Chapter books for the emerging reader can be challenging to find. A good early chapter book should have everything that a middle grade book has, but in an easier-to-read format (simpler sentence structure, shorter chapters, illustrations etc.). You want to make sure to provide kids who are at this developmental stage with great reading material over the summer, so that they continue to make progress. One of the best ways to ensure this is to find books that have sequels, so that they barely miss a beat as they pick up the next book. So here are a few suggestions to hook those emerging readers:
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters
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Alvin Ho: Allergic to Birthday Parties, Science Projects, and Other Man-made Catastrophes
Written by: Lenore Look
Illustrated by: LeUyen Pham
Recommended Ages: 6-10
I'm delighted to say that Alvin Ho is back. In the first book Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School and Other Scary Things we met Alvin and his family and immediately wanted more (see my previous blog post). Now Lenore Look has written two sequels in the same lively style that made kids fall in love with Alvin. He's a very appealing, funny, idiosyncratic child that new readers will relate to. Whatever he tackles, whether it's a camping trip or a science project, he does in his own, one-of-a-kind style. You really can't go wrong with Alvin Ho; he's the perfect summertime buddy.
Just Grace
Written By: Charise Mericle Harper
Recommended Ages: 6-9
Here is another endearing character that is sure to please the elementary-aged crowd. Grace is called Just Grace because she happens to be in a third grade class with three other Graces. When her teacher asks her to state her name as Grace with her m
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Thought you'd appreciate this comment from my middle-grade reader last night, when choosing an "easy" book for bedtime: "Mom, sometimes I just like to settle myself with a little Geronimo Stilton."
Alvin Ho is a favorite easy-read for him too(I think thanks to you!).
I love that! I think we all need a good book to settle ourselves with at bedtime. Great choice.