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    The Best Beginner and Chapter Books of 2020

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze2 Mins Read Ages 4-8 Ages 9-12 Best Kids Stories Chapter Books Early Readers
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    A list of the best beginner and chapter books for kids.
    The Children’s Book Review

    We’re so glad you weren’t holding your breath for this list—well, hopefully, you weren’t! With a little more normalcy in life, we’ve found the time to share our list of picks for the best beginner and chapter books of 2020! Yes, that’s right, 2020. There is nothing like catching a new reader’s attention than with an engaging, entertaining, and funny book. If you haven’t already had the chance to read these books, we highly recommend that you do.

    You’ll notice some familiar and popular authors and illustrators among the creators. We think you’re going to love this batch of fresh stories perfect for the beginner reader and chapter book lovers.

    See the Cat: Book Cover

    See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog

    Written by David LaRochelle

    Illustrated by Mike Mohnoutka

    Ages: 4-8 | 64 Pages

    Publisher: Candlewick | ISBN-13: 9781536204278

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    Mindy Kim: Book Cover

    Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business

    Written by Lyla Lee

    Illustrated by Dung Ho

    Ages: 6-9 | 96 Pages

    Publisher: Aladdin | ISBN-13: 9781534440098

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    Stella Endicott: Book Cover

    Stella Endicott and the Anything-Is-Possible Poem

    Written by Kate DiCamillo

    Illustrated by Chris Van Dusen

    Ages: 6-9 | 96 Pages

    Publisher: Candlewick | ISBN-13: 9781536201802

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    What About Worms?

    Written by Ryan T. Higgins and Mo Willems

    Ages: 4-8 | 64 Pages

    Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children | ISBN-13: 9781368045735

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    Planet Omar: Book Cover

    Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet

    Written by Zanib Mian

    Illustrated by Nasaya Mafaridik

    Ages: 7-10 | 224 Pages

    Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers | ISBN-13: 9780593109212

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    Second Dad Summer: Book Cover

    Second Dad Summer

    Written by Benjamin Klas

    Illustrated by Brian Holden

    Ages: 7-11 | 224 Pages

    Publisher: One Elm Books | ISBN-13: 9781947159242

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    For more of the best new beginner chapter books, follow along with our articles tagged with Beginner Readers, Books for Ages 4-8, and Books for Ages 9-12.

    *Disclosure: Please note that this post may contain affiliate links that share some commission. Rest assured that these will not affect the cost of any products and services promoted here. Our team always provides their authentic opinion in all content published on this site.

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

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