Educational books for 10 year old: The 50 Best Books for 9- and 10-Year-Olds

Posted on 30 декабря, 2022 by alexxlab

Recommended reads: ages 8–10 | Books

How to Train Your Dragon

Cressida Cowell (Hodder)

How to train your dragon by Cressida Cowell Photograph: Hodder

A laugh-out loud romp of a Viking adventure set on the windy Isle of Berk, this is the first in a hugely successful 10-book series and is now being made into a film. Having just passed his dragon initiation programme, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, a young Viking searching for a way of becoming a hero, sets about the challenge. First, he must catch a dragon; then he will have to train it. Hiccup’s attempts are hilarious and charming, and the cold, soggy world of the Vikings provides an endless source of mirth. Ages 8+

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Roald Dahl (Puffin)

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl Photograph: Puffin

Against all the odds, poor Charlie Bucket finds a golden ticket to a trip of a lifetime to visit Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. The tour round the factory is every child’s dream, but too much of a temptation for Charlie’s fellow golden ticket winners. A classic, magical, rags-to-riches moral fairytale. Ages 8+

The Tale of Despereaux

Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering (Walker)

The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo Photograph: Walker

Despereaux the mouse loves reading and music. Maybe as a result of his poetic nature, Despereaux breaks the great mouse taboo by falling in love with a human princess. Banished to a cellar full of rats, Despereaux discovers the rats’ plan to capture the princess and bring her down into the darkness and decides to foil it. Full of charm, this is a heroic story of how goodness and courage can outsmart evil. Ages 8+

The Arrival

Shaun Tan (Hodder)

The Arrival by Shaun Tan Photograph: Hodder

Experiences familiar to migrants of all kinds are brilliantly told via the stunning illustrations of this poignant and atmospheric graphic novel set against a changing background of landscapes and peoples, through which the man at the centre of the story carries his suitcase. His feelings of confusion and isolation, the problems of communication and misunderstanding, the despair and then the easing of the experience through friendship spill beyond the individual and offer great insights. Ages 8+

Matilda

Roald Dahl (Puffin)

Matilda by Roald Dahl Photograph: Puffin

Clever Matilda defies her rotten parents by teaching herself to read and getting herself to school. Here, her prodigious talent propels her beyond her mum, dad and nasty headmistress, supported by her teacher, Miss Honey. Matilda blossoms, but it’s not all plain sailing. Roald Dahl’s larger-than-life novel is a triumph over bullying. Ages 8+

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Book 1

Jeff Kinney (Puffin)

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Book 1 by Jeff Kinney Photograph: Puffin

Now a bestselling phenomenon, Greg Heffley’s diary captures the minutiae of his days as he starts middle school. In words and witty illustrations, Greg plots how to improve his life, avoid previous pitfalls – and how to increase his popularity with girls. Easy to read, touching and very entertaining. Ages 8+

The Demon Headmaster

Gillian Cross (OUP)

The Demon Headmaster by Gillian Cross Photograph: OUP

New pupil Dinah finds that all the pupils at her new school are so obedient they mindlessly repeat the headmaster’s every word. She starts to ask herself how it is done when it begins to work on her too. An entertaining story that makes good use of familiar school themes about resisting oppression and how innocence can be an advantage. Ages 8+

Charlotte’s Web

EB White, illustrated by Garth Williams (Puffin)

Charlotte’s Web by EB White Photograph: Puffin

How do words of praise such as «terrific» keep appearing mysteriously in the spider’s web above the pig pen in Farmer Zuckerman’s barn? These are the life-saving words that Charlotte the spider spins to save her friend Wilbur the piglet, the runt of a litter that is being reared for one purpose only. Watched over by Fern, a little girl who has adopted the pig as a pet, the interactions of Wilbur, Charlotte, Templeton the rat and the other barn animals as they campaign to save the pig’s life is an exceptional story of tenderness and triumph. Ages 8+

The Sheep-Pig

Dick King-Smith (Puffin)

