Chapter books found in classrooms typically feature relatable characters and active plots that hook kids from the start. Learning about kindness through the adventures of phatty and payaso. Book nine of the calendar mysteries series, this earlyreader chapter book follows four young sleuths as they solve a the mystery of the vanished classroom pet. Finding diverse chapter book series for elementary students can be difficult. Big nate knows hes destined for greatness at his middle school. The jesus storybook bible by sally lloydjones this is a shorter version of the bible. Multicultural early chapter books for kids with diverse characters. Aug 17, 2018 series by saadia faruqi is a very early beginning chapter book series about a charming pakistaniamerican girl.
This fun chapter book series mixes school, monsters, and common kid problems. With a book series, your child can follow a character they love into another world, book after book. An american classic, this ninebook series has been the first history class for many an american girl long before the american girls historical book series was born. The dark humor and fantastical plot of lemony snickets series will have your kids. I could make a neverending list because nearly every chapter book series either centers around school situations or has at least one installment that does. The books are easy read with only a few sentences on each page, so the readers dont get discouraged with pages and pages of words. Shiloh by phyllis reynolds naylor, return to howliday inn by james howe, dragons breath by e. It is a great book to finish the year with and inspire them to always do their best. A group of elementary school kids run a spy network from inside their school and defeat a series of james bondtype villains. Sunshine elementary is a refreshingly positive and progressive chapter book series that focuses on kindness, social skills, emotional intelligence, inclusivity, and engineering.
Eerie elementary is alive the school is a living, breathing thing. Sideways stories from wayside school by louis sachar bloomsbury publishing plc, 2004 a hilarious zen guide to elementary education in the schoolhouse that was built thirty stories high. This series is part of scholastics early chapter book line called branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. The series is simple and good way to get young readers involved in a chapter book. This series is part of scholastics early chapter book line branches, aimed at newly independent readers. This new york times bestselling series from henry winkler and lin oliver is beloved by kids.
Mystery book list for elementary, tweens, and teens. Encyclopedia brown gathers the clues and reaches his verdict, but the how of the mystery is tucked in the back of the book, encouraging kids to find their own answers. In this first book in the series, sam graves discovers that his elementary school is alive. Here are the very best chapter books to read as your kids grow. Apr 09, 2018 this list of over 65 chapter book series for kids will help you find something for your young reader to fall in love with. Enter for a chance to win an autographed copy of nina saportas sunshine elementary.
Palacio, the one and only ivan by katherine applegate, james and. We havent read them all, but hopefully they give you and your children a starting point. Amazing animal facts chapter books is a stellar, highly recommended science chapter book series just perfect for elementary classrooms and libraries. The story is about auggie pullman, a 10yearold boy with a severe cranialfacial anomaly. And of course, theres always harry potter, which is, without a doubt, my favorite kids book series. You dont have to leave them behind in the nostalgia of years past.
The jackson friends series by michelle edwards currently has 4 easy reader chapter books with multicultural characters. You can find all books and activities at the scholastic store. Young readers love trying to beat encyclopedia brown to the solution. Four stories include katie dealing with losing the class pet, a school bully, stealing and the school play. Mary amato gets upper elementary peer dynamics, and her books are surefire hits with third graders. Elementary and chapter books best books, both fiction and nonfiction for elementaryage students. Some are cultural touchstones that belong in every kids library. Best 3rd grade books, as chosen by teachers weareteachers. Jul 24, 2019 often reading the first book aloud will spur students to dive into the rest of the series on their own. Theyre all about teachers who are weird at their school. I was besieged with requests for this chapter book series the first day in my elementary school library, and id never even heard of it. Theres a reason this series has been a bestseller for over thirty years and with over thirty books in the set, it will keep readers busy for a good while.
