25 Classic Chapter Books for 5-8 Year Olds

Even though Roald didn’t enjoy school, he was a popular and mischievous boy. He had lots of energy and his report cards make it clear that although he may not have been the most academic child, he was brilliant at sport. Above: Roald Dahl’s school report from 1929.

Repton SchoolCathedral SchoolSt Peter’s, Weston-super-Mare

9 years old

Roald Dahl begins his schooling at St Peter’s, Weston-super-Mare. Roald begins his schooling at St Peter’s, Weston-super-Mare. In 1925 Roald leaves Llandaff Cathedral School and is sent from his home in Wales to his first boarding school – St Peter’s, in the English town of Weston-super-Mare.

• The Complete Tales of Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne.
• When We Were Very Young (1924) and Now We Are Six (1927) by A. A. Milne.
• The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame.
• The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L.
• Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White.
• Raggedy Ann Stories by Johnny Gruelle.

So, what is the right age to introduce kids to Harry Potter? Not before the age of nine or 10. Agarwal said, “I would say, not below nine years. I know some ambitious parents are eager to make seven-year-olds read Harry Potter but I feel that it’s important for a kid to grasp all the nuances to fully appreciate a book.

A 5 year old should be able to read short vowel words like: ham, hat, lad, pet, vet, Ben, him, nip, wit, hop, Bob, dot, cup, fun, pup. Keep in mind that I’m talking about a 5 year old that’s been going to Kindergarten for a few months.

The Best Books for 4-Year-Olds of 2021

1. Harold and the Purple Crayon. Encouraging Adventure.
2. The Pout-Pout Fish. For the Pouty Pants.
3. The Wonderful Things You Will Be. Dreaming Big.
4. Pete the Cat. For the Groovy Goose.
5. A Collection of Stories for 4 Year Olds.
6. The Little House.
7. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.
8. If Animals Kissed Goodnight.

At 4, many children just aren’t ready to sit still and focus on a book for long. Others may learn the mechanics of reading but aren’t cognitively ready to comprehend the words. Reading is truly one of those skills that children acquire when they’re darn well ready, no matter how much their parents or teachers coax.

The average 4-year-old can count up to ten, although he may not get the numbers in the right order every time. One big hang-up in going higher? Those pesky numbers like 11 and 20. The irregularity of their names doesn’t make much sense to a preschooler.

Between or at ages 3 and 4, your child should be able to:

• Say their name and age.
• Speak 250 to 500 words.
• Answer simple questions.
• Speak in sentences of five to six words, and speak in complete sentences by age 4.
• Speak clearly, although they may not be fully comprehensible until age 4.
• Tell stories.

So early, in fact, that they might not be developmentally ready for the task. Sure, some children are able to write their names at age 4, but some typically developing children still aren’t ready until well into age 5!