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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Heather Alexander invites young readers and their families to explore the whimsical realm of lucky charms and the power of making wishes.
A Stone Sat Still is thought-provoking, eloquent, and gently humorous, inviting readers and listeners to move seamlessly from one perspective to another.
Cool Turtle’s Important Life Lesson is a fantastic resource on self-esteem for young readers, perfect for shared and classroom reading.
Smidgen, the Baseball-Loving Pigeon is a fun exploration of baseball culture, with some important lessons about family and community to share.
In this enchanting interview, we sit down with Dr. David Charney, the mind behind the heartwarming children’s book, Once Upon a Time, Santa Had No Elves.
Once Upon a Time, Santa Had No Elves: Santa and His Missus Made All the Toys Themselves! is an imaginative, instructive story for shared holiday reading.
Stella’s Brave Voice by Marissa Bader is an instructive and enjoyable follow-up to The Only Me—and definitely not just for twins!
T.E. Milburn’s Magic in the Mountains is a heartwarming Christmas adventure perfect for shared holiday reading.