Dyslexia Friendly Books

Dyslexia Friendly Books

Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that affects reading and spelling, often including the individual's awareness of language patterns, verbal memory, and processing speed. Therefore, reading can be difficult for a dyslexic person, which can often result in people with dyslexia being reluctant readers. Whether you're shopping for yourself or a family member, here at Book2Door, we have a wide range of books that are more accessible to dyslexic readers.

Barrington Stoke Books 

Barrington Stoke Publishers focuses on providing more accessible books for dyslexic and reluctant readers. They have published books written with dyslexic and reluctant readers in mind by fantastic authors such as Malorie Blackman, Nick Sharratt, Tom Palmer, and so many more. This Scottish-based publishing company has been responsible for encouraging children of all ages and abilities to get into reading, helping every child experience the joy of reading and the feeling of getting lost in a book. Barrington Stoke is driven to provide books that match a child's age and not their reading level. Aiming to keep their interest whilst they gradually improve over time. The books are expertly edited to ensure comprehension and accessibility, with shorter novels helping the reader build their confidence. 

There is an excellent range of books available from Barrington Stoke for a wide range of ages. For ages 7-9-year-olds, check out this fantastic five-book collection by Tom Palmer. This set features World War-based fiction stories D-Day Dog, Over the Line, After the War, Armistice Runner, and Arctic Star. These stories have gained popularity since their release due to Palmer's unique exploration of World War narratives. 

For fans of Stranger Things and The Goonies, check out The Crooked Oak Mysteries Series by Dan Smith. This three-book collection features thrilling unexplainable mysteries that this group of friends tries to solve. The series is printed in a dyslexia-friendly font and on yellow paper which makes it more accessible. This series is excellent for 7-9-year-olds who are fans of sci-fi and horror. 

For more Barrington Stoke books, check out our Barrington Stoke page! We also have a blog page, great books for dyslexic readers, to help point out some titles for your little readers. 

Books about Dyslexia 

Whether you have recently been diagnosed or want to learn more about it to help a loved one, we've got a wide range of books to make it a little easier for you. For children and tweens, check Dyslexia and Me by Amy Rainbow, a dyslexia specialist. Perfect for helping children understand the difficulty and what techniques could help them in school, exams, daily life, and mindfulness activities. 

For advice and information for adults with dyslexia, check out Kate Grigg's This is Dyslexia: The definitive guide to the untapped power of dyslexic thinking and its vital role in our future. Griggs is CEO of the charity Made by Dyslexia and is driven to help people understand the advantages and disadvantages of dyslexia, reframing it into strengths rather than weaknesses. 

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