The Sheep-Pig by Dick King-Smith Photograph: Puffin

When Farmer Hogget wins a pig at the fete, he takes it home thinking of bacon. But Babe soon shows that he is no ordinary pig. Adopted by Hogget’s sheepdog, Fly, Babe quickly picks up the necessary skills of a champion herder. It isn’t long before Hogget realises that he has a very special pig on his hands and soon the two of them are on their way to fame and fortune. Turned into the film Babe, The Sheep-Pig is a funny, touching story tinged with wonder. Ages 8+

One Dog and his Boy

Eva Ibbotson (Marion Lloyd)

One Dog and his Boy by Eva Ibbotson Photograph: Marion Lloyd

All Hal has ever wanted is a dog. His parents refuse to contemplate the idea; a dog would mess up their beautiful house and disturb their busy routine. When they discover Easy Pets, they hire Hal a dog for a weekend thinking that will do the trick. But Hal discovers Fleck has to be returned, so he runs away, and all the dogs from Easy Pets escape with him. Soon, there’s a price on his head. How Hal makes his escape and the story of his adventures as a fugitive is both thrilling and moving. Ages 9+

Kensuke’s Kingdom

Michael Morpurgo, illustrated by Michael Foreman (Egmont)

Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo Photograph: Egmont

Swept overboard from his parents’ boat by a giant wave, Michael and his dog Stella Artois are washed on to a desert island. There is no sign of food or water, so he prepares for the inevitable. Having given up all hope, Michael wakes one morning to find food and drink have been put out for him. Who is the mysterious old man who brings it and can Michael trust him? Michael Morpurgo draws on the best traditions of Robinson Crusoe in this dramatic and touching adventure. Ages 9+

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

JK Rowling (Bloomsbury)

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by JK Rowling Photograph: Bloomsbury

The most read book for a generation, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is the first in JK Rowling’s phenomenally successful series, in which the boy wizard first takes up his place at Hogwart’s school for witches and wizards. Accompanied by his two best school friends, Ron and Hermione, Potter encounters a rich and colourful cast of characters. Ages 9+

A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning

Lemony Snicket, illustrated by Brett Helquist (Egmont)

A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket Photograph: Egmont

A phenomenal and curious success, The Bad Beginning is a gothic tale of three orphan siblings who thwart their wicked uncle’s ideas to steal their inheritance with a clever plan. Ironic, gloomy and heroic, this brief but detailed story launched a series that has spawned many imitators. Ages 9+

The Graveyard Book

Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Chris Riddell (Bloomsbury)

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman Photograph: Bloomsbury

A gripping and deliciously chilling story that unfolds at a stately pace one intriguing episode after another. Bod is a perfectly normal boy in many ways, except that he is brought up in a graveyard and nurtured by ghosts following the death of his parents. The graveyard itself is full of danger, but greater peril lies outside in the land of the living and Bod’s experience of both and ability to survive either is compelling. Chris Riddell’s illustrations are terrifying and also irresistible. Ages 9+

Artemis Fowl

Eoin Colfer (Puffin)

Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer Photograph: Eoin Colfer

Eoin Colfer’s riotous imagination gives life to farting fairies and hi-tech gizmos in this fantastic and original fantasy. Cunning Artemis Fowl is a criminal mastermind; his ambition is to get his hands on fairy gold. The plan is simple – Artemis will kidnap a fairy and demand the gold as a ransom. The kidnap goes to plan, but Artemis hadn’t bargained on the particular ways of fairies and especially not on the fairy in question, Holly Short. Somehow the fairies weave a magic over Artemis Fowl, who discovers that he may not be as cold-hearted as he had always thought. Ages 9+

Friendly Matches

Allan Ahlberg, illustrated by Fritz Wegner (Puffin)

Friendly Matches by Allan Ahlberg Photograph: Allan Ahlberg

The draw of Friendly Matches is not so much that the poems are about football but that they use such a variety of poetic forms. There’s The Goals of Bingo Boot – a ballad of an old footballing legend; The Lullaby for a Referee’s Baby, Soccer Sonnet and The Song of the Sub with its poignant refrain: «I’m a sub, I’m a sub and I sing this song/ And I’m only ever wanted when things go wrong.» Ages 9+

