Best Books for Reluctant Readers Aged 7-9 (Year 3 & Year 4)
There’s great joy in finding the right book for the right child, but the journey to getting to that point can sometimes be a tricky one. Some children naturally choose books and find it easy to navigate the world of reading for pleasure. Others need a little more encouragement to feel at home in the world of reading and we are often asked to recommend books for reluctant readers in Years 3 and 4 (ages 7-9), either for those who are less confident with reading or for children who have simply not yet caught the ‘reading bug’.
Try offering titles with a high image-to-text ratio like the popular The Bad Guys series or The 13-Storey Tree House books, offering an instant reading experience that appeals to visual learners. We also recommend that you explore books with high-interest themes like Salah Rules or Space Detectives, addressing hobbies and interests that are likely to captivate readers seeking meaningful reads. For those drawn to real-life stories and relatable worlds that create an easy connection between the reader and the narrative, try The Beach Puppy or Ellie and the Cat. For those who find reading boring, why not introduce a good dose of humour through Rabbit and Bear or Dog Man?
Which books are best for hooking in children who don’t feel interested in reading? We’ve put together a list of some of the best books for reluctant readers in lower KS2…
