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Early and First Chapter Books for Kids

Early and beginning chapter books for kids, sorted by interest.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.
 
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Early Chapter Book Mysteries That Will Turn Your Kids into Voracious Readers

September 5, 2018

Early chapter book mystery series and detective books

This list of early chapter book mysteries and detective stories is designed for young readers transitioning from easy reader books to longer novels. In general, they are appropriate for children ages 6-10, although some 5 year olds who are early learners will enjoy reading these titles, as well. Because the average age of learning to…
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Multicultural Early Chapter Books for Kids with Diverse Characters

August 17, 2018

Diverse beginning chapter books for kids ages 6-10

Every child deserves to see themselves represented in children’s books. If you don’t see your experiences in books, the message is, “you don’t matter.” On the reverse, if only one type of child is portrayed in literature it sets up the false premise that that child deserves a better seat at the table. That’s not…
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Chapter Books for Early Readers about Friends and Families

July 31, 2018

Beginning chapter books about friends and families

The right chapter books for early readers can turn a reluctant reader into a voracious reader! I love these books about friends and families; they are sweet and funny stories that are age appropriate for children who are early advanced readers and yet still interesting for more typically developing readers. Think: ages 6-10 (or as…
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Your Kids Will Relate to these Early Chapter Books about School

July 25, 2018

Best chapter books about school for kids.

This was a complicated book list for me to make, not because there is a dearth of early chapter books about school for kids, but because there is a plethora. I could make a never-ending list because nearly every chapter book series either centers around school situations or has at least one installment that does….
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Favorite Dragon Picture and Chapter Books

July 10, 2018

Most kids go through a dragon phase, riding dragons, slaying dragons, being dragons. If your child is in the midst of a dragon obsession then these dragon books for kids are just the thing, no matter what the age. This list of dragon books includes dragon picture books, early chapter books and chapter (“middle grade”)…
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50+ Chapter Books for Preschoolers and 3 Year Olds

June 10, 2018

Chapter books for preschoolers and 3 year olds.

It’s a tricky business, choosing appropriate read aloud chapter books for preschoolers. This is especially true for your three year old, since — as every parent all knows — there is a world of difference between “just three” and “almost four”. Three and four year olds with older siblings might simply enjoy the family time…
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Diverse Summer Reading: Early Chapter Books (7-10 Year Olds)

April 30, 2018

Diverse summer reading list for 7-10 year olds

I bet you want your kids to do lots of reading this summer! Summer reading is the best way to help kids maintain their academic progress and what better way to keep them reading than one of the series from this diverse summer reading list for 7-10 year olds. I love putting a great series…
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Best Animal-Themed Early Chapter Books for Kids

October 9, 2017

Early chapter books about animals for kids ages 6-10

I am so excited for this Early Chapter Books for Kids book list series!  I am hopeful that it will be of great use to parents with children in the 6-10 age range. However, some of the books are great for 5 year olds, who are early readers, too. Early Chapter Books about Animals If your…
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Best Early Chapter Book Series about Girls

September 11, 2017

Early chapter book series about girls

Continuing with my book list series of early chapter books, today I’m featuring our favorite early chapter book series with girl protagonists. Note that I do not say: “early chapter books for girls.” My 8 year old son has given the seal of approval to all of these books. Why should kids read series? I…
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Science-Themed Early Chapter Books for Kids

August 21, 2017

Science themed early chapter books for kids ages 6-10.

Creating this list of science-themed early chapter books was quite an education for me! I certainly learned a few new facts along the way. If your child always has his nose in a non-fiction, fact-filled book and you’re wondering how you can sneak in a little fiction, these early chapter books may be just the…
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