I shared not too long ago on Instagram how my oldest son grew a love for reading over the past year and how ever since he always seems to have a book in his hand. Many asked to know what books the kids have loved, so I gathered a list of their very favorites, or at least the ones I can remember! As the list grows, I will add to it, too!
Franklin (Appx ages 1-5 )
There’s a Mouse About the House
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and other Favorite Bedtime Rhymes
Franklin (Ages 6-7)
Our oldest son didn’t find a love for reading until he was seven. He enjoyed being read to, for the most part, but reading anything on his own was a struggle. Until….. we started the Dogman series. He started reading one of these books daily (on his own!) and I was having a hard time getting books in his hands fast enough. He has since moved on to other series and will finish every book in the series before wanting to go to the next. I think it just takes finding the right books to spark that love!
Calvin: Ages 7-8 (these are the ages my child read the books, but I am sure would be enjoyed by a little younger and a little older, too, depending on reading level)
Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol Series
My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish series
Calvin (Ages 9-11)
These are the first chapter books I remember our daughter reading and loving. She has always loved to read and has gone through hundreds of books but below are her very favorites, from what I can remember.
Gwyneth (Ages 5-8)
Gwyneth (Ages 8-10)
Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls (2 books)
Gwyneth (Ages 11-12)
I hope this list has helped spark some ideas for you and your little ones! Growing up, my mom never said no to a new book, and that’s the motto we’ve continued in our home, too!
As always, thanks for stopping by!
<3 Shannon
James Patterson had great kids series. My kids loved his Treasure Hunt series.
Then my oldest liked a series called Amulet I think, not sure who it was by.
And The Last Kids on Earth series.