![]() Set against a richly-described, serene natural landscape, we love this simple-but-enchanting coming-of-age tale for first-time listeners. Fred MarcellinoĮB White’s children’s books are adored and renowned for their clarity and earnest storytelling, and this book is no exception. The Trumpet of the Swan, EB White, illus. Plus, we love that the lead character is a girl of color - we seriously need more of this on children’s bookshelves. ![]() Zoey’s escapades all involve the scientific process (and a full cast of magical creatures!) - they are so fun, easy to follow, and teach kids about science. Zoey and Sassafras(series), Asia Citro, illus. Elmer’s adventures with the baby dragon he rescues have really stood the test of time - the adventurous stories and the beautiful illustrations in this series routinely keep even little children hooked on the edge of their seat. Parents everywhere rave that My Father’s Dragon is perhaps the single best place to start when it comes to chapter books. First Chapter Books to Read Aloud to Preschoolers and Pre-readers My Father’s Dragon Trilogy, Ruth Stiles Gannett, illus. And we’re having an awesome time! If you’re ready to give chapter books a go, here are our favorite recommendations to read out loud to your kids - happy reading, all! Let us know how it goes □. ![]() When I asked my son if he wanted to read some “grown-up chapter books” with me, he was super into it. These books introduce children to the concept of chapter books and longer, more developed stories while still meeting them where they are. It turns out that there are a number of books and series that are perfect for first chapter books with pre-readers - they follow fun, but simple, storylines, ignite children’s imaginations, and feature relatable-yet-quirky characters. This age range - older toddlerhood through kindergarten/first grade - is a sort of tweener period as far as books are concerned: most kiddos aren’t yet reading, but many are developmentally ready to take a step up from the likes of Make Way for Ducklings and Dragons Love Tacos. We’ve indulged in reading all the classics and stumbled on new favorites along the way but from the moment my oldest was approaching four-and-a-half, I was eager to take things to the next level. Yes, reading to my children is perhaps the one thing that’s come effortlessly to me as a parent. … but I will say that I LOVE reading to my kids. I’m constantly in awe of my mom friends who routinely paint, pretend-play, sculpt playdough and dress up baby dolls with their young children - I’ve just never been able to dig too far into these kinds of expressly “little-kid” things… Best First Chapter Books to Read Aloud to Preschoolers Updated September 2022
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