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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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:
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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19 Book Series: Alternatives to Magic Tree House
If you have a child just starting to read chapter books, you are no doubt familiar with the Magic Tree House series featuring a pair of time traveling siblings. But what do you read when you finish the 4,683 books in the series? Where will you find more books like Magic Tree House so your…
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Superhero Chapter Books for Kids Ages 6-10
This year’s national summer reading theme is “Every Hero Has a Story”. Now, such a theme is not limited to traditional superheroes, but it seemed like a good time to gather all my superhero chapter book recommendations for early chapter book readers into one place. Some of these books I’ve suggested before, but some new favorites…
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Magic Early Chapter Books For Kids Ages 5-9
Do your kids love all things magic? These magic themed early chapter books will make their imaginations soar. Filled with transformations, magical creatures, super powers, flying carpets, and fantastical plots, your beginning chapter book readers will love these books! These books all feature large-ish fonts, illustrations and an easy reading length, perfect for 5-9 year…
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