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Best Books for Kids
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Books to get them reading, and stay reading!
Sections
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Read Aloud Favorites
 
Easy/Early Readers
 
Chapter Books to Build Confidence
 
Longer Chapter Books/Independent Readers
 
5th-8th Grade

Read Aloud Favorites

Before they can read themselves, make it engaging and fun

 
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Classic!
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
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Hilarious and keeps grown ups interested, too
P Is for Pterodactyl: The Worst Alphabet Book Ever
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Repetition is key!
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
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One of Eric Carle's most impressive works. Fascinates kids
The Tiny Seed - Eric Carle
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We love Richard Scarry! This book has so many fun, detailed pictures. Great for conversations and reader engagement
What Do People Do All Day?:
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Easy/Early Readers

Teaching them to love reading

 
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I've never met a kid who doesn't love Pete
Pete the Cat
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Beautiful pictures and engaging, relatable plot
I Can Read Books: Fancy Nancy ICR
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A picture book with such captivating pictures that kids are motivated to finish themselves
Hello Lighthouse
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Smart and sassy narrator. Good pictures.
Ivy and Bean
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Older, but kids LOVE these. Easy to follow and understand
A to Z Mysteries Boxed Set - Books
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A clever idea for a mystery series. Easy to love
Capital Mysteries
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Chapter Books to Build Confidence

Reading Independently, Building a Love for Reading

 
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Such a fascinating, timeless series
Magic Tree House Books Series
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Bilingual representation and a wonderful story!
Stella Díaz Series
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Great pictures and easy to read
Narwhal and Jelly Series
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Beautiful pictures and lots of girl power
Princess in Black Series
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Hilarious. Parents can enjoy reading with kids. Main character is a little sassy, so be cautious if your kid is really impressionable to that.
Junie B. Jones Books
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Longer Chapter Books/Independent Readers

When they want something longer but don't want to get lost in a hard story

 
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A classic!
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Book Series
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A bit of an older series, but zany enough to feel safe while being exciting
The Genius Files
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5th-8th Grade

More complex plots, longer books, more confidence!

 
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A wonderful story, gripping
The War that Saved My Life
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A family story that is warm and cozy, but emotionally moving
The Penderwicks Series
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Similar to the Penderwicks, but a bit lighter. Great for students who want stories about New York City
The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street (The Vanderbeekers Series #1)
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This is a go-to for people who love fantasy and compelling stories. I would recommend buying a used copy
Harry Potter Collection
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