Celebrate Reading with the Team’s Top Book Picks
There’s nothing quite like the magic of a great book—the kind that sweeps you away, makes you laugh out loud, keeps you up past bedtime, or lingers in your heart long after the last page. That’s why our team has put together a list of our top reads, covering thrilling mysteries and epic adventures to swoon-worthy romances, hilarious comedies, and exciting graphic novels. Whether you’re looking for a bedtime favourite, a new world to lose yourself in, or just a book that celebrates the joy of reading, this list has something for everyone.
Let’s dive in and discover some unforgettable stories together!
Jonty Gentoo – The Adventures of a Penguin
Picked by Hannah
If you’re after a book to spark some reading magic, no-one does it better than Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler! The superstar picture book duo are back with a brand new adventure that little ones are sure to love. I’m always completely entranced by Julia Donaldson’s fun rhyming text and Axel Scheffler’s beautiful illustrations and Jonty Gentoo is no different. Get ready to meet this plucky little penguin longing to find his true home at the South Pole…
Dog Man #13: Big Jim Begins
Picked by Ellen
Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man series is a must-read this World Book Day (and all year round!). In the latest book, Big Jim Begins, we get to discover the origins of some of our favourite characters as they join forces to save the city – an early sign of adventures to come! And of course, it’s packed full of Dav Pilkey’s trademark humour and heroism, with uplifting messages about friendship and doing good. Dog Man is the perfect pick to get children excited about reading. Whether they’re SUPA fans of the series or picking up their first Dog Man book, they’ll be hooked from start to finish.
Beastie Bros: The Cabbage Juice Crime
Picked by Holly
David O’Connell’s Beastie Bros is the perfect World Book Day pick for children aged 6+. With hilarious illustrations on every page, it’s a great accessible book for reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike! The story follows Dash the firefly and Dribble the snail, a charming adopted-brother-duo, as they navigate Bugtown and all of its minibeast residents. And of course, there’s plenty of trouble for them to run into – including ancient custard, a Roboslug, and some devilish dung beetles. This brilliantly witty book is perfect for fans of Jamie Smart and a great pick for World Book Day!
Diary of a Future Billionaire
Picked by Alice
If you’re looking for a funny book to read this World Book Day, then I’d recommend Pamela Butchart’s Diary of a Future Billionaire! Told through an engaging diary format filled with funny doodles, children will love reading all about Ben and his chaotic attempts to become a ten-year-old billionaire – from starting a dog walking business to building a pizza empire in his best friend Bilal’s mum’s kitchen. Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Lottie Brooks, Pamela’s latest book is hilarious, heart-warming and guaranteed to bring lots of laughs this World Book Day!
The Swifts
Picked by Annie
The Swifts by Beth Lincoln is the perfect World Book Day pick – a quirky, fast-paced mystery filled with unforgettable characters, wordplay, and a thrilling hunt for family secrets. Packed with both humour and heart, it celebrates the power of stories and finding your own destiny – perfect for young readers ready to embrace adventure!
Ella Jones VS The Sun Stealer
Picked by Zoe
Lucy Edwards’ Ella Jones VS The Sun Stealer is a perfect read for World Book Day! Ella Jones is the hero the world needs when the pagan god of light, Lugh, is released from his millennium-old-prison by a shadowy villain and, out for revenge on humans, brings darkness down on the world. Cue chaos as everyone panics at not being able to see – apart from Ella, who is blind and used to living her life in darkness every day.
The Agency for Scandal
Picked by Yasmin
If you love books that blend swoon-worthy historical romance with a gripping mystery, then you have to read The Agency of Scandal by Laura Wood! Picture Bridgerton meets Charlie’s Angels, with a fierce, all-female detective agency unraveling secrets in the scandalous world of the late 19th century. Eighteen-year-old Isobel Stanhope must balance high society and her daring work at the Aviary—a top-secret agency—until a high-stakes case brings her face-to-face with the Duke she’s secretly in love with. As she unravels a web of lies, you’ll be hooked from start to finish!
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