Most-read kids books (from real Strew families)

A list of what home educating parents are actually reading; updated from Strew reader counts.

Top books right now

Ranked by total reads logged via Strew.

ISBN 9780007559886

English Ages 9-11 : Ideal for Home Learning

English Ages 9-11 : Ideal for Home Learning, Collins Easy Learning.

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ISBN 9780141354934

A Wrinkle in Time

A Wrinkle in Time, Madeleine L'Engle.

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ISBN 9780399543890

What Was the Ice Age?

Medina, Nico, Who HQ

What Was the Ice Age?

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ISBN 9781474846172

Factivity Bugs and Minibeasts by Anna Claybourne

Take a close-up look at the amazing miniature world of insects and other creepy crawlies with Factivity Bugs and Minibeasts. Discover beautiful butterflies, deadly spiders and ladybirds with poisonous knees! Children wil…

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ISBN 9781978406148

Stone, Mineral, or Stardust?

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Good and the Beautiful: Science Sparks and Stars

Good And The Beautiful: Science Sparks And Stars.

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ISBN 9780141369297

George S Marvellous Medicine (Colour Edn)

Roald Dahl

George Kranky s Grandma is a miserable grouch. George really hates that horrid old witchy woman. One Saturday morning George is in charge of giving Grandma her medicine. So-ho Ah-ha Ho-hum George knows exactly what to do…

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ISBN 9780192787866

Isadora Moon and the Pop Stars

A much-loved pick among Strew families.

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ISBN 9780198466550

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 1+: Songbirds Zak and the Vet by Julia Donaldson Paperback | Indigo Chapters

Donaldson, Julia; Kirtley, Clare

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 1+: Songbirds Zak and the Vet by Julia Donaldson

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ISBN 9780198466581

Oxford Reading Tree: Stage 1+: Songbirds: Sam's Pot

Donaldson, Julia; Kirtley, Clare

The teaching notes for the Oxford Reading Tree Songbirds phonics books are full of practical suggestions for using the books with groups and individuals, saving you hours of preparation time. They have been updated in li…

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ISBN 9781474940139

Business for Beginners

Business for Beginners, Rose Hall.

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ISBN 9781474991100

The Light Thieves: Search for the Black Mirror

The Light Thieves: Search for the Black Mirror, Helena Duggan.

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ISBN 9781782947837

KS2 Year 3 Maths 10-Minute Weekly Workouts

KS2 Year 3 Maths 10-Minute Weekly Workouts, CGP Books.

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ISBN 9781782948674

KS2 Year 3 Maths Times Tables 10-Minute Weekly Workouts

KS2 Year 3 Maths Times Tables 10-Minute Weekly Workouts, CGP Books.

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ISBN 9781789087338

English Activity Book for Ages 9-10 (Year 5)

A bright and colourful English Activity Book brimming with charming characters, engaging activities and crystal-clear explanations. Perfect for practice at home or in class, it’s loaded with useful English practice for a…

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ISBN 9781841462509

KS2 Science Study Book

CGP Books

KS2 Science Study Book, CGP Books.

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ISBN 9781841462592

KS2 Science Question Book

CGP Books

KS2 Science Question Book, CGP Books.

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ISBN 9781846960376

Early Man and Other Prehistoric Creatures

A much-loved pick among Strew families.

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ISBN 9781861476579

Ant's Diary

Tim Hayward; Parker Steve; Adam Stower; Robin Carter

Ant's Diary, Parker Steve.

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ISBN 9781913971045

The Long-Lost Secret Diary of the World's Worst Viking

The Long-Lost Secret Diary of the World's Worst Viking, Tim Collins.

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ISBN 9780007158522

Oh the Places Youll Go Yellow

Dr. Seuss

Advice in rhyme for proceeding in life; weathering fear, loneliness, and confusion; and being in charge of your actions.

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ISBN 9780007215997

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

This classic story of Sophie and her extraordinary tea-time guest has been loved by millions of children since it was first published over 30 years ago. Now a new generation will enjoy this beautiful reformatted edition!…

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ISBN 9780007217878

Into the Wild

Into the Wild, Erin Hunter.

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ISBN 9780007347056

Mog's Christmas: the Illustrated Children's Picture Book Adventure of the Nation's Favourite Cat! (Mog)

Judith Kerr

The classic Christmas story of everyone’s favourite family cat, Mog, complete with a stunning foiled cover for extra Christmas sparkle!It’s Christmas, and Mog’s house is full of strange noises and peculiar smells. Everyo…

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ISBN 9780007348695

The Cat in the Hat

Dr. Seuss

The Cat in the Hat, Dr. Seuss.

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ISBN 9780007365548

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Dr. Seuss)

How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

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ISBN 9780008236069

Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book

A sleepy tale full of wonderful yawning creatures from the iconic Dr. Seuss, gets a brand new look! This book is the original (and the best) remedy for children who don’t want to go to sleep. Sleep thoughts are spreading…

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ISBN 9780008275365

Problem Solving and Reasoning Ages 7-9 : Ideal for Home Learning

Problem Solving and Reasoning Ages 7-9 : Ideal for Home Learning, Collins Easy Learning.

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ISBN 9780008649579

Astrochimp

Astrochimp, David Walliams.

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ISBN 9780008656546

The Elf on the Shelf's Night Before Christmas

The Elf On The Shelf's Night Before Christmas, Chanda A. Bell.

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What is this?

KidsBooksRanked is a daily-updated list of books ranked by how often families log them as read in Strew. This is not a critic list — it’s based on real home educated kids reading books (and logging them as read in Strew). This site will expand as more and more home educating parents log kids books as read. In the future this will mean we can track the really best books amongst home ed families.

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