The Unforgotten Coat

Frank Cottrell Boyce (Walker)

The Unforgotten Coat by Frank Cottrell Boyce Photograph: Walker

Looking back on something that happened when she was in year six, Julie tells the story of the unexpected arrival at the school of Chingis and Nergui, two brothers from Mongolia. When they ask her to become their «Good Guide», Julie gets completely caught up in their stories, and it is hard to tell the imaginary from the horribly real dangers they face. A gem of a story by award-winning author Frank Cottrell Boyce. Ages 9+

Sparks

Ally Kennen (Scholastic)

Sparks by Ally Kennen Photograph: Scholastic

When Carla’s recently deceased grandfather leaves a note wishing for a Viking funeral at sea, burning pyre and all, she decides to fulfil his wishes. Subverting the plans of the adults, and risking flouting the law in the process, Carla leads her siblings on a thrilling and original adventure. A highly entertaining and spirited adventure (pictured below). Ages 9+

A Greyhound of a Girl

Roddy Doyle (Marion Lloyd)

A Greyhound of a Girl by Roddy Doyle Photograph: Marion Lloyd

Roddy Doyle’s wonderful, funny and warm-hearted family story is about four generations of women and coping with death. Mary’s great grandma appears as a ghost with a message for Mary’s gran, who is about to pass on. Mary’s relationship with her gran and the feelings she has about her death will touch the heart of readers of all ages. Ages 9+

Eating Things on Sticks

Anne Fine, illustrated by Kate Aldous (Corgi)

Eating Things on Sticks by Anne Fine Photograph: Corgi

Anne Fine is more entertaining and acerbic than any author about the complex interactions of families. Having burnt down the kitchen by mistake, Harry saves himself from the fate of a week spent with aunt Susan by blackmailing his uncle Tristram into taking him on holiday. Setting off for a remote Scottish island, Harry and Tristram ignore the strange warning the ferryman gives them, but soon wish they hadn’t. Harry endures rain, floods, Tristram’s mystic girlfriend Morning Glory and a host of wonderful misunderstandings. Harry and Tristram’s holiday adventure is pure joy. Ages 9+

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief

Rick Riordan (Puffin)

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan Photograph: Puffin

Percy Jackson was once an ordinary schoolboy, but his life changes for ever when he discovers he is the son of the Greek god Poseidon. Skateboarding and basketball are soon swapped for sword fights and monster hunts and the daily struggle to stay alive. And when Zeus accuses Percy of stealing his lightning bolt, life gets very dangerous indeed. Terrific adventure that seamlessly joins two worlds. Ages 10+

Skellig

David Almond (Hodder)

Skellig by David Almond Photograph: Hodder

Deservedly popular, Skellig is a beautifully told modern fairytale. Newly moved into a new home, and with his baby sister critically ill at home, Michael takes comfort from the strange creature he finds in the dilapidated garage. Part human and part bird, Skellig is frail and wasted, croaking out orders for Chinese takeaways. But for Michael, reviving Skellig is an essential task on which his sister’s survival is somehow dependent. The ambiguity of the story allows readers to make of the tale what they need, and is central to its lasting appeal. Ages 10+

Millions

Frank Cottrell Boyce (Macmillan)

Millions by Frank Cottrell Boyce Photograph: Macmillan

Boyce’s bittersweet novel is a delicious funny story with some serious things to say about what brings happiness. Damian and his brother Anthony find a bag full of money, but have only a few days before the currency becomes worthless. Initially excited at being able to have anything they want, the brothers quickly discover that they no longer know the value of anything. And anyway, money cannot bring back the one thing they want most – their mother. An entertaining, provocative and life-affirming adventure. Ages 10+

Stormbreaker

Anthony Horowitz (Walker)

Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz Photograph: Walker

Alex Rider, full of modern attitude and old-fashioned courage, becomes an instant hero as an underage MI6 agent. Forcibly recruited into the service, Alex is soon armed with the most up-to-date gadgets and sent out on his first mission. Heading straight into the most terrible danger, it takes all his courage and cunning to survive. Crackling with suspense and daring, this is a fabulous story, showing that a bit of guts will take you a very long way. Ages 10+

