Reader's Recommends: Top Picks for Kids! - 21 August 2023

by Meghan America

A handpicked selection of amazing reading suggestions tailored to ignite the imagination and foster a love for books in younger kids. 


Sonja Vorster: Penguin Random House South Africa
Pop-Up Peekaboo: Diggers

Ideal for interactive preschool play, Pop-up Peekaboo! Diggers will appeal to both parents and children and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again!


Bluey: Unicorse
Bluey: Unicorse

Bluey can't get to sleep, so Mum reads her one last story; but they are interrupted by Unicorse, the most annoying hand puppet in the world, whom Bluey tries to reform.

Peppa Pig: Unicorn by Peppa Pig
Peppa Pig: Unicorn by Peppa Pig

Peppa wants to play with her magical unicorn but she can’t find her anywhere! Is she hiding at the castle, the beach, or the end of the rainbow?


Verushka Louw: Jonathan Ball Publishers
Plant Life by Hélène Druvert
Plant Life by Hélène Druvert

A beautiful picture book with layers of intricate lasercuts and enchanting illustrations! 


All About Romance by Daniel Tawse
All About Romance by Daniel Tawse

All About Romance is a light, fun, and quirktaclular read with loveable and fun characters and as bright as the pride flag from start to finish.


Emerald and the Friendship Bracelet: Book 1 by Daisy Meadows

Emerald and the Friendship Bracelet: Book 1 by Daisy Meadows

This magical new series is tailor-made to appeal to young readers including existing Daisy Meadows fans, with a winning combination of magic, friendship and craft. 


Emma Kirkby: Scholastic
One Chance Dance by Efua Traore
One Chance Dance by Efua Traore

Jomi’s Mum left him to find their destiny in Lagos. Now, Jomi and his friendly bush baby follow her – but their only starting place is a TV dance competition his mum used to love. 


When Cookie Crumbled by Michelle Robinson
When Cookie Crumbled by Michelle Robinson

Michael doesn't want to be like the rest - he wants to be Michael. But when Michael starts to feel like he can't be himself, he feels all alone and the poor cookie CRUMBLES.


Puzzle House (The Dragon Prince Graphic Novel #3) by Nicole Andelfinger

Puzzle House (The Dragon Prince Graphic Novel #3) by Nicole Andelfinger

Fans won’t want to miss this original canon story set in the world of the Emmy® Award-winning Netflix animated series The Dragon Prince.


Melitta Kwak: NB Publishers
Not So Fast Songololo by Niki Daly

A touching tale of young and old, full of the colours and smells of an African township. Songololo goes into the city with Gogo to help her do the shopping.

Die seerowers en kaptein Rufus Rottus by Jonny Duddle
9780798183925

Grootgaap Bay is overrun with RATS! Big rats, little rats, angry rats and hungry rats.

Fortunately, a mysterious magic flute player, Rufus Rottus, offers to get rid of the rodent problem for a fee. 


Die Feetjiepolisiediens by Leon-Ben Lamprecht

9780624094159

The residents of Feetjieland don't have a care in the world thanks to captain Fanie and sergeant Saarkie of the Fairy Police!

 

Reader’s Warehouse Top 5
The Summer I Turned Pretty Book Collection by Jenny Han
The Summer I Turned Pretty Book Collection by Jenny Han


The Ugly Five by Julia Donaldson
The Ugly Five by Julia Donaldson


The World's Worst Monsters by David Walliams
The World's Worst Monsters by David Walliams


Dog Man - Twenty Thousand Fleas Under The Sea by Dav Pilkey
Dog Man - Twenty Thousand Fleas Under The Sea by Dav Pilkey


The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan

The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan


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