5-8 Year Old Books
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Spark a lifelong love of reading with the perfect books for 5 to 8-year-olds! The ages of 5 to 8 are crucial for developing a love for reading, and our collection of books are designed to captivate their imagination. At this stage, children are developing their reading skills rapidly, so finding the right books is key. From exciting adventures and fairytales to funny stories, like David Walliams books, that will have them laughing out loud, these books will engage young minds and encourage early literacy skills. Whether your child enjoys fantastical worlds or relatable stories, our selection offers a variety of genres and themes that will help nurture a lifelong love of reading.
For 5-year-olds, engaging picture books, early readers, and rhyming stories make reading fun and accessible. As they grow, books with simple plots, exciting themes, and supportive illustrations help build confidence and comprehension.
By age 8, kids are ready to tackle chapter books with more complex characters and thrilling adventures. Whether they love fantasy, action, or humor, our collection has something to keep them hooked.
Celebrate Disney's most iconic animals in this wonderful collection of art to colour! From Simba and Nemo to Bambi and Baloo, this book is dedicated to the animals that have captured the hearts of audiences through the ages. With over 90 beautiful images, it's time to embrace your wild side! Collect all of the official Disney and Marvel colouring books in this series! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781803685441 • Author: Walt Disney • Publisher: Igloo Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 96 • Dimensions: 21.1 x 29.9 x 1.2 cm
"Human beans is not really believing in giants, is they? Human beans is not thinking we exist." One dark, silvery moonlit night, Sophie is snatched from her bed by a giant! Luckily it is the Big Friendly Giant (the BFG), who is no ordinary bone-crunching giant, but instead prefers snozzcumbers and frobscottle to children. But there are other giants in Giant Country. And those giants have a plan to gallop far and wide to find some tasty human beans to eat. Can Sophie and the BFG stop them? Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241558348 • Author: Roald Dahl • Publisher: Puffin • Format: Paperback • Pages: 384 • Dimensions: 12.9 x 2.3 x 19.8 cm
A classic collection of stories by P.L Travers, Penelope Lively, Michael Morpurgo, Michael Rosen, Alexander McCall Smith and others, specially chosen for young readers of around seven by children’s book expert, Julia Eccleshare. Mary Poppins takes Jane and Michael on a gravity-defying tea party on the ceiling; Meet the boy who rescues a beached dolphin: Can the barber keep the secret of the Rajah’s big ears? These classic stories are wonderful to share and enjoy with your child at any time of the year, or would make the perfect birthday gift. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008524739 • Author: Julia Eccleshare • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers • Format: Paperback • Pages: 208 • Dimensions: 12.9 x 1.3 x 19.8 cm
Welcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world in the second book in the mega-selling Dork Diaries series. Nikki is finally adjusting to life at her new school: she's made some real friends and her major crush, Brandon, has even asked to be her science partner! But when Nikki overhears mean girl Mackenzie bragging about going to the Halloween dance with Brandon, she's gutted and decides to go to her little sister's party instead. Then she discovers Mackenzie was lying. Could her dream of going to the party with Brandon still come true? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781398527560 • Author: Rachel Renee Russell • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's UK • Format: Paperback • Pages: 304 • Dimensions: 13 x 1.8 x 19.8 cm
Welcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world and the mega-selling Dork Diaries series – now with over 50 million copies in print worldwide! TOTAL DISASTER!!! Mean girl MacKenzie has stolen Nikki's diary! What if she tells everyone Nikki's totally secret thoughts?! But reading Nikki's diary isn't the only thing MacKenzie's interested in. Get ready for Dork Diaries with a twist as MacKenzie takes over and tells all about her GLAMFABULOUS life! What does the queen bee really think about Nikki and her dorky friends? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781398527638 • Author: Rachel Renee Russell • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's UK • Format: Paperback • Pages: 352 • Dimensions: 13 x 2.08 x 19.8 cm
