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The 15 Best Books For 6 Year Olds (2023 Buying Guide)

written by DaddiLife 28th February 2021
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Updated 30th December 2021.

At the age of 6 your child will now be regularly bringing books home from school, which you are encouraged to read with them. Listen to your child patiently and don’t forget to be impressed with their efforts!

Unlike books at an earlier age, they will be using phonics to decode complex work, blending letters to work out unfamiliar words, and expanding their vocabulary on what can seem an almost daily basis. Progress often comes thick and fast at this magic age. It’s not unusual for a six-year-old to learn five new words every day.

So what do you look for in getting the best books for 6 year olds? In this guide, we'll go over the key considerations as well as our reviews of 15 of the best books for you to buy. Happy reading.

Table of contents
What to consider when buying books for 6 year olds
The 15 best books for 6 year olds
   1.    The Puffin Book of Stories for Six-year-olds
   2.    The Dinosaur's Diary 
   3.    Funny Stories for 6 Year Olds
   4.    The Boy Who Grew Dragons
   5.    I Can Read! Oxford Poetry for 6 Year Olds
   6.    Timmy on the Toilet
   7.    Whispers in the Wind
   8.    Dear Hound
   9.    Mummy Fairy and Me
   10.   Awesome Jokes That Every 6 Year Old Should Know!
   11.    Dirty Bertie: Trouble!
   12.    The Kitten Next Door 
   13.    The Hat Full of Secrets
   14.    Rain Before Rainbows 
   15.    Midge and Mo
How to read to a 6 year old

What to consider when buying books for 6 year olds


Whether for boy or girl, once your 6 year old is familiar with a certain piece of text, and can read it smoothly, encourage your child to read the passage with expression. Adding emotion to reading helps children appreciate stories and fall in love with them. Beyond that there are some key considerations for what makes a great 6 year old book:

  •  1: Regular reading. At this age, it's important that you continue to read to your child regularly. Snuggle up on the sofa and enjoy the experience together. That may be easier and more enjoyable than ever, as you start introducing some old childhood favorites of your own into the mix.
  •  2: Multiple chapters. At six, many children can follow stories that continue over multiple chapters (and are read over multiple bedtimes). They are simply happy to listen and become immersed in the story, and no longer always need pictures to help fire their imaginations.
  • 3: Follow and read. Buying or borrowing books for six-year-olds should be a combination of stories they can follow on the page and perhaps read themselves, and longer, more complex stories that they can simply enjoy listening to. You might even incorporate new hobbies like stargazing into how you can create better reading experiences.


The 15 best books for 6 year olds


   1.    The Puffin Book of Stories for Six-year-olds

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Editors Review

“There’s a Martian in a supermarket, and a monkey in a heap of trouble, among many other entertaining tales.”


A selection of great stories from celebrated children’s authors, specially selected for six-year-olds.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Nicely pitched for children to read alone or have read to them.

ANY ISSUES?

  • Some of the stories stray onto the gruesome side!


   2.    The Dinosaur's Diary 

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Editors Review

“More advanced readers may enjoy reading the story themselves, but all children will be immersed in the tale of a dinosaur in the modern world."


A lovely story from Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson about a time travelling dinosaur.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Told with the author’s usual skill.
  • We've found it works particularly well with a dinosaur toy nearby too!

ANY ISSUES?

  • Fewer pictures than previous Julia Donaldson books - but it is aimed at older children.


   3.    Funny Stories for 6 Year Olds

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Editors Review

“The sort of stories you’ll read to your child, who will then dip back in whenever they feel like a funny story.”

 

Humour is a great way to get kids reading, and this collection is packed with it.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • A good, varied selection.

ANY ISSUES?

  • Some of the stories are gently amusing rather than laugh-out-loud.


   4.    The Boy Who Grew Dragons

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Editors Review

“This prizewinner is a warm, funny and character-full instant classic”


Dragons grow on trees, and when they hatch, well, they’re a handful.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Imaginative and magic.
  • An Amazon number 1 best seller.

ANY ISSUES?

  • The story is quite simple - but charming.


   5.    I Can Read! Oxford Poetry for 6 Year Olds

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Editors Review

“Great poems specifically chosen to support the requirements of the National Curriculum.”


Introduce your children to the joys of poetry with this fun and accessible collection.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Poems are a great way to instill a love of word, sounds and themes, and this collection ticks all the right boxes.

