Picking really good books that are really fun-to-read and at the right level can be difficult.
But keeping kids engaged and excited to read is really important for early readers!
Kids will love to read thesekids chapter book seriesby themselves or have read aloud to them.
Sometimes it can be hard,really hard, to continually findgreat booksfor your kids to read.
That is wherebest chapter books for 1st graderscomes in.
The following list contains both childhood classic books as well as new well-loved series.
If you like it there are many more in that book series for kids!Henry Hugginsby Beaverly Cleary.
Ramona the Pestby Beverly Cleary.
Ramona is finally about to start Kindergarten, but things dont always go as planned.
Although not always ideally behaved, children tend to relate to this girl who is unapologetically herself.
Ready Freddyby Abby Klein.
Magic Tree House Seriesby Mary Pope Osborne*.
This series claims to be the #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time.
I can see why; my children loved this series and couldnt put down the books.
Each book follows the adventures of Jack and Annie.
This series really lets kids imaginations soar!
Magic School Bus Chapter Book Seriesby Anne Capec*.
The Magic School Bus series is another favorite with my students.
Join the zany teacher Miss Frizzle takes her class on some truly unique and amazing adventures!
This book combines science and adventure for an educational book that is sure to delight your young reader!
A to Z Mysteriesby Ron Roy*- This captivating book series helps kids solve a mystery.
My young reader loved the sketches throughout the book making it a great stepping stone up from picture books.
First grade chapter books
Capital Mysteriesby Ron Roy*.
Encyclopedia Brownby Donald J. Sobol*.
The main character is Leroy Brown, aka Encyclopedia Brown.
I love that the these mysteries about everyday things kids will experience like a missing bike.
Plus I love that this boy wants to be like his Dad, a police officer.
Both these series are fun to listen to on audible for car rides!
Each book helps kids dive into a different historical even or period of history.
Keep reading and now you will decide to follow the north trail or the straight west trail.
No matter what the choices kids will learn about history along the way.
Ballpark Mystery Seriesby David A. Kelly.
These baseball whodunit books are a great way to get your little baseball enthusiast excited about reading!
2nd grade chapter book series
Nancy Clancy: Super Sleuth Seriesby Jane OConnor.
Did your daugther enjoy reading the bestselling Fancy Nancy picture books?
If so she will love these mystery books where Nancy Clancy is a detective who helps her classmates.
Amelia Bediliaby Herman Parish.
Kids will laugh out loud at Amerlia Bedelias literal-minded attitude.
A Jigsaw Jones Mysteryby James Preller.
These funny and adventurous stories are filled with engaging text to engage both reluctant and avid readers alike.
Chapter books for first graders
Soccer Cats Seriesby Matt Christopher.
If your child is a soccer fan, they will surely enjoy reading about Dewey London and Bundy Neel.
The Baby Sitters Clubby Ann M. Martin.
There are several versions of these books and we prefer the older, classic stories.
Call the baby sitters club!
Flat Stanleyby Jeff Brown.
Kids love the goofy situations and delightful stories in these Flat Stanley books!
Even reluctant readers will enjoy these delightful tales.
Kids will be amazed as Stanley gets rolled up, mailed, and flown like a kite.
He even gets to help catch two dangerous art thieves.
He may be flat, but hes a hero.
The Hardy Boys Secret Files Seriesby Franklin W. Dixon.
Kids will enjoy solving mysteries along with the Hardy Boys.
Nancy Drew and the Clue Crewby Carolyn Keene.
I grew up reading Nancy Drew books.
Your kids will also enjoy reading along as Nancy and her friends work on solving mysteries.
Can you guess who solved it?
Kids will love reading about a family that fosters dogs and helps them find homes.
Each book features a different story and a different bang out of dog.
The Mystery on the Freedom Trail(and other in the series) by Carole Marsh*.
I really enjoyed reading this series to my kids.
Free printable worksheets for 1st grade
Looking for even moregrade 1 worksheetsto review skills while having fun?
Just pick the style you like and print that page.
Fold in half and laminate for a convenient bookmark.
Use a dry erase markers to cross off series you are finished with or your child didnt particularly enjoy.
