It’s still valuable to read to children even when they’re independent readers: it shows them that books are worth an adult’s attention, and that it can be a fun, shared activity
- Audiobooks are fantastic, especially on car journeys
- Encourage children to join the Summer Reading Challenge or the Winter Reading Challenge at the library
- When you’re reading together, stop on a cliffhanger so that they want to read on! Give them a slightly later bedtime to finish a chapter if they are reading solo
Information about The Summer Reading Challenge, run by The Reading Agency
Monthly Inspiration from BookTrust on what to read for this age group:
Murder at Hotel Marvelo
by Ruth Lauren, illustrated by Federica Fenna
Hotel Marvelo: the ideal getaway for magical beings looking to escape the stresses and strains of everyday life! No magic can operate on its luxury premises so it’s the best place to relax and unwind in complete safety. Embracing both diversity and neurodiversity, the blended Marvelo family is truly inclusive and highlights the value of alternative skills and different perspectives when tackling problems. A unique and engaging whodunnit.