I searched book expo america and my local librarys stacks to find these diverse chapter book series. Lessons offer book summaries, information about characters, quotes and more and serve as great classroom, homework or. Multicultural early chapter books for kids with diverse. But sadly, 250 million children arent learning basic reading skills, and todays. Sideways stories from wayside school by louis sachar bloomsbury publishing plc, 2004 a hilarious zen guide to elementary education in the. One day, theyll be able to share how the stories were a special childhood memory for them. Aug 27, 2018 this list of the best childrens book series is sponsored by the adventures of phatty and payaso by marie unanue. The elementary list targets elementary schoolaged kids ages 610 who read independently, but arent quite ready for more complex fare. Your kids will relate to these early chapter books about school.
In pa lias first day, the readers meet a hmong female character as she faces first day nerves at school, easily relatable for all students facing first day jitters. We just got the newest book in the mail and we are still loving them. Best book series for 4th graders ever greatschools. Each book in this 29 book series follows the same formula, with every chapter devoted to its own mystery. This picture book biography is rich with discussion points, and is a pleasure to share across the grade levels. It was read to me by a teacher in elementary school. The aldo zelnick comic novel series, by karla oceanak and kendra spanjer. According to the american academy of pediatrics, reading aloud daily to children helps. An electrifying michael vey boxed set a fiction adventure book about kids who have electrical powers. Here are the series we suggest to get your fourth grader hooked on reading. The series follows the life of funny, charismatic thirdgrader ramona as she experiences all the ups and downs of life in elementary school. Best book series for 5th graders ever greatschools. Top 25 chapter book series for kids in 1st3rd grade.
My little one is a dreamer and this was her entry into chapter books. Finally, im impressed with the way this book series delivers factual information without dumbing it down or making it too difficult to read. This year, at halloween, i finally got around to reading the first one to ella and she loved it and then plowed through the rest of the series on audio. We have started a book club and the next book we will be reading is number 3. Your kids will relate to these early chapter books about. Black lagoon adventures, by mike thaler guided reading level. While this collection of poems is not a chapter book, shel silversteins lessons are relevant to readers of. I am thrilled to share with you, this collection of the best chapter books for girls, compiled and written for us by one. Dont forget to check out our best book series for early readers list.
Mar 06, 2018 i always love seeing tuesdays at the castle on book lists because the author is the sister of my high school ap english teacher. If youre looking for the best read aloud books for elementary schoolers this list of more than 30 read aloud stories are perfect for families and classrooms to enjoy together. Jul 25, 2018 the katie woo series is a good choice for the youngest chapter book readers who like to read about kids facing school dilemmas. This was a complicated book list for me to make, not because there is a dearth of early chapter books about school for kids, but because there is a plethora. Fantastic chapter book series for elementary school readersteacher favorite.
Ramonas curiosity and spunk will have your students begging you to read every single book in this heartwarming series. Jan 17, 2020 sunshine elementary is a refreshingly positive and progressive chapter book series that focuses on kindness, social skills, emotional intelligence, inclusivity, and engineering. Feb 23, 2017 fantastic chapter book series recommendations for voracious or. You can conveniently order them from amazon using the links provided, so your child to read over and over to achieve fluency, or print the convenient free printable book reading list at the bottom of the post. Fantastic chapter book series for elementary school readers. Sam must defend himself and his fellow students against the evil school. These books introduce widelyloved narratives, unforgettable characters, and important life lessons, all while boosting childrens reading comprehension skills. Carry on the very special tradition of enjoying timeless chapter books by giving them to your kids. Others open kids minds to cultures beyond their own.
With easytoread text, highinterest content, fastpaced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. These 20 early chapter books are great choices for boys, though any young reader, boy or girl, is sure to love the humor, adventure, and heart in these fantastic stories. And some are modern releases that have the timeless quality of classics the kinds that get. The throughawhitegirlseyes perspective has its critics. Books for younger ages all the way to advanced elementary or middle school age. From picture books to graphic novels, fantasy to family fun, these mustread books have the power to hook both boys and girls.
