I love reading books to my kids and these 5 have become firm favourites. The deeper themes have opened up some really great conversations.

I've highlighted some themes to be aware of, particularly for sensitive kids. Be aware that the age recommendations are for reading together, for solo readers they're more like 9-12 years .

Reading them together, especially for the first time - rather than listening to them via an audiobook - can soften some of the darker themes as we can discuss them at the time (and I can skim over the particularly unpleasant bits if needed!). I tend to use audiobooks for safer options or stories we've already read.

Here are 5 of our most loved stories:

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