Wondering which books are suitable for emerging and newly independent young readers?

Bookseller Katie has compiled a list of books perfect to help children transition from picture books to longer stories and chapter books.

To help you take that next step we also have a few tips on what to look for:

-Short chapters - it's easier to call it a day if you can see their mind wandering.

-Pictures on every page, at least to start with.

-Nothing to complex - depending on your child's reading proficiency and comprehension.

-Try a genre/topic they enjoy.

Many of these recommendations are part of a larger series. Where this is the case, we have selected three titles from the series. Do check out the other books in the series by typing the title or author into the search bar.