Something for Everyone: May Highlights at Better Reading Kids

This May there are so many new books that readers are going to love. We have something for young children as young as zero all the way through to young adults! Take a look through this collection before you head off to the bookshop or library so you know what to look for – it can be overwhelming! There’s something for all ages and all interests and we’ve loved them all.

These were the top titles on our reading list in May:

Skandar and the Unicorn Thief by A.F. Steadman

Ages 9+

Buy a copy of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief here.

The Champ by Anh Do

Ages 7+

Buy a copy of The Champ here.

You Don’t Have to be Loud by Ben Brooks

A shy kid’s guide to thriving in their own (quiet) way by Ben Brooks, the author of Boys Who Dare to be Different. A positive and confidence-boosting look at what it means to be quiet.

Ages 9+

Buy a copy of You Don’t Have to be Loud here.

All the Little Tricky Things by Karys McEwen

A wonderful debut by Karys McEwen. Charming and heartfelt, All the Little Tricky Things is about a time when everything is changing, and a girl who’s trying to make sense of it all.

Ages 8+

Buy a copy of All the Little Tricky Things here.

We Run Tomorrow by Nat Amoore, illustrated by Mike Barry

Bestselling author Nat Amoore joins forces with acclaimed graphic novelist Mike Barry to bring you a story of four kids – and four superheroes – who are taking their future into their own hands.

Ages 9+

Buy a copy of We Run Tomorrow here.

Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good by Louie Stowell

Louie Stowell’s latest rip-roaring kids’ novel is packed to the brim with witty text, hysterical drawings and a god who’s in a lot of trouble. This compelling story will keep you in stitches from start to finish.

Ages 8+

Buy a copy of Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good here.

Wylah the Koorie Warrior: Guardians by Jordan Gould, Richard Pritchard

Introducing an unforgettable cast of characters, Wylah The Koorie Warrior is a heart-stopping and imaginative adventure, inspired by First Nations history and grounded in culture.

Ages 8+

Buy a copy of Wylah the Koorie Warrior: Guardians here.

The Bravest Word by Kate Foster

The Bravest Word is a powerful rescue story of love and trust between a boy and a dog from the talented author of Paws, Kate Foster.

Ages 9+

Buy a copy of The Bravest Word here.

The Callers by Kiah Thomas

From dazzling newcomer Kiah Thomas comes an arresting, fast-paced and thought-provoking adventure about the consequences of wanting more than we need.

Ages 8+

Buy a copy of The Callers here.

Spotlight Please, It’s Stevie Louise by Tanya Hennessy

Wherever Stevie goes, high drama is sure to follow… Spotlight Please, It’s Stevie Louise is the second hilarious adventure in the Stevie Louise series from bestselling children’s author Tanya Hennessy.

Ages 7+

Buy a copy of Spotlight Please, It’s Stevie Louise here.

Under the Moonlight by Susannah Crispe

A gentle story about showing bravery in the face of your fears and navigating the unknown. Perfect for fans of The Very Cranky Bear and The Gruffalo’s Child.

Ages 2+

Buy a copy of Under the Moonlight here.

She Gets the Girl by Kayla Miller

She Gets the Girl is the new swoon-worthy rom-com from bestselling co-author of Five Feet Apart Rachael Lippincott and debut writer Alyson Derrick.

Ages 14+

Buy a copy of She Gets the Girl here.

Alex and the Alpacas Save the World by Kathryn Lefroy

Ages 9+

Buy a copy of Alex and the Alpacas Save the World here.

The Butterfly and the Ants by Kate McCabe and Nicole Berlach

Ages 6+

Buy a copy of The Butterfly and the Ants here.

Harry Potter Friends & Foes: A Movie Scrapbook

Buy a copy of Harry Potter Friends & Foes: A Movie Scrapbook here.