6 New Children’s Books on BookSmart to Read in 2025
New year, new books! Start 2025 with these fun books for kids- all available on BookSmart.
2025 is here! A new year comes with opportunities for new routines and habits. What a great time to establish a routine of reading with your children with family-friendly books for 2025. The new year can be used as a fresh start to introduce something new for your children, and reading with them can be a new daily habit for the whole family.
Setting reading goals with your children is a great way to encourage them to reach their full potential. With these book recommendations for 2025, dive into stories that will inspire your children and kickstart their learning in the new year.
BookSmart includes a wide range of stories to explore as a family, with even more introduced for the new year! Here are 6 children’s books to read in 2025 – all available for free on the BookSmart app.
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All Aboard the Colours Train by Oxford Children’s Books
Published by Oxford University Press
Ages 3-5
We’re at the station. We’re off to explore colours, animals and so much more. All aboard everyone! This fun-filled story, which gently explores early-learning concepts, is great to share with very young children. With lots of things to spot and describe on every page, this brilliant train ride is a trip worth taking again and again.
► Climb aboard the train for an adventure here
How to Feed an Elephant (Peculiar Pets) by Sam Wilde
Published by Oxford University Press
Ages 3-5, 6-8
It’s very important to look after your pet properly. But when that pet is huge and hungry and likes to trumpet in the middle of the night, taking care of it can be… interesting.
► Dive into this funny story here.
Jumping Dreams by Muboso Zamchiya
Published by Edtrivia LLC
Ages 6-8
Why is jumping rope so much fun? There is nothing like it at all, is there? The whizz and the whir of the rope as it turns. The thrill in your heart as you skip and hop. Jumping rope is like jumping your dreams into life!
► Jump into the story here.
Number Jumble (The Digits) by Tony Bradman
Published by Oxford University Press
Ages 3-5
Meet The Digits! Today they are moving into The Number Tower but there is something odd about their apartments. Can they get to the bottom of it?
► Join The Digits’ investigation here.
Kooky Raises Money by Brenda Wolfenbarger
Published by Worldreader Originals
Ages 3-5
Kooky Kitty loves the library but notices some of the books are old and worn. Determined to help, Kooky sets out to save enough money to buy a new book. From sweeping floors to selling drawings, Kooky finds creative ways to earn coins. Will Kooky’s hard work pay off, and can Kooky surprise the librarian with a brand-new book?
► Learn the importance of saving money here.
Stella and the Seagull by Georgina Stevens
Published by Oxford University Press
Ages 3-5, 6-8
When Stella’s little seagull friend gets poorly from the plastic stuck in its tummy, Stella wants to do anything she can to try and help. From beach clean-ups to banning plastic straws, her ideas spread around the community and make a huge impact. Thanks to Stella, the little seagull and all its animal friends can live in a better environment.
► Follow Stella as she learns the significance of impactful actions here
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