Best Kids Chapter Books

Chapter Books for Kids

Chapter books welcome fledgling readers into so many wonderful worlds, from the silly hijinks of the Bad Guys to the sheer adorability of Narwhal & Jelly. Revel in the sass of Junie B. Jones or go back in time with the classic Magic Tree House series. There are chapter books with trusty dragons, bad kitties, chic owls and everything in between.

Chapter Books for Kids

Most children get into reading chapter books around age 7 or in first or second grade. Whether you’re looking for beginner chapter books for 5 to 7 year-olds like Owl Diaries or Magic Tree House for older kids, find the perfect chapter books for your child at Barnes & Noble. Popular chapter books for kindergarten and 1st graders include Junie B. Jones, The Critter Club, and Mercy Watson. 2nd and 3rd graders love reading Amelia Bedelia, Judy Moody and The Bad Guys. Narwahl and Jelly, Magic Tree House, and Never Girls are favorites amongst 4th and 5th graders. No matter their age, find a chapter book that interests your child and they’re sure to love reading! Whether you read the book aloud to them or they read it on their own, these funny or classic chapter books will start them off on the right foot of reading!

Chapter Books for Kids

Bestsellers

The Bad Guys

Magic Tree House

Mercy Watson

Junie B. Jones

Dragon Masters

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Owl Diaries

A to Z Mysteries

Chapter Books for Your Kindergartener

Chapter Books for First, Second, & Third Graders

Chapter Books for Fourth, Fifth, & Sixth Graders