Early and First Chapter Books for Kids
The books on these lists are early chapter books. They are good choices for kids who have moved beyond easy readers but are not yet read for middle grade novels.
The age range for this type of book is typically 6 to 10, but that will vary by skill level, of course. Generally, the characteristics of early chapter books are large font, lots of black and white illustrations, short chapters and fewer than 150 pages.
In addition, take a look at my parent tips for help choosing early chapter books.
A few favorite lists:
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36 Early Chapter Books and Series with Diverse Characters
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Thanksgiving Chapter Books (Plus Some Thanksgiving Poetry)
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Books like Ivy + Bean
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Children's Books with Deaf Characters
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Superhero Chapter Books for Kids Ages 6-10
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Dragon Book Series & Novels for Tweens
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2nd Grade Summer Reading List for 6-8 Year Olds
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Diverse Summer Reading List for 7-9 Year Olds
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Best Animal-Themed Early Chapter Books for Kids
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16 Excellent Chapter Books for 2nd Graders
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Books Like The Bad Guys that Make Kids Laugh!
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Adventure Early Chapter Books For Kids
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Books for Advanced Young Readers
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Magical Books for Kids Not Ready for Harry Potter
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Early Chapter Books to Match Every Child's Interest (Gift Guide)
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Mythology-Inspired Books for Kids Ages 7-13
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Chapter Book Series Gift Sets (Ages 6-9)
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Best Chapter Books in Translation
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Children's Books with Characters of Indian and South Asian Descent
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Children's Books about Divorce and Separation
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King Arthur Books: Adventure and Chivalry Come to Life!
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Female Superhero Books for Kids: Old Favorites and New Friends
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More Books Like Dog Man, Please! Kids Will Love These!
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Laugh-Out-Loud Funny Beginning Chapter Book Series: Ages 6-10
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Halloween Early Chapter Books for Kids
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Early Chapter Book Mysteries That Will Turn Your Kids into Voracious Readers
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Chapter Books for Early Readers about Friends and Families
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Your Kids Will Relate to these Early Chapter Books about School
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50+ Chapter Books for Preschoolers and 3 Year Olds
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Best Early Chapter Book Series about Girls
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Science-Themed Early Chapter Books for Kids
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30 First Chapter Books for Kids: Series About Boys
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Funny 3rd Grade Books that Kids Love!
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Playful Early Chapter Books About Sports
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The Best and Most Inspiring STEM Books for Kids
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Best Books for 7 Year Olds: Get Them Hooked on Reading!
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51 Must Read Chapter Books for Kids (Not Your Typical Book List)
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The Epic Way To Read Ebooks
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22 Alternative Book Series to Junie B. Jones
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19 Book Series: Alternatives to Magic Tree House