I want to highlight two excellent nonfiction biography series for beginning readers, ages 7 to 10, one called Little Guides to Great Lives and the other called The Story Of. Having taught this age group, I always struggled to find interesting nonfiction text for my students to read. Because, as you know, kids need to […]
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Have You Seen These New Beginning Chapter Books? 2018
Beginning readers (ages 6 – 9) need engaging chapter books with interesting plots and memorable characters. That’s why I like to bring you the latest new releases so you have even more reading options. Find ALL my book recommendations for new readers: Easiest Chapter Books for 6- and 7-Years-Old Chapter Books for 7-Year-Olds Chapter […]
Continue ReadingIf You Love The Magic Tree House, Try These Read Alike Books
If your beginning reader loves The Magic Tree House books and they’ve finished the entire series, they’re probably wondering what books to read next. Not to worry. I’ve made a list of suggestions for your Magic Tree House fans. Try these read alike books — books with mystery, adventure, and fantasy that will keep your growing reader […]
Continue ReadingRead Alike Books for Kids Who Love The Princess in Black
Princess in Black is a delightful fiction adventure about a spunky princess who secretly fights monsters. It’s a hugely popular easy chapter book. And if you love The Princess in Black books, here are book ideas of what to read next, books that you’ll love just as much. The tricky thing for me when recommending […]
Continue ReadingWhat’s New in Beginning Chapter Books
Here’s what’s new in beginning chapter books for spring 2018 — or at least, what’s new that I’ve read and liked. 🙂 What’s New in Beginning Chapter Books Our Principal is a Frog by Stephanie Calmenson, illustration Aaron Blecha (ages 5 – 8)I’m very excited about this new, SHORT, easy chapter book series called QUIX from Aladdin […]
Continue ReadingWholesome Easy Chapter Books for Girls Ages 6 – 9 (No Sassiness)
I just wrote an easy chapter book list for boys with NO potty humor or sassiness. Many of you asked me for a similar list for girls. Because often, girls and boys are interested in different topics and types stories so I’m making this new list for girls. If you’re looking for wholesome easy chapter […]
Continue ReadingA Wholesome Early Chapter Book List for Boys (No Potty Humor, No Rudeness)
A reader who works at a conservative school asked me for a wholesome book list for beginning (early / easy) chapter books that do NOT have potty humor nor rude characters with sass and would interest boy readers. So, I made this new list, specifically for that. These books are my choices for boys ages […]
Continue ReadingNew in Chapter Books, Winter 2018
My goodness, so far this year’s chapter books have been a mixed bag. I probably abandoned about 20 titles that weren’t worth my time — or yours. Fortunately, all is not lost. Thankfully, good chapter books still are being published. Here are the books I recommend from the last few months. I hope they give […]
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