoy the stories of unravelling mysteries, innocent adventures and the power of teamwork – not to mention lashings of ginger beer!
We’ve put together a list of ten similar books for fans of The Famous Five. Readers who love a good mystery to solve might enjoy The London Eye Mystery or The Secret of the Treasure Keepers – or for something with more of an interactive element, try Solve Your Own Mystery: The Monster Maker. Some children are drawn to stories about outdoor adventures and good clean fun, and we recommend the Clifftoppers series or Kat Wolfe Investigates. If you want a new full series to get stuck into after reading the Famous Five books, we recommend the Adventures on Trains series or the Demon Headmaster. For more rip-roaring stories about children working together and saving the day, try The Breakfast Club Adventures.
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If you like Roald Dahl, try these…Roald Dahl’s books have sold over 200 million copies and are well-known favourites in many households and classrooms. From oversized peaches to adventures in chocolate factories, Dahl’s stories are enjoyed for their imaginative plots, humorous commentary and devious villains who get their comeuppance at the hands of clever children.
We’ve put together a list of ten similar books for fans of Roald Dahl. Readers who love the dark humour found in many of Dahl’s books will feel at home with Grimwood or The Beast and the Bethany. For those looking for laugh-out-loud storytime adventures, try Grandpa Frank’s Great Big Bucket List or The Great Chocoplot. Some readers will be keen to find more plucky child characters heading into extraordinary adventures, and we recommend The Creakers or the super-imaginative Bloom. If you’re looking for a tale where a dastardly villain comes to a sticky end, try Beetle Boy or A Series of Unfortunate Events.
We’ve put together a list of ten similar books for those looking for their next read after Roald Dahl…
If you like Horrible Histories, try these…The Horrible Histories books have seen epic success – with over 60 books, a BAFTA award-winning TV series and several spin-off series to date. The books are well known for highlighting the gruesome side of history and are packed with jokes, comics and gruesome facts.
We’ve put together a list of ten similar books for fans of Horrible Histories. Readers who enjoy all the gory details of life in the past might like to try Anglo-Saxon Boy or Tony Robinson’s The Worst Children’s Jobs in History. If you want to get stuck into some gripping historical fiction, try Arctic Star or Caroline Lawrence’s timelessly popular Roman Mysteries series. For something a bit more lighthearted but still laced with historical detail, we recommend Smuggler’s Daughter or A Mummy Ate my Homework. Children looking for a fun spin to take the edge off cold hard facts should try So You Think You’ve Got it Bad: Life as a Kid in Ancient Rome or Adam Kay’s joke-packed history of medicine in Kay’s Marvellous Medicine.
Browse the full list below of books for children looking for what to read next after Horrible Histories…
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