Graphic Novel
Looshkin 2: OOF! Right in the Puddings! By Jamie Smart
This book is a feast for the senses, with non-stop action - not just on every page - but on every corner of every page! Featuring our first Kid Review, by James, aged 9. Read more
Audio Book
Yoto: the screen-free audio player
Yoto provides a wonderful way to relax and allows access to the worlds inside these books that are not always accessible for kids who find reading a struggle. The Yoto player has been my best and most popular purchase for my kids, by far!
Parent Read Aloud
Stunt Kid Seriously Stacks It!
"Mum! This is BETTER than Harry Potter!" H, aged 8.
"What do you like most about this book?"
"The CRAZINESS!" he cackled, with a gleam in his eye.
Read more about Stunt Kid Seriously Stacks It! By Jack Heath. Illustrated by Max Rambadli.
Graphic Novel
Kev and Trev #1: Snot Funny Sea Stories, by Kylie Howarth
This hilarious graphic novel from Kylie Howarth features Kev the cockatoo and Trev the marine iguana living their best lives on a houseboat, doing exactly as they please. But what happens when the boat springs a leak? They need to get rich and famous - and FAST!
Read our review of Kev & Trev Book 1
Graphic Novel Series
The Genius of Sally Tinker Inc
When I first came across James Foley's Chickensaurus (part of the S. Tinker Inc series), I had no idea that my son would be diagnosed as dyslexic in the following year, I just knew there were certain stories that really grabbed his attention. And I had a hunch this might be one of them. I was right.
Decodable Chapter Books
Fox Kid (6 Book Series) by Adrian Beck
Fox Kid is a clever and creative series of decodable chapter books specifically designed for struggling readers and students who might not engage with 'standard' school readers.
Read more about how we discovered Fox Kid decodable readers
Parent Read Aloud
A Cow Can Show You How (to read)
"Mum! This is BETTER than Harry Potter!" H, aged 8.
"What do you like most about this book?"
"The CRAZINESS!" he cackled, with a gleam in his eye.