The 50 Best Books for 9- and 10-Year-Olds | Brightly Let them read through this list of expert recommendations for the 50 best books for 9- and 10- year-olds and select one (or 10) books to read. Of course, you know your child best. So if you see a book that would be a good fit with his or her interests, buy it or borrow it and give it to your child. The more books, the more reading!