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Book Club for Kids: Favorite Reading Recommendations

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My experience as a remedial reading teacher and professional writer enables me to be highly diligent and focused on the benefits of early education, particularly in the area of reading. I thrive seeing the little scholars shine through words. Stories...  This collection of books for children was voted on as their favorites by a group of avid readers in my Kids Book Club group.
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Little Page Turners 3-5 YEARS OLD

Preschoolers like short simple stories with bright colorful illustrations and repetitive wording.

 
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Best Buddies is a delightful and whimsical rhyming storybook that beautifully captures the essence of friendship. Through its charming illustrations and playful verses, the story emphasizes the importance of camaraderie, understanding, and the joy of...
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"Dragons Love Tacos" is a super fun story that had my group of kids giggling from beginning to end! It’s filled with interactive moments that really keep the kids engaged, especially when the dragon gets into the spicy salsa. They couldn't stop laugh...
Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin, Daniel Salmieri, Hardcover
 
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a beautifully illustrated children’s book featuring a small, adorable caterpillar with an insatiable appetite. As he munches through a variety of colorful foods, the story captivates young readers and teaches valuable l...
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
 
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Both kids and parents can easily connect with the character in *All By Myself*. The story beautifully illustrates a common phase in early childhood when young children are eager to assert their independence and tackle tasks on their own. This often l...
Look-Look All by Myself, (Paperback)

Tiny Scholars 6-8 YEARS OLD

This age group still enjoys picture books but are ready for longer books with more details in the story. They are primed and ready to take reading to take reading to the next level. 

 
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It’s time to become a young entrepreneur, and what better way to start than with a lemonade stand? However, all the kids in the neighborhood have the same idea. The story takes a unique twist when one of the characters decides to move her stand to th...
It Began with Lemonade - by Gideon Sterer (Hardcover)
 
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Super Pancake and the Mini Muffin Mayhem is an enchanting read for young graphic novel enthusiasts. This delightful story centers on an exciting superhero adventure featuring the charismatic Luc Croissant, who must navigate a whimsical world filled w...
Super Pancake and the Mini Muffin Mayhem: (A Graphic Novel)
 
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This hilariously funny book will have kids laughing out loud as it follows the charming adventures of a precocious little girl embarking on her first day of kindergarten. With her vibrant imagination and a wit beyond her years, she faces the daunting...
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus

Cool Bookworms 9-11 YEARS OLD

This age group is hands down attracted to books that offer humor, fantasy, and lots of adventure. 9-11-year-olds also like reading and relating to stories that connect them to family, friends, and school antics. 

 
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"The Secret Zoo" is an excellent book for animal lovers. It combines elements of fantasy, mystery, and adventure as Noah, Megan, Richie, and Ella, who live next to the zoo, discover that there is much more happening at the Clarksville City Zoo than t...
The Secret Zoo
 
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Magic, memories, and chaos intertwine in "The Wish Switch." Emma has high hopes for middle school and is determined to make the best of it by following the instructions left to her by her beloved Nana, who has passed away. However, there is some conf...
The Wish Switch
 
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"Holes is undoubtedly on its way to becoming a classic that belongs on the shelves of any young reader. Kids will need to put on their thinking caps as they turn the pages of this book, as something thought-provoking occurs at Camp Green Lake. Curiou...
Holes
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"The Boy at the Back of the Class has quickly become the favorite in my Cool Bookworms group! The kids are really curious about the current immigration and refugee situations. It’s heartwarming to see how they have such unconditional love for each ot...
The Boy at the Back of the Class
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