More Recommended Reads

Are you looking for ideas for new books for your young readers? Then look no further. Below are lists that we have gathered from across the internet to help you choose your child's next exciting read. Click to take you to a world of inspirations.

Reading Roads

Dean Boddington, a KS1 teacher from Essex has created and generously shared a series of printable documents to help parents select books judged to be at age appropriate levels for children in Key stages 1 to 3. His Reading Roads, 'offer a route of progression within genres. The simplistic idea is that the top of the road is suitable for KS1 all the way down to the bottom which is suitable for KS3. As a rule of thumb, the top row are ks1, the second LKS2, the bottom row UKS2 with the last 1 or 2 suitable for KS3. These are for guidance only. A good book is a good book, no matter what age it’s aimed at.' - D. Boddington, Nov 3rd 2019.

The genres covered by the document includes:

• Animals
• Adventure
• Magic
• Mystery
• Sport
• Science Fiction (Sci-Fi)
• Fantasy

Click below to see the full list plus Dean's recommendations for each genre.

Also published by Dean are lists of 'Inclusive' books covering subjects such as bereavement, worry and celebrating differences. These lists could be very useful if you are looking for a book as a discussion starter for a child or simply to broaden their understanding of topics such as autism or refugees. 

Click the icon below to Dean's full list of 'inclusive' books and a few of his recommended reads (by year group).