Springfield-Greene County Library District First Chapter Books
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Moving into chapter books is an exciting time for new readers. The library has resources for parents to use with their new readers to help them practice newly acquired skills.
There are several chapter books series that are great for growing readers as they move into a new format. These chapter books offer simple text and include illustrations and have storylines appealing to grades 1 through 3. The amount of text varies with each series and title. They are found in the Juvenile Fiction section of the Children’s Department at each library branch. If titles are not available at your home branch, you can make a request with a librarian or online.
- Roscoe Riley Rules by Katherine Applegate
- The Chicken Squad by Doreen Cronin
- The Notebook of Doom by Troy Cummings
- Mercy Watson by Kate DiCamillo
- Ready, Freddy by Abby Klien
- Kung Pow Chicken by Cyndi Marko
- Galaxy Zack by Ray O'Ryan
- The Kingdom of Wrenly by Jordan Quinn
- Nate the Great by Marjorie Sharmat
- Daisy Dreamer by Holly Anna
- Zoey and Sassafras by Asia Citro
- Super Happy Party Bears by Marcie Colleen
- Press Start! by Thomas Flintham
- Data Set by Ada Hopper
- Stinky Spike by Peter Meisel
- Charlie and Mouse by Laurel Snyder
As your readers become more comfortable with chapter books, try these series, which have more text and longer stories.
- The Secrets of Droon by Tony Abbot
- Cam Jansen by David Adler
- Judy Moody and Stink by Megan McDonald
- Magic Tree House by Mary Pope Osborne
- Junie B. Jones by Barbara Park
- Clementine by Sara Pennypacker
- A to Z Mysteries and Capital Mysteries by Ron Roy
- Inspector Flytrap by Tom Angleberger
- King & Kayla by Dori Hillestad Butler
- Peter Powers by Kent Clark
- Dr. Kitty Cat by Jane Clarke
- Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen by Debbi Michiko Florence
- Ella and Owen by Jaden Kent
- Super Turbo by Lee Kirby
- The Alien Next Door by A. I. Newton
- Princess Cora and the Crocodile by Laura Amy Schlitz
- EllRay Jakes by Sally Warner
In addition to these series, there are several recommended resources available online:
- Scholastic publishes a variety of beginning chapter book series under their imprint, Branches. There are multiple genres, perfect for introducing readers to fantasy, humor, scary stories, mysteries, and science fiction.