Comments on: 50+ Chapter Books for Preschoolers and 3-Year-Olds

By: Lisa P.

Lisa P. — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:27:31 +0000

Thanks a lot for this lovely list.
I know some of the books and will check out others.
At the moment my kid is so into this book, we read it every night:

Love,
Lisa

By: rachel

rachel — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 17:27:15 +0000

Thank you for compiling such a great list! It's been so helpful for me. 🙂

By: Susie Bailey

Susie Bailey — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 08:52:40 +0000

In reply to Elaine. There is a lovely picture book with beautiful pictures about the toys.Toys Meet Snow

By: Elaine

Elaine — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 03:53:36 +0000

The Toys Go Out series was a HUGE hit for our 4-, 5-, and even 9-year old. They loved these stories and they couldn't stop talking about them.

By: Llael

Llael — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 14:45:48 +0000

In reply to Heidi. I was shocked by that too when I skimmed it. My kiddo isn't quite ready for the book yet, but once he is, I'm thinking I'll skip over that part (at least until he's old enough to be able to make it a teachable moment - like 5 maybe?)

By: Llael

Llael — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 14:43:19 +0000

Just wanted to say thank you for this great list! (and all your lists). I've started sampling some of the simpler books with my just turned 3yo. So far, he's enjoyed Two Times the Fun, Mrs. Noodlekugel, and, most of all, Upstairs Mouse, Downstairs Mole. I particularly love how that last one inspired him to start pretend writing and dictating invitations!

Your book lists keep our library requests full each week 🙂

By: Llael

Llael — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 14:12:07 +0000

In reply to Unknown. I know this is ages old, but in case any one else is interested - my almost 3 yo really enjoyed Dragon's Merry Christmas, by Dav Pilkey. Admittedly, to call it a chapter book is an exaggeration. It's an easy reader with "chapters," and full of pictures. My son will listen to it twice over in one sitting. But still, something to try out. Very funny and sweet mini stories.

By: Erica

Erica — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 22:27:57 +0000

In reply to Katie. Thanks for sharing your experience! Happy reading.

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 15:40:41 +0000

In reply to Janice. I know I'm responding to a very old comment - but maybe someone new reading this (like me) will see this. I agree that chapter books should not be used to the exclusion of picture books (or transition/early reading books). But, we use chapter books at bedtime. With 3 kids, I don't always sit with them individually during this time to read 3 separate books. I sit in the hallway between their rooms, turn the lights off and read to everyone at once. They love it, and they can close their eyes to imagine the story playing out. I see a place for all kinds of books with the little ones. I think it also depends on the child's maturity. My daughter loved chapter books starting at age 3, while my son is just starting to enjoy them at age 4. Every child is so unique! Also, wanted to add that our son love, love, LOVES the Henry Huggins stories by Beverly Cleary.

By: Heidi

Heidi — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 13:06:23 +0000

Even though people might not read the comments (I didn't!) I want to remind people to read these books to screen the content before reading them to your child. My husband started reading My Father's Dragon to our 3-year-old last night and was shocked that I had bought it. The mother character apparently makes statements of disdain for homeless people and even beats her child. While the former can be used as a teaching opportunity, I think it is hard to do so with the latter.