Well, you’re not alone! Many parents have asked this exact same question.

In addition to curriculum recommended books, teachers, librarians and our iTutor Tutor Support team recommend parents let their children choose books they are curious about. For example, a boy who likes science may enjoy books in the science fiction genre and a girl who likes history may enjoy a historical novel.

Some popular books kids love are:

1. The Harry Potter books by J.K Rowling

2. Winnie the Pooh stories by A. A. Milne

3. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

4. The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

5. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain

6. Stuart Little by E.B. White

7. Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume

8. Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

9. Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh

10. The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame

11. Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series

12. Any book by Roald Dahl

It is also important for parents’ to be mindful that the chosen book is at an appropriate level for the age and ability of the child. If in doubt, ask a teacher, librarian, or alternatively our iTutor Tutor Support team will be happy to assist and guide you along.