![]() ![]() Katie Woo chapter book series, by Fran Manushkin These are warm, sweet books with loving families and plots that young readers can relate to. This is an easy-to-read chapter book series about two best friends, Iris and Walter. Iris and Walterseries, by Elissa Haden Guest The High-Rise Private Eyes, by Cynthia Rylantīunny Brown (the brains) and Jack Jones (the snoop) make a fun pair of detectives. This series is the perfect choice for especially young advanced readers! (32 books in the series) The books feature simple, screen-free adventures, loving parents, and engaging storylines. You can't go wrong with any of the Henry and Mudge books, a wonderful easy-to-read chapter book series about likable Henry and his lovable (big!) dog, Mudge. Henry and Mudge series, by Cynthia Rylant Don't be turned off by the dull colors in the illustrations of these vintage books. The simple but profound stories of friendship are funny, interesting, and worth reading again and again. ![]() In my opinion, every young reader should read (or listen to) Frog and Toad. Yasmin is a second grade Pakistani-American girl. This is a lovely series for young readers the chapters are short, the stories are relatable, and there are full-color pictures on nearly every page. There's no name-calling, potty talk, or gross humor - and the simple drawings are absolutely hilarious.(10 books total) Highly recommended! Please note that Fox isn't a great role model (he talks back to his mom), but he faces logical consequences for his actions. ![]() This classic series (1983-1993) uses easy-reader vocabulary to tell funny and, frankly, brilliant stories about the irrepressible, entertaining Fox. Each chapter is short and fully-illustrated with color pictures. Bumbling, not-too-bright Dragon is absolutely endearing. This is the perfect series for early readers who are ready to move past picture books. Putter and Tabby. (Currently 6 books in the series) The books are quite short and similar in difficulty to Henry and Mudge, Poppleton, and Mr. The stories are gentle and funny, and the illustrations are wonderful. This is a lovely, easy-to-read series about a girl and her horse. The stories are witty, funny, and sweet.Ĭowgirl Kate and Cocoa books, by Erica Silverman It's an easy-reader chapter book series about Cork, a short and serious muskrat, and his friend Fuzz - a tall possum who likes to have fun. This is a series that deserves to be more popular. It's charming series worth a permanent spot on your home or school shelf. This series features the loving relationship between two brothers, Charlie and Mouse.Each book is a gorgeous blend of picture and chapter book, making the series perfect for kids venturing into chapter books. This is a great series for kids transitioning to chapter books. Boris is charming and likable, and the books are heavily illustrated with just a few sentences per page. (12 books in the series)īoris is a young warthog who lives with his mom and dad in Hogg Bay. The books have easy-to-read storylines and wholesome fun. This series came after the popular Henry and Mudge series and features Henry's cousin Annie and her pet bunny, Snowball. (Currently 6 books in the series.)Īnnie and Snowball series, by Cynthia Rylant Worth a try for kids ready to read longer text but not longer chapter books. I didn't find the books very interesting, but kids might feel differently. Andy Shane is a nice little boy who lives with his grandmother and faces the typical challenges of childhood. ![]() These are very basic illustrated chapter books with large font and spacing. Looking for a great chapter book series to get your reluctant reader started? Try any of these!Īndy Shane books by Jennifer Richard Jacobson Hopefully you will see an improvement in their reading skills as they progress throughout the year. Try to listen to the fluency and pace of their reading. It is also nice to listen to your child read aloud every once in awhile. just a comfy seat and a good book!Ĭhildren can practice decoding skills, building on vocabulary that may be unfamiliar to them, summarizing specific chapters or pages, writing down questions that they have for the author, and identifying the problem(s) and solution(s) of the story. This room should be clear of distractions. A general goal is 15 minutes each night that should be spent in a quiet room or space. At the second grade level, it is best to be striving and pushing your reader towards longer and more complex early chapter books. ![]()
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