Want a similar list but for girls? This is a great series for kids transitioning to chapter books. The books highlight very relatable childhood experiences, but also touch on deeper topics like divorce, death of an elderly neighbor, and internment. I have always given the gift of books (way too many) to my grandkids. But we quickly learn that he wants them to beat and whip the eggs as they make a second batch of pudding to replace the one they ate. How can you tell which series is right for each learner? (4 books in the series), Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories & Jake Maddox Boy Sports Stories, by Jake Maddoxguided reading level: M, Each book in the series features a different girl (boy) and a realistic plot related to a particular sport. ), Humphrey's Tiny Tales, by Betty G. Birneyguided reading level: L. This is a simple series based on the longer Humphrey chapter books. The large-ish font and lots of space between lines make this accessible as an early chapter book - despite the high reading level. Just wow. Jake Drake is a likable second grader dealing with familiar problems - getting into trouble as the class clown, being the teacher's pet, dealing with bullying, and more. (At least 7 books in the series), The Puppy Place series, by Ellen Milesguided reading level: N, The Petersons are a foster family for young dogs. It's worth investing in the series (at least 5 books to date). The stories feel a bit far-fetched at times (like the fact that these two children explore D.C. unsupervised), but young mystery lovers will enjoy them. As a read-alone or read-aloud, this early reader chapter book helps kids connect plot to chapter structure , taking their love of books and reading to the next level. In each book, we meet children who enjoy sports while also learning important real-life lessons. (Currently 6 books in the series), Princess Pink and the Land of Fake-Believe series, by Noah Z. Jones, Princess Pink is a girl whose first name is Princess, and her last name is Pink. reading series books is actually good for kids. The objective of this new would be to use the powerful mediums of animation and television to excite kids about reading.”. Kill. This is an especially great choice for young advanced readers, but may feel boring to older readers. Goldie Blox is a smart, quirky girl engineer who loves to invent things. These are warm, sweet books with loving families and plots that young readers can relate to. (4 books in the series. A Wholesome Early Chapter Book List for Boys (Without Potty Humor or Rudeness) Charlie & Mouse by Laurel Snyder, illustrated by Emily Hughes EASIEST CHAPTER BOOK Just a few sentences per page, this is a very easy chapter book collection of stories about two brothers and their childhood adventures. While I don't generally promote books that are an offshoot of a television show, this series about Arthur and his friends can stand on its own. In each book, the princess travels the countryside in search of people who need her help. The books are best read in order, as they often end with a cliffhanger. Many kids will enjoy this series; you'll have to decide if you want to feed that by filling your shelves with them. The Berenstain Bears’ Epic Dog Show is an engaging early reader chapter book that features black and white illustrations alongside entertaining text and relatable characters. Great for both young advanced readers and older, struggling readers. You won't find anything questionable, gross, or dark in these books. I think it is smart for the author to pay homage to that and stay true to the local culture (i.e. In each story, she journeys to Rainbow Realm to help a unicorn princess and her sisters. Children love her, but so do their parents - because she uses magic to solve common kid "ailments" - like refusing to take a bath, backtalk, and dawdling. She deals with typical kid things - jealousy, name calling, etc. All that said, it's a cute series about a girl who is trying to figure out her dream career - with lots of funny adventures along the way. I would say that kind of list is a few years away. (At least 12 books in the series), Song Lee books, by Suzy Klineguided reading level : L, The Song Lee books are set in the same classroom (3B) as the companion series, Horrible Harry. Personally, I found them a little too sunshine-y (and sickeningly sweet), but I appreciate the positive storylines and the strong vocabulary. (8 books in the series), Ranger in Time series, by Kate Messnerguided reading level: O, I highly recommend this quality series about Ranger, a golden retriever who rescues children as he travels through time. Pigsticks and Harold and the Uptown Thief by Alex Milway EASIEST CHAPTER BOOK No thanks. (Currently 3 books in the series), The Lighthouse Family, by Cynthia Rylantguided reading level: O, A lighthouse keeper cat, a shipwrecked sailor dog, and three orphaned mouse children are the Lighthouse Family. library contains everything from picture books to chapter books, early readers, audiobooks, graphic novels, non-fiction titles, educational books, videos and more. Okay, let me just be up front and say I don't like these books. (Currently 7 books in the series), The Cobble Street Cousins, by Cynthia Rylantguided reading level: L, This is a gentle, wholesome series about Lily, Tess, and