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Top-rated read alouds

These wonderfully inclusive, short chapter books and anthologies are perfect for adults to read aloud to a child, group of children or class.

With relatable main characters, rich text and an engaging casts, children and adults alike will love listening to these stories unfold.

6+years

Anna Hibiscus

Author: AtinukeIllustrator: Lauren Tobia

Anna experiences a beach holiday, a welcome-home party and being a hardworking street hawker. But will she ever experience snow?

Own Voice
Black representation
Mixed-heritage representation
Challenges gender stereotypes
Female lead

6+years

Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister

Author: Chitra SoundarIllustrator: Jen Khatun

As the family prepares for an exciting new arrival, can Sona adjust to being a big sister for the first time?

Own Voice
South Asian representation
Diverse cast
Female lead

5+years

Princess Minna: The Enchanted Forest

Author: Kirsty ApplebaumIllustrator: Sahar Haghgoo

Princess Minna loves sorting out the kingdom, so when a prince needs rescuing, she enthusiastically steps up.

Black/brown representation
Challenges gender stereotypes
Female lead
Diverse cast

5+years

Maggie Sparks and the Monster Baby

Author: Steve SmallmanIllustrator: Esther Hernando

When Maggie the witch gets jealous of her new baby brother, some warm-and-fuzzy magic soon brings the family back together.

Black representation
Mixed-heritage representation
Diverse cast
Female lead

5+years

The Faber Book of Bedtime Stories

Author: Ann Jungman, Emma Carroll, Kieran Larwood, Claire Barker, Natasha Farrant, Pip Jones, Martyn Ford, Lou Kuenzler, Ingrid Persaud, Lucy Farfort, Reba Khatun, Aisha Bushby, Ayesha Braganza, Rashmi Sirdeshpande, Michael Mann, Hannah Lee, and Kate SaundersIllustrator: Sarah McIntyre

A varied collection of stories for sharing at bedtimes, with high production values and well-pitched words and illustrations.

Own Voice
Black representation
South Asian representation
Diverse cast
Female lead

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