I love the Scholastic BRANCHES “Pick a Series, Grow a Reader” books because they keep kids motivated to read with something for everyone. There’s 14 book series about so many topics: superhero chickens, horses, joining a circus, magical twins, a haunted school, and lots more.
The BRANCHES book series are designed for newly independent readers (ages 5 – 8) who aren’t quite ready for regular chapter books. They’re supportive chapter books with helpful illustrations, easy-to-read text, and simple plot lines. So if your reader is ready to leave leveled reader books behind, BRANCHES is the next step before non-illustrated chapter books.
If you’re wanting to foster a love of reading in your kids, you want to provide just-right books for them to comprehend, and practice reading. Try one of the BRANCHES book series. Visit the BRANCHES Official Site.
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Motivating, Easy-To-Read Chapter Books
We love fantasy and funny stories so one of our favorite BRANCHES series is Princess Pink and the Land of Fake-Believe by Norah Z. Jones. It’s familiar fairy tale stories that are messed up. Because in the original story was Goldilocks but in this series, it’s Moldylocks. Or instead of pigs, it’s pugs — The Three Little Pugs. Plus, we love the cartoon-like illustrations with dialogue bubbles.
But also there’s The Amazing Stardust Friends, too, another favorite. Who can resist a story about joining the circus and making best friends with a special group of girls?
Although my kids don’t really enjoy spooky, I would add Eerie Elementary to my list of favorites — it’s actually not too scary at all. I love how Sam and his friends must save the students from THE SCHOOL. Can you imagine?!
Don’t miss the Monkey Me books about the hilarious antics of a boy who turns into a monkey when he gets hyper.
Oh, there are so many great books in the BRANCHES collection! Dragon Masters and Olive & Beatrix are two more favorites of ours.
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Download the “After Reading” Guide
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Nadine Johnson says
Thanks for sharing this article. I’m working on a series myself, and this is the first time I’ve heard of Branches.
Jann Olson says
Chapter books are wonderful for young teens! I remember loving series of the Box Car Children and Nancy Drew when I was young. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
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Jann