Rosie, three best friends who also happen to be cousins. The book is superbly written, beautifully illustrated (in black and white), and features a character I wish I could meet in real life. I appreciate the word list and questions at the end of each book. (Currently 4 books in the series), Horrible Harry series, by Suzy Klineguided reading level: L. I had the Horrible Harry series in my classroom for years, but I never read one myself. The Littles are a tiny family who live in the walls of the Bigg family home. Save these for kids in third grade and up. I absolutely love this engaging series. Diary of an Ice Princess: Snow Place Like Home by Christina Soontornvat FANTASY This charming new series for early readers features magic, friendship, myths, and diversity in a story about a girl whose family are windtamers who live in the clouds, magical beings who control the wind and weather. (20 books in the series), Magic Tree House series, by Mary Pope Osborneguided reading level: M, I'm a big fan of the best-selling Magic Tree House books because they tell kid-friendly adventure stories while also teaching about science and social studies. After reading the sickeningly sweet summary on the back of one of the books, I was sure I would dislike the series. Thank you for this post! Jake Drake books, by Andrew Clementsguided reading level: O, Andrew Clements is a wonderful author for young children, so I definitely recommend checking out this series. (4 books in the series. This is a nice diversion from the princess and girly-girl type books, but I couldn't get into the stories. Nate the Great by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, illustrated by Marc Simont The main character is very poor, but the book is neither depressing nor happy go lucky - it's just plain good. (4 books in the series), The Kids of the Polk Street School series, by Patricia Reilly Giffguided reading level: M, This classic series (published from 1984-1991) features the imperfect kids of Mrs. Rooney's second grade class. The problem is that he can't stand the sight of blood. Unfortunately, Princess Lina’s … (Currently 6 books in the series), The Polk Street Mysteries, by Patricia Reilly Giff. Bonus! (P.S. ), The DATA Set, by Ada Hopperguided reading level: M, What a great series! Can Maybelle have fun while following all the rules for cockroach safety? Together, they learn big lessons about friendship and wisdom as well as rescue two missing Kindergarten students who had ventured off to build a farm. Junie B. is an energetic kindergartner who can also be sassy and sometimes just plain mean (using the words "hate," "fat," "stupid," and "dumb" way too often). It seems obvious that we must judge the interaction of the early Greek epic poems by different standards from the interaction of, … If your readers enjoy the classic Frog and Toad  books by Arnold Lobel, they will likely enjoy this series as well. When James leaves for vacation, his pet beetle, Marvin, and sister get into some trouble inside the pencil sharpener. (Currently 4 books in the series), Stella Batts, by Courtney Sheinmelguided reading level: N, Stella Batts is an 8-year-old girl whose parents own a candy store. Learn the most important writing skills to teach to 2nd & 3rd graders in this free 5-day series! 🙂, Also, I totally agree, Poppleton is the best! They feed her buttered toast and take her for drives in their convertible. No name-calling, potty jokes, or sassiness in this series - hurray! I see more POC characters now. A reader who works at a conservative school asked me for a wholesome book list for beginning (early / easy) chapter books that do NOT have potty humor nor rude characters with sass and would interest boy readers. P.S. (At least 40 books in the series), Nate the Great series, by Marjorie Weinman Sharmatguided reading level: K. This classic series (the first book was published in 1972) is the perfect segue from picture to chapter books. The pair look for clues and interview suspects. (And frankly, I couldn't make myself read an entire book. This post should help! This is a cute, safe series for young animal lovers - and an excellent choice for young advanced readers. Many teachers and parents wrote that it did not hold their listeners' interest. I should tell you that I've disliked this series ever since I was a teacher - even though I'd never read one until now. Looking for a book by title? If your learners get hooked on them, that's great - because there are over 80 books in the series. I'm usually not impressed by children's books written by celebrities, but this book is a big exception. The Berenstain Bears’ Epic Dog Show is a funny and entertaining animal adventure featuring the Berenstain Bears family and friends you know and love. In each book they believe an authority figure is a monster of some sort, try to prove it, and don't really get any final resolution (or at least that's my take on it). (6 books in the series), Finley Flowers books, by Jessica Youngguided reading level: M, Finley is a third grader who loves to craft and create; she can make something out of anything. The Storm (The Lighthouse Family) by Cynthia Rylant Maybe because it’s about a kind-hearted mouse, Police Chief Buffy, and her best friend who is retired from the police, Detective Gordon. This is a