Kid's Picks

Picture Books

How to be a Hero in 6 Easy Steps Dhana Fox and James Hart

This is a humorous story about Rosie, a shark who wanted to be a hero and thought it would be easy. It said so in a book she once read. She followed the instructions and did all the preparation and felt that the day had come when she would attain the much-desired status of hero.  The only trouble was, there was no one to save. Rosie was stunned and very disappointed. However, though she was completely unaware of it, there was someone who had needed saving: a tiny, terrified fish who thanked her for scaring the big fish away. You will laugh out loud when you read this.

Road Trip! Steve Light

Bear and rabbit are on a mission: a new light is needed for Bear's truck and rabbit's help is required. They collect their mates and venture through the forest to Elephant's Old Junk Tree, which is a fascinating place. This is a great book to read aloud and there are many detailed pictures to enjoy, including a good map. The inside of rabbit's burrow is particularly interesting. This is one not to miss.

7 - 9 years

Bertie: The Bear Who Thinks He is a Dog Bea Kay

Bertie is a busy and adventurous bear who, as the title suggests, thinks he is a dog. He and his friend Lennie are on their way to a family reunion when disaster strikes and the two become lost at sea. There are many hilarious moments in this great story. A great book to share.

The Rescue of the Unicorn Deborah Lerme Goodman

This is one of those books where you, the reader, are in charge of what happens. It is a 'choose you own adventure' book and has 24 possible endings! So, take the challenge and see if you can find the path that will save the unicorn.

10+

The Secret Animal Society Luke Gamble

Edith's parents have gone missing in the Amazon whilst on one of their research trips. With her parents unable to collect her from school for the holidays other arrangements are made and Edith finds herself in the care of a rather eccentric uncle. She also finds out that she has a unique gift: she can communicate with animals. This is a great help to her uncle who is a vet to some very special creatures. This is a fantastic novel which not only animal lovers will adore.

Strike Lightning Steve Cole

This is the third book in the series 'Young Bond". The main character is James Bond as a young person. There has been a terrible tragedy at his school which has been passed off as an accident. However, James Bond thinks there has been a murder. He learns about a new secret weapon that has the potential to dramatically change the world and finds an evil genius about that needs to be overcome. This is a very popular series that is linked to the books of Charlie Higson.