If they like this, they'll love. . .
Brilliant book recommendations for children, based on their current favourites.
Find a guaranteed hit for the young reader in your life with these recommendations built on the books or shows they already love. You can find more inspiration for their reading year with our pick of the best children's books of 2026.
If they like Percy Jackson, they'll love. . .
Quill and the Last Generation
by C. M. Lewis
For ages 9+
This is a spectacular new fantasy trilogy featuring dragons, a monstrous hound on the hunt for lost souls and a waterhorse of deadly beauty. No babies have been born for twelve years, and no-one knows why. Quill is one of the youngest people alive, a shy ordinary twelve-year-old with no interest in being a hero. But then a mysterious shapeshifter reveals a world of urgent magic and breathtaking danger, and Quill realises he must find the courage to fight for his world.
If they like Donut Squad, they'll love. . .
Tiny Hercules
by Jon Lock
For ages 7+
He’s brave! He’s strong! He’s the size of a jam jar! Meet Tiny Hercules, the world's tiniest hero, banished to Earth for ruining Tiny Zeus's party. To return to Tiny Olympus he must complete twelve legendary tasks. First: defeating a lion. Except it's not a lion. It's a cat. When the cat's owner, ten-year-old Jeff, and a suspiciously Zeus-like swan join the chase all hell breaks loose in this zany comic book adventure!
If they like Dogman, they'll love. . .
InvestiGators
by John Patrick Green
For ages 7+
Laugh yourself silly with the ultimate crime-fighting duo in this full-colour comic book adventure series. Mango and Brash are alligators – who investigate! And they need to go undercover . . . in a bakery? Armed with a moustache and a rolling pin, the InvestiGators must discover who has kidnapped top chef Gustavo, and stop his recipes from getting into the wrong hands!
If they like Doctor Who, they'll love. . .
The Time Keys series by M.G. Leonard
For ages 8+
The action of Indiana Jones meets the time travel of Doctor Who in this brilliant new series from the co-creator of Adventures on Trains. Sim's mum can open doors in time, and the sinister Council of Keys are not happy about it. Sim and his friends, Jeopardy and Nelson, must piece together clues and solve mysteries across time before the Council catches up with them.
If they like Diary of a Wimpy Kid, they'll love. . .
Dante N. Ferno is NOT a Loser
by Brian Gordon
For ages 8+
In this laugh-out-loud, highly illustrated adventure from Brian Gordon, Dante arrives at Purg School determined to reinvent himself and finally become cool. His plan? Make loads of friends, ace every sport, and prove all the haters wrong. The catch? His classmates are literal monsters, myths, and legends, and popularity is a whole new ball game. Packed with wild mishaps, quirky characters, and a big dose of heart, this is a perfect pick for ages 8+.
If they like the Treehouse series, they'll love. . .
You and Me and the Land of Lost Things
by Andy Griffiths
For ages 7+
Jump into the amazing uncrashable adventure car and hurtle off in search of a lucky rabbit’s foot in The Land of Lost Things, the first book in the brand-new Adventures Unlimited series by Andy Griffiths, author of the bestselling Treehouse books. Packed with daring escapades, silly puns, and brilliantly detailed illustrations by Bill Hope.
