Chapter Book Series to Read Aloud
Reading chapter books aloud to your young reader is a great way to build comprehension and interest. These chapter book series are written at a 1st-3rd grade reading level and appeal to preschoolers through 3rd graders. My personal favorites are starred.
Short, Transitional Chapter Books
King and Kayla* – Delightful stories about a girl and her dog solving mysteries together.
Houndsley and Catina – Funny stories about a friendship between a cat and a dog.
Houndsley and Catina – Funny stories about a friendship between a cat and a dog.
Katie Woo* – The everyday adventures and mishaps of a creative, adventurous girl named Katie.
Henry and Mudge – Sweet stories about the adventures of a boy and his dog.
Henry and Mudge – Sweet stories about the adventures of a boy and his dog.
Pedro – A boy with big dreams who takes on roles such as ninja, soccer player, and shark.
Marvin and James – A boy and his beetle getting into trouble.
Marvin and James – A boy and his beetle getting into trouble.
Juana and Lucas Funny - relatable stories about a spirited girl and her dog.
Charlie and Mouse – A heartwarming depiction of two brothers and their everyday adventures.
Charlie and Mouse – A heartwarming depiction of two brothers and their everyday adventures.
Yasmin*– A bold, creative second grade girl who tries her hand at building, painting, writing, exploring, and cooking.
Ling and Ting* - Endearing stories about a pair of twin sisters.
Ling and Ting* - Endearing stories about a pair of twin sisters.
Sadiq Fun Run – A 3rd grade boy who loves learning and school tries running instead of football.
Mystery Chapter Book Series
Nate the Great – engaging beginner mysteries.
Bea Garcia – imaginative stories about a girl who loves to draw.
Bea Garcia – imaginative stories about a girl who loves to draw.
Magic Treehouse*– classic series about two kids who travel through time.
Niki and Deja – warm stories about best friends navigating elementary school.
Niki and Deja – warm stories about best friends navigating elementary school.
Amelia Bedelia – funny stories about a woman who makes silly mistakes by taking things too literally.
*Cam Jansen – mysteries about a girl with a photographic memory.
*Cam Jansen – mysteries about a girl with a photographic memory.
*Milo and Jazz Mysteries – Well told stories about a pair of friends who search for clues and solve real life mysteries.
A-Z mysteries – 3 friends who go on adventures solving local mysteries.
A-Z mysteries – 3 friends who go on adventures solving local mysteries.
Ballpark Mysteries - Cousins who solve mysteries at the baseball field.
Emma on the Air – Humorous stories about a confident girl who is both a journalist and detective.
Emma on the Air – Humorous stories about a confident girl who is both a journalist and detective.
Realistic Chapter Book Series, about School, Family, and Friendship
Jasmine Toguchi – Award winning stories about a spunky 8 year old and her family.
Critter Club- Heartwarming series about a group of friends who form an animal rescue shelter.
Critter Club- Heartwarming series about a group of friends who form an animal rescue shelter.
Dory Fantasmagory – A sassy imaginative girl with a big personality navigating real and imaginary adventures.
Ramona Quimby – Beloved stories about a lively, curious 3rd grader as she deals with funny, authentic situations with her family and at school.
Ramona Quimby – Beloved stories about a lively, curious 3rd grader as she deals with funny, authentic situations with her family and at school.
Ivy and Bean - A charming friendship between two very different neighbor girls that appeals to all ages.
Henry Huggins – A charming series by Beverly Clearly about a boy and his dog getting into mischief.
Henry Huggins – A charming series by Beverly Clearly about a boy and his dog getting into mischief.
Mercy Watson* – Hilarious stories about the antics of a pet pig with thoughtful themes.
Jada Jones – A science loving girl makes new friends and takes on leadership roles at school.
Jada Jones – A science loving girl makes new friends and takes on leadership roles at school.
Tales from Deckawoo Drive*– a slightly more complex continuation of the Mercy Watson Series.
Fantasy Chapter Book Series
Zoe and Sassafrass* – Engaging adventures of a girl who loves science and her interactions with magical creatures.
Magic School Bus Chapter Book – Classic stories of Ms. Frizzle taking her class on unexpected field trips in her Magic School Bus.
Magic School Bus Chapter Book – Classic stories of Ms. Frizzle taking her class on unexpected field trips in her Magic School Bus.
Magic Puppy – Puppies magically appear and influence the lives of the characters for the better.
Eerie Elementary - Illustrated, suspenseful, and somewhat spooky stories about strange happenings at an elementary school.
Eerie Elementary - Illustrated, suspenseful, and somewhat spooky stories about strange happenings at an elementary school.
Kingdom of Wrenly* – engaging stories about the adventures of 2 kids as they navigate life in the Kingdom with their pet dragon.
Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol* – Slightly spooky stories about 2 neighbor boys who track down ghosts.
Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol* – Slightly spooky stories about 2 neighbor boys who track down ghosts.
The Littles – Classic stories about the adventures of a family of tiny people.
The Alien Next Door – Harris discovers that the new kid next door is an alien.
The Alien Next Door – Harris discovers that the new kid next door is an alien.
Flat Stanley – Comical adventures of a boy who is flattened into ½ inch thick and uses his new shape to save the day.
Princess in Black – Action packed stories about an adventurous princess.
Princess in Black – Action packed stories about an adventurous princess.
Mia Mayhem – An 8 year old discovers that she is a superhero and attends an afterschool program for Superheroes in training.
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