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Books to give children

The book that works is the first in a series they do not know yet, or the next in the one they already follow. Here are the series most read between ages 6 and 12.

In a hurry? These three

  1. Salamandra Harry Potter y la piedra filosofal, illustrated

    The first Harry Potter in hardback with illustrations by Xavier Bonet

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  2. Maeva Atlas del mundo

    Large-format illustrated atlas with maps full of animals, food and landmarks

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  3. Ediciones SM Los Futbolísimos 1: Los árbitros dormidos

    First book in Roberto Santiago's mystery and football series

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Budget

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Where to start

Early readers (6 to 8): short chapters, large print, lots of pictures. From 8 to 10: adventure and humour series. From 10: fantasy and mystery with longer books.

If they do not read much

Try comics, illustrated diaries or books of facts and records. They count as reading and are often the way in to everything else.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know which book in the series they already have?

Ask the parents which was the last one they read, or give the first book of a different series in the same style. Books bought on Amazon can be returned if it turns out to be a duplicate.

Why don't you show the exact price?

Amazon prices change several times a day and we do not want to show you one that is no longer right. We give a rough range (for example, €10 to €20) based on what we saw on the day we reviewed it; the real price is the one shown on Amazon when you click.