Mortal Engines

Philip Reeve (Scholastic)

Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve Photograph: Scholastic

An imaginative blend of past and future technologies sets the scene for this feast of fantasy in which wheeled cities chase each other along the dried-out sea bed, in search of smaller settlements in a world ruled by «municipal Darwinism» . Orphan Tom Natsworthy, a third-class apprentice in the Guild of Historians, has the adventure of his life after he sets out to learn what has happened to his parents. With a cast of inventive characters including Stalker, a robot killer with a human brain, and cities whose multi-layered architecture dazzles, this is creation on a vast scale. Ages 10+

The Saga of Darren Shan Cirque du Freak

Darren Shan (HarperCollins)

The Saga of Darren Shan Cirque du Freak by Darren Shan Photograph: HarperCollins

Schoolboy Darren Shan’s life changes dramatically after his best friend gets him a ticket for a banned freak show. Not only does he see some life-changing horrors such as Madam Octa, a goat-eating tarantula, but he gets caught up in a world where nasty things rule! The first in a gripping horror series for those with a strong stomach. Ages 10+

Inkheart

Cornelia Funke (Chicken House)

Inkheart by Cornelia Funke Photograph: Chicken House

A headlong roller coaster of an adventure in which the imagined becomes dangerously real. Meggie’s father has the ability to bring characters alive from books – and two murderous characters are still abroad from the last time he read aloud, nine years before. Meggie is thrown into an adventure that she will need all her courage to survive. A delightful and daring fantasy. Ages 10+

Keeper

Mal Peet (Walker)

Keeper by Mal Peet Photograph: Walker

Recalling his life story to a journalist (tellingly named Faustino), El Gato, South America’s most famous goalkeeper, charts his rags-to-riches story from endless practice on makeshift pitches in the heart of the rainforest to global star. It is when the shadowy Keeper steps out of the dark woods to help him that El Gato’s real journey towards becoming a footballing legend begins. Tense and atmospheric, this is a refreshing take on a familiar-theme, in which football almost becomes secondary to the satisfying magical realism throughout. Ages 10+

Wolf Brother

Michelle Paver (Orion)

Wolf Brother by Michelle Paver Photograph: Orion

A richly imagined world in which humans, animals and spirits from the past coexist. Forest-born Torak knows his childhood is over the day his father dies in his arms, killed by a bear possessed by an evil spirit. Now he must fulfil his destiny to kill the bear with the help of the world spirit. Trusting no one and finding himself tricked, trapped and betrayed at almost every turn, Torak finds comfort in the support of a wolf cub. Together, they journey until they reach the mountain of the world spirit and Torak’s final sacrifice. The launch title of an exceptional series. Ages 10+

Journey to the River Sea

Eva Ibbotson (Macmillan)

Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson Photograph: Macmillan

Orphaned Maia is packed off to the Amazon to live with her only relations. Full of optimism about having a family at last, her hopes are quickly dashed when it becomes clear that her new-found relatives are cold, calculating and far more interested in Maia’s allowance than anything else. Luckily, the nanny they have employed for their own girls is intelligent and resourceful. Soon, she and Maia team up, escape the house and enjoy some wonderful adventures deep in the Amazon rainforest. A lyrical story that richly re-creates the lush Amazon and a fading colonial world. Ages 10+

Young Bond: Silverfin

Charlie Higson (Puffin)

Young Bond: Silverfin by Charlie Higson Photograph: Puffin

Ever wondered what James Bond was like before he became 007? Orphaned Eton schoolboy James Bond trains for his later death-defying escapes by climbing school roofs and shinning down drainpipes as well as seeing off school bullies, whose character traits resemble his later opponents. Outside school, on holiday in Scotland, he also gets involved in his first adventure – uncovering the evil experiments taking place behind the walls of the neighbouring Laird’s castle. Youthful but charming, the young Bond is already a hero in the making. Ages 10+

My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece

Annabel Pitcher (Orion)

My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece by Annabel Pitcher Photograph: Orion

