Looking for the best books for kids ages 6 to 9? These chapter books and early reader series keep young readers hooked, from funny graphic novels to classic adventures and box sets for building a reading habit. Great for reluctant readers, summer rea...
Sections
3
Funny Graphic Novels & Series
First Chapter Book Series
Classics & Read-Alouds
Funny Graphic Novels & Series
Funny Graphic Novels & Series: standout picks here include Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Cat Kid Comic Club and InvestiGators. Each item has a quick note on what it does and who it's best for.
From the Dog Man author. Inspires kids to write and draw their own comics.
Cat Kid Comic Club
Big art, few words per page and lots of jokes. A great bridge into chapter books.
The Bad Guys (Aaron Blabey)
Sweet, silly early graphic novels about friendship. Perfect for newer readers.
Narwhal and Jelly
Alligator secret agents and nonstop puns. A hit with Dog Man fans.
InvestiGators
A laugh-out-loud graphic novel series that turns reluctant readers into readers.
Dog Man (Dav Pilkey)
Short chapters, doodles and school humor. Best for the older end of this age range.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
First Chapter Book Series
First Chapter Book Series: standout picks here include The Princess in Black, Mercy Watson and Magic Tree House Box Set. Each item has a quick note on what it does and who it's best for.
Time-travel adventures with short chapters. A classic first chapter book series.
Magic Tree House Box Set (Books 1–4)
A funny pig who loves buttered toast. Color pictures make it a gentle first chapter book.
Mercy Watson (Kate DiCamillo)
A diary-style series with color art and short chapters. Great for early independent reading.
Owl Diaries
Funny, relatable school stories. Good for reading aloud or reading alone.
Junie B. Jones Box Set
A princess with a secret superhero identity. Colorful art and short chapters.
The Princess in Black
Classics & Read-Alouds
Classics & Read-Alouds: standout picks here include The Wild Robot, Charlotte's Web and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Each item has a quick note on what it does and who it's best for.
A timeless story about friendship. A beautiful family read-aloud.
Charlotte's Web
A robot learns to survive on an island. Short chapters and big heart.
The Wild Robot
A classic kids still love. Great for reading together before watching the movie.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Kid-sized mysteries readers can solve along with the characters.
A to Z Mysteries
Bite-size wild facts. Perfect for kids who prefer nonfiction.
