At this stage, children should be be reading books with large, clear type and a mix of illustrations and text with a vocabulary that is lively and entertaining. These years are when a child's confidence in reading is built.
by Clement Clarke Moore, illustrated by Carter Goodrich
Twas the night before Christmas, and in this great house the creature who stirred was... Click here for more details
by Lewis Carroll, illustrated by Alison Jay.
Lewis Carroll's whimsical, fantastical tale grabs every reader's imagination, and it is an artis... Click here for more details
by Libby Gleeson, illustrated by Freya Blackwood
Amy and Louis live next door to each other, and their lives are closely intertwined.
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by Alison Lester
The year I turned eight, Mum and Dad took us on a trip around Australia. Luke, Billy and I missed school for the whole wint... Click here for more details
by Roland Harvey
Hi Everyone! Crabby Spit is COOL! I've been crabspotting, riding my bike, surfing and swimming, and looking at stars. ... Click here for more details
by Pablo Bernasconi
One morning, the most coquettish cow on the farm decides that she no longer likes being black and white. If only she coul... Click here for more details
by Dav Pilkey
The other books from this series can be found in the 9-12 series section.
George and Harold have created the greatest ... Click here for more details
by Joan Grant, illustrated by Neil Curtis
When cat and fish meet in the park one night they know they come from different worlds, but they li... Click here for more details
by Lauren Child
Charlie's little sister Lola likes to stay up late: 'I am not sleepy and I will not go to bed!' she says. Charlie tries every... Click here for more details
by Lauren Child
Although Lola agrees with her brother that it would be useful to learn how to write, read and count, she can't go to school b... Click here for more details
by Lauren Child
Charlie's little sister Lola does not eat a lot of things - and she absolutely will not ever never eat a tomato - until one d... Click here for more details
by E.B. White
Fern looked at her father. Then she lifted the lid of the carton. There, inside, looking up at her, was the newborn pig. It was... Click here for more details
by Lachie Hume
Clancy belongs to a herd of Belted Galloways, but he doesn't have a belt. He is totally black. The other cows are mean to him.... Click here for more details
by Lauren Child
The other books in the Clarice Bean series can be found in the 9-12 series section.
It's not easy to concentrate at ... Click here for more details
