Celebrate Children’s Book Week with 7 Must-Reads for Kids!

News| 14th August 2025
Celebrate Children’s Book Week with 7 Must-Reads for Kids!
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Calling all bookworms big and small – it's Children’s Book Week! 🎉 And what better way to celebrate than by swapping screen for story time with seven amazing reads to inspire, entertain, and delight young readers all Book Week long!

Whether your little reader is into giggles, ghosts, or grand adventures, our team has handpicked seven top titles – one for each day of the week – to keep their imaginations buzzing. Let’s dive in!

📘 Day 1 – Dogman by Dav Pilkey

Start the adventure with a laugh-out-loud graphic novel that’s taken the world by storm! With the Dogman movie just hitting cinemas, now’s the perfect time to read where it all began.

📗 Day 2 – Runt by Craig Silvey, illustrated by Sara Acton

From the beloved Perth-based author of Jasper Jones comes a heartwarming tale about friendship, courage, and a very clever dog. A local story with global heart!

📙 Day 3 – Meet Bluey: A Sticker Activity Book

Everyone’s favourite blue heeler is back in the latest release of this interactive sticker series! Perfect for little hands and big imaginations, it’s guaranteed to keep kids busy (and happily quiet).

📕 Day 4 – Creature Clinic by Gavin Aung Than

Written and illustrated by Ellenbrook’s very own! This quirky and creative graphic novel brings mythical creatures to life in the most hilarious way – a local legend in the making.

📒 Day 5 – The Girl and the Ghost by Jacqueline Harvey

From the bestselling author behind the Alice-Miranda series, this spooky adventure is perfect for kids who love a little mystery – and it’s especially popular among young girls (but it’s a fab read for everyone!).

📔 Day 6 – Matilda by Roald Dahl

A timeless classic and one of the Dymocks Ellenbrook team’s absolute faves. Matilda’s magical mind and fierce spirit never go out of style – perfect for introducing your child to a world of wonder.

📓 Day 7 – Silverborn by Jessica Townsend

The newest chapter in the Nevermoor series is a magical fantasy escape, written by brilliant Aussie author Jessica Townsend from sunny Queensland. A must for kids who love epic adventures and twisty plots!

📚 Visit Clare and Theresa at Dymocks Ellenbrook Central and stock up on these wonderful reads to make this Children’s Book Week the most magical yet!

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