This is a list for great children's audiobooks (please NO YA) and can include anything from a quick 9 minute picture book to an epic like some of those in the Harry Potter series! Receive book suggestions, reading tips, educational activities, and great deals. My son started reading those in the fourth grade and he was hooked! Our panel of experts collaborated to find the 50 best books for 7- and 8-year-olds — great books that will spark their interest and keep them engaged. And do you know what?—my 8-year-old grandson (his name is Caisen) had read all these books, except the last one. Great job James! A fun celebration doesn’t need to cost a pretty penny. They ask for something to do. You guys made my day! , Thank you James for great book ideas! Unfortunately, the gold was still in the bank when the Nazis suddenly invaded Norway. When he gets a little older, we would recommend the Warriors series by Erin Hunter and the Unwanteds series by Lisa McMann. love your ideas and I’m excited to share these with my kiddos (they are getting quite bored! Great job, James! I’m impressed!! Dolphin Adventure is the true story of how a family of wild dolphins sought out a diver to save the life of their baby dolphin who had been injured by a fishing hook. Usborne World of Animals is perfect for boys who get excited about non-fiction and would rather have facts than stories. This was so adorable and absolutely so impressive! You did a great job on your blog. Gather up the gang for these incredible family Halloween costume ideas, which are easy to recreate yourself. What a great job James! Their recommendation to you is to keep reading every day! What a special, smart boy you have and such a great mama to encourage him in this way. I love it!! Well done!! Ages 3 to 7+, “This book makes the practically inconceivable easy for little kids to understand.”—Betsy Bird, children’s librarian and mom of two, While kid readers were enthralled by the variety of sea creatures—”Whoa, dragonets!”—parents appreciated the book’s clear organization. Great job James!! But she makes a friend who helps her learn ballet terms and adjust to formal classes. Otis’ teacher, Mrs. Gitler, is kind, understanding, and wise. I will have to check out some of your book recommendations for my nephew! Well Done, James! I’m a middle school teacher and to see your love of reading is very inspiring! Try our favorite picture book selections for the 7- and 8-year-old crowd. These books explore what it means to be a good friend. Keep up the good work! Thank you so much James for this really nice post ! We are all going to the library with your list of best books and check them out!! I have noticed some books, especially the « Diary » one, I know it exists also in french and in german. If you love The Magic Tree House series, you’ll also like these books. My kids are in 5th, 3rd, and 1st in the fall. It is a short book and would make a great reader for a second to fourth grader. I like all of your picks! Thanks for sharing! Get to know each phase of your cycle to get pregnant faster. Celebrate this stage when it comes, but make sure your children are ready are ready for it. Unfortunately, one bossy girl in Jada’s group project makes fun of Jada’s interest in rocks. Kudos on your first blog post hope to see more in future !!! Great job James! My son is also named James and he is 6 years old. My boys will love the recommendations. All of the books in this series are excellent! James you rock! You remind me of him. He has a knack for pushing things a little too far, whether it be during a class performance for the PTA, while launching spit balls during arithmetic, or while teasing his classmate, Ellen Tebbits. Taking the list to the library today! Thank you James! Such a good job on your first post. The trouble has trickled to the youngest grades. I’m so proud of him. Awesome job on the post. Thanks for the book recommendations. It’s one of his favorites. Wow! Look throughout the below suggestions and select those that match the reading level and interests of your child. James, you are a great writer (like your mom) and a very smart young guy. All this happens when kids are immersed in books. Here's what to expect. Good job! On Sunday night while I was finishing up yesterday’s fitness post (log your exercise HERE), my 8 year-old son James said he wanted to come work with me on Monday morning and learn how to be a blogger. It’s a significant time of growth for a child’s reading life, too. That all look like great choices! I worked almost all day on it.-James. But, she’s determined to help Bob find his way back home. James, I think your Dad may have some competition in the blogging department! Can your next post maybe be about how to deal with a 2 year old sister? I think a trip to the library is in our near future And, what great voice James has in his writing! Great details and such fun photos! Livy can’t remember him at all. If you do get this book, my favorite part is page 122-123. by that other creator I was talking about. I’m a high school teacher and I’d give you an A on this presentation. So fun to look at! I am an auntie who loves to buy books for him, but, I’m never sure what is funny or cool. Want even more book and reading ideas? Sign up for our Scholastic Parents newsletter. Great post James! Lewis, illustrated by Pauline Baynes. James, what an awesome job!!! Way to Go James I will tell