10 Books for a balanced bookshelf: ages 5-7

A quirky, hilarious chapter book. Jealous of her potato-faced baby brother, a little girl decides to find a new home for herself!

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

Art and magic combine in an enchanting way in this story of friendship and superheroes battling against villainy. 

Henry’s class is having a parade on Friday, but Fridays are for Share Time. This week will not be like always.  

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

Talented Halle comes from a Romani Traveller family. She loves moving around and creating things in the workshop. 

Blay’s baby sister annoys him sometimes! But when she gets poorly, Blay learns just how much he cares for her.

Minna must sort out unicorn, frog and dragon emergencies! A fun play on fairy tale princess tropes, with colourful illustrations.

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

When Miles rescues a lost little budgie outside his tower block, he also finds an unexpected friendship.