Best Key Stage 1 books of 2024
Take a look at our four fantastic recommendations for Key Stage 1.
Destiny Ink: Sleepover Surprise by Adeola Sokunbi (Nosy Crow, 2024)
Follow the adventures of the talented Destiny Ink and her mischievous pet hamster, Fuzzy. It’s a big day for Destiny – her very first sleepover! However, her excitement is overshadowed by worry. So, what will Destiny do when she meets a monster who has also never been to a sleepover before? An exciting easy-read chapter book for young children, all about friendship and new experiences, filled with humour and fun.
The Pinchers and the Diamond Heist by Anders Sparring and illustrated by Per Gustavsson (Gecko Press, 2024)
This is the first book in a funny crime series about a well-behaved child who doesn’t fit into his family of criminals. It features a prison break, a diamond heist and a lie that saves the day. Translated from Swedish and featuring colourful, quirky illustrations and short chapters, this book is ideal to read aloud or for those children who are beginning to read longer texts independently. If you like a quiz and creating things, it also encourages some criminally fun activities at the end of the book!
Izzy the Inventor and the Teeny-Tiny Ogres by Zanna Davidson and illustrated by Elissa Elwick (Usborne, 2024)
An action-packed book combining magic, science and a trusty unicorn called Henry. Izzy the Inventor loves science but makes a mistake which throws Fairytale Land into chaos! In this tale, she must save Fairytale Land and make it back in time for her invention competition. A fabulous first chapter book for emerging readers that will have them hooked with the fast-paced action, captivating illustrations and ideas for science experiments to try out for themselves.
Meet the Maliks – Twin Detectives: The Emerald Emergency by Zanib Mian and illustrated by Kyan Cheng (Hachette Children’s Books, 2024)
The Emerald Emergency is the third book in this brilliantly funny series. Join twins Musa and Maysa as they help to solve the mystery of a missing emerald ring that has been taken from their mosque. Maysa’s tendency for stretching the truth often lands her in trouble. Will she be able to learn from her mistakes and save her mum’s reputation? This funny and relatable tale will resonate with young readers as they navigate the challenges of friendship and honesty.
