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: 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 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 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: 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
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.