Enticing titles for reluctant readers

This fun pocket book gives you points for spotting dogs and presents little fact nuggets for the dog buffs. Easy to dip in and out on the go!

There’s a wow factor about how many wonderful animal stars we have in Scotland, makes us feel proud and curious!

We loved this short, rhyming read about finding hope during difficult times – it's a lovely message for readers of all ages.

The storytelling in this book is absolutely fantastic, with so many hysterical moments that even the most reluctant reader will be totally captivated.

Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre have created some fantastic stories together, and this is a perfect one for reluctant readers to start with – we loved the character of Kevin and the important role played by biscuits.

We loved meeting Sam in the first book in this hilarious illustrated series which encourages children to face their fears, with plenty of mishaps along the way.

This book is so dramatic that we were flying through the pages, and we think that reluctant readers will be too – especially if they're interested in animals or the environment.

We love this story of the ocean Olympics. Beautifully illustrated, it is the perfect transitional book, situated somewhere between a picture and chapter book.

This non-fiction title is prefect for dipping in and out of- it covers a great range of footballers iconic to the game. There is just so much to learn about your favourite football stars- perfect for an enthusiastic football fan, but less enthusiastic reader.

An absolutely thrilling read, this graphic novel is sure to have even the most reluctant reader hooked! Man-eating demons, giant robots and an octopus- what’s not to love?

We love the combination of cartoons, doodles and storytelling in this hilarious and entertaining adventure starring Tom and portrayed through his homework diary.

This is a hilarious and laugh out loud book for children and parents alike. The clever humour comes from the situations being described- it always makes us chuckle! Perfect for readers looking to move beyond Roald Dahl.

We love this poignant take of Jake, who finds the festive period challenging when his routine changes and people’s emotions are hard to read. It is a great read from accessible publisher Barrington Stoke.

Jeffrey Alan Love’s graphic illustrations pair perfectly with the often dark and foreboding Norse tales. Short story collections and myths are a great way to incise reluctant readers into books and stories.

This collection of (sometimes) gruesome Greek Myths is perfect for dipping in and out of and is sure to grasp the interest of even the most reluctant reader.