The one and only Cat in the Hat from the iconic Dr. Seuss gets a brand new look, introducing his roller-coaster ride of mayhem to a new generation of readers. When Sally and her brother are left alone, they think they're in for a dull day – until the Cat in the Hat steps in on the mat, bringing with him mayhem and madness! This is the classic book that every child should have the joy of reading. The perfect book for early readers, the new style brings a worldwide favourite to a whole new generation. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780007348695 • Author: Dr. Seuss • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers • Format: Paperback • Pages: 64 • Dimensions: 28 x 20.3 x 0.5 cm
Best friends Bumble and Snug are bugbops - little monsters filled with BIG feelings! Join them in this new, full-colour graphic novel, as they go on a thrilling, funny adventure with some VERY worried giants and learn about the world outside and inside. When Bumble and Snug accidentally bring home some dragon eggs, they have to teach the little dragons how to be dragons - with the help of books, costumes, sweets and treasure, of course! But the little dragons' parents are very worried about them and Bumble and Snug need to help their new friends home soon, otherwise they may end up as dragon dinner... Bumble and Snug and the Worried Dragons is a story about worry, adventure and a super fun best-friends day out! Perfect for readers just starting to enjoy stories independently, for visual readers and for wise kids to share with their grown-ups. For fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Dogman. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781444972368 • Author: Mark Bradley • Publisher: Hachette UK • Format: Paperback • Pages: 160 • Dimensions: 19 x 15.2 x 1.2 cm
Delight in this collection of 30 short stories, full of the buzz and excitement of spring! Head off on a sparkling springtime adventure with the world's best-loved storyteller. From the little boy who helps a lamb in trouble to the fairies hidden inside Easter Eggs, excitement and magic are never far away in this collection of stories to read and share. These fun, entertaining tales are ideal for newly confident readers and are the perfect length for reading aloud at bedtime or in the classroom. Enid Blyton remains one of Britain's favourite children's authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781444939330 • Author: Enid Blyton • Publisher: Hachette UK • Format: Paperback • Pages: 320 • Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.6 x 3 cm
Watch the animals in this book magically burst into colour with a splash of your imagination! Simply dip the brush into water and gently sweep it over the black and white patterns within the pictures! Product Information:• ISBN: 9781474960465• Author: Federica Iossa• Publisher: Usborne• Format: Paperback• Pages: 32• Dimensions: 25 x 22 x 0.3cm
Explore the wonderful land of Unicorns with this Magic Painting book for all those artsy creatives who love to paint! By simply dipping your brush into the water, bring the Unicorns to life with your own personal touch one brush-stroke at a time. For all Unicorn-lovers, create some Unicorn companions with this fun-filled relaxing painting book. Product Information:• ISBN: 9781474947978• Author: Camilla Garofano• Publisher: Usborne• Format: Paperback• Pages: 32• Dimensions: 25 x 22 x 1cm
Follow a colourful blessing of globetrotting unicorns as they gallop around the world on an incredible whistle-stop tour. From a star-studded film premiere and a flamboyant festival, to a wild safari adventure and a beautiful tropical beach, there are 17 intricately illustrated scenes to search, and seven sensational unicorns to spot in every location. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781782439073 • Author: Jonny Marx, Sophie Schrey • Publisher: Michael O'Mara • Format: Paperback • Pages: 368 • Dimensions: 28 x 21.9 x 0.4 cm
Cross over the fairy rainbow bridge and meet enchanted forest animal friends in this sticker activity book for children age 5+. Written by Oakley Graham and illustrated by Brad Hunt and Lauren Ellis, 555 Sticker Fun Horses and Unicorns features candy copses, moonlit pony parades and the unicorns' magnificent midsummer ball. Children who like horses and unicorns will canter through the fantasy sticker scene activities inside! With over 555 horse, unicorn, pony and magical creature stickers included, the make believe activity book fun gallops on and on! A perfect fantasy activity book for magical horse and unicorn sticker fun! Product Information:• ISBN: 9781787008496• Author: Oakley Graham• Publisher: Imagine That• Format: Paperback• Dimensions: 28 x 22cm
