Give the gift of reading with a boxed set of chapter books. Once you can get kids hooked on a book series, it will keep them reading for hours, days, and weeks. These are chapter books series that are just too good to put down. When should you give a boxed set of books? Holidays like Christmas or birthdays or anytime just for fun. And to whom would you give a boxed set? Any child in your … [Read more...]
How Predictable Book Series Benefit Beginning Readers
"Mom, do you think the goblins stole the flag?" my daughter said one night as we read the (kazillionth) book in the Rainbow Magic Fairies series. (Or thereabouts.) If you haven't read these books, let me explain something quickly-- the goblins ALWAYS, in every book, are the bad guys. I tried to act surprised, "Hmm, I don't know. What do you think? What clues made you think it might be the … [Read more...]
26 Book Series for 6th Graders (11 Year Olds)
Find 26 compelling book series for your 6th graders (11-year-olds) to keep them reading. Because there's nothing like a good book; even better when it's in a series! 26 Book Series for 6th Graders (11 Year Olds) Five Kingdoms: Sky Raiders by Brandon Mull FANTASY / ADVENTURE Brandon Mull has outdone himself with an inventive, totally unique world and characters! Cole, a regular kid, is … [Read more...]
27 Book Series for 5th Graders (10 Year Olds)
If you're looking for a good book series for your 5th graders (10 year olds), here are 28 great choices for every interest. See ALL my book recommendations for 10 year olds here. Printable list here. Book Series for 5th Graders (10-Year-Olds) All Four Stars by Tara Dairman REALISTIC Food-enthusiast Gladys is suffering in a house of microwaving parents. Gladys not only appreciates quality … [Read more...]
32 Good Book Series for 4th Graders (That Will Keep Them Reading)
Looking for a good book series for your 4th grader? Once you can get kids hooked into a book series, you know that it will keep them reading for awhile. Not to mention, they probably will be reading longer hours because the books are just too good to put down. For each of these chapter book series, I've included the genre and description so you can easily find what might interest your … [Read more...]
24 Book Series 3rd Graders Love to Read
What are the best book series for 3rd graders? Here are 25 chapter book series that not only are just right for third graders but that they'll LOVE to read. (For those of you not in the U.S., third grade is generally 8-year olds.) --> ALL book recommendations for 8 year olds (3rd grade) here. 24 Book Series 3rd Graders Love to Read Bad Kitty by Nick Bruel HUMOR In a word: hilarious. … [Read more...]
18 Fantastic Chapter Book Series for 2nd Graders
Your 2nd graders will love these 17 fantastic chapter book series to keep them hooked on reading. As 2nd graders gain confidence and skills with reading; every book read helps improve fluency and comprehension. (Except in cases of learning differences.) So we want these second grade kiddos to be reading as much as possible. Which brings me to these chapter book series your … [Read more...]
15 Chapter Book Series That Should Be More Popular
Getting into a good chapter book series is the BEST, right? Because once you finish one, there's another, and then another, and you're guaranteed lots of good reading material to last for awhile. Your kids know the popular series like Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Harry Potter, but do you know these lesser known series? I hope you'll check them out. Read them and spread the word because these really … [Read more...]