With the increasing awareness around the benefits of reading from a young age, parents are always on the lookout for the best of books that they can place in the hands of their young children. And honestly, that can be a challenging task given the number of new books published every year.

We know this first hand as many parents often reach out to us for book recommendations for their kids. To make it easier for you to find the perfect books, we have decided to do a series of blog posts on book recommendations on award winning books by age. So watch our blog section for more articles on this.

Listed below are ten award winning books for six year olds (grade 1) that have been handpicked by the BookGuru team. Only those books made it to the list that have stood the test of time, the scrutiny of the best juries and of course, the unanimous approval of our young readers.

Award winning books for six year olds:

1. Blackout by John Rocco
2. Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss
3. Hondo & Fabian by Peter McCarty
4. Joseph Had a Little Overcoat by Simms Taback
5. Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale by Mo Willems
6. Sam & Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett
7. Snow by Uri Shulevitz
8. The House in the Night by Susan Marie Swanson
9. There Is a Bird on Your Head! by Mo Willems
10. When Sophie Gets Angry–Really, Really, Angry by Molly Bang

All these award winners have one thing in common – that they are beautifully written and illustrated books. We are sure that some of these will be just right for your little one.

Pick from these and many more at the BookGuru Library. Offer your kids a rich reading experience. To quote Roald Dahl – “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”

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Is your little one a fan of the fictional fire breathers too? Then we have lined up a great selection of dragon books for them to pick from. Thirty one all time favourites that include award winners as well as timeless classics. What’s more, we have also sorted them by grade for your easy reference.

Kindergarten

• A Friend For Dear Dragon by Margaret Hillert
• If I Had A Dragon by Amanda & Tom Ellery
• A Dragon In The Sandpit by Louise Goodman
• Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin

Grade 1

• Dear Dragon Gets A Pet by Margaret Hillert
• Dragon Egg by Mallory Lochr
• Have You Seen My Dragon by Steve Light
• The Dancing Dragon by Marcia K. Vaughan
• The Little Dragon by Heather Amery

Grade 2

• Danny The Dragon by Russell Punter
• George’s Dragon by Claire Freedman
• King Jack And The Dragon by Peter Bently & Helen Oxenbury
• The Dragon Painter by Rosie Dickins
• George And The Dragon by Chris Wormell

Grade 3

• Dragon Masters – Saving The Sun Dragon by Tracey West
• Ella And Owen – The Cave Of Aaaaah! Doom! by Jaden Kent
• The Kingdom Of Wrenly – The Lost Stone by Jordan Quinn
• Sir Cumference And The Dragon Of Pi by Cindy Neuschwander
• The Tiara Club – Princess Daisy And The Dazzling Dragon by Vivian French
• Herb The Vegetarian Dragon by Jules Bass and Debbie Harter
• The Dragonsitter by Josh Lacey

Grade 4

• My Father’s Dragon by Ruth Gannett
• Dragon’s Tooth by N. D. Wilson
• Lily And The Shining Dragons by Holly Webb
• The Girl Who Drank The Moon by Kelly Barnhill
• Dragon Rider by Cornella Funke

Grade 5 & Above

• Wings Of Fire by T. T. Sutherland
• The Unwateds Quests – Dragon Captives by Lisa McMann
• Where The Mountain Meets The Moon by Grace Lin
• A Dragon’s Guide To The Care And Feeding Of Humans by Laurence Yep and Joanne Ryder
• How To Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell

We are confident that this booklist is guaranteed to provide hours of page turning fun and numerous flights of fancy. Let us know which of these books found their way on to your little dragon enthusiasts book shelf.  

You can pick from these and other fantastic books from the BookGuru Library. We are always happy to assist.

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Many parents are often unsure where teasing ends and bullying begins. The three defining characteristics of bullying are – intent to hurt, repetition and power. An isolated fight can’t be termed as bullying.  

So, what can we do to protect our kids from becoming the victim or the perpetrator? The first step towards building a safer space for them is to educate them on the issue. Have open conversations that help children feel comfortable discussing bullying, should they experience or witness it.  

The BookGuru team has curated a booklist by grade that will help you have these tough conversations. Kids often find it easier to discuss sensitive issues from a make-believe character’s perspective. All these stories are beautifully written and loved by children world over.  

