---
title: "Recommended Reads"
url: "https://www.chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/pupilzone/useful-websites/recommended-reads"
school: "St. Mary's Catholic Primary School & Nursery"
---

# Recommended Reads

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#### Best Books for ages 0 - 11

 [Read more](https://www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recommendations/bookfinder/)

 [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic/imagecache/720x440c/menu/16040_booktrust_greatbookguide_2022.jpg)](https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/our-recommendations/great-books-guide/)

#### Great Books Guide

 [Read more](https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/our-recommendations/great-books-guide/)

 [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic/imagecache/720x440c/menu/Book_Trust(6).jpg)](https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/tips-and-advice/reading-tips/)

#### Tips for Reading With Your Child

 [Read more](https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/tips-and-advice/reading-tips/)

 [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic/imagecache/720x440c/menu/Words_for_Life.jpg)](http://www.wordsforlife.org.uk/)

#### Words for Life

 [Read more](http://www.wordsforlife.org.uk/)

 [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic/imagecache/720x440c/menu/Love_reading_4_kids.png)](https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/)

#### Love Reading 4 Kids

 [Read more](https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/)

 [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic/imagecache/720x440c/menu/Chocolate_Cake_Michael_Rosen.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BxQLITdOOc&safe=active)

#### Michael Rosen reads Chocolate Cake

 [Read more](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BxQLITdOOc&safe=active)

You can find lots of information from the Great Books Guide [**here**](https://www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recommendations/bookfinder/)

**Great Books Guide**

Here are 100 wonderful books from 2025–2026 that we think children will love just as much as we do.

Our aim is simple: to help children discover the joy of books, stories, and rhymes. When reading feels exciting and fun, children naturally want to read more.

That’s why we’ve created this guide—packed with brilliant, carefully selected books designed to spark curiosity and enthusiasm in children aged 4–11.

We believe the ***right*** book is the one a child is eager to read, and we hope this guide helps you and your child find that perfect match.

**Bookfinder**

Discover thousands of carefully chosen book recommendations to help you find your child’s next favourite read. Whether they love exciting adventures or fascinating facts, our Bookfinder tool makes it easy to uncover the very best children’s books.

### Pupils

- [Books for Birthdays Scheme](https://www.chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/pupilzone/books-for-birthdays-scheme)
- [Eco Council](https://www.chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/pupilzone/eco-council)
- [Pupil Parliament](https://www.chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/pupilzone/pupil-s-parliament)
- [Pupil Websites](https://www.chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/pupilzone/useful-websites)
    - [Art](https://www.chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/pupilzone/useful-websites/art-)
    - [English](https://www.chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/pupilzone/useful-websites/english-)
    - [EYFS](https://www.chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/pupilzone/useful-websites/eyfs-)
    - [Geography](https://www.chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/pupilzone/useful-websites/geography-)
    - [History](https://www.chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/pupilzone/useful-websites/history-)
    - [ICT](https://www.chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/pupilzone/useful-websites/ict)
    - [Languages](https://www.chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/pupilzone/useful-websites/languages-)
    - [Mathematics](https://www.chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/pupilzone/useful-websites/mathematics)
    - [Music](https://www.chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/pupilzone/useful-websites/music-)
    - [Phonics](https://www.chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/pupilzone/useful-websites/phonics)
    - [PSHE](https://www.chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/pupilzone/useful-websites/pshe)
    - [Recommended Reads](https://www.chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/pupilzone/useful-websites/recommended-reads)
    - [Religious Education](https://www.chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/pupilzone/useful-websites/religious-education)
    - [Revision](https://www.chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/pupilzone/useful-websites/revision)
    - [Science](https://www.chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/pupilzone/useful-websites/science-)

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