Search for Wally as he travels through time in this classic Wally activity book! Wally and his friends travel through time in this second best-selling classic adventure. Search for them as they visit the Stone Age, Ancient Egypt, the Vikings ... right through to the space world of the future. There are all sorts of other things to look for, too. Wow! Amazing! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781406305869 • Author: Martin Handford • Publisher: Walker Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 31.6 x 25.3 x 2 cm
Did you hear about the creeper's birthday party? It really went off with a BANG! Why does Alex love redstone lamps? Because they light up her life. Where do tired miners sleep? On bedrock. The official Minecraft Joke Book is packed full of hilarious jokes that will have you laughing your blocks off! There's something for every Minecrafter, whatever their age. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781405295253 • Author: Mojang AB • Publisher: Egmont • Format: Paperback • Pages: 96 • Dimensions: 23.5 x 28.1 x 1.2 cm
Dive in for an amazing under the sea sticker adventure and meet marine animals in this sticker activity book for children age 5 and up. Written by Oakley Graham and illustrated by Dan Crisp, 555 Sticker Fun Under the Sea features fun text which sets the stage for each illustrated ocean scene. With over 555 ocean animal stickers included, the underwater activity book fun will go on and on. Children will also have fun trying to find the crab that is hiding in every sticker scene. Features scenes of all five of the world's oceans (Arctic, Atlantic, Indian, Pacific and Southern) and life at different depths, from the sunlit zone to deep ocean trenches. A perfect under the sea activity book to give to a child for ocean-themed fun. Product Information: ISBN: 9781787008519 Author: Oakley Graham Publisher: Imagine That Format: Paperback Dimensions: 28 x 22cm
Let's Do This! Join Bluey on an awesome activity adventure. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241664582 • Author: Bluey • Publisher: Penguin • Format: Paperback • Pages: 20 • Dimensions: 26.5 x 21.6 x 0.5 cm
Book Nineteen of the hilarious, bestselling Tom Gates series, written by the brilliantly talented Liz Pichon! Oh no! Tom's stuck at home with a fractured ankle and it's spoiling his fun. Doodling on his plaster cast helps to pass the time, along with visits from family (with treats), friends and even Rooster managing to sneak in. But only ONE thing will cheer Tom up: a caramel doughnut from the new bakery... trouble is, every other kid in town keeps getting there before him! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781407191133 • Author: Liz Pichon • Publisher: Scholastic • Format: Paperback • Pages: 240 • Dimensions: 15.4 x 1.8 x 19.2 cm
Dress best friends Sophia, Amber and Lacy for a night at the movies, a sleepover, a horse-riding lesson and lots more fun activities together! Over 350 reusable stickers of party dresses, wetsuits, riding gear and more, with a fold-out back cover to park spare stickers when not in use and a page for children to draw their own best friend. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781474917230 • Author: Lucy Bowman • Publisher: Usborne Publishing • Format: Paperback • Pages: 44 • Dimensions: 30.3 x 23.7 x 0.8 cm
ALIENS HAVE INVADED LITTLE OAK SCHOOL! When a school assembly is interrupted by an ALIEN INVASION, bookworm Finley Swinnerton finds himself catapulted into an unlikely quest to save the planet, humanity and even Derek the school Guinea Pig! Join Finley for an OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD adventure as he grapples with alien assassins, cowardly headmasters and intergalactic overlords in a tale of slime, grime and PE teachers past their prime. Get ready for the cosmic clash of the century... It’s TEACHERS versus ALIENS... versus THE KIDS! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781788425377 • Author: Steve Williams • Publisher: Duckworth Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 208 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.7 cm
Jamie Smart's bestselling Bunny vs Monkey series expands with a hilarious, giggle-guaranteeing joke book! The silliest joke book ever! Join your favourite comic characters for the craziest joke book ever published. Bursting with hilarious side-splitting gags, to make you and your friends fall about with laughter. Also featuring jokes from readers of The Phoenix comic! Product Information: • ISBN: 9781788453349 • Author: Jamie Smart • Publisher: David Fickling Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 128 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9cm