#33 Top kids’ books recommended by an 11-year-old: fun & engaging reads for your family

Send us Fan MailIt’s World Book Week in Australia, and in this super special episode my 11-year-old joins me to share his all-time favourite books, the ones that made him fall in love with reading from age 5 to now!If you’re looking for book recommendations for kids, this list is packed with funny, adventurous, and unputdownable stories perfect for ages 8–12 (and younger readers too!). From Dog Man and Diary of a Wimpy Kid to Wings of Fire, Percy Jackson, and The Storm Runner, these are the books kids can’t get enough of.I actually have a list of tips and ideas for helping kids fall in love with reading which so many parents have downloaded it and found it super helpful! You can grab it here.And here’s the full list of books we talked about — in the order he read them:Zac Power — H.I. LarryThe 13-Storey Treehouse series — Andy Griffiths & Terry DentonDog Man — Dav PilkeyPow Pow Pig — Anh DoSquidge Dibley — Mick ElliottDiary of a Minecraft Creeper — Zack ZombieDiary of a Wimpy Kid (The Meltdown is his favourite) — Jeff KinneyFunny Kid — Matt StantonWings of Fire — Tui T. SutherlandI Survived series — Lauren TarshisBooks by David Walliams (Super Sleuth is his favourite)The Kindness Project — Tanya CurranThe Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities — Rick Riordan Presents anthologyThe Odd 1s Out — James RallisonThe Wild Robot — Peter BrownSkulduggery Pleasant — Derek LandyPercy Jackson series — Rick RiordanThe Storm Runner series — J.C. Cervantes (his absolute favourite!)Whether you’re a parent hoping to raise a reader, a teacher looking for fresh ideas, or simply want to discover the best kids’ books and series, this episode is full of inspiration to get your child excited about reading.Keywords: kids book recommendations, best books for kids, children’s booklist, World Book Week, books for 8–12 year olds, middle grade books, funny books for kids, adventure books for kids, books to get kids reading, raising readers, top kids books 2025, book recommendations by kids, family reading habits, how to get kids into reading, read aloud chapter books, must-read series for kids, Dog Man series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid books, Wings of Fire series, Percy Jackson series, The Wild Robot, Skulduggery Pleasant, The Storm Runner series, Minecraft books for kids, David Walliams booksSupport the showConnect with Fabi:Email: [email protected]