Can you recommend 'reading' books for a 5 year old

[Indiana]

I would like to buy a collection of 'learn to read' type books for my daughter to have at home. She is 5 1/2 and in Reception so she has one or two books a week from school which we read and make notes in her reading log.

I thought it would be a good idea to have a series of books at home which help her to read and may be a bit more interesting for her (!). I am sure I saw something recommnended on the forum to get their child more engaged in reading but I can't find it.

Any recommendations welcome!

Thanks

[Monkey]

Julia Donaldson's Songbirds. They stop at level 6 though. Perfect for reception.

If your daughter is already over level 6, I find that the biff, chip and kipper at level 6 + can be good. The earlier ones are boring!

My daughter also loves the Cat in the Hat reading books ( if I ran the horse show etc...)

[Fuschia]

Another idea us to subscribe to Reading Chest - levelled books delivered by post (on loan)

Some nice books included, plus stickers etc

[etta166]

My oldest two (4 and 6) really like the old ladybird Read it Yourself range. I got loads off eBay for them. The book probably don't fit with the current reading curriculum but it did get them enjoying reading for themselves.

[Emski]

We used all the ones that Monkey mentions. Drop me a line if you'd like to borrow! X

[Indiana]

Thanks for all your recommendations - have just bought some of the Julia Donaldson and Read it Yourself on amazon..

Emski - thanks so much for the offer..lets meet for a playdate soon - A would love to see M!

[edd]

Rather than buying new off amazon, why not have a look in the family classifieds?... (apologies if your amazon purchases were seconds!)

[nylonmeals]

Have a chat with the fabulous staff at Tales on Moon Lane in Herne Hill - children's book shop of the year - they are so helpful and really know their stuff.