For the 80th Anniversary of Children’s Book Week, we asked a few of our speech pathologists what their favourite books are to use in their speech therapy for kids.
Whether your child is navigating big emotions, building vocabulary, or simply loves a good adventure, these books can not only be used for speech therapy but also at home to build language and literacy skills.
Kids Aged 2–6: Speech Pathologist Book Recommendation
We're Going on a Bear Hunt
👤 Speech Pathologist Recommended by: Liv
📚 Author: Michael Rosen
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👶 Best for: Ages 2–6
A family embarks on an adventure to find a bear – declaring, “We’re not scared!” But along the way, they face all kinds of obstacles: a river, a snowstorm, and even a swamp. Each hurdle teaches them (and the reader) that you can’t go over it… you can’t go under it… you have to go through it.
Why we love it for speech therapy for kids:
Perfect for working on language development, literacy, and creative thinking. The repetition and rhythmic text also support sequencing and memory.
Kids Aged 4–7: Speech Pathologist Book Recommendation
The Way Back Home
👤 Speech Pathologist Recommended by: Tiff
📚 Author: Oliver Jeffers
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👦 Best for: Ages 4–7
“The Way Back Home” tells the story of a boy who discovers a plane and sets off on an unexpected journey to the moon, where he meets a stranded martian. Together, they solve problems and help each other find their way home. This adventure story explores themes of travel, teamwork, and returning home after an unexpected journey.
Why we love it for speech therapy for kids:
Builds retelling, sequencing, perspective taking, and problem-solving skills. Plus, it’s great for talking about emotions and empathy in a kid-friendly way.
Kids Aged 7–11: Speech Pathologist Book Recommendation
The Magic Faraway Tree
👤 Speech Pathologist Recommended by: Hollie
📚 Author: Enid Blyton
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🧒 Best for: Ages 7–11
“The Magic Faraway Tree” is a timeless book with so much exploration, imagination, and joy of discovering new worlds both real and imagined. Follow the main characters – children from the family who live at the bottom of the tree – as they climb the enchanted tree. They’re transported to changing magical lands each filled with wonder, excitement, and unexpected twists.
Why we love it for speech therapy for kids:
There are so many opportunities to target vocabulary, inference, comprehension, and figurative language. The imaginative content is perfect for getting kids talking and thinking outside the box.
Book Week is more than dress-ups – it’s a time to celebrate the worlds kids can explore through stories. And with the right stories, it’s also a moment to support communication, language and literacy growth in playful, joyful ways.
So whether you’re heading into a swamp, a magical land, or outer space – know that every journey through a story can build meaningful skills for real life, too!
Looking for Speech Therapy in Language or Literacy Development?
If you’re looking for a speech therapist to support your child’s language development or literacy skills, speak to Pop Online Speech Therapy.
We can help you and your child through the speech assessment process and support you with ongoing speech therapy for kids.
Want to learn more? Book a Free Discovery Call today and see how Pop can support your child’s communication journey.
