The days are getting shorter and summer is winding to a close, which means back-to-school season is upon us.

Some students in the US have already returned to classes, and Canada is close behind, with parents and students across the country heading out to buy new gym shoes and notebooks and 12-packs of pencils that will all have disappeared by Christmas.

One thing we think everyone should add to their back-to-school shopping list is books, and we have recommendations for every age group from pre-school to high school.

Here are our top picks for back-to-school reading.