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Kids' Books: Ages 6-8

Classic series like The Boxcar Children, Magic Tree House and Junie B. Jones are always ready and waiting for new readers, as are exciting modern series like Elephant and Piggie and The Bad Guys. From the heroic antics of Dog Man to the undersea antics of Narwhal and Jelly, there are laughs and adventures to be had.

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Barnes & Noble Children's and YA Book Award Winners. School for Thieves, Broken and The Secret Astronomers. Shop Now.
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Early & Beginning Readers

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Picture Books

Summer Reading Journal For Grades 1 - 6, read any 8 books and get 1 free! Learn More.
Summer Reading Journal For Grades 1 - 6, read any 8 books and get 1 free! Learn More.
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Baby-sitter's Little Sister, Karen's Surprise. Theatricals, tricks and surprises galore! Shop Now.
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Favorite Chapter Book Series

Mercy Watson

Mercy Watson Fights Crime (Mercy Watson Series #3)
Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride (Mercy Watson Series #2)
Mercy Watson to the Rescue (Mercy Watson Series #1)
Mercy Watson: Princess in Disguise (Mercy Watson Series #4)
Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig (Mercy Watson Series #5)

Ivy & Bean

Ivy and Bean Take Care of the Babysitter (Ivy and Bean Series #4)
Ivy and Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go (Ivy and Bean Series #2)
Ivy and Bean (Ivy and Bean Series #1)
Ivy and Bean Doomed to Dance (Ivy and Bean Series #6)
Ivy and Bean Bound to Be Bad (Ivy and Bean Series #5)

Narwhal and Jelly Series

Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #2)
Peanut Butter and Jelly (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #3)
Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea! (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #1)
A Waffle Lot of Love! (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #10)
Narwhal's Sweet Tooth (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #9)

Heartwood Hotel

The Greatest Gift (Heartwood Hotel #2)
Better Together (Heartwood Hotel #3)
A True Home (Heartwood Hotel #1)
Home Again (Heartwood Hotel #4)
Heartwood Hotel: A Brave Beginning

Nonfiction Books for Kids

Science & Technology

There's No Place like Space!: All about Our Solar System (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library Series)
The Mysteries of the Universe: Discover the Best-Kept Secrets of Space
National Geographic Kids Almanac 2026 (B&N Exclusive Edition)
The Amazing Planet Earth (StoryBots)
Robots (National Geographic Readers Series)

Animals

Who Would Win?: The Ultimate Rumble Collection (8 Book Bind-up)
An Anthology of Intriguing Animals: Discover the Fascinating Truths of the Animal Kingdom
The Animal Book: A Visual Animal Kingdom Encyclopedia for Kids
Dinosaurs (National Geographic Readers Series)
Dinosaurs (Encyclopedia Prehistorica Series)

Activity Books

All the Animals: How to Draw Books for Kids with Dogs, Cats, Lions, Dolphins, and More
LEGO Minecraft Ideas: With Exclusive Mini Model
Ultimate Puzzle Challenge!: 125+ Brain Games for Kids, Mazes, Brain Teasers, Word Searches, Crossword Puzzles, Sudoku, Logic Puzzles and More, Kids Activity Book
Pokemon Mad Libs: World's Greatest Word Game
The Hardest Hidden Pictures Book Ever: Ultra-Challenging Brain Games for Kids Ages 8-12, Advanced Seek and Find Puzzles Book with Over 1,500 Hidden Objects to Find

All Nonfiction Books for Kids

The Wonders of Nature: Discover the Incredible Stories of the Natural World
Spooky Lakes: 25 Strange and Mysterious Lakes that Dot Our Planet
Britannica All New Kids' Encyclopedia: Updated Edition - What We Know & What We Don't
There Are No Silly Questions: More than 200 Weird and Wacky Questions, Expertly Answered!
Eyewitness Insect
The beloved classic, now in epic manga style. Captain Underpants. Shop Now.
The beloved classic, now in epic manga style. Captain Underpants. Shop Now.

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Prepare to join the pack: Dog Man is back. Pre-order Dog Man A Sprinkle in Time
Prepare to join the pack: Dog Man is back. Pre-order Dog Man A Sprinkle in Time

Gifts for Kids Who Love...

Dinosaur

Dinosaurs

planet

Science

football and soccer ball

Sports

art palette

Art

comic book symbol

Graphic Novels

ghost

Little Monsters

dog and cat

Animals

bee

Bugs

leaf

Nature

Car

Things That Go

Kids

Kids ages 6 to 8 are not only learning to read, but learning to LOVE reading! This is the age when kids start to become true readers, improving reading proficiency and learning tons of new things from books. We've put together a collection of the best books for kids 6-8 year olds so that they can continue on their beginners reading journey. Get them excited about reading on their own with childhood classics, bestsellers, popular series books, and more titles they’re sure to love. From educational books to holiday favorites, we offer a wide selection of books to entertain kids and help them improve their reading skills.

Best Books for 6 Year Olds

Kids at age 6 can start to read on their own but may need help with more complicated vocabulary. Once kids find a topic that they’re interested in, they can read on and on! Adventure stories are extremely popular among this age group. Some of the best books for 6-year-olds include Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, Where the Wild Things Are, and Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea.

Best Books for 7 Year Olds

Generally around 7 or 8 years old, kids can start reading chapter books like The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, Pippi Longstocking, Charlotte’s Web, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Series books are also popular among newly independent readers and can keep kids interested for hours on end. Some popular series for 7 year olds are Magic Treehouse Captain Underpants, and Rainbow Magic.

Best Books for 8 Year Olds

By this age, kids usually have their favorite book topics whether it’s animals, adventure, humor, biography, or fantasy. Some of the most popular books for 8 year olds include Diary of a Wimpy Kid, the Dog Man series, Matilda, Judy Moody, and Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone.