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...]
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...]
Good Books for 5 – 7 Year Old Beginning Readers
Beginning readers (ages 5, 6, and 7) need plenty of good reading material to keep them practicing their new skill of reading. I'm delighted to share with you a newly published crop of books just perfect for the job -- from easy reader books to easy chapter books, see what might appeal to your growing reader. Easy Reader Books I Really Like Slop by Mo Willems I haven't reviewed an Elephant and … [Read more...]
Dragon Books For Kids
Ready for a big list of dragon books for kids who love dragons? Here are my suggestions for what you should read . . . all the best picture books and favorite chapter books about dragons for ages 3 to 18. Because dragons are so cool. And probably real. Don't you think? (I know you agree . . . ) Picture Books About Dragons Dragon's Extraordinary Egg by Debi Gliori Bib's mommy (a … [Read more...]
Beginning Reader Book Club: Tessy and Tab
How do you help your child learn to read? The Tessy and Tab Reading Club believes that you must make reading fun for kids and allow lots of trying and practice. They do this by providing kids with kid-friendly books with darling illustrations about familiar life experiences. Tessy and Tab will be your child's first beginning reader book club! I know you're already developing your child's … [Read more...]
Playful Early Reader Books
Beginning readers need lots of books to practice those new reading skills. So, I'm always excited to discover new early reader books and new early reader book series -- like these! See what you think and then for all my easy reader reviews, go to my best books for 5- and 6-year olds page. Playful Early Reader Books Gran on a Fan by Kevin Bolger, illustrated by Ben Hodson (silly short … [Read more...]
1st Grade Books: Summer Reading List
Keep your soon to be 1st (first) graders, your six- and seven- year olds, practicing their reading skills with lots of good books to read! These are favorite books for beginning readers from the easiest books with a few words per page to beginning chapter books with a sentence per page. (For my kids, this was first grade but for some kids it's earlier.) You can find harder books on my summer … [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...]
Outstanding Nonfiction Early Reader Series
I recommend the following outstanding nonfiction early readers series from these publishers: Usborne, Newmark Learning, National Geographic Kids, Time for Kids, and Scholastic's Fly Guy Presents. When I evaluate early readers, I consider the text to picture ratio, the visual appeal, the quality of information, and the interest level to kids. These early fove reader series do an excellent job in … [Read more...]
NEW, Entertaining Beginning Chapter Books for Kids Ages 6 – 9
When your kids transitioning from easy readers to early or beginning chapter books, look for books with an engaging story, relatable characters, and helpful illustrations that support comprehension. I'm so excited to tell you I've found even more recently published early chapter book gems for your beginning readers. The more a child reads, the better he'll get. Practice makes better. (In … [Read more...]
Books for Kids Who Like Junie B. Jones
A mom asked me for books and book series that were like Junie B. Jones in reading level and interest. (About a first grade reading level.) I actually don't like the Junie B. books. The grammar? I just can't do it! Her sass? Hate it. BUT, lots of kids like her. And if kids are reading, I'm (mostly) good with it. Plus, I can't turn down a parent request to recommend books . . . :) So if … [Read more...]