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 Chapter Books for Summer Reading 2017 Charlie & Mouse by Laurel Snyder, illustrated … [Read more...]
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 one of my favorite authors because her stories are always hilarious kid-favorites and her illustrations … [Read more...]
13 Books That Are Perfect for 6- to 9- Year Olds
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. See what you think! 13 Books That Are Perfect for 6- to 9- Year … [Read more...]
Good 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 text deftly (and this is an art!) tells an enjoyable story about a pug … [Read more...]
Beginning Chapter Books with Diverse Main Characters
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 the world around them, it's empathy building. Which is why we need quality books with diverse main characters! Try these fantastic beginning chapter books with main characters of … [Read more...]
More Book Choices For Early Readers
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, encourage all efforts and help your kids with … [Read more...]
New Beginning Chapter Books to Build Reading Momentum
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- and 6- Year Olds and Best Books … [Read more...]
Impressive Beginning Reader App
Beginning Reader App for Kids I'm so impressed with Tiggly's new interactive beginning reader app for kids, Tiggly Tales! You combine actual physical letters called Tiggly Words with one of the apps, either Tiggly Tales, Tiggly Doctor, or Tiggly Submarine and children ages 4 - 8 can construct words and solve problems. The Tiggly Words set consists of the five vowels: a, e, i, o, u. It's … [Read more...]
10 Engaging Beginning Chapter Books
Introducing ten new beginning chapter books for your growing readers with fun, adventure, hilarity, and curiosity . . . perfect for kids needing a good book to read and adore. Beginning Chapter Books Oliver and the Seawigs by Philip Reeve, illustrated by Sarah McIntyre I thoroughly enjoyed this imaginative beginning chapter book. Oliver must rescue his explorer parents who are trapped on … [Read more...]
Learning to Read: Sight Words and Phonics Together
by Becky Spence In the world of literacy, the idea of learning words by sight has been highly debated for a few decades as the literacy pendulum has swung back and forth between phonics and sight words. I believe, based on reading research, that kids need both sight words and phonics as they are learning to read and write. But sight words (I'm using sight words interchangeably with high … [Read more...]
Entertaining NEW Early Reader Books
Your beginning readers need good books (that make sense!) to read. Check out these new early reader books that are actually really entertaining. While you are reading, play reading games. For example, try searching for words that begin or end with one sound. So search for words that begin with the "p" sound or end with a "d" sound. Remember to track the words across the page left to right … [Read more...]
Beginning Readers Kids Will Actually Like
"I want to save these books for when I have kids and they're learning to read," announced my daughter as she organized and read each of the Tug the Pup and Friends beginning readers. So I had to read these and share with YOU. Because it's my never ending goal to find your kids beginning readers that they'll actually like! (And that aren't nonsensical!) She's more picky than me about … [Read more...]