Below you'll find five of my recently read Early Chapter book favorites.
Available now from Candlewick / Goodreads / Buy It
Leroy Ninker Saddles Up is the first book in the Tales From Deckawoo Drive series, a spinoff from the DiCamillo's Mercy Watson series. I love, love, love this book. It's full of heart and populated with such colorful, unforgettable characters; DiCamillo doesn't disappoint.
Available now from Scholastic / Goodreads / Buy It
Meet the Bigfeet is a fun (and funny) book for chapter book readers who are still a bit overwhelmed by a lot of text. Blizz Richards is an all-around good guy and Yeti who, with the help of his friends, sets out to find his missing cousin Brian before the upcoming family reunion. I loved the pictures and diagrams in this book, detailed with humorous little asides.
Available now from Simon & Schuster / Goodreads / Buy It
Mystery, humor, and four sassy chickens. What's not to love? This is the first Chicken Squad book, but the second book, The Case of the Weird Blue Chicken is also available now. You'll likely recognize Cronin's name, as she's the author of the immensely popular Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type.
Available now from Macmillan / Goodreads / Buy It
This is one that actually grew on me after some distance. Instead of a complete story, it actually features ery short little anecdotes about Isabel, a zen bunjitsu-practicing bunny. At first glance, it's cute, but a little bit of reflection gives it some depth. Could be a start for some interesting conversations between parents and young readers or even in the classroom.
Available now from Random House / Goodreads / Buy It
Oliver and the Seawigs is one of my favorite chapter books to recommend because it so seamlessly bridges the gap between picture books and early chapter books. It's great for reading aloud, as well as young readers who can read chapters books but find them intimidating. Plus it's seriously funny and charming.
Keep an eye out for the forthcoming sequel, Cakes in Space.
I'm always open to recommendations and feedback. Which Early Chapter books are your go-to recommendations? Any recent favorites?
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