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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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:
30 First Chapter Books for Kids: Series About Boys
First chapter books, or what I also like to call, “early chapter books” are books for kids ages 6-10. This is a tricky age to target because it is also the age when kids are first learning to read. So one 6 year old may be ready for chapter books, but his classmate may not…
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Funny 3rd Grade Books that Kids Love!
If there’s one thing that will draw an 8 year old into reading, it’s a funny book. And so with that in mind I made this list of 3rd grade books! Some of the book will cause kids to giggle, some will make them guffaw, but all of titles on this book list for 3rd…
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Playful Early Chapter Books About Sports
If you have a child who loves to run, jump and score, then he or she will enjoy reading these early chapter books with a sports theme. I was able to find books about the “big four”—soccer, baseball, basketball and football—as well as swimming, running, gymnastics and more. There is something for everyone (no curling…
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The Best and Most Inspiring STEM Books for Kids
In case you’ve been living under a rock, STEM and STEAM are hot topics these days. Thus, I’ve curated a list of some of the best STEM books for kids. In the cross-disciplinary tradition of STEM and STEAM, these books inspire kids to learn about science, nature, engineering, math and how they intersect with the…
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Best Books for 7 Year Olds: Get Them Hooked on Reading!
You have probably experienced the difficulty of finding books for your child who has recently mastered reading chapter books. Whether your child is a voracious reader or a reluctant one, this list of the best books for 7 year olds will help you fill your bookshelves with quality books for both boys and girls to…
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51 Must Read Chapter Books for Kids (Not Your Typical Book List)
As with my previous list, 51 must-read picture books, I took great pains to ensure this was not a duplicate of all the other “best chapter books of all time” book list. You do not need another list to tell you Charlotte’s Web is one of the best books ever written and that your kids…
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The Epic Way To Read Ebooks
You love paper books. Real books. Me too. Flipping pages, using a bookmark (or dogear-ing a page—no judgements!). The only light emanating from the book is that of your imagination. But what you want is the convenience of the ebook. You need to be able to carry as many books as you want anywhere you go. And not…
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Early Chapter Books to Match Every Child’s Interest (Gift Guide)
Thanks to all my newsletter subscribers who answered my call for feedback on what type of books you want to find for your kids! There will be another list next week, so stay tuned for that. Last week I made a book list of middle grade chapter books for every child’s interest, but if those…
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22 Alternative Book Series to Junie B. Jones
Oh, Junie B. Jones (don’t forget the “B”!). Do you love her because your child enjoys reading, or do you hate her for her annoying behavior and horrid grammar? Personally, I feel neutral. Whether you like Junie or wish you’d never met her, we all need a break. While the series on this list are not necessarily…
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