Heartbreaking and funny in near equal measure, the story of 10-year-old Jamie’s direct and wide-eyed telling of the emotional chaos he and his family live through following the death of his sister in a terrorist attack is poignant and warm-hearted. Beginning a new life in the Lake District with his older sister and father, who drinks to assuage his grief and rage, Jamie knows he should feel sadder than he does. The truth is, he can hardly remember his sister, and the challenges at school and new friendships are more urgent – as is his yearning for his mother to return. Emotionally charged, this is a wonderfully touching story that never slips into worthiness. Ages 10+

The Illustrated Mum

Jacqueline Wilson, illustrated by Nick Sharratt (Doubleday)

The Illustrated Mum by Jacqueline Wilson Photograph: Doubleday

Jacqueline Wilson’s skill is being able to tell the story of complex ties children may have to deal with in an upbeat style that neither fudges the issues nor gives rise to despair. How Dolphin and Star cope with the unpredictability of Marigold, their alcoholic, manic-depressive mother, is told entirely from the girls’ perspective. Seen through the rose-tinted view of their own childhood, it emphasises the warmth of Marigold at her best rather than the terror she creates when she is at her most unpredictable, and leaves the impression of the two children as survivors. Ages 10+

The Island of Thieves

Josh Lacey (Andersen)

The Island of Thieves by Josh Lacey Photograph: Andersen

A cracking thriller packed full of intrigue, danger and daring. When Tom finds himself jetting to Peru with his uncle he has no idea what lies in store. Nothing is quite straightforward with uncle Harvey; a trip to Lima turns out to be a quest for buried treasure – gold from the days of Sir Francis Drake – which could be hidden anywhere along miles of coastline. Tom is an excellent narrator and the slippery character of his uncle is wittily exposed. Ages 10+

Ribblestrop

Andy Mulligan (Simon & Schuster)

Ribblestrop by Andy Mulligan Photograph: Simon & Schuster

«Life is dangerous» isn’t a school motto that would bring today’s risk-averse parents flocking to enrol their children. Ribblestrop’s roofless dormitory – the result of an arson attack the previous term – wouldn’t impress them much either. Nor would the headmaster’s solution to the problem – handing out a tot of rum to each pupil to help see off the cold. But the pupils at Ribblestrop are more than happy to live up to the school motto, and through it they learn friendship and trust as they career through their adventures, each more outrageous than the one before. Ages 10+

Favorite Books for Kids with Learning and Attention Issues

We asked our Reading Rockets friends (parents, classroom teachers, special education teachers, librarians, and others) to share their own experiences in finding great books that appeal to with kids with learning and attention issues — including dyslexia and other language-based disabilities, ADD/ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder.

We asked what books are most engaging and motivate kids to pick up a new book and keep reading. We learned that certain genres (humor, mysteries, fantasy and science fiction) are especially appealing, as well as certain topics (action and adventure, school days, and sports) and formats, including graphic novels and beginning chapter books — especially if they are part of a series.

We expected to see Dav Pilkey’s wildly popular Captain Underpants series mentioned a lot (and it was), but were excited to learn about other series and characters that kids really love. Take a look below at what we discovered — and be sure to add some of your own favorites in the Comments section.

What you’ll find here:

The appeal of book series

The great majority of book titles recommended by our survey takers were part of a series. Series books reintroduce beloved characters in new stories, with recognizable plot structures and familiar storylines such as making friends, solving mysteries, or going on amazing adventures. The author’s writing style also begins to feel familiar. These features can be reassuring to readers and make them eager to dive into the next book.

«I find series work well since the kids will usually read the entire series and they feel as if they know the characters.»

Browse the lists below to find lots of recommendations for series that appeal to kids. If you want to dig deeper, use Book Finder to search for more titles.

Genres: humor, fantasy, mysteries, historical fiction and more

Humor

Many of the recommended books have humor at their core. One survey respondent said, «The humor captures their interest and they want to read more.»

«All children no matter their challenges love to laugh and have a good time, so any book that can spark that within them will be a big hit and get them going on the great journey to enjoy literacy.»