ANY ISSUES?

  • For some kids poetry will always be a chore rather than a pleasure, whatever the source.


   6.    Timmy on the Toilet

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Editors Review

“Funny, entertaining and easy to read.”


Timmy saves a fairy and, as his reward, is granted one wish. Which is where it all goes a bit wrong…

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Getting revenge on an awful teacher is always a nice touch…

ANY ISSUES?

  • It may for some be too simple a story for a bedtime read, but it's great for kids to read on their own.


   7.    Whispers in the Wind

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Editors Review

"A charming story of friendship, family and belonging."


Secrets, magic and plots in a forbidden forest.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • There’s a great mystery at the heart of this story.

ANY ISSUES?

  • The story is whimsical and not for everyone, but many kids will love it.


   8.    Dear Hound

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Editors Review

"A great story of love and loyalty, and rip roaring adventure to boot."


Alife the deerhound is lost, but Charlie will never give up looking for his beloved pet.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Beautifully illustrated.
  • And a lovely story that fits a number of life lessons.

ANY ISSUES?

  • At 192 pages, it’s a serious read and perhaps too involved for basic readers.


   9.    Mummy Fairy and Me

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Editors Review

"A funny, colourful tale of the unexpected."


When mum’s a fairy life is great...except when it isn’t.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Very nicely judged for six-year-old readers: funny, absorbing, but not too long.

ANY ISSUES?

  • Few pictures (the norm for this age group - but be warned).


   10.   Awesome Jokes That Every 6 Year Old Should Know!

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Editors Review

"Every child should have a joke book."


Yep, it’s a joke book, and a good one. It will have your six-year-old in stitches.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The jokes are generally way better than the Christmas cracker variety.
  • An Amazon best seller.

ANY ISSUES?

  • A few of the funnies fall flat.


   11.    Dirty Bertie: Trouble!

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Editors Review

“Dirty Bertie is something of a cult favourite, with nearly 30 more books in the series if your child likes this one.”


Three great stories featuring Dirty Bertie, the anti-hero with horrible habits.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Bertie is filthy - kids will love it!
  • An absolute cult classic.

ANY ISSUES?

  • Correction: most kids will love it.


   12.    The Kitten Next Door 

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Editors Review

“It’s written by Holly Webb, the queen of animal stories for children."


Sophia loves cats but her parents won’t let her have one. Then one day a kitten wanders through a gap in the garden fence…

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Beautiful illustrations of a very cute kitten.

ANY ISSUES?

  • A story very much aimed at cat lovers.


   13.    The Hat Full of Secrets

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Editors Review

“A delightful story of the bond between grandchildren and grandparents.”

 

Henry puts his secret under grandpa’s old hat - and finds a lot more.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • A story of memory and imagination, told with warmth and wit.

ANY ISSUES?

  • Great illustrations on every page, but more advanced readers may want more text.


   14.    Rain Before Rainbows 

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Editors Review

“A girl and a fox, a journey from darkness to light, and a beautiful story.”


Many kids - like adults - may have had a hard time recently. This is a book about hope and optimism, even in the gloomiest times.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The dreamlike illustrations.

ANY ISSUES?

  • It may be too short for some readers.


   15.    Midge and Mo

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Editors Review

“We all have to face a new beginning sometimes, and this heartwarming story is about overcoming fears.”


Midge has to go to a new school, and Mo wants to be his friend. But Midge is a hard nut to crack.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • A well judged mix of pictures and words for six-year-old readers.

ANY ISSUES?

  • Poignant, warm, but not a barrel of laughs.


How to read to a 6 year old


Don’t be afraid to share more complicated plots and longer stories with your six-year-old. If you’re doing the reading, immerse yourselves in meatier books that take a few days to get through. There's a few key things to do when reading to a 6 year old: 

  • Read with expression and convey the excitement of the story.
  • When you’re finished, talk through the story, asking your child what they liked and what they didn’t.
  • Make sure you keep it fun, and don’t persevere with books your child clearly isn’t enjoying.
  • Remember, the books your child will be reading as learning tools at school at this age are likely to be quite simple and dull. That makes reading time with you even more important. Stories that fire their imaginations will ensure their love of books and reading remains as strong as ever. 
The 15 Best Books For 6 Year Olds (2023 Buying Guide) was last modified: January 3rd, 2023 by DaddiLife

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