The books you read as a child brought you sights you hadn’t seen for yourself, scents you hadn’t smelled, sounds you hadn’t heard. They introduced you to people you hadn’t met, and helped you to sample ways of being that would never have occurred to you.
— Francis Spufford
Over the years, we have read and shared many books in our home. Below are some that myself and the kids have enjoyed at various stages and seasons of life.Think of this page as a virtual library of recommendations for children’s literature.
Picture Books
20 Picture Books for 3-5 year olds
Seasonal Books
Chapter Books
My Boy’s Book Recommendations 5 – 7 years old
Starting Out as an Independent Reader 6+
Classics for Young Independent Readers 5-10 year olds
Over 40 Children’s Books 6-10 year olds
20 Modern Classics 7-11 year olds
Over 10 More Children’s Books 9+
Another 20 Books 9 -12 year olds
Historical Fiction
Victorian Historical Fiction 6+
Ancient Egypt Historical Fiction 5+
Geographical Fiction
Rainforest Literature for Kids 5+
Read Alouds
Read Alouds with my 4 year old
Christmas
Over 25 Christmas Chapter Books
Over 25 Christmas Picture Books
Easter
Easter Picture Books and Poetry
Audiobooks
Listening to Audiobooks 3yrs +
CLASSICALLY CURIOUS 