Chapter Books
Tween
Must-Read Mystery Books for Tweens
If your young reader likes suspense, adventure, deciphering clues (and maybe a little snooping), these mystery chapter books are sure to be a hit.
Growing Reader
25 Early Chapter Books for Boys
There are more quality chapter books for boys in existence now than ever before — though any young reader, boy or girl, is sure to appreciate the stories’ humor, adventure, and heart.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
The 50 Best Books for 5- and 6-Year-Olds
What are the best books for 5-year-olds and 6-year-olds? We went to the experts to find out. Here, the 50 best for growing readers.
Growing Reader
The Ultimate Summer Reading List for Kids Ages 6 – 8
Dive into summer reading with some wonderful books for 6- to 8-year-olds to enjoy this season.
Growing Reader
25 Illustrated Chapter Book Series To Engage Early Readers
These illustrated early chapter books provide a nice bridge between picture books and chapter books, and keep budding readers entertained.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
17 Delightful Books for Kids Who Love Elephant & Piggie
With expressive dialogue, positive messages, and playful illustrations, Elephant & Piggie books delight readers in so many ways. If you and your kids love Elephant and Piggie’s hilarious, relatable antics, you'll love these books, too.
Teen
20 Uniquely Appealing Books for 13- and 14-Year-Old Boys
These books, featuring a combination of adventure, mystery, sports, and relatable characters, are especially appealing to teen boys.
Growing Reader
Time-Traveling Chapter Books for Kids Who Love Magic Tree House
For young readers who love the adventures of Jack and Annie, these chapter books offer more fun-filled time-traveling escapes!
Growing Reader
Tween
The Best Middle Grade & Chapter Books of 2025 (So Far)
We've rounded up the standout titles that are sparking imaginations, inspiring young readers, and flying off the shelves in 2025.
Growing Reader
Tween
The Best Middle Grade & Chapter Books of 2024
Featuring adventure stories, laugh-out-loud reads, and books that tackle real-life situations, here are the years' most notable chapter and middle grade books.
Growing Reader
Magical Chapter Books to Introduce 6- to 8-Year-Olds to Fantasy
With smaller page counts, simpler plots, larger text, and illustrations on almost every page, these early chapter books are an excellent way to introduce your child to the wild and magic world of fantasy novels!
Tween
It’s Complicated: 11 Books for Tween Girls
Not only do these 11 books give tween girls something to relate to, they also give parents an inside look at what their kids are experiencing.
Growing Reader
Early Chapter Books With Fierce Female Characters
Finding early chapter books with bold leading ladies can be surprisingly difficult. The next time you’re looking for a good book full of girl power, give one of these a try.
Growing Reader
Tween
Reads for Super Readers: 9 Books for 8- to 12-Year-Old Bookworms
Know a big-time bookworm? These kid-recommended books are perfect for 8- to 12-year-olds who love to read stories about the joy of reading.
