Introduction

Reading for Pleasure

Walker Books has firmly established a reputation with teachers, librarians and parents for delivering quality books with genuine child appeal, thanks to the creative talents of our wonderful authors and illustrators.

Fostering a love of reading for pleasure is at the heart of every picture book, information book or work of fiction that Walker Books publishes. Through this curated collection of titles, spanning Early Years picture books through to Young Adult books, our aim is to present a selection of the best that we offer for your classroom or library. The categories are there only as a guide in terms of age, as all readers are individuals. There are some additional sections based on topics or themes that are particularly relevant to the current educational environment. We hope that every child is able to see themselves reflected in amongst this range of books and find something that will inform, entertain and inspire them.

The evidence is there linking reading for pleasure and educational outcomes. It is shown to have huge benefits that last a lifetime, such as increased empathy, better social skills and improved mental health. This feels more vital than ever in the times we are facing, so we hope that this collection can help you to steer your young readers on their very own reading journey.