fun, engaging series. Mallory is a good role model but is also relatable and likable; the books teach good lessons without being preachy. I'd recommend these books for girls who enjoy mysteries. (Currently 6 books in the series), The Critter Club series, by Callie Barkleyguided reading level: N, The Critter Club is a group of four best friends who form a rescue shelter to save lost and lonely animals. I remember that whenever my students read books like this, they had a hard time following the story and summarizing it. Good choice for young advanced readers. There's nothing wrong with them content wise, but I find the variety of colorful fonts very visually distracting. Love the books and the comments. Warner shares Alfie's interesting second grade adventures while also portraying loving family relationships. These books explore  friendship in an endearing way. Jo comes from a long line of crime fighters, and it's her turn to join the family business. It's clear that the author dashed these books off very quickly (no wonder there are over 200 in the series!). Recommended! (Currently 4 books in the series), Three-Ring Rascals, by Kate Kliseguided reading level: O, What a great find! Trust books that have received awards like the Newbery, Caldecott, or Coretta Scott King Award. Subscribing to our email newsletter is completely free. Wow. Here's a list of some of our favorite books for early readers -- they all have engaging stories and relatable characters to help make the chapter-book transition easier. Nancy and Bree jump into the truck of her teenage guitar teacher for a ride home - without consulting their parents. He and Percy visit the fancy Hotel Splendide. Thank you so much for your kind comment, Billie! For that reason, I wouldn’t re… At least 28 books in the series. I wouldn't call the books high quality literature, but they're a fine choice. (6 books in the series), Mermaid Tales, by Debbie Dadeyguided reading level: N, Third-grader Shelly and her mermaid friends go to school at Trident Academy. On the other hand ... Bean can be a bit sassy, and the relationship between Bean and her big sister is very negative (which I always find disappointing in a children's book). It's like Beverly Cleary could see into my head ... she "gets" children so well. I started reading one of these aloud to my 5-year-old (at her request) and couldn't make it past the first few pages. (At least 4 books in the series), Down Girl and Sit series, by Lucy Nolanguided reading level: M, I absolutely love this clever series about two dogs who think their names are Down Girl and Sit (based on what their owners are constantly saying to them!). I'll be perfectly honest and tell you that I don't get this series at all. Nate the Great is a boy detective who solves mysteries with the help of his dog, Sludge. in gentle ways. The books are exceptionally well written. I would love to know your thoughts on Ellie Engineer and Baby Sitters Club too! (5 books in the series), West Meadows Detectives, by Liam O'Donnellguided reading level M, This is a refreshing new series about Myron, a boy on the autism spectrum, and his best friend, Hajrah, also neuroatypical. Each book features a different student in the class. But I just can't get over how awful the parents are. Grace is a confident, happy, and imaginative African-American girl who lives with her loving mother and Nana. Jasper's parents actually encourage this uncomfortable relationship by telling him that he will eventually fall in love with her and setting up playdates, against Jasper's wishes. Join the conversation over on Facebook! (At least 5 books in the series), The Princess in Black series, by Shannon Hale & Dean Haleguided reading level: L, Princess Magnolia appears to be the perfect, prim princess - but when monsters attack, she changes into a costume and becomes her alter ego - The Princess in Black. The books have very little name-calling or other objectionable content. But I was disappointed in the sassiness of the main character and the unkind teasing by her friends. I hope more are coming! This is a great series for young advanced readers, and the books appeal equally to girls and boys (this was one of my favorite series as a young reader). Your learners might just love them - and that wouldn't be the end of the world. (8 books in the series), The Worst Witch series, by Jill Murphyguided reading level P, I had never heard about this series, even though the first book was published in 1974 (and apparently it's also a Netflix series). This is a wonderful series about a smart, kind, and determined little girl named Dyamonde. One of Grace's strengths is that she's very empathetic. Illus. A caution, though - If your students struggle to retell a Kung Pow Chicken book, try reading one yourself and deciding if it's a good fit. The stories are timeless. My only complaint is that there are only 3 books in the series. (14 books in the series), The Secrets of Droon series, by Tony Abbottguided reading level: O. What happens when you try, Cathleen? (6 books in the series), Cork & Fuzz books, by Dori Chaconasguided reading level: J. I so appreciate the time you took to talk about the good (and bad) content of these books!! Not great literature by any means, but worth checking out. 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