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Inspire a lifelong love of reading with Kidadl's Books & Reading Section. Explore reading lists, tips for fostering literacy, and reviews of children’s books that your family will treasure.

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Books & Reading

The best children books to carry with you on a holiday are nonfiction books for kids, national geographic kids books and inspirational books.

The Best Children’s Books To Read Over The Summer Holidays

No summer holiday is complete without a good book to read. When it comes to kids’ books, the choice is essentially infinite. Yet you can onl...Read More
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Language & Literacy
All Ages Books & Reading
As a female founded business Kidadl is a strong champion of women's rights and equality.

36 Inspiring Reads For Female Role-Models

As a female-founded business, Kidadl is a strong champion of women’s rights and equality. We believe that reading books which emphasise the ...Read More
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Language & Literacy
All Ages Books & Reading
Your kids will teach you so many words over the years.

What Words Have Your Kids Taught YOU?

“Dad, have you got something I can subitise?”“Subi...whatnow?”“Subitise. It means to count something just by looking at it.”“Oh.” I am a 40-...Read More
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Mindfulness, Philosophy & Religion
All Ages Books & Reading
A pile of books and two question marks: what's the best-selling children's book of all time?

What’s The Best-Selling Children’s Book Of All Time? (Hint: Not Harry Potter)

You’d assume it might be Harry Potter, right? Or, failing that, Enid Blyton or Roald Dahl.Well, no. While the boy wizard takes up a fair chu...Read More
All Ages Books & Reading
Preschooler stops to smell the flowers in the garden.

15 Great Gardening Books For Preschoolers

With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can be hard to get in touch with nature. Children living in the city may not be as aware of ...Read More
All Ages Books & Reading