you, it’s a book full of problems big and little. Thanks so much for your post, James! Great job, James! Thank you friends for indulging me here! This book is a good choice for 8 year old. He did a super job! Selected by literacy experts and 75 kid testers, the new children's books on Parents' 10th annual best-of list will be favorites for years to come. Each short chapter is its own mystery. I look forward to many more posts from you! Tornado is the story of an exceptional dog who was dropped down into a boy’s yard by a tornado, dog house and all. I will share these with my daughter. I look forward to see Jordan first post. My nephew will loves these books! I hope to see more from you on HWH this summer! Everything you need to thrive at home as a family. I have two grandchildren who love read. Have a great summer, Hook ‘em! Great blog post, James! We’ve loved those books too. I think you did a great job on your first post and hope to read more of them in the future! The writing style is very basic, but the exercises in logic are excellent for elementary students. You must be one proud mama! Thanks James! My 7 year old daughter LOVES Dog Man and Captain Underpants books too! I am very impressed with your first post. This book also features maps showing the variety of animal life in different geographical regions, as well as a fun “animal fact file” section in the back. Great work James! I love how you interact with Jordan and are such a sweet big brother. You remind me so much of my son when he was your age. Thank you James. . I will have to order them Big Nate, we have never read that one! After showing him some simple aspects of how to write a blog post, add photos and link items, he came up with his own post idea- books he would recommend to other kids. This is a short but fascinating tale with beautiful illustrations. James you are so smart and funny. by Robert C. O’Brien, illustrated by Zena Bernstein, by Ingri d’Aulaire and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire, by Katherine Applegate, illustrated by Patricia Castelao, by C.S. Great job, James! As a former teacher, I loved reading my student’s writings, children have such a great “voice” and personality when they write! For sustained periods of time. Great job, James! :- ) Way to go, James. he couldn’t be any cuter! The books in this section are suitable for 7-8+ The books in this section might also be given a secondary age range. Learn 3 reasons why Dr. Seuss classics will forever remain on our family's bookshelf. The 50 Best Books for 11- and 12-Year-Olds 15 Classics That 8- to 12-Year-Olds Say Are Worth Reading Today 21 Middle Grade & Chapter Books to Dive Into This Fall 2020 Popular Topics Books Boys Love Books … Diary of a Wimpy Kid is the best. You did a wonderful job on your post! Many kids got wrapped up in the story because they related to it. My son is 9 and really doesn’t like to read, which is disappointing because I read a book a day I showed him your post and now he wants to read these books since it was recommended by you! Ages 4 to 8. Hope he keeps up the good work! I loved reading you post, and liked seeing all your hard work on insta stories yesterday! Hi! Find a chore your kid loves to do, and start a habit of wanting to help out that'll last a lifetime. Caisen’s favorites are the Dogman books and he cannot wait for the new one! My almost 7 year old is especially excited. Kid testers loved pointing out how bears were “hiding” behind the curl on a Q and in the middle of a V. “I appreciated that the book mixed familiar words like panda and unicorn with new vocabulary like quartz and village,” says a mom who read it with her 3-year-old son. Way to go James! I hope you keep posting over the summer! So, what books will keep your children reading voraciously? We want our 7- and 8-year-olds reading books that are just right for their reading level and that they love. Listen for wheezing, hacking, or barking first, then read on to find out what's normal and when it's time to worry. Besides cool math facts woven into the text (Veronica memorized pi to the 14th decimal point! My son will be 8 in July and he loves to read as well. What will your next one be? Especially the Guiness Book! My boys and I will be finding these books you recommended. Ages 2 to 6, “Some books that play sounds get old fast, but this one is classy, and each page sings for just a few seconds.”—Heather Herriges, Cary, IL, A smaller format, a simple story line, and interactive features make this title a great bridge between board and picture books. “My son thought it was fun to use the attached red ribbon—Bunny’s scarf—to help climb the tree and even turn the book upside down when the wagon filled with apples toppled over,” says one mom. I hope you continue to write blog posts because you are super good at it, and I will look forward to reading them! You did such a good job summarizing your descriptions and keeping it short. Heads-up to parents: There’s an answer key at the end of the book in case you need to give hints. I have been talking about you with my daughter that teaches gifted kids . Check out these book titles for kids released in 2018. Her goal in childhood was to read every book in the children's section of the library. And who dosen’t like a little potty humor! Find the top 100 most popular items in Amazon Books Best Sellers. Keep reading and blogging – LOL! Ages 4 to 8.