Looking for some good Newberry Books to read? The Newberry Medal goes to books that are significant contributions to children's literature. The books should show excellence in writing, storytelling, and overall contribution to children's literature. Each year, a committee of librarians reviews and selects the book they believe is the most distinguished in these aspects. The
Looking for great authors and books to promote independent reading in middle school? 40 Choice Novels for Middle School Readers
Read up! This list of 100 quotes about reading and books will inspire you, your kids, and your class to experience the magic for themselves.
On the hunt for some great books for your 2nd grade girl? Whether she is an independent reader, reluctant reader, or struggling reader, there is a book on this list that will work for her. Page turning excitement at her reading level!
Here are 65 books for 3rd graders to read that are perfect for mid-upper elementary aged kiddos. These will help your kiddo grow, learn, and totally have fun reading! If they're a reluctant reader, they won't be for long!
Looking for the best chapter books for kids who don't like to read? I feel your pain, Friend! In this post, I share 15 of the best!
Funny chapter books for kids that will make kids and parents chuckle, laugh, giggle and snort milk out of their noses. Watch out!
There are a lot of different ways to be the best. Jaylynn Korrell discusses the best e-reader for kids, for nighttime reading, the best overall, and beyond. Which will you get?
“Since it is so likely that children will meet cruel enemies, let them at least have heard of brave knights and heroic courage.” (C.S. Lewis) When I was a little girl, I spent much of m…
Here is everything you need to know about creating your own homeschool reading list, plus homeschool reading lists organized by grade.
If you have a newly independent reader at home and you're looking to nurture their reading skills, then there are many brilliant chapter book series out there that are crafted especially for them.
List of Beginner Chapter Books for young readers transitioning from I-Can-Read books to their first chapter books. First Grade, Second grade.
The Mermaid CallAlex CotterNosy Crow This tale of acceptance and bravery, and a multitude of mysteries, offers an entirely new take on mermaids, and with folklore seamlessly woven into the plot, it…
My 5.5-year-old really took off in her reading ability last spring (read some about it in this post). She went from phonics readers ("fat cat sat on a mat") to My First I Can Read books like Biscuit to harder I Can Read books in a matter of weeks. (I've since discovered that it was because she became an expert at sight words - without us even trying - she would memorize all sorts of words instead of learning to sound them out. I now know that's why I can read so fast too...) I began looking for really really simple chapter books ("big kid books" as she called them) for her to try, and surprisingly the search was difficult! There seems to be a gap between those leveled-readers (advertised as for ages 4-8, but so many even of the level 3's were too easy for her) and something like Magic Tree House or Judy Moody or Clementine (all advertised as for ages 6-10). While I know Junie B. Jones would probably be perfect for this age and there are lots of them in the series, I have heard so many negative comments from parents about everything from bad grammar to rudeness and sassiness in them. No thanks... Here is a list of some good book series that I DID find. Abby has read most of them, though a few series she wasn't interested in the subject (like Rainbow Fairies - for some reason she didn't seem to like the one we tried, but the level is appropriate. I'll probably get another one for her to try in a few months). Billie B. Brown and Hey Jack! Recommended age: 4-7 Pages per book: 48 Chapters per book: 4 Read my full review here. These were the first true chapter books that Abby read after the I Can Read books. Highly, highly, highly recommended -- and not just because I sell them. They are PERFECT for this transition age. Judy Moody and Friends Recommended age: 4-6 years Pages per book: 64 Chapters per book: 8 These are actually shelved with the "level 3" I Can Read-type books at my library, though they're not advertised as such. Full color throughout. Princess Posey Recommended age: 5-8 years Pages per book: 96 Chapters per book: 10 Black and white illustrations are spread throughout these books, and the chapters are short. Ready Freddy Recommended age: 4-8 years Pages per book: 96 Chapters per book: 10 I've heard these are the boy version of Junie B, and therefore some of the books have an occasional bad message in them (lying to parents, etc). But there are nearly 30 books in the series, and it's pretty easy to tell by looking at the ratings on Amazon which ones to avoid. Rainbow Magic Fairies Recommended age: 4-10 years, depending on the series Pages per book: 80 Chapters per book: If Abby ever gets hooked on these books, there will be enough for her to choose from to last her till middle school... There is the original "Rainbow Fairies" series (red, orange, yellow, etc), then additional series (night, ocean, party, sports, music, etc) with about 7 books each. According to Wikipedia, over 200 books have been published since 2003, with more coming out every year! Billie B. Mysteries Recommended age: 6-9 years Pages per book: 96 I tried to give Abby the first one in this series, Spooky House, last fall -- but 1) it was still a little too difficult for her and 2) so far she's not a big mystery reader, and I think the idea of a spooky house was a little scary. We tried the series again a couple weeks ago with Playground Detectives, and she read the whole thing. Then she discovered she'd read the books out of order and got mad at me... :-P Next step: (books that are slightly longer, that I really want to get for Abby now to push her reading ability!) Critter Club Recommended age: 5-9 years Pages per book: 128 Flat Stanley Recommended age: 6-10 years Pages per book: 96-128 Magic Tree House The first 28 books in the MTH series have 80-96 pages and are recommended for ages 6-9. After those, the books become 144 pages long and are for ages 7-10. I tried the first few books with Abby last fall, and she only paged through to look at the pictures. I think it's about time to try them again! What other beginning-independent-reader chapter books would you recommend? I am an Independent Consultant with Usborne Books & More. Purchasing books through the link(s) above will pay me a commission. Usborne Publishing Ltd. has no connection with this blog and does not sponsor or support its content. This post also contains Amazon Affiliate links. Purchases you make help support The Lion is a Bookworm a little bit without changing the cost to you!
