Suggested Kids’ Books

This extensive list of books has been compiled from the suggestions of more than 25 parents, children, grandparents and teachers – the contributors are listed below. They have also sometimes added a few comments relating to a certain book. These are in the brackets. A few of the books are classics that have stood the test of time. Others are recent books that will become the new classics. There are book recommendations for babies to teens. You’re certain to get some new ideas for the next stage of your child’s reading.

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List compiled by Andrea Snashall. Illustration by Albina Nogueira. Photos by Andrea Snashall, Carol McDonald and Tanya Deans.

Contributors: Marisa Behrends, Meenu Bhargava, Luisa Bider, Mary Bider, three generations of Sally Casey’s family including Beth, Max, Molly, Tim, Liz, Di, Lucy; Karen Clayton, Tanya Deans, Sharon Downes, Ellen (aged 15), Clare Ferrari, Gioia (aged 8), three generations from Joanna Koch’s family, Liz Le Feuvre, Luca (aged 9), Carol McDonald, Claire Peterson, Alice Sikora, Kath Snashall.

Many thanks to the contributors for taking the time to suggest their favourite books.

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