Reading Lists
Christmas reading - A list of books showing the different ways children all over the world celebrate Christmas, with some ideas of decorations, food and presents that can be made celebrating this wonderful time of the year.
To read to your kids
- Top Read Alouds: In honour of 150 years of Christchurch City Libraries (2009), the Children’s Library Team has created a list of the Top 5 Read Alouds for every decade the Library has been open.
- It's never too soon: books to use with the very young
- Reading together: books to share with your 3 - 5 year old child
- Picture book picks: classic read alouds for younger children
- Books for new siblings
- Children’s picture books that teach mathematics concepts
How to read with your eyes shut
- Picture books to read aloud
- Short stories to read aloud
- Chapter books to read aloud
- Sequels and series to read aloud
For new readers
- Picture this: picture books for older readers
- Pageturners: books you can't put down
- Quick and quirky: books to tickle your imagination