Category Archives: Early Chapter Books
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The Mousewife
Posted on May 5, 2010 by Children's Department Staff in animals, Early Chapter Booksby Rumer Godden Every old house has at least one mouse, and this old house has a mousewife and her husband. One day the house’s owner gets a wild turtledove from a boy, and she puts it in a cage. Unfortunately, the dove won’t eat or drink. The mousewife takes notice of the uneaten food [...]
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Rufus the Scrub Does Not Wear a Tutu
Posted on February 1, 2010 by Children's Department Staff in Early Chapter Books, Humorous Stories, social issues, Sportsby Jamie McEwan You read the title right: this book is about a football player in a tutu! Rufus is the biggest kid at his school, but he’s also the clumsiest. When his mom suggests ballet lessons to improve his coordination, he decides to give it a try. His teammates can’t believe he’s dancing with [...]
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Mr. Potter’s Pet
Posted on December 27, 2009 by Laura in animals, Early Chapter Books, Family Read-Aloud, Humorous Storiesby Dick King-Smith Mr. Potter’s Pet is an easy reading, funny book about a shy man’s search for the perfect pet. When he brings home a loud, talking mynah bird, life begins to get interesting! His new friend not only carries on a conversation but suggests some changes to Mr. Potter’s boring world. The mynah [...]
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On the Road
Posted on December 12, 2009 by Children's Department Staff in animals, Early Chapter Books, Humorous Storiesby Lucy Nolan This is the second book featuring characters Down Girl and Sit. This funny story follows two dogs, one that narrates their adventures, as they travel with their owners and sometimes get into trouble. A good read for kids ready to move up from Easy Readers. Other books in the series: Down Girl [...]
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The Green Ghost
Posted on December 2, 2009 by Victoria in Early Chapter Books, Mysteries, Scary storiesThe Green Ghost by Marion Dane Bauer This is a good choice for younger readers who want a shorter scary story. On Christmas Eve, a young girl’s family slides off the icy road into a snowbank. Kaye and her family are stranded in the woods until they come across an isolated cabin. The elderly woman [...]
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Lunch Walks Among Us
Posted on August 19, 2009 by Children's Department Staff in Early Chapter Books, Science Fictionfrom the Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist series by Jim Benton This is definitely the silly side of Sci-Fi. A great level for kids just emerging from JE’s, or for reluctant or lower level readers. Franny is a great character – funny & smart. She just happens to also be a mad scientist, so [...]
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Clementine
Posted on June 18, 2009 by Jennifer in Early Chapter Books, Family Read-Aloud, Humorous Stories, William Allen Whiteby Sara Pennypacker I am a big fan of funny books about girls like Ramona, Junie B., and Judy Moody, so I knew I had to read this book when it came out. Clementine is a spunky 8-year-old who is trying to do the right things, but somehow she finds herself in big messes. For [...]
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How Oliver Olson Changed the World
Posted on June 18, 2009 by Rachel in Early Chapter Books, My Favoriteby Claudia Mills Oliver Olson may be nine years old, but his parents still treat him like a baby. They tie his shoes, fix his always-healthy snacks, and even do his homework. Oliver just wants to be able to do normal kid things, like go to sleepovers and make his own homework dioramas for school. [...]
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Goof-Off Goalie
Posted on June 15, 2009 by Children's Department Staff in Early Chapter Books, Sportsby Betty Hicks Goose wants to be a goalie (especially since goalies don’t have to do any running!), and overnight his wish came true. Problem is…he’s not very good. He lands on his face most of the time. He teams up with his best bud Henry who makes a plan to get all his friends [...]
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Stuart’s Cape
Posted on June 4, 2009 by Laura in Early Chapter Books, Humorous Storiesby Sarah Pennypacker Stuart is dying to have an adventure, but he’s glum because he’s about to start third grade at a new school. He makes a cape from some old neck ties, and suddenly he can fly, grow toast plants, and other thrilling things! This book is easy to read with great illustrations. [...]
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