Children’s book week: book tips for primary school.

Children’s book week: book tips for primary school.

Every year in the Netherlands the children’s book week is organized. During this special week, children’s books and reading are central. The children’s book week is of course fun for children who already like to read, but also for children who like reading less, this is a nice moment to dive into books. Ouders & Onderwijs has collected twelve book tips for primary school children. 

From funny picture books to exciting stories full of mystery and adventure: these book tips are spread over different age groups in the lower grades and upper grades. 

Book tips for the lower grades 

Group 1 + 2

1. Wild William – Ingrid and Dieter Schubert
Wild William is a tough pirate who likes to tell about his adventures at sea. When he meets a boy who is curious about his life, a special friendship develops. A funny and warm picture book about acting tough, being curious and friendship.

2. Knight Ragtag and the Dragamel – Stefan Wolters
Knight Ragtag is definitely not an ordinary knight and experiences the most special adventures. In this story he deals with a strange creature: the dragamel.

3. Coco can do it! – Loes Riphagen
Coco is a small bird who wants to learn to fly but finds it quite scary. With a little courage she discovers she can do more than she thought. 

Group 3 + 4 

4. Fox and Hare in danger – Sylvia Vanden Heede, Thé Tjong-Khing
Fox and Hare experience an exciting adventure with their friends where something is not quite right. They try to find out what is going on and encounter all kinds of surprises. A funny and exciting story with lots of humor and colorful characters.

5. Dolfje Werewolf – Paul van Loon
Dolfje discovers on his seventh birthday that he turns into a werewolf during the full moon. Luckily, Dolfje gets help from people who accept him as he is, starting a special adventure.

6. Spekkie and Freckle: the secret of the forest ranger– Vivian den Hollander 

Spekkie and Freckle discover something mysterious and of course can’t resist investigating. During their search, they try to unravel the secret of the forest ranger.

Book tips for the upper grades 

Group 5 + 6 

7. Adventures of the brave knightess – Janneke Schotveld 

The brave knightess goes out to help people and animals and often ends up in special situations. With her courage and stubbornness, she solves all kinds of problems. The book is full of humor and shows that a hero does not always have to be as you expect. 

8. Ministry of solutions – Sanne Rooseboom 

Nina discovers that there is a mysterious ministry of solutions that helps people when they no longer see a solution themselves. Together with her friends, she gets involved in the mystery. The book shows how important it is to stand up for others.  

9. Little light – Annet Schaap 

Little Light lives with her father in a lighthouse and has to light the lamp every evening. When something goes wrong on a stormy night, she meets an unexpected friend and learns to see the world differently. A touching and fairy tale story about courage, friendship and being yourself. 

Group 7+8 

10. Window cleaner of the Rijksmuseum – Astrid Sy 

In this exciting story, a young window cleaner ends up in the special world of the Rijksmuseum. Art, history and adventure come together when something mysterious happens. A book for readers who love suspense and want to discover more about art and the past.

11. Letter for the king – Tonke Dragt 

Tiuri is about to become a knight when he receives a secret mission that changes everything. He has to deliver an important letter to the king and begins a dangerous journey full of enemies, secrets and unexpected allies. A classic adventure story about courage, loyalty and perseverance. 

12. A backpack full – Pieter Koolwijk 

In A backpack full the characters deal with events and feelings that are not always easy. The story shows that everyone carries things with them and that you do not have to face it alone.