Chapter Books
Growing Reader
Tween
20 Great Chapter Books for Third Graders
Help your third grader fall in love with reading with these engaging chapter books featuring adventure, friendship, humor, mystery, and magic.
Growing Reader
20 Superb Chapter Books for Second Graders
Second graders need books that hold their interest but aren’t so difficult they turn them off to reading altogether. These books are surefire winners.
Growing Reader
Tween
The Best Middle Grade and Chapter Books of 2026 (So Far)
The first half of 2026 has given us an amazing collection of middle grade and chapter books to enjoy. Here are our top picks.
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.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
31 of the Best Level 1 Books for Early Readers
These level 1 books feature short sentences, large type, and supportive picture clues. They're filled with great stories and information to keep beginning readers excited about reading.
Teen
22 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
Tween
The Best Middle Grade & Chapter Books of 2025
2025 was a banner year for books, and these are some of the best middle grade and chapter books for readers from 3rd-6th grade.
Growing Reader
The 50 Best Books for 7- and 8-Year-Olds
What are the best books for 7-year-olds and 8-year-olds? Our panel of experts list their top 50 children's books for developing readers.
Tween
13 Scary Books for Middle Grade Readers
If your tween is ready for stories with thrills and chills, these middle grade books are creepy, fun, and doable for younger horror fans.
Growing Reader
Tween
New Middle Grade & Chapter Books Coming in Fall 2026
A new season means new books are coming out! Here are some terrific middle grade and chapter books releasing this fall that you won’t want to miss!
Baby & Toddler
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Redeem Free Books With Kellogg's Feeding Reading Program
Kellogg’s wants to help fuel kids’ minds and bodies for back-to-school success! Between now and September 30, 2025, get one free book from Penguin Random House when you buy any participating Kellogg's product.
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.
