Kids Club Reading Suggestions
Want to help boost your child’s reading skills, but not sure where to start? We’ve compiled a list of some of the most well-loved children’s books below. We think your child will love them, too!
Ages 3 – 5
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Have you seen my cat?
by Eric Carle
This story about a boy trying to find his missing cat is written by one of the masters of children’s literature, Eric Carle. The unique and excellent art style is charming and captivating and makes for a great early readers’ book.
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Grow a Pumpkin Pie!
by Jane E. Gerver
This educational book is about the life cycle of a pumpkin and the method of making a pumpkin pie is a nice easy-read and provides fun illustrations to pair with the words.
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Bathtime for Biscuit
by Alyssa Capucilli
A cute read about a funny puppy, and bath time is filled with great little shenanigans to entertain a young reader.
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The Foot Book
by Dr. Seuss
The Foot Book is an excellent read for very young readers, providing a ton of repetition and colorful Seuss illustrations.
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Ducks in Muck
by Lori Haskins
This easy reader follows ducks in the muck. When some people try to load them into cages onto their trucks, the ducks are saved! Lovely illustrations pair well with the words and story.
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Animals Move!
by Susan Bennett-Armistead
This is a great nature book about how animals in the wild can move! Captivating photography takes place instead of cartoons for a more realistic read.
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Have You Seen My Duckling?
by Nancy Tafuri
This is a great family story, and besides sending a great message to the reader; it provides ducklings scattered around the pages for readers to try and uncover.
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Andy & Sandy and the First Snow
by Tomie dePaola
While not very “spring-like,” this is a super book about friendship and what fun things to do in the winter!
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
by Eric Carle
The ultimate kids’ classic from Eric Carle, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, includes counting, food, days of the week, and a butterfly’s life cycle.
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Elephant & Piggie Series of Books
by Mo Willems
The engaging Elephant & Piggie books are creative and fun, and the illustration and characters are fantastic!
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Freddie Fernortner Series
by Johnathan Rand
The Freddie Fernortner series follows a couple of cool, fun kids, named Freddie, Chipper, Darla, and Mr. Chewy on some funny, and quirky adventures! Great for readers aged 5 – 8. Click here to purchase from NorthwoodsOutlet.com.
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Dollar Store Danny Series
by Johnathan Rand
This SUPER awesome series gets us to know Danny, a cool kid who finds himself in crazy adventures and wacky predicaments at the dollar store! A great series for young readers who also love cool illustrations! Great for readers 4 and up. Click here to purchase from NorthwoodsOutlet.com.
Ages 5 – 7
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Pete the Cat: Too Cool for School
by Kimberly and James Dean
It’s hard to think of a cat that’s cooler than Pete. A great book series that kids this age will love.
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Dave Pigeon: How to Deal with Bad Cats and Keep (most of) Your Feathers
by Swapna Haddow
A funny and creative book about a pigeon named Dave! An inventive character makes this Swapna Haddow book shine!
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Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea
by Ben Clanton
The cutest sea whale (and jellyfish) goes on adventures in this great Ben Clanton book. This book is full of whimsy!
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Jigsaw Jones Series
by James Preller
Jigsaw Jones is an excellent series about mysteries and sleuthing around. Young, adventurous readers will love this series!
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Henry Huggins
by Beverly Cleary
The Henry Huggins series is one of the best classics by Beverly Cleary. A boy and his dog have fun and adventures in this charming set of books.
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Snail & Worm: Three Stories About Two Friends
by Tina Kügler
This clever, comical book combines silliness, funny imagery, and comical characters for a super fun read!
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Claude Going for Gold
by Alex T. Smith
Claude’s an incredible dog who goes on a funny and extraordinary adventures in this great book!
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Grumpy Monkey
by Suzanne Lang
Grumpy Monkey is a helpful book by Suzanne Lang, especially for readers who may have some challenges with emotions.
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Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
by Dr. Seuss
One of the ultimate classics is a beautiful tale of inspiration, and the journey through life, including its ups and downs. Fitting for ages up to 100!
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Ada Twist, Scientist
by Andrea Beaty
Ada Twist, Scientist is an excellent book about an intelligent and creative young scientist who is in pursuit of tracking down a strange smell. Wonderfully inventive book!
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Freddy Fernortner Fearless First Grader
by Johnathan Rand
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Dollar Store Danny Series
by Johnathan Rand
This SUPER awesome series gets us to know Danny, a cool kid who finds himself in crazy adventures and wacky predicaments at the dollar store! A great series for young readers who also love cool illustrations! Great for readers 4 and up. Click here to purchase from NorthwoodsOutlet.com.
Ages 7 – 11
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The 13-Story Treehouse: Monkey Mayhem! by Andy Griffiths
This is a great comic book series about an awesome treehouse, with excellent illustrations!
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Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas by Dav Pilkey
A tremendous and happily weird but super funny book series by the creator of Captain Underpants!
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Good Dog McTavish by Meg Rosoff
This is a memorable and heartwarming book that follows the story of a charming dog in a family.
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Sportopedia: An Illustrated Introduction to the World of Sport by Adam Skinner
This is an excellent book about all different types of sports for all types of young athletes!
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Science Verse by Jon Scieszka
An inventive read about the sciences and what it means to be a part of science itself!
