Books That Share the Magic of Reading

We all love the summer holidays… up to a point. Christmas, New Year, the beach and friends and family… Getting out and about is fun, but when we’re at home children are often hooked on devices, and entertaining them can be tough. That’s the time to read. And not only read but nurture a love of reading. Sharing the magic of reading with children is a gift.

Books nurture the imagination. Creating routines and rituals around books will turn even the most reluctant readers into children who love stories. It requires some effort, but it’s also highly rewarding and is one way for parents and grandparents to create profound a connection with the little ones in their life.

Time reading to or with a child is always well spent, but it’s important to also choose the right book. Stories filled with magic and adventure are perfect. They fire up young imaginations which sets the foundation for a lifelong love of books.

We’ve got six special books below, so you can get the most out of your reading experience. These enchanting stories will capture little imaginations and you’ll love reading them too!

Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend

Morrigan Crow and the magical world of Nevermoor continues to captivate young readers. The first three books in Jessica Townsend's #1 New York Times bestselling NEVERMOOR series is now conveniently boxed in this gorgeous collectible set, making it the perfect gift for any reader.

The Witch in the Cherry Tree by Margaret Mahy, ill. by Jessica Twohill

A mouth-watering tale of delicious cakes and wicked witches from New Zealand's most celebrated children's writer, Margaret Mahy, with gorgeous illustrations from award-winning artist Jessica Twohill.

Crookhaven: The School for Thieves by J.J. Arcanjo

The first book in the 'criminally good' Crookhaven series, the secret school where students are taught to do wrong, so that one day, they can put the world to rights.

Paper Dragons by Siobhan McDermott - Coming 30 January 2024

Twelve-year-old Zhi Ging has always been an outcast. Until she receives an invitation to Hok Woh, an underwater school that offers her the chance to become immortal, and to finally belong. The first in the unmissable magical fantasy series of 2024, set to take the world by storm. 

In the Shadow of the Wolf Queen by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

From bestselling, award-winning author Kiran Millwood Hargrave comes an epic new fantasy about the magic of nature, the lure of power and the strength of love.