Early Chapter Books Archives - Reading Middle Grade Books for Kids and Grown Ups Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:57:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/readingmiddlegrade.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cropped-favicon-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Early Chapter Books Archives - Reading Middle Grade 32 32 155654171 35 Best Chapter Books for Beginning Readers https://readingmiddlegrade.com/chapter-books/ https://readingmiddlegrade.com/chapter-books/#comments Sat, 25 Nov 2023 14:21:34 +0000 https://readingmiddlegrade.com/?p=515 Helping kids enjoy reading is so close to my heart. Sometimes teachers and parents focus too much on teaching kids to pronounce words, and not enough on enjoying stories. Chapter books are a great next step once your child starts to want longer stories. You can either read them to your kids or let them read on their own. I once read the entire Ralph S. Mouse book to a group of kids aged 6 to 13. It was a hit. That's why it's on this list. This list includes 25 of the best chapter books, most of which I've read, and others which friends have rated highly. I've included both classic and contemporary picks, and many of these are series. I hope you find one you or a kiddo in your life will love.

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]]> https://readingmiddlegrade.com/chapter-books/feed/ 6 515 The Best Early Readers for Kids (Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3) https://readingmiddlegrade.com/best-early-readers-for-kids/ https://readingmiddlegrade.com/best-early-readers-for-kids/#respond Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:49:48 +0000 https://readingmiddlegrade.com/?p=41815 For new readers, a full-length chapter book can be terribly intimidating (even with pictures!) and that's where easy readers (or early readers, as I call them) come in. The I Can Read book series are just one brand of early readers, but I like them because the stories are engaging and diverse, which can help to foster a love for reading at an early age.

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]]> https://readingmiddlegrade.com/best-early-readers-for-kids/feed/ 0 41815 Chapter Books By Black Authors https://readingmiddlegrade.com/chapter-books-by-black-authors/ https://readingmiddlegrade.com/chapter-books-by-black-authors/#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2022 10:37:12 +0000 https://readingmiddlegrade.com/?p=28591 This list is geared toward kids new to reading chapter books and elementary-aged kids who are just moving into middle grade books. As such, it's for kids ages 5-10 (roughly), but more tightly ages 6-8. Again, these ages are suggestions and these books can be read by kids and adults of all ages!

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]]> https://readingmiddlegrade.com/chapter-books-by-black-authors/feed/ 1 28591 8 Best Chapter Books About Kids Starting Businesses https://readingmiddlegrade.com/chapter-books-about-kids-starting-a-business/ https://readingmiddlegrade.com/chapter-books-about-kids-starting-a-business/#comments Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000 https://readingmiddlegrade.com/?p=27276 Chapter books about kids starting a business aren't as abundant as their middle grade counterparts. But, they still exist! For this list, I've rounded up 8 chapter books for younger readers, filled with illustrations, and boasting shorter pages. All 8 of these books feature kids starting a business -- pet-sitting, lemonade stands, baking cookies, or selling seaweed snacks at school -- to earn money. If your kids are budding entrepreneurs, they just might find some inspiration in these stories.

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]]> https://readingmiddlegrade.com/chapter-books-about-kids-starting-a-business/feed/ 1 27276 25 Adorable Chapter Books About Animals https://readingmiddlegrade.com/chapter-books-about-animals/ https://readingmiddlegrade.com/chapter-books-about-animals/#respond Mon, 15 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000 https://readingmiddlegrade.com/?p=26933 The best chapter books about animals (for kids ages 6-10) are also some of the cutest stories you'll ever read! These books often feature pet-loving kids, animal detectives or superheroes, or animals figuring life out -- just like kids are. For this list, I've rounded up some of the best animal-centered chapter books aimed at kids in K-5 grades. Many of these will work for beginning readers and others for stronger readers. If you're looking for animal stories for middle schoolers, check out my list of middle grade dog books, middle grade horse books, and middle grade animal books!

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]]> https://readingmiddlegrade.com/chapter-books-about-animals/feed/ 0 26933 21 Best STEM Chapter Books for Kids Ages 5-8 https://readingmiddlegrade.com/stem-chapter-books/ https://readingmiddlegrade.com/stem-chapter-books/#respond Wed, 03 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000 https://readingmiddlegrade.com/?p=26245 STEM chapter books and STEM books for kids in general are close to my heart because of my STEM background. I love how accessible and possible they make that field for kids. In case you didn't know, STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics! So, you'll find on this list, stories about kids who love science, coding, math, robotics, and the like. Although these STEM chapter books are geared toward younger readers, there's no reason older kids can't enjoy reading them too.

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]]> https://readingmiddlegrade.com/stem-chapter-books/feed/ 0 26245 Chapter Books About Friendship (For Ages 5-8) https://readingmiddlegrade.com/chapter-books-about-friendship/ https://readingmiddlegrade.com/chapter-books-about-friendship/#respond Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0000 https://readingmiddlegrade.com/?p=25488 Chapter books about friendships are some of my favorites to read because they explore the many feelings and struggles younger kids face with making friends. The books on the list include stories about BFFs, friendships threatened by jealousy or personality differences, the struggle to make new friends, and finding unlikely friendships.

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]]> https://readingmiddlegrade.com/chapter-books-about-friendship/feed/ 0 25488 30 Best Graphic Novels for Elementary Students (K-6) https://readingmiddlegrade.com/early-graphic-novels-for-elementary-students-k-6/ https://readingmiddlegrade.com/early-graphic-novels-for-elementary-students-k-6/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000 https://readingmiddlegrade.com/?p=16833 By now, you must know how I feel about graphic novels, but this list of the best graphic novels for elementary students (or young graphic novels) has been on my mind for months. I've read several of the "younger" books on this list and they're just so funny! Early graphic novels are what chapter books are for middle grade non-graphic novels. They're shorter, easier to read and follow, and often super silly -- written to make you giggle. What could be better?

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]]> https://readingmiddlegrade.com/early-graphic-novels-for-elementary-students-k-6/feed/ 1 16833 30 Picture Books and Chapter Books to Read in 2021 https://readingmiddlegrade.com/picture-books-chapter-books-2021/ https://readingmiddlegrade.com/picture-books-chapter-books-2021/#respond Fri, 18 Dec 2020 17:12:50 +0000 https://readingmiddlegrade.com/?p=11519 I debated making this list of picture books and chapter books releasing in 2021, but this year, I've enjoyed several exceptional picture books and chapter books. 2021 is shaping up to be even better. Happily, this list seems to be a more diverse selection and having read several of the picture books on this list, I can wholeheartedly recommend these books.

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]]> https://readingmiddlegrade.com/picture-books-chapter-books-2021/feed/ 0 11519 25 Middle-Grade & Chapter Books About Dance https://readingmiddlegrade.com/middle-grade-books-about-dance/ https://readingmiddlegrade.com/middle-grade-books-about-dance/#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2020 11:00:09 +0000 https://readingmiddlegrade.com/?p=7668 Although I have zero professional dance experience, I love middle-grade books about dance! Sadly, though, new middle-grade books about dance are far and few in between. However, in this list of best middle-grade books about dance, I hunted down a few other excellent recommendations. Not all the books here are about ballet -- some feature hip-hop, square dancing, and even one about a Mexican dance. The books all feature dancing as a central theme, and protagonists who either love dancing or at least come to appreciate it by the end.

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