Episode 4: Chapter Books for 6+
Updated: Jun 4, 2020
Some of the best early chapter books for children.
UWE primary literacy expert, Jane Carter returns to discuss some of the best early chapter books for children (around 6+yrs), when children are ready to read on their own. Melissa and Jane talk about the importance of reading for pleasure and of course, share some of their favourite books.
Melissa also visit author and Guardian illustrator and cartoonist, Joe Berger, in his Bristol studio and welcomes children's literary scout, John McClay, into the studio for a chat.
The Rights of the Reader by Daniel Penac *this book is aimed at adults*
Guardian Review: Rights of the Reader by Daniel Penac
LOLLIES: The Laugh Out Loud Book Awards
BOOK LIST: Chapter Books 6+ (the following list contains affiliate links)
For Adults
The Rights Of The Reader by Daniel Penac
Monsieur Linh and His Child by Phillipe Claudel
For Children
The Owl Who’s Afraid Of The Dark by Jill Tomlinson
Claude In The City by Alex T Smith
Mr Penguin And The Lost Treasure by Alex T Smith: Book 1
Mr Penguin And The Fortress Of Secrets: Book 2
Mr Penguin And The Catastrophic Cruise: Book 3
Me and Mister P by Maria Farrer & Daniel Rieley
Me and Mister P: Ruby’s Star by Maria Farrer & Daniel Rieley
The Big, Fat, Totally Bonkers Diary of Pig by Emer Stamp
Quick, Let’s Get Out of Here by Michael Rosen
The Hodgeheg by Dick King-Smith
The Sheep-Pig by Dick King-Smith
The Queen's Nose by Dick King-Smith
The Invisible Dog by Dick King-Smith
Dinosaur Trouble by Dick King-Smith
Martin's Mice by Dick King-Smith
The Monster Crisp-Guzzler by Malorie Blackman
Pugs of the Frozen North by Philip Reeve & Sarah McIntyre
Oliver and the Seawigs by Philip Reeve & Sarah McIntyre
Cakes in Space by Philip Reeve & Sarah McIntyre
You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum! by Andy Stanton
Why is Snot Green by Glenn Murphy
Maps by Aleksandra and Daniel Mizieliński
How To be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs by Dr Sheila Kanani & Sol Linero
How To Train Your Dragon: Book 1 by Cressida Cowell
Time Travelling with A Hamster by Ross Welford
Goth Girl And The Fete Worse Than Death by Chris Riddell
Journey To The River Sea by Eva Ibbotson
The Abominables by Eva Ibbotson
One Dog and His Boy by Eva Ibbotson
Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea! Books by Ben Clanton
The Hundred Mile An Hour Dog Series by Jeremy Strong
Romans On The Rampage Series by Jeremy Strong
My Brother’s Famous Bottom! By Jeremy Strong
Mister Magnolia by Quentin Blake
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid (Book 1) by Jeff Kinney
Finn Family Moomintroll by Tove Jansson
Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lundgren
Horrid Henry by Francesca Simon
The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton
The Enchanted Wood by Enid Blyton
Spellbound Book List PDF: Chapter Books 6+