Beatrice is 6, finishing up kindergarten and reading beginning reading books that contain lots of site words and words that are fairly easy to sound out. She really loves reading and is excited to try her first chapter book over the summer. Here are some of her favorite beginning reader books. All of these books are series of books, so there are numerous options by the same author.
1. Ling & Ting – Twin girls who are up to some silly antics.
2. Mia – These books are about a dancing cat. Nothing super special here, but the girls love them, and I don’t mind them.
3. Fancy Nancy – I love Fancy Nancy, the illustrations are always so fun. There are a whole bunch of beginning reader books that tackle everything from field trips, the 100th day of school, the tooth fairy, etc.
4. Piggie & Elephant – I still remember buying our first Piggie and Elephant book when I was pregnant with Eloise. I immediately fell in love with them and we have ended up owning every single book. They are great for all ages to listen to, but they are also great for beginning readers to try and read on their own. Piggie and Elephant books are also one of my go-to gifts for preschoolers.
5. Dr. Suess – The classic beginning to read books! I know there are those who really can’t stand Dr. Suess books, but I think they are great, with all the rhyming and funny made up words. It’s great for sounding out and they have been some of Eloise and Beatrice’s favorite books to start reading with.
6. Biscuit – In Beatrice’s class the kids can bring in books to read to the class. In the beginning of the year several kids were bringing in Biscuit books and she was dying to read some of them as well. So Biscuit it is. Biscuit is a cute little dog with some silly antics.
7. Andy & Sandy – These books are by the great Tomie dePaola, who we LOVE. These are super, super easy books to start with, most has just 3-6 words per page. They are cute, simple, and come in wonderful hardcovers like Piggie and Elephant.
8. Penny – Another author I’ve loved for a long while is Kevin Henkes. In fact about 5 years ago we met him in person! In addition to his beautiful pictures books, he also has a set of books for beginning readers.
9. Pete the Cat – Pete the Cat is great because in addition to the longer picture books with songs (available on their website), they also make beginning reader books in a whole slew of topics. Pete always seems to be doing the right thing and rescuing someone.
10. Little Bear – I remember reading Little Bear books when I was a child. They are so sweet and a little silly as well, just some very classic early readers.
Do you have any other favorites for a 6 year old beginning reader?
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Love these lists – especially since our kids are very close in age! Our 6-year-old has been enjoying the BOB books, Dr. Seuss books, primers by Veritas Press, and the Dick & Jane series. I’ll be writing a post with her summer picks soon!