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Evening Standard
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Zoë Phillimore

Best children’s books for boys from ages 2-10 to spark a love of reading

Looking for a book to buy for a special chap in your life, but at a loss for what will be a hit? Worry not, we’ve got a roundup of some of the best books for boys, from timeless classics to brand spanking new titles that boys of all ages will love.

Of course all literature can be enjoyed by all genders, but we’ve compiled a list here of books boys are likely to enjoy. That’s not to say that girls won’t love them too. But we’ve picked them based on characters, themes and subject matter that will hopefully grab a boy’s interest.

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