From 5 to 9 years old
As children become more comfortable with reading familiar books over and over again, alone and with the adults around them, they naturally start “cracking the code” and using their knowledge of the world to understand the words and pictures in books—and read on their own! No need to stop reading aloud books they can’t read by themselves: we have several “kid-tested” books on the lists below that are wonderful read-alouds to share together. We also include “easy reader” books that children can explore and read without adult help—books that have predictable structures and patterns without sacrificing quality of language and illustrations. Enjoy!
Book Lists
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A Trio of New Early Reader Chapter Books
Celebrating Literacy: Three New Picture Books
Comics and Graphic Novels for Early Readers
Feisty Girls in Early Reader Chapter Books
New Spring Picture Books for Young Readers
What We’re Reading: Some Terrific Bilingual Picture Books
Resistance! Part I: Learning From Our Moral Ancestors: Recommended Picture Books for Young Readers
Early Reader Chapter Books for Boys
Other Great Read by Myself Books
The Sounds of Language: Multicultural Picture Books for Young Children
Chapter Books for Beginning Readers
Picture Books: Understanding the Middle East
Introducing Jazz for Young “Hip Cats”
Cowgirls, Cowboys, and Cowcookies. . .
Series Recommendations for Early Readers
Invitation to Imagination: Fairy Gardens
Author! Author! Great Picture Books About Being a Writer
Aliens! New Children’s Literature for UFO Lovers
Celebrating the New Year with a Trio of Books for Young Readers
Twins in School-Online Resources
Musicians When They Were Children
Celebrating the Silent Movies in Children’s Literature
New Picture Books That Celebrate Snow
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I love this list! I was looking for books to give to my sisters, and these are perfect.
If you like Indie books for children, My Mother’s Tattoo and other stories for kids is fun.