What’s new for beginning readers this summer 2017? Well, I’m so glad you asked . . . because there are so many good easy chapter book choices. As an aside, I’ve been really frustrated lately to still see so many new books WITHOUT DIVERSITY. Publishers, you can do better. 🙁 Onward to the books! Easy […]
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What’s a Good Book for a New Reader?
What is a good book for your new reader to read? How about 8!? These new easy readers just hit the shelves. I think you’ll find them entertaining for your growing readers to read. Repeatedly. 🙂 What’s a Good Book for a New Reader? What Is Chasing Duck? by Jan Thomas Jan Thomas is […]
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I can’t wait for your 6- to 9- to read these books. Especially Stinkbomb and Ketchup Face, Narwhal Unicorn of the Sea, and The Bad Guys — talk about entertaining!! But, there are other great titles for early elementary age readers, too. You’ll find books for animal lovers, superhero fans, and other topics that interest kids. […]
Continue ReadingGood Book Options for New Readers
What are good book options for new readers? First, they’ll start with easy readers and as they grow, move into chapter books. Try one of these recently published choices, and then check my my book recommendations lists by age. Great Book Options for New Readers Easy Readers Pug by Ethan Long (Easiest Easy Reader) Simple […]
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Try these fantastic diverse beginning chapter books with main characters of color for your growing readers, ages six to nine. It’s important for books to reflect the diversity in our world. First, because when kids read stories with characters that look like them, it feels affirming. Second, because all kids need to read about the diversity in […]
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Early readers always need lots of practice reading in books at their just-right reading level. It’s more motivating if you can find books that interest your new readers –that they choose themselves. (If the books are too challenging, read aloud to them and save the challenges for later . . . ) Remember, as you read with your growing readers, […]
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If you have kids who are beginning to transition from early readers to beginning chapter books, you’ll want to know what new and amazing book choices you have. Here are (mostly) recently published books I recommend ranging from animal adventures to misunderstood soccer players. For even more book recommendations, visit all my recommendations: Best Books for 5- […]
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