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Frindle by Andrew Clements
A classic book that revolves around a funny and somewhat troublemaking boy! Lots of entertainment!
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The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
This is a thrilling book about a boy living in Paris who is also a thief. It might be tricky for some to read, but well worth the effort!
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Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
A great, harrowing survival story bound to grip readers for hours.
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Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume
A story that centers around a troublemaking boy and his older brother! Super fun read!
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Holes by Louis Sachar
Holes is one of the best classics centered around a “cursed” boy sent to a detention camp to dig holes. He thinks his luck’s run out until one day, he finds something unique!
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Michigan Chillers
by Johnathan Rand
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Freddy Fernortner Fearless First Grader
by Johnathan Rand
The Freddie Fernortner series follows a couple of cool, fun kids, named Freddie, Chipper, Darla, and Mr. Chewy on some funny, and quirky adventures! Great for readers aged 5 – 8. Click here to purchase from NorthwoodsOutlet.com.
Holiday
Little Red Sleigh (4-9 Years)
Little Red Sleigh’s biggest dream is to become Santa’s signature red sleigh! However, she’s always told she can’t fly or is too small to take the role. With help from her friends, she will try to achieve the unthinkable!
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How to Catch an Elf (4-8 Years)
It’s Christmas Eve, and an elf accompanies Santa to help him deliver presents. However, the children are trapped in their houses to try and catch the elf. Will the elf be able to dodge all of the traps the children set out successfully?
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The Polar Express (4-8 Years)
The Polar Express tells the story of a boy who travels to the North Pole by going on the Polar Express train. It has a very relaxing and calm storyline, as well as beautifully detailed illustrations. This is also a great family movie to enjoy!
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The Polar Bear Who Saved Christmas (2-6 Years)
Lost, Pip the polar bear accidentally wanders into Santa’s workshop and discovers one reindeer short, and Christmas has to be cancelled! Pip goes on an incredible journey to help deliver Santa’s gifts and save Christmas!
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas (5-9 Years)
The cold, unfriendly Grinch tries to stop Christmas in this illustrated book. He doesn’t feel a connection to the holiday traditions and tries to steal the happiness from the citizens of Whoville. Along the way, however, he learns the true meaning of Christmas and joy. This is a classic holiday story with a wonderful cartoon movie to enjoy!
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The Christmas Wish by Lori Evert (3-7 Years)
Not to be confused with a book of the same name by Lindsey Kelk, The Christmas Wish tells the story of a girl who wants to become one of Santa’s elves. Anja decides to find Santa to become an elf. Along the way, she meets animals who help her get to him. The Christmas Wish features beautiful, stunning movie-like photographs in favor of illustrations.
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The Little Reindeer (2-5 Years)
Ollie is awakened from her sleep when she hears a jingling sound. She looks around and finds her dreams to come true–she finds a lost reindeer in the forest. They both go on a magical adventure together. This book features beautiful die-cut pages, elements of red, and special foil to make it a unique and fun reading experience.
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A Christmas Wish Come True (3-6 Years)
When Jackson and Claire move into a new town, their biggest Christmas wish is to make a new friend. Santa hears their wishes, and with the help of his chief elf, Jingle, they set out to make their wish come true!
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A Boy Called Christmas (7-12 Years)
Nikolas, an eleven-year-old commonly nicknamed Christmas, journeys to the North Pole after his father goes missing. During his journey, he finds a troll to best, meets a reindeer, and discovers Elfhelm, a magical frozen village. However, the spirit of Christmas is very minimal, and everyone in the village is having troubles that Nikolas needs to help with. Will he be able to find his father and help Elfhelm in time?
If you enjoyed this book, there is a movie adaptation of the same name!
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Letters From Father Christmas (7+ Years)
J.R.R. Tolkien’s children would receive a letter from Father Christmas every year. They told great stories of what happened at the North Pole, like how the clumsy Polar Bear fell through the roof of Father Christmas’s house right into his dining room or how a reindeer got loose and presents went flying! These letters would feature amazing full-color drawings or sketches and sometimes a note from the Polar Bear or an elf.
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A Charlie Brown Christmas (Ages 3+)
Charlie Brown leads his friends to the true meaning of Christmas through a tiny tree. Charlie proves that Christmas is more than lights and presents. This is a true classic, with a cartoon movie to match. It is a family favorite for all ages.
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The Night Before Christmas (Ages 1+)
This classic story about the evening before Christmas is most likely in your family traditions at bedtime on Christmas Eve!
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Hanukkah, The Festival of Lights (Ages 3-7)
Children will enjoy learning the “why” behind Hanukkah and its festivities. This is an easy-to-read and understandable book for celebrating Hanukkah.
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Happy Hanukkah Pups! (Ages 0-3)
This Hanukkah board book with your friends from Paw Patrol is a fun way to learn about counting with snowflakes, dreidels, and more!
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Book Review: Pete the Cat Saves Christmas
Pete the Cat Saves Christmas is a fun and festive book for kids three to six years old is perfect for the holiday season! When Santa is sick on Christmas Eve, he calls Pete the Cat, his friend to help him out. Can Pete deliver all of Santa’s presents in time? Find out in Pete the Cat Saves Christmas!
I love this book because it comes with an amazing and fun sticker sheet, as while as a link to a nice song for free! The book also has beautiful, colorful drawings!