In the panel discussion, How to Get and Keep Boys Reading, author Jon Scieszka (and founder of the Guys Read initiative) makes a plea for more «funny books» … «a kid gets one of those books and he’s just going to give it to his friends.»

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Fantasy and science fiction

There’s a reason that the Harry Potter books are among the most widely read stories ever. And why the Chronicles of Narnia books, the Hobbit series, and A Wrinkle in Time are enduring classics. Fantasy and science fiction ignite a child’s imagination — anything is possible and the genre stretches our thinking and curiosity muscles.

Fantasy and science fiction allow young readers to experiment with different ways of seeing their world. You can explore a «what if …» scenario and make connections between a fantasy world and the real one.

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Mysteries

Mysteries and detective stories have always been popular. The books are fun, and they keep kids using their critical thinking skills — guessing, inferring, predicting, and solving. Our readers recommend the Geronimo Stilton series, featuring a very funny mouse detective. Also popular: Chet Gecko, a wisecracking fourth-grade detective (think Sam Spade) who along with his mockingbird sidekick, solve schoolyard mysteries.

Kid detectives are very popular, from Encyclopedia Brown, where readers solve each mystery alongside the protagonist, to Cam Jansen, who uses her photographic memory to solve neighborhood mysteries. For kids who love sports, the Ballpark Mysteries are a perfect combination of sleuthing, trivia, and baseball. Young readers still love the classics, too: The Boxcar Children and Trixie Belden series.

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Historical fiction

Historical fiction breathes life into history, adding depth and color to a young person’s understanding of the times, places, and people. Historical fiction can provide a helpful way into difficult subjects — for example, the Holocaust (Number the Stars) or the civil-rights movement (The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963). Historical fiction invites young readers to put themselves in the story by introducing relatable characters as well as revealing different points of view — essential to understanding history and how it is recorded and shared.

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Biographies

Reading well-crafted books about the lives of remarkable people can be more engaging than fiction! Biographies reveal to kids how real-life people overcame obstacles in their own lives and helped make their community, country, or even the whole world a better place. In that way, biographies can inspire children to see the world in a new way, and imagine their own place in it. Biographies are also a great way to build a child’s background knowledge, and support their lerarning across all subject areas.

Biographies can seem like a tough sell with some children — the key is to match a child’s interests with the right book topic. For example, if you know a child who loves animals, you might introduce him to The Watcher: Jane Goodall’s Life with the Chimps by Jeannette Winter. Or if you know a child who loves to invent and build things, introduce her to Neo Leo: The Agerless Ideas of Leonardo da Vinci by Gene Baretta. Many of our survey respondents like the biography series listed below.

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Topics: adventure, school, sports, fascinating facts and more

The best way to encourage kids to read more is to provide books that tap into their natural interests! You may already know a child who loves adventure stories, another who devours books filled with fascinating facts about our world, and another who is sports crazy. Other children enjoy books about family life and school because they can connect to the characters and really see themselves in those stories. Luckily, there are many wonderful titles in all of these areas for children to explore.

Learning about American or world history doesn’t need to be dry and just-the-facts. The books listed below offer an exciting look at different historical periods through the lives of real people and the events that swirled around them. The graphic novel format of Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales is rich in detail and thrilling to read. The «scrapbook histories» give young readers an intimate glimpse into the lives of famous people in history.

The Eyewitness Books are also very popular — you can find one on just about any topic — and they are filled with lively illustrations, photographs, timelines, diagrams and other graphical elements.

Action and adventure

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Families and growing up

«They love books with humor. They love stories about kids who make mistakes and get in trouble and learn from their mistakes.»

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School days

«The heroes in these books are kids who are struggling, kids who end up in the principal’s office, kids who are real kids.»

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Sports

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Animal facts

«The science books are interesting and engaging — spiders, snakes, tornadoes, hurricanes. My kids love to learn about animals, weather, outer space so they love to choose books on those topics.»

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History

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Fascinating facts

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Eyewitness books

«Evolving readers will read several grade levels over their normal level if they are interested in the topic, so nonfiction is a super option for any struggling reader.»