Favorite chapter books for elementary school readers youtube. This delightful comic book series stars alternate, elementary schoolaged versions of various dc universe characters. Nov 06, 20 my older son is a huge fan of this series by the author of the sisters grimm. One of my favorite books as it helped my then 2nd grader traverse the tough waters of girl friendships. May 04, 2017 reading with your child is a great way to increase her interest in books and create a bonding experience. See more ideas about chapter books, books and reading. Creating your own collection of great chapter books will anchor your childs bookshelf with incredible storytelling and exciting characters all while building their love of reading.
Apr 17, 2014 this picture book biography is rich with discussion points, and is a pleasure to share across the grade levels. Apr 22, 20 this book isnt a chapter book so much as a series of short stories from the authors real life veterinary practice in the countryside of england. Top 10 chapter book series for elementary students staying cool. Sam finds this out on his first day as the school hall monitor. This fun chapter book series mixes school, monsters. Book series kids in grades 37 will love weareteachers. From classics like magic tree house to new series like timmy failure, your kid will definitely want to read up on these chapter books this. This book isnt a chapter book so much as a series of short stories from the authors real life veterinary practice in the countryside of england.
My teacher mentioned in class one day that her sisters first book was going to be published in a year or two, and i wrote down her name and the title and was so excited when i saw it hit shelves a while later. Now she stays home with her four little girls and is constantly maxing. I like reading them because in each book its different. Magic school bus chapter books by eva moore, ann schreiber, anne capeci, et al. The complete series list for eerie elementary jack chabert. Dec 08, 2018 the series is simple and good way to get young readers involved in a chapter book. The fairy tale detectives the sisters grimm, book 1 a fantasy series 9 books retelling the classic brothers grimm stories of your favorite fairytale characters. Palacio is a mustread for every student entering the middle school years. Reading with your child is a great way to increase her interest in books and create a bonding experience. To start, judy moody doesnt have high hopes for third grade.
Best books for elementary and tween boys alpha mom. My boys helped me compile this list, which includes some of their very favorite book series from elementary school. Jul 08, 2019 book nine of the calendar mysteries series, this earlyreader chapter book follows four young sleuths as they solve a the mystery of the vanished classroom pet. Meet spirited lucy mcgee, star of her accessible new illustrated chapter book series. Jun 18, 2014 finding diverse chapter book series for elementary students can be difficult.
Ingalls wilders depiction of savage native americans has some oldschool racist chestnuts. Each book is divided into four separate stories in which yasmin uses her creative energy and high imagination to solve problems. If, by some miracle, your kids havent read this series yet, 4th or 5th grade is the perfect time to start. They also teach valuable reading comprehension and social emotional learning skills creating your own collection of great chapter books will anchor your childs bookshelf with incredible storytelling and exciting characters all while building their love of reading. This is the first book in the series and as the new kid in school, dyamonde sets out to make friends with the other newbie, despite. After caring for their firstgrade class hamster, goldi, over the summer, the four are shocked to find her missing on the first day back to school. I love the characters that were introduced including the pied piper and snow white. Beginner chapter books, classics, fiction, nonfiction, and thrilling series to captivate early readers straight through to their tween, preteen and early teenage years. Often reading the first book aloud will spur students to dive into the rest of the series on their own. The talent show introduces a young, african american girl. Eerie elementary series in order jack chabert fictiondb. This list of over 65 chapter book series for kids will help you find something for your young reader to fall in love with.
Nov 16, 2016 fantastic chapter book series recommendations for voracious. Its a great choice for reluctant readers, as the stories and illustrations are engaging, and the speech bubbles give the series a comicbook feel. After caring for their firstgrade class hamster, goldi, over the summer, the four are shocked to. Jun 12, 2014 20 favorite chapter book series for elementary girls. Each book in this 29book series follows the same formula, with every chapter devoted to its own mystery.
211 631 1052 1531 1169 1166 302 1376 1134 823 140 543 467 1483 349 28 1096 442 115 1018 336 840 1460 1418 1194 1128 860 504