Find the best books for 6 year olds here: lots of ideas for birthday gifts or Christmas presents for six year old boys or girls - books to read for fun, learning or education!
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Now We Are Six
by A.A. Milne
A.A. Milne's treasure trove of nursery favourites is an unforgettable evocation of childhood, through the eyes of the six-year-old Christopher Robin. Hardback, colour illustrations by E.H. Shepard, 112 page edition.
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Zac Power Test Drive - Zac's Ski Mission
by H.I. Larry
The Zac Power Test Drive books are aimed at younger readers than the standard Zac Power books, so that new entrant boys can enjoy some exciting spy stories. Paperback, 60 pages.
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The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid
by Geronimo Stilton
A wonderful series of books following the wild and crazy adventures of Geronimo Stilton around the mouse world. Paperback, illustrated, 128 pages.
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Magic School Bus Chapter Book - Amazing Magnetism
by Scholastic
Miss Frizzle and the class venture out into the world undertaking scientific explorations. Paperback, in chapters, illustrated, 80 pages.
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Beatrix Potter The Complete Tales
by Beatrix Potter
This complete and unabridged collection contains all 23 of Beatrix Potter's Tales in one deluxe volume with all their original illustrations.
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You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum!
by Andy Stanton
Mr Gum is a downright nasty old man who hates children and does everything he can to be mean to them. The first in a series of hilarious novels. Paperback, 144 pages.
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The Great Piratical Rumbustification
by Margaret Mahy
Actually two classic ripsnorting stories, "The Great Piratical Rumbistification" and "The Librarian and the Robbers" from a famous NZ author. A 64 page paperback edition, including b&w illustrations throughout by Quentin Blake.
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Fantastic Mr Fox
by Roald Dahl
One of the best-loved stories from the world's No. 1 story teller, now a major film. Paperback, full colour illustrations by Quentin Blake, 96 page edition.
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The Wizard of Oz
by L. Frank Baum
Aimed at children age 6 years +, this 94 page hardcover edition contains both carefully condensed text & dazzling illustrations throughout.
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Grandma McGarvey Goes to the Zoo
by Jenny Hessell
Brave and bold Grandma McGarvey ventures forth on another adventure. Paperback, full colour illustrated by Trevor Pye, 32 page edition.
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Astrosaurs : Megabookasaurus
by Steve Cole
Teggs is no ordinary dinosaur - he's an Astrosaur. In this "Megabookasaurus" follow Teggs and the rest of the crew of the DSS Sauropod on three of their most dangerous missions. Three books in one along with brand-new material by Steve Cole and collector cards! Paperback, 336 pages.
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Cows In Action : World War Moo
by Steve Cole
Join Professor McMoo, Pat and Bo Vine --- star agents of the CIA - Cows in Action, a crack team of cow commandos --- in their brilliantly funny and wildly quirky series of adventures. Paperback, 160 pages.
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This list of ideas for the best
Books for 6 Year Olds has been compiled independently to help parents, relatives and family friends in their search for a birthday gift or Christmas present to read with a six year old boy or girl.