Chapter Book Read-Alouds for Ages 4-7

Ready for books that last for more than one sitting? Here are some suggestions to get your family started. Many of these are part of a series, too!

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Book cover for "The lion, the witch, and the wardrobe"
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Four English schoolchildren find their way through the back of a wardrobe into the magic land of Narnia and assist its ruler, the golden lion Aslan, in defeating the White Witch who has cursed the land with eternal winter.
Book cover for "Catwings"
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Le Guin wrote this highly acclaimed novel about a very special litter of kittens. Mrs. Jane Tabby has always longed to get away from the cramped alleys of the city. She knows it is too late for her, but she thinks her longing may be the reason her litter of kittens was born with wings. When they are old enough to fly, she sends the four kittens, who become known as catwings, out into the world to find their home. But they find that danger does not...
Book cover for "Bunnicula"
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"This book is written by Harold. His full time occupation is dog. He lives with Mr. and Mrs. X (here called Monroe) and their sons Toby and Pete. Also sharing the home are a cat named Chester and a rabbit named Bunnicula. It is because of Bunnicula that Harold turned to writing. Someone had to tell the full story of what happened in the Monroe household after the rabbit arrived. It all began when the Monroes went to see the movie Dracula. At the...
Book cover for "The wind in the willows"
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"Meek little Mole, willful Ratty, Badger the perennial bachelor, and petulant Toad. Since their first appearance over a hundred years ago in 1908, they've become emblematic archetypes of eccentricity, folly, and friendship. And their misadventures--in gypsy caravans, stolen sports cars, and their beloved Wild Wood--continue to capture readers' imaginations and warm their hearts long after they grow up. Begun as a series of letters from Kenneth Grahame...
Book cover for "A tarantula in my purse"
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A collection of autobiographical stories about raising a houseful of children and wild pets including crows, skunks, and raccoons.
Book cover for "Mr. Popper's penguins"
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The unexpected delivery of a large crate containing an Antