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It is imperative that all readers of different backgrounds and experiences are represented in the books they read! These chapter books for the emerging reader is perfect for your kids ages 5-9!
Sejal Sinha Swims with Sea Dragons
By Maya Prasad
Illustrated by Abira Das
This second book in the chapter book series about a young Indian American girl who loves science and has a big imagination introduces readers to an incredible sea creature—perfect for fans of The Magic School Bus and Over the Moon!
Welcome to the Island
By Dela Costa
Illustrated by Ana Sebastián
Meet the ever-curious Isla Verde, a young girl with a secret—she can speak with animals—in the first book of an all-new chapter book series!
Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business
Fresh Off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in this first novel in an adorable new chapter book series about Mindy Kim, a young Asian American girl who is starting a snack business!
Mia Mayhem Is a Superhero!
By Kara West
Illustrated by Leeza Hernandez
Meet Mia Macarooney, an ordinary eight-year-old who finds out she has an extraordinary super-secret in this first chapter book in the brand-new Mia Mayhem series!
The Haunted House Next Door
Illustrated by Victor Rivas
Meet Desmond Cole! A fearless eight-year-old who runs his own ghost patrol, looking for ghosts, monsters, and mischief makers everywhere. Oh, and he just so happens to be my new best friend…and thank goodness! Because I’m afraid of everything.
Shai & Emmie Star in Dancy Pants!
Illustrated by Sharee Miller / With Nancy Ohlin
From Academy Award–nominated actress Quvenzhané Wallis comes the second story in a brand-new series about best friends Shai and Emmie, two third graders destined for superstardom.
The Un-Friendship Bracelet
By Martha Maker
Illustrated by Xindi Yan
In the first book of the Craftily Ever After chapter book series, a new student gets between best friends Emily and Maddie—and changes the meaning of their friendship bracelets!
Captain Awesome vs. Nacho Cheese Man
By Stan Kirby
Illustrated by George O'Connor
Captain Awesome wonders what to do when he suspects that his superhero best friend has become…a bad guy?
Now readers between the ages of five and seven can read chapter books tailor-made for a younger level of reading comprehension. Heavily illustrated with large type, Little Simon's young chapter books let young readers feel like they are reading a “grown-up” format with subject, text, and illustrations geared specifically for their own age groups!
All About Ellie
Illustrated by Marsha Riti
The Critter Club has baby bunnies to care for—but is Ellie too busy aiming for showstopper status to help out her friends?
The Buried Bones Mystery
Illustrated by Jesse Joshua Watson
In this reissue of a classic chapter book series by award-winning author Sharon M. Draper, four boys who call themselves the Black Dinosaurs, find themselves involved in exciting mysteries around their town.
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