Beginner Chapter Books

Kids that are beginning to more confidently read longer books on their own are more likely to read a book if they choose the book themselves. This list of books has a wide variety of topics to engage any reader. Fiction or non-fiction, graphic novels or traditional books are all great ways for kids to read, so let them choose their own their own this summer whether from this list or from the shelf.

Updated May 20, 2026
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Beginner Chapter Books

Kids that are beginning to more confidently read longer books on their own are more likely to read a book if they choose the book themselves. This list of books has a wide variety of topics to engage any reader. Fiction or non-fiction, graphic novels or traditional books are all great ways for kids to read, so let them choose their own their own this summer whether from this list or from the shelf.

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Ellie, engineer. The next level
Pearce, Jackson
Paper Book
Ellie the Engineer is back in another charming, hilarious, illustrated story filled with creative, STEM-powered fun! "Look out, Junie B. Jones! Ellie the engineer is thinking, making, creating, and showing enthusiasm and brilliance with her creations!" -School Library...
Karen's sleepover A graphic novel
Martin, Ann M.
Ebook
Bully-proof kids : practical tools to help your child grow up confident, resilient and strong
O'Malley, Stella
Paper Book
Bully-Proof Kids offers concrete strategies to empower children and teenagers to deal confidently with bullying and dominant characters.
Bad Kitty gets a phone
Bruel, Nick.
Paper Book
Bad Kitty gets her very own phone in this full color graphic novel in Nick Bruel's New York Times bestselling series. Kitty has everything any cat could want--a warm bed, plenty of fresh litter, and a machine that dispenses food whenever she wants! But Kitty isn't...
Legend of Chocolate Hills (Geronimo Stilton #85)
Stilton, Geronimo.
Paper Book
When you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure!I was so excited for the relaxing, stress-free day I had planned. But nothing ever goes my way. I got a mysterimouse letter from an old friend asking for my help solving a case. There were giant footprints in Chocolate Hills, and...
Space and Beyond
Montgomery, R. A.
Paper Book
Hurtle through space in this interactive book where YOU decide what happens next! Packed with 44 possible endings! Choose Your Own Adventure books-the 4th bestselling children's series of all time-are back and as much fun as you remember. Kids and adults agree, these are the...
A noob's diary of an 8-bit warrior
Cube Kid (Author of fan fiction)
Paper Book
An all-new unofficial Minecraft warrior adventure series for young readers from bestselling author Cube Kid! This story follows Runt, a villager who longs to be a warrior. He isn't interested in carrot culture, and he definitely isn't interested in selling them in trade. When...
Ricky Ricotta's mighty robot
Pilkey, Dav
Ebook
From Dav Pilkey, the worldwide bestselling author-illustrator of Dog Man, and award-winning illustrator Dan Santat comes an out-of-this-world friendship adventure in full color! Meet Ricky Ricotta, a little mouse with a big problem! Ricky Ricotta lives in Squeakyville with his mom...
A Daisy at the beach
Anna, Holly.
Paper Book
In this tenth Daisy Dreamer chapter book, Daisy tries to have a normal day at the beach, but with her imaginary friend Posey around, nothing stays normal for long! Daisy is ready to build sandcastles and swim in the ocean when her family takes a trip to the beach. But when her...
The princess in Black
Hale, Shannon.
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller! Who says princesses don't wear black? When trouble raises its blue monster head, Princess Magnolia ditches her flouncy dresses and becomes the Princess in Black! Princess Magnolia is having hot chocolate and scones with Duchess...
Mercy Watson is missing!
DiCamillo, Kate.
Paper Book
Every favorite character from Kate DiCamillo's New York Times best-selling Mercy Watson books makes an appearance in this extended, riotously funny series crescendo. When Mercy Watson the pig goes missing, all of Deckawoo Drive is in an uproar. The Watsons are inconsolable...
Children's quick & easy cookbook
Wilkes, Angela
Paper Book
A children's introductory cookbook with 60 mouthwatering recipes presented in full-color, step-by-step photographs and instructions. Children's Quick and Easy Cookbook is packed with delicious, easy-to-follow recipes that any child can make, from super-fast snacks and speedy meals...
Curse of the shadow dragon
West, Tracey
Paper Book
Drake and Worm meet a Shadow Dragon in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text...
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