Grade 1 

• Stick and Stone by Beth Ferry 
• A Big Guy Took My Ball! by Mo Willems 
• Llama Llama and the Bully Goat by Anna Dewdney 

Grade 2 

• The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig 
• Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton 
• No More Teasing by Fran Manushkin 

Grade 3 

• Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell 
• Willow Finds a Way by Lana Button 
• My Secret Bully by Trudy Ludwig 
• Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson 
• Enemy Pie by Derek Munson 
• The Bully Blockers Club by Teresa Bateman 

Grade 4 

• Confessions of a Former Bully by Trudy Ludwig 

• Bully by Patricia Polacco 

• The Bully Book by Eric Kahn Gale 

• Wonder by R.J. Palacio 

• Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk 

Grade 5 

• The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes 

We hope that you found some of these books to be just right for your little one. These stories address bullying from different perspectives and always leave the reader with a lesson in empathy. And we are sure you will agree that empathy is the only real antidote to bullying. 

You can pick from these and other fantastic books from the BookGuru Library. We are always happy to assist.    

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How do you think kids are likely to describe their siblings? In all probability, the list of adjectives would look something like this – best friend, worst fiend, secret-keeper, suspiciously secretive, kind, kind of crazy, downright insane, insanely annoying. As they express their feelings, kids are likely to swing between great love and extreme frustration for their siblings.

That’s how sibling relationships are – intense, ever-evolving and lasting a lifetime.

Listed below are some fun books that acknowledge, explore and celebrate the many facets of this special bond. Written with a lot of heart, these books are sure to bring on the laughs and some sibling cuddles as kids read along.

1. Jack and Jill and Big Dog Bill

One snowy winter day, Jack and Jill go sledging with their big dog Bill. But things don’t go as planned once Bill spots a rabbit. A fun story with alliterations and rhymes that is perfect for young readers.

Reading Level: 1 (Grade 1) | Word Count: 173 | Page Count: 31

2. Sharing Time Troubles

Sam can’t find anything that’s good enough to take to school for show and tell. And then his troublesome little brother appears on the scene. What happens next is certainly unexpected. The simple illustrations add to the appeal of this book.

Reading Level: 1.1 (Grade 1, Month 1) | Word Count: 160 | Page Count: 29

3. Little Monster Did It!

An amusing story about how things start to go wrong when a new baby arrives at Amy’s house. Little Monster, Amy’s imaginary friend, loves her but not the baby. The mischievous monster starts to wreak havoc all over the house and Amy gets the blame.

Reading Level: 2.2 (Grade 2, Month 2) | Word Count: 539 | Page Count: 32

4. I Can Do Anything That’s Everything All on My Own

Lola is a quirky 5 years old girl with a very active imagination. She describes her older brother Charlie as ‘small and very funny’. The utterly lovable siblings from the hugely popular Charlie and Lola series deal with a whole new set of challenges when Lola decides that she wants to do everything herself.

Reading Level: 2.2 (Grade 2, Month 2) | Word Count: 424 | Page Count: 24

6. My Brother’s Famous Bottom

Award winning Jeremy Strong has written many wacky books for kids. My Brother’s Famous Bottom is no different. Nicholas’s dad has a plan to make some quick money. Nappies! Some disposable-nappy people are looking for a beautiful baby bottom for their new advert – and all Nicholas’s baby brother has to do is pass the audition. What could possibly go wrong?

Reading Level: 3.9 (Grade 3, Month 9) | Word Count: 8910 | Page Count: 86

7. The Tapper Twins Go To War (With Each Other)

The Tapper Twins series are a hilariously authentic account of what life in middle school can be like. Twelve year old twins Claudia and Reese are as different as chalk and cheese, except in their determination to top each other in a continuously escalating prank war. At some point though, the twins have to decide if their efforts are worth the price.

Reading Level: 5.4 (Grade 5, Month 4) | Word Count: 26611 | Page Count: 219

We hope you agree that these are splendid books to have your little one reading this month.

Our young readers can pick these or choose from thousands of outstanding fiction and nonfiction books including award winning books from celebrated, international authors. And we will deliver them all to your doorstep!

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