The Best Books for 7-Year-Olds That Turn Them Into Readers
Seven is a specific reading age — too old for picture books, not quite there for full chapter books. These are the early chapter books that don't just get read. They build readers
8 Books Like Magic Tree House Your Kids Will Love Just as Much
Magic Tree House works because it moves fast, goes somewhere real, and never talks down to kids. These 8 books do the same thing — and for kids ages 6–9, at least one of them is going to be the next obsession.
The Gap Between Picture Books and Chapter Books Is Real — Here's What Goes There
Most kids hit a wall around age 6–7 where picture books feel too easy and chapter books feel too hard. There's a whole category of books built for exactly that moment. Here's what to look for.
The Best Read Aloud Books for Elementary Classrooms (Grades 1–3)
I've stood in front of a lot of classrooms and opened a book. Here's what I've learned about what makes a great read aloud — and the books I'd put on any elementary teacher's list for Grades 1 through 3.