gswhitfield21 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 My newly 7 year old is really starting to read! Yay! But I am running out of quality readers as he basically refuses to read a book more than once! What is your favorite Easy Reader book or compilation? I need help going to the Library! I've had to buy all of our readers b/c our library doesn't carry hardly anything from the "lists". (Even with the inter-library loan system!) I would really appreciate your recommendations! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenjenn Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 (edited) Your library should have an assortment of easy readers. Our library has a whole shelving area specifically dedicated to easy readers, but many picture books qualify, too. No need to consult "lists" - just anything and everything that he can read. There are precious few books that could quantify as "good" that are also Easy Readers, and the quantity required is ideally more than that. Just plow through 'em, whatever pictures and covers tickle his fancy. Just let him snag anything and everything short and sweet off the Easy Reader shelf until he gets up to Magic Treehouse level. Then some more options open up. Also there is some material on Starfall that is Easy Reader level. Edited September 9, 2011 by zenjenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I always buy the Sonlight Readers. Also, we have the entire set of McGuffey Readers. Of all the things I've ever bought for school, we've probably used that set of readers the most. Other stuff from the library.... Commander Toad series (my oldest daughter was obsessed with these :tongue_smilie:) Bob Books (but these are a step down from Commander Toad) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 You definitely need the library. And I say just let him pick stuff out. They'll have a million things - quality and not. Some hits in our house included: Elephant and Piggie Fly Guy Amelia Bedelia Mouse and Mole Frog and Toad George and Martha Henry and Mudge Poppleton High Rise Private Eyes Dodsworth Then, for that next stage (both my boys seem to think there's a stage between Frog and Toad and Magic Treehouse)... Nate the Great Commander Toad Ricky Ricotta ... and so forth... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 My dd really likes Little Bear books as well as the mcguffey readers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Robyn Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 We love Little Bear and Frog and Toad books here. We also like Mouse Tales and Mouse Soup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy4tmama Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 We like Amelia Bedelia , any thing by Arnold Lobel, and Phonics Comics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 At that age, ER loved the Nate the Great books and the Henry and Mudge books. Soon after, he was hooked on the Berenstain Bears chapter books, the Magic Treehouse books, and all things Encyclopedia Brown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Elephant and Piggie are huge hits here. Oh, and you can't forget the Fly Guy series - perfect for boys. Lately, Mouse Tales, Mouse Soup and Owls at Home by Arnold Lobel have also been good choices. :bigear: We're sort of stuck too due to fluency & vision issues, so I'm not sure yet where we'll go for readers either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Frog and Toad, Amelia Bedelia and Berenstain Bears books were hits. I also liked the Jolly Phonics non fiction readers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gswhitfield21 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 Thanks! I have never heard of Commander Toad. I'll check it out. I don't feel so bad now just grabbing books from the Library. I appreciate all of your responses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnMomof7 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I agree that SL has the best progression of readers once reading is underway. Carefully chosen to build in difficulty and lead towards fluency while being totally engaging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 i love the treadwell readers! they are free for download. i love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masaki Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 The Henry and Mudge series, were and are again, a big favorite at our house. Who doesn't love stories about a boy and his dog? Marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nov05mama Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 As far as series go, I agree with many of the others...big favorites are Frog & Toad series, Henry & Mudge series, Harry the Dirty Dog, Mouse Soup, Owl at Home, the selections from Sunlight for sure (1st & 2nd grade levels)...what else...oh, and Nate the Great too! ETA: I've been keeping track of books that DS chooses and likes as he progresses...mostly for my blog readers who have asked, but it might be helpful for you as well. http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/2129123?shelf=i-can-read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Harley, by Star Livingstone. http://www.amazon.com/Harley-Star-Livingstone/dp/1587170485 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 My ds loved all of the books on HOD emergent readers list, as well as many of the other suggestions they had. I would look at at the HOD list and Sonlights readers lists for ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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