When Stuart is anxious about being the new kid, he makes himself a cape out of old neckties and it turns out to have magical properties. However things don't always go quite the way Stuart wants! These two short books also make great read alouds. There are several books in the series, all with children who suddenly come face to face with something magical.Įarly chapter books, Stuart Goes To School and Stuart's Cape are charmingly quirky stories by the author of the popular Clementine series. The dragon cannot stick around forever, though, but tending him as helped Jeremy discovers new ways of navigating the perils of tween-dom. Inside the box is an egg which hatches into a small dragon, and now Jeremy must quickly learn how to take care of it. The Magic Shop Book series reminded me of Olivander's shop in Diagon Alley. Jeremy is not a wizard, but the eccentric shopkeeper insists he take home a mysterious box. Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher: A Magic Shop Book. Poor Mildred, however, is not exactly the most skillful, coordinated witch in her class and her cat is a tabby! She mixes up potions and spells causing all sorts of chaos ( and fun, of course). In the introductory novel, Mildred begins her first year by getting a black cat and a broom. The Worst Witch ( 7 book series) This series takes place at a boarding school for magic kids. MORE: First chapter book series with boy protagonists It’s also nice to see a Latino superhero, do you know many of those? One day Freddy receives a mysterious pair of shoes which turn out to have magical powers and Freddy, being the kind of boy he is, uses their power for good. After all, he and his mom love to read together. This fantasy series, with lots of illustrations, is a good choice for kids who wish they were just a tad bit older and ready for Harry Potter.įreddie Ramos Takes Off (Zapato Power). I have a great love for Freddy Ramos. With his new apprentice, Edward, and a talking toad, he sets out to complete three tasks to prove he is a wizard in more than just name. He is a wizard, yet everything he works his magic on turns to cheese. I have only read 2 of the books in the series so far but each story is a stand alone ( no character cross over - so far) and the plots revolve around normal children discovering strange happenings in their neighborhoods - like magic trees or enchanted fudge from friendly neighbors who turn out to be witches. Several have been republished in the last year and more are currently in the works. Matter-of-Fact Magic Book Series Ruth Chew wrote about 30 books in the 70s and 80s. MORE: Early chapter book series with girl protagonists The large font and illustration-heavy pages make this series a good choice for emergent readers who want to feel like they are reading “real” chapter books but may still not be ready for some of the others on this list. Her discovery that she is a witch doesn't come until the end of the book, which means your child will demand, "Next book, please!" And that is always a good thing. Heidi, home-schooled until now, is starting second grade. ( Series) Heidi comes complete with a glitter-covered cover. In each book ( there are four so far) four siblings encounter a bit of magic, whose source is beneath their lawn and they rally around each other to undo the magical mix up. There was is quite a bit of age appropriate humor and it's a very friendly sort of book series. I read the second book, Grasshopper Magic out loud to my 6 year old ( who unlike his brother at that age, is not reading early chapter books yet), and he quite liked it and asked for more. (Note: book covers and titles are affiliate links.) MORE: Books for kids not ready for Harry Potter. There are lots of helpful suggestions in that post. When I first started looking for early chapter books I learned a lot and wrote my parent tips for finding early chapter books. There is variation in reading level, so some are slightly harder than others. These books all feature large-ish fonts, illustrations and an easy reading length, perfect for 5-9 year olds. Filled with transformations, magical creatures, super powers, flying carpets, and fantastical plots, your beginning chapter book readers will love these books! ![]() ![]() Do your kids love all things magic? These magic themed early chapter books will make their imaginations soar.
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