Past Henry and Mudge but not quite to Newbery Award books? Try these great chapter books.
We love learning with great books! Reading aloud to Emily is definitely one of my favorite parts of our homeschool day. She has really fallen in love with reading independently too. I love looking through book lists and browsing the shelves at the library and our local book shop. I can always discover something new...
If you have an older reader who needs to read easy books, it can be tricky to find high-interest, low level, not babyish books. This book list will help.
Books for 6-8 year olds. Books for elementary-age children that they will love to read. These make great read alouds, also.
In first grade, many kids are learning to read independently. Early readers and beginner books are perfect for first grade children. Reading aloud to first graders is also a really important part of learning too. Continuing to read aloud to children who can read independently helps them build fluency skills and so much more. I’m...
Collins big cat is a whole-school reading programme that provides complete support for primary reading. children will become fluent readers through hundreds of high-quality fiction and non-fiction banded books by award winning authors and illustrators. in-depth teaching resources support you in developing and assessing key reading skills at all stages from early reading through to phonics, to guided, whole-class and independent reading for more confident readers.
Nonfiction, graphic novels, diverse options, mysteries—they're all here!
Explore the highest-rated new fiction books to read. Must read new fiction books for adults everyone should read.
Do your high school students struggle to find books they can’t put down? Here are 31 student-approved books to read for high school that won’t disappoint!
To help reluctant readers, it is even more important that we find the perfect books for high school students who hate reading.
A list of recommended books for reluctant readers (upper elementary). Hook your students on reading with book suggestions beyond Captain Underpants.
Are you struggling to find the best books for your 4th graders? Whether you're a homeschooler or classroom teacher, finding quality literature that is both engaging and appropriate for lessons
North and the Only OneVashti HardyScholastic Having woken fourteen days ago from a seemingly endless sleep, twelve year old Rose, has no memory of any life before, not even her name. What caused th…
Here's a full list of every book in Tracey West's Dragon Masters children's series, from the 2014 debut to the next exciting release.
Struggling to get your boy to read? I've got a huge list of books that both of my boys(now 12 and 14) absolutely loved - and still read! These books engage the reader and help get them to love books!
Being a newly independent reader is a very exciting time and you want young children to experience as much success as possible to help them enjoy reading and continue to develop their reading skills. Choosing books that are difficult enough to challenge them, yet simple enough that they can have success on their own is...Read More »
Collins Big Cat Is A Whole-School Reading Programme That Provides Complete Support For Primary Reading. Children Will Become Fluent Readers Through Hundreds Of High-Quality Fiction And Non-Fiction Banded Books By Award Winning Authors And Illustrators. In-Depth Teaching Resources Support You In Developing And Assessing Key Reading Skills At All Stages From Early Reading Through To Phonics, To Guided, Whole-Class And Independent Reading For More Confident Readers. Paginas16Método de ensinoEstudo Orientado e/ou IndividualIdiomaInglês BritânicoData de edição01/01/2012Autor(es)Guillain, CharlotteCondiçãoNovoSerie/ColeçãoCollins Big CatNível de ensinoPré-Iniciante (Pre-A1) à Iniciante (A1)RBNLivrosInformações complementaresGêneroInglês e Outras LínguasISBN-10000742874XISBN-139780007428748
Do your high school students struggle to find books they can’t put down? Here are 31 student-approved books to read for high school that won’t disappoint!
The book-to-film adaptation is pretty much standard for every best-seller nowadays. Sometimes, books are picked up by film production companies before they're even released, because the buzz around them is so big. So why are there still a bunch of great books that haven't been made into movies?
Wild SongCandy GourlayDavid Fickling Books This brilliantly written book is a companion to the author’s Bone Talk. It transports us back to 1904 and is set in the same world but herein the focus is…
Struggling to get your boy to read? I've got a huge list of books that both of my boys(now 12 and 14) absolutely loved - and still read! These books engage the reader and help get them to love books!
Independent reading is an important component of the readers workshop but find out how to make it even more effective for your students.
A brand new bob books boxed set featuring 12 easy-to-read stories! great for kindergarten and first grade readers, this boxed set includes twelve mini-books. this set is the perfect stepping stone to independent reading since it contains four level a books, four level b s, and four level c s. in typical bob books style, these mini-books have lots of repetition, friendly illustrations, and silly stories. bob books first stories is a great companion to bob books set 1: beginning readers and sight words kindergarten and sight words first grade.
Find good books for your middle school students who are reluctant readers, maybe even struggling readers, books that are motivating, some at lower levels.
Whether you are a beginner or you are already a bibliophile, consider reading these Self Improvement Books for Students.
Future Hopes: Hopeful stories in a time of climate changeed. Lauren JamesWalker Books ‘… dreams and stories are the real seeds of change.’ So says Nicola Davies in her foreword tothis book, a colle…
Whether you are a beginner or you are already a bibliophile, consider reading these Self Improvement Books for Students.
Fellow bookworms spill their favorite hidden gems!
A list of 25 fun picture books, graphic novels, and illustrated chapter books for 6 year olds to read independently.
Check here the best realistic fiction books appropriate for Kindergarten, first, second, third graders. Beautifully illustrated Picture books and easy chapter books for beginner readers.
We love all these ways to support indie bookstores, which need it more than ever. Perfect if you're gift shopping, or just refreshing your own shelves.
“There was no particular reason why I didn’t read it for so long… But when I finally did — wow!”
I'll admit that part of me is always hesitant to share reading lists or updates on our youngest. This is where that comparison issue rears its ugly head -
Looking for easy reader books for your beginner readers? Check out this list of 30+ Level 1-3 "I Can Read" early readers for kids.
