It’s not often that you pick up a children’s book that ticks all the right boxes. An original storyline, good language, children-friendly themes – it’s not too much to ask, is it? If you’re looking for good book recommendations for primary school kids, you’re in the right place! These carefully selected books have stood the [...]

Family is something that we expect to experience warmth, support, and love from, even when everyone else cannot fulfil that. Whether birth family, adopted family, or a chosen family made out of strangers or friends, everyone longs to have a place where they can feel like they belong. So, this holiday, we are introducing stories [...]

We’re back with more story book recommendations for primary school readers – because, as you know, reading is a highly beneficial for kids! Developing this daily habit is not just great for your child to keep themselves entertained and explore their imagination. Kids who read also improve in their language skills, especially in terms of [...]

Few readers can resist the thrills of a good mystery book, because – of course – the curiosity of wanting to know the truth keeps us turning the page nonstop. A well-written mystery story knows its audience, and gives us just enough clue to keep us guessing, while not being painfully obvious. That is why [...]

The suspense. The questions. The thrill. Mystery stories will give you all three! One of the most ‘un-put-down-able’ genres, mystery stories are built upon the suspense of not knowing exactly what happened – and the journey to uncover the truth. Great mystery books will keep you guessing, with enough clues to keep you at the [...]

If you’re a reader of English books, think of your favourite book or bestselling series, and chances are, they will written by an author from the West. Some popular children’s authors you’re likely to recognise are J.K. Rowling, Enid Blyton, Dr. Seuss, and Roald Dahl, who are all of a Western heritage. But did you [...]

Are you craving for adventure? Take a trip out of the mundane and ordinary, because these stories are anything but! Often featuring a hero on a quest, taking them through extreme situations (almost always life-threatening!), and written with a focus on action, adventure stories are the kind of stories that keep you on the edge [...]

From a young age, we learn that family is who we share a home with, who we grow up with, and who we should love unconditionally. But reality is often far from this picture of perfection! Difficult siblings, parent-child tensions, non-nuclear families, adoptive families – these are issues that are also very common, and deserve [...]

Everyone loves an escape out of this world once in a while. Or perhaps, do you wish to experience what would happen if animals – or objects – could talk? Fantasy stories are your solution! In books where nothing is impossible, the sky’s the limit! Reading fantasy stories are not just a great stress reliever [...]

From furry little critters to six-legged crawlers – the world of animals is incredibly fascinating, to say the least! It’s rare to find children who are not interested in animals, which might explain why so many beloved children’s books feature animals in them. In this book list, we are going a step further to explore [...]