Recommended reading books for elementary, middle & high school students
The list of books for grade 6 children includes more challenging reads for 10 and 11-year-olds as well as gripping series and easier texts for reluctant readers. Authors include Sharon Creech, Anna Sewell, Lous Sachar, and Jason Reynolds.
First chapter books for children with titles by J. Dillard, Zanib Mian, Herman Parish, Kallie George, Kevin Henkes, Sharon M. Draper, Louis Sachar, Harriet Muncaster, Roald Dahl and more.
Here are our recommendations for the best reading books for grade 5. The list includes challenging reads for 10 and 11-year-olds as well as easier texts for children who find reading more challenging. Authors include Kate Messner, James Patterson, and E.B. White.
This collection of the best books for 4th grade readers has been selected by experienced teachers and librarians. There is a range of genres and styles to appeal to 9 and 10 year olds. Authors include Roald Dahl, Tui Sutherland, Rudyard Kipling, Neil Gaiman, Shannon Hayle and JK Rowling.
Here are our recommended best books for grade 3, including short stories and chapter books to appeal to 8 and 9-year-olds. Authors include Dick King-Smith, Judy Blume, Roald Dahl, and Cornelia Funke.
A list of recommended best books for grade 2 children aged 7 and 8 in elementary school. These reading suggestions have been compiled by professional teachers and librarians to appeal to all abilities in the second grade including reluctant readers.
Must-read books for 1st grade children – curated and compiled by teachers, home educators and librarians for elementary school students aged 6-7 and including picture books and short single chapter books to suit all abilities. Authors include Jon Scieszka, Mal Peet, Mo Willems, Dr. Seuss, and Eleanor Estes.
A list of recommended picture books for grade K children aged 5 and 6 in elementary school kindergarten. These reading choices have been compiled by teachers, librarians, and home educators to appeal to beginner and emergent readers of all abilities.
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