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 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 9781474991100

The Light Thieves: Search for the Black Mirror

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

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ISBN 9781841462509

KS2 Science Study Book

CGP Books

KS2 Science Study Book, CGP Books.

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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 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 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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ISBN 9780063039247

Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Club: Roll Call: a Graphic Novel

A much-loved pick among Strew families.

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ISBN 9780099258919

Alfie: the Big Alfie Out of Doors Storybook (Paperback)

Shirley Hughes

The Big Alfie Out Of Doors Storybook.

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ISBN 9780140548969

The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales (Picture Puffin)

Jon Scieszka

Jon Scieszka introduces some really stupid off-the-wall fairy tales including: `Chicken Licken', `The Princess and the Bowling Ball'; `The Really Ugly Duckling', and `Jack's Bean Problem'.Chosen by children as the Book o…

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ISBN 9780141335131

Hairy Maclary's Hat Tricks (Hairy Maclary and Friends)

Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

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ISBN 9780316038638

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.

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ISBN 9780340681381

Everyone Hide from Wibbly Pig

Inkpen, Mick

Play hide and seek with Wibbly Pig and his seven friends through the pages of this "lift the flap" book - with a double flap surprise at the end. Open doors and lift cushions to find Tiny Pig's hiding place.

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ISBN 9780340931653

Five Go Off to Camp by Enid Blyton

Enid Blyton

New and contemporary cover treatment with carefully edited, timeless, text brings The Famous Five right into the 21st Century, and to a whole new generation of readers!

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ISBN 9780385189491

Best-Loved Folktales of the World

Schwarz, Jill Karla / Cole, Joanna

Best-Loved Folktales of the World.

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ISBN 9780385618649

Lily Alone by Jacqueline Wilson (Hardcover)

Wilson, Jacqueline

No one in children's literature brings more insight to the modern family. Here 10-year-old Lily has to cope with three young ones when Mum goes off on holiday with her boyfriend." -- The Independent 'i' "Find out how thi…

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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 9780439944601

Bloomin' Rainforests (Horrible Geography)

Ganeri, Anita

Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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ISBN 9780689711039

Aladdin Picture Books Stone Soup (Paperback)

A Caldecott Honor Book with remastered artwork for its 75th anniversary! Clever soldiers outwit greedy townspeople with the creation of a special soup in this cherished classic. Three soldiers come marching down the road…

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ISBN 9780702310225

The Full Stop That Got Away (PB)

The Full Stop That Got Away (PB), Laura Baker.

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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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