Feeling overwhelmed with the maze of book options out there? Our Pop Speech Pathologists have put together a list of their favourite books for every day of the year (not just Children’s Book Week!). Each book has been chosen for its creativity in engaging young kids and primary school-aged children, with different activities to work on alongside the read-through.
TOP TIP! Before you get started… if you’re using the YouTube read-along links, don’t forget to pause the video as you go through the story. Then you can read the pages together, break down words or start conversations about the characters.
"A Sick Day for Amos McGee" by Philip C. Stead and Erin E. Stead
Age Range: 3-7 years
Recommended By: Bianka
A heartwarming tale of friendship and care, “A Sick Day for Amos McGee” introduces rich vocabulary in a context that’s easy to understand. The repetitive structure and rhythm make it ideal for language learning, while the social-emotional themes offer great discussion points.
What You Can Work On At Home
- Expanding vocabulary
- Understanding social-emotional themes (e.g. empathy)
- Engaging with repetitive and rhythmic text
"All The Ways To Be Smart" by Davina Bell and Allison Colpoys
Age Range: 4-8 years
Recommended By: Maggie
This vibrant and affirming book celebrates the many different ways we can be smart. It’s packed with action verbs and opportunities for language exposure, making it a fantastic resource for discussing different skills and talents with your child.
What You Can Work On At Home
- Discussing different skills and talents
- Practicing action verbs and plurals
- Engaging with detailed illustrations for language development
"The Brain Forest" by Sandhya Menon
Age Range: 5-10 years
Recommended By: Beth
“The Brain Forest” is a beautifully illustrated book that gently introduces children to the concept of neurodiversity. It’s a great conversation starter about understanding and accepting different ways of experiencing the world.
What You Can Work On At Home
- Discussing neurodiversity and acceptance
- Expanding emotional vocabulary
- Encouraging curiosity about different experiences
P.S. We have no affiliation or sponsorships with these companies, we just like their stuff!
