6 Children's books you should read
Do you love to read? Well you've come to the right place! We have created a list of some amazing children's books you will love. Check them out below and let us know what you think.
1. The Queen's Nose by Dick King-Smith
"Uncle Ginger sets up a treasure-hunt for his niece, Harmony, but the prize is just an old fifty-pence piece. It looks like any other coin. But is it? The coin is a magic one, and when you rub the Queen’s Nose your wishes come true. If you believe in magic, that is!"
Follow Harmony's adventures as she uses the magic coin and finally realises the meaning of 'be careful what you wish for!'
This book is perfect for anyone who loves magic or adventure... and anyone who's ever wanted a pet!
2. Mister Magnolia by Quentin Blake
A wonderful rhyming tale about Mister Magnolia, a man with a trumpet that goes rooty-toot (but only one boot)! He can't splash in puddles with only one boot! Hopefully he finds it so he can play with his sisters.
This book is really good fun and perfect for younger readers. It's a great book to pop into a bag for a short journey.
3. The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! by Jon Scieszka
We all know the story of the Three Little Pigs, right? But have you heard it from the Wolf's point of view? Alexander T. Wolf writes this book from his point of view and insists he was framed!
This book is full of twists, turns and funny surprises. You will have to read it for yourself to decide whose side you're on.
4. Wartman by Michael Morpurgo
Meet Dilly. He has a wart called George on his knee. It's causing him a lot of grief at school because everyone laughs and calls him 'Wartman'. Dilly doesn't know what to do...until he meets Mr Ben. Then, suddenly, everything changes.
Find out what happens to Dilly, Mr Ben and the wart called George in this funny, touching story. Perfect if you're looking for a chuckle over Christmas!
5. The Ice Monster by David Walliams
This is the story of a ten-year-old orphan and a 10,000-year-old mammoth! When Elsie, an orphan on the streets of Victorian London, hears about the mysterious Ice Monster - a woolly mammoth found at the North Pole - she's determined to discover more...
Go back in time with this exciting adventure that's truly epic in more ways than one! It's a great read for animal lovers everywhere!
6. Wizards of Once by Cressida Cowell
This is an exciting high-adventure story set in an ancient, magical time. It's full of Wizards, Warriors, Giants and Sprites - what more could you want?
If you love fantasy then you're going to love this book. Snuggle up and get ready to be whisked away into a magical world with this book!
