Beginner Chapter Book Recommendations | BEST Book Series for Young Independent Readers

Here are my beginner chapter book recommendations. These are some options of series that you can turn to when your child is just beginning to be able to sit down with a chapter book and read it independently. These are short books with short chapters, pictures, and simple stories that appeal to kids. The beginning of independent reading is an exciting stage, and you want to choose books that will excite your children's interest as they begin their journey into reading on their own!

Usborne: Look for the Young Readers Paperbacks, particularly the simplified versions of classic novels, as well as the non-fiction books.

The American Girl books

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[melissacurled]

Our daughter loves the A to Z Mysteries. The characters are generally polite and smart, and each of the 26 mysteries is notably different.

[PenniesAndSalt]

I'll have to check out the young readers of the classic novels! We have absolutely loved the Mercy Watson series over the years and Nate the Great! You gave so many great recommendations Rachel!

[JamesandMercyDavis]

It feels so good when the kiddos start reading! Hunter was struggling but now is reading ! I agree every child is different! Thank you for the recommendations! I need some new books for the kiddos

[lifewithginab]

Thanks for sharing these recommendations Rachel! I was looking for recommendations on beginner chapter books!

[brittanyolga]

These are such great books ideas 💡 I have a 9 year old who would still enjoy some of these books in our homeschool!!!

[apl]

Thank you for these great book suggestions. Have to admit I’ve been snobby about abridged versions too but seeing my great but reluctant reader shy away from long books, I’m prob now going to bring those in. Also loved hearing about the books you disliked. Agree about the minor b jones.

[LearningSciencewithMichelle]

My daughter loved the American Girl books when she was young. I still have s set in my classroom.

[StaceyYoder]

This gives me lots of ideas. My boys are enjoying the Mercy Watson books. They are not able to read it themselves yet but will be able to sometimes soon ish.

[JRMVlogsChannel]

Great share of the information and recommendations for the beginner chapter books.

[MommyBee]

This was absolutely wonderful thank you so much! My daughter is absolutely in love with reading she learned at four and is five now. She is devouring everything and this video gave me some wonderful ideas!

[HomeschoolwithJen]

We love the young readers classic novels. They have been wonderful in our home. Very glad that you included these.

[sciencemama]

Thanks for the list - my son isn’t quite here but I think it will be soon so I’m starting to collect!!

[MindFulFamily]

My kids love Nate the Great! Great suggestions, thanks!

[maiteoliveraharris]

Hi! Could someone tell me why Geronimo Stillton might be a problem? My dd just begged for the first Tea Stillton book.

[BellyBurly]

Hi its Victoria from home Educating the mad lads on the husbands phone. Love your vids they are always so helpful. Your right you should think not what my kid should read but what can they read. All kids are different x we can buy usbourne books in shops in the UK but they area pricey. I always feel stupidly happy when I pick some up second hand at a bargain price.
I think the abridged versions of classics really help lay the foundation for them to understand and appreciate the full story later on x

[sarahmora]

I had so many American girl books! I loved them. And now I want all those Usborne book sets haha 🤷‍♀️😅

[AshleyHoward]

My daughter LOVED American Girl Books and the movies!  Great video!

[TheLiveOutLoudFamily]

Such great reccomendations! Thank you! Jonah is still in level one books but it's so fun to think ahead!

[quilt]

I'm much older but like kid books - around 2000 I went with a new friend to her sister-in-law's house and her kids were in K and 1st grade seems like - maybe 1st and 2nd - and they were big-time into Junie B Jones. I picked some up and was reading and was pretty shocked at what that kid got away with - I'd been too afraid to even think some of htat stuff LOL! I see the appeal to a kid though- and I read a lot as an adult that I don't agree with for myself but enjoy reading but still not sure I'd want to buy them for a kid

[corriezoetewey]

We have just discovered the Billie B Brown books from Usborne. And a little bit higher level also from Usborne, the Hotel Flamingo series is really cute!