Younger fiction
Recommended reading for youngsters
These books have been chosen by Walsall children as part of the Walsall book award. Why not read the books and then vote for your favourite. If you would like to read any of these books, please ask at the counter
Aliens love underpants by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort
You probably thought aliens came down to Earth with a view to taking over the planet- but no, they simply want to steal your pants!
With a madcap rhyming text, perfect for joining in, this story is fantastically fresh and funny.
Review by Alisha, age 9-
This book was happy, funny and made me laugh as soon as I heard the line 'so when you put your pants on, freshly washed and clean. Just check in case an alien lurks inside unseen!' The illustrations were eye catchingly colourful. Overall I would give this book five out of five.
Eat you peas by Kes Gray and Nick Sharratt
A mother promises her daughter a range of things if she will eat her peas. She only relents when the little girl points out that her mother has not eaten her sprouts because she does not like them either.
Great fun story that depicts a familiar family situation.
Kipper by Mick Inkpen
Kipper abandons his smelly old basket in search of a better sleeping place. But can he find a better place to sleep?
Enduring favourite that has a timeless appeal.
Review by Alisha, age 9-
I thought this book was funny, interesting and the pictures related well to the text. Ideally suited to younger children but parents would enjoy reading this too. The illustrations are detailed well by Mick Inkpen and it is easy to see by younger children. Overall I would give this book five out of five.
Dirty Bertie by David Roberts
A family try to cure a young boy of his unsociable habits. Will he ever kick his horrible habits?
This hilarious tale will amuse, if not mend, mucky monsters everywhere!
Review by Alisha, age 9-
Although this book is aimed at younger children, people above this age would enjoy it too. I do think that the entitre book only teaches children to be rude and dirty, just like Bertie!. The illustrations by David Roberts were good so overall I will give this book four out of five.
Winnie the Witch by Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul
Winnie the Witch practises colour change spells on her house and cat. She lives in a black house with black carpets, black chairs, a black bed with black sheets and black pictures on the walls.
Naturally Wilbur the cat was also black. The only problem was, Winnie just couldn't see him- until one day she decides to use just a little magic...
Review by Ellie, age 8
I think this book is funny and it made me laugh. I really enjoyed this book and I liked it so much I read it three times! I think this book would be suitable for children aged five to ten.-