Reading

There’s nothing like the gift of being a reader. From discovering new fantastical universes to uncovering old classics, kids who read enjoy the magical, colourful worlds that only literature can offer.

At Booktopia, our selection of reading books is vast. From trending titles from Booktok to Australian authors and up-and-coming series, you’ll find it all online and ready to ship directly to your doorstep.

School-assigned reading books for kids
Some kids will discover the joys of reading thanks to school assignments in their English classes. This offers an entry into reading that also helps them to make sense of the themes and questions posed through literature and non-fiction.

Angie Thomas’ The Hate U Give is a modern classic taught in high schools across the country. This story offers a raw, contemporary take on modern racism, with young characters that readers can easily relate to.

Mao’s Last Dancer (young reader’s edition) is a popular choice for non-fiction study. This eye-opening biography of a young Chinese peasant boy and his journey as a dancer is an incredible tale with enough drama and plot twists to keep kids interested, while also teaching them about history and international cultures.

Popular reading books for children
Every now and then, a book or series simply takes over. For one generation, it was Harry Potter, and many authors are working to discover the same success.

One author making waves in reading books for children is Rick Riordan, the writer behind the immensely popular Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, which begins with The Lightning Thief. With a spin-off series of its own and a movie, Riordan’s world of gods and heroes is one of the most popular books for young readers right now.

Whether your kids are reading thanks to a school assignment or purely for fun (or a bit of both), our selection of reading books provides a wide range of fiction and non-fiction works bound to keep them hooked and help them continue their love of reading.