Popular formats: graphic novels, beginning chapter books, audiobooks and more

Graphic novels are very popular, and especially appealing to readers who may not pick up a more traditional book on their own. Readers are drawn to the lively, easy-to-follow storylines, the action found in many graphic novels, and the accessible text. The pictures in graphic novels are expressive, simple, and rich all at the same time. The images provide big clues about character and plot and encourage readers to look closely.

Easy readers and beginning chapter books are a great bridge from picture books to longer, more text-heavy chapter books. Many of the most popular are part of a series, so kids who love Elephant and Piggie or Here’s Hank, for example, will want to jump into the next book. Quick, fun reads build confidence!

Audiobooks allow kids who struggle with decoding to enjoy stories above their reading level, and to connect directly with the story and the storyteller. And listening to stories exposes kids to complex, rich vocabulary and language. Audiobooks also model fluent, expressive reading and strengthen critical listening skills.

Graphic novels

«Graphic novels provide great visual cues. Speech bubbles help with expression. The creative imagination of the authors and illustrators is captivating.»

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Classic literature as graphic novels

«Some classics have been rewritten in graphic novel form. When I find them, I try to buy them. Even for my good readers, a graphic novel can be less intimidating at times. My hope is that once they have read the graphic novel, there might be some interest in reading the original version.»

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Picture books: old favorites

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Easy readers

«The Elephant and Piggie books launch many of my beginning readers into reading success. The strugglers are successful because the words mirror the pictures. The books are funny, and the children want to read them over and over again. The children who struggle with reading are surprised that they have read the entire book, then they want to do more reading.»

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Beginning chapter books

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Audio books

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Books featuring kids with learning and attention issues

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Why do we need developing books for children

The section contains books that develop the creative and intellectual skills of the child and provide new knowledge in a playful way. Methods of training programs are developed by professional teachers and meet the requirements of federal state educational standards.

Exercises from educational books will help your child:

learn letters;
develop fine motor skills and prepare hands for writing;
expand vocabulary;
learn to read;
get to know the numbers;
learn English.

The first alphabets and primers, encyclopedias containing information about the world around us, drawing books will interest the child thanks to colorful illustrations, exciting tasks and various exercises. Developing books will give basic knowledge and skills, thanks to which the school curriculum will be better absorbed, as well as general ideas about the world around.

Methods are designed for children from one to seven years old and are developed taking into account age characteristics. Systematic classes according to the developed programs will give noticeable results and help the child to reveal his abilities at an early age.

We offer you to get acquainted with the best educational books published by Eksmo. On the pages of the catalog, readers will receive the necessary information about publications. From the product page, you can go to the order in the publisher’s official store.

Recommended reads: ages 8–10 | Books

How to Train Your Dragon

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

The Tale of Despereaux

The Arrival

Matilda

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Book 1

The Demon Headmaster

Charlotte’s Web

The Sheep-Pig

One Dog and his Boy

Kensuke’s Kingdom

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning

The Graveyard Book

Artemis Fowl

Friendly Matches

The Unforgotten Coat

Sparks

A Greyhound of a Girl

Eating Things on Sticks

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief

Skellig

Millions

Stormbreaker

Mortal Engines

The Saga of Darren Shan Cirque du Freak

Inkheart

Keeper

Wolf Brother

Journey to the River Sea

Young Bond: Silverfin

My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece

The Illustrated Mum

The Island of Thieves

Ribblestrop

Favorite Books for Kids with Learning and Attention Issues

What you’ll find here:

The appeal of book series

Genres: humor, fantasy, mysteries, historical fiction and more

Humor

Fantasy and science fiction

Mysteries

Historical fiction

Biographies

Topics: adventure, school, sports, fascinating facts and more

Action and adventure

Families and growing up

School days

Sports

Animal facts

History

Fascinating facts

Eyewitness books

Popular formats: graphic novels, beginning chapter books, audiobooks and more

Graphic novels

Classic literature as graphic novels

Picture books: old favorites

Easy readers

Beginning chapter books

Audio books

Books featuring kids with learning and attention issues

Favorite book characters

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