Chapter Books for Kids

Chapter Books for Kids

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Chapter books mark a milestone for young readers. Books without pictures and small text can be hurdle for many children. For many students, their first chapter books have vivid characters and fantastical worlds that draw on their very active imaginations.

The books from our youth can seem outdated to our newest generation. However, there are classic books that have stood the test of time as well as some intriguing new comers that have captured the imagination of our newest crop of readers.

Artemis Fowl – by Eion Colfier

Dear Mr. Henshaw – by Beverly Cleary

Fantastic Mr. Fox – by Roald Dahl

Fudge, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing – by Judy Blume

Harriet the Spy – by Louise Fitzhugh

Love That Dog – by Sharon Creech

Mr. Popper’s Penguins – by Richard and Florence Atwater

Redwall – by Brian Jacques

The Phantom Toolbooth – by Norton Juster

The Whipping Boy – by Sid Fleischman

The Wreck of the Zephyr – by Chris Van Allsburg

The Year of the Panda – by Miriam Schlein

Wait Till Helen Comes – by Mary Hahn

Reading chapter books with your class or child? Leave a comment with their favorites – and yours!