Illustration copyright Nick Sharratt

Over seventy tried and tested books for reading aloud. All available from your local library.

Visit the Great Books to Read Aloud website for more about the books, top tips, celebrity endorsements and more.

Find or reserve copies of the great books on the library catalogue:

• Great books for 0 to 5 years
• Great books for 5 to 8 years
• Great books for 8 to 11 years

'Reading aloud is the best way to get your children hooked on books for life'

Jacqueline Wilson, Children's Laureate 2005 to 2007