Books for Pre-K and Elementary School Grades
Find Literature Kids Age 4 to 8 Will Love
Did you know that you could boost your preschool or elementary child’s intelligence simply by ensuring that reading books is a part of their day-to-day life?
An abundance of research all points to the same thing: kids that read (or kids that are read to) daily from an early age perform better on their report cards. As children move through the phases of listening to stories, sounding out words, stringing words together to make a sentence, and then, eventually, reading a complete book, they begin to master language, improve communication skills, and their comprehension blossoms. Finding books for kids ages 4-8 is all about connecting your child with books that will peak their individual interests, while also entertaining them so much that they can’t wait to pick up another good book—keeping that healthy reading habit of reading for pleasure, going!
In this section of The Children’s Book Review’s online reading oasis, our reviews and book lists cover a wide variety of subjects: picture books to chapter books, funny books, sports books, biographies, books about dinosaurs, books about ballet, mysteries, and, well, you get the idea—just about any kind of book suitable for kids ages 4-8.
Check out these books for ages 4-8 to get started:
My Writing and Reading Life with Josh Funk | Author Interview
Return, by Aaron Becker | Book Review
Wanted! Ralfy Rabbit, Book Burglar, by Emily MacKenzie | Book Review
Five Family Favorites with Lauren Wolk, Author of Wolf Hollow
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Dive into the depths of imagination with Barb Rosenstock’s nonfiction picture book, Sea Without a Shore, brought to life by Katherine Roy.
Sea Without a Shore is not just a story, it’s a journey of discovery. Thought-provoking, instructive, and beautifully produced.
A Giraffe in the Forest is a comforting and funny exploration of being lost and finding help—we hope there will be many more stories to come in this series!
Fantastic picture books for even the youngest readers, introducing concepts like recycling, conservation, organic food, and species extinction.
Sarah Mackenzie’s Dear Duck, Please Come! is both visually and narratively enjoyable, making it a perfect addition to your library.
Filling a space somewhere between a chapter book and a picture book, Brunt and Eggbert is about the warmth of family and the joy of finding a home.
Join us on a magical, modern retelling of a classic fairy tale as we embark on the virtual book tour for Sylvia Locke’s Cinderella and the Evil Fairy Godmother!
Sylvia Locke’s Cinderella and the Evil Fairy Godmother is deeply enjoyable—perfect for middle-grade readers with a penchant for defying expectations.
Celebrate the release of Kelcie Murphy and the Race for the Reaper’s Key, the thrilling final installment in the Kelcie Murphy series by Erika Lewis!
Kelcie Murphy and the Race for the Reapers is a rollercoaster finale, tailor-made for readers who revel in the realms of fantasy and adventure.