Picture books for older kids
Welcome to our list of picture books particularly suited to older children aged 6 and up.
Children of any age should be able to access and enjoy picture books whenever they choose, and this booklist of engaging, more challenging or sophisticated texts is a powerful tool for their learning and development.
Combining stunning visual and textual elements, these beautiful picture books can help build vocabulary, deepen comprehension and introduce complex or difficult themes accessibly, all while maintaining children’s love of reading as they grow.
They can also be a great way for older children to reconnect with family members, strengthening bonds by sharing stories with layers of meaning that spark enjoyable or thought-provoking discussions.
Explore our collection to discover why picture books remain vital to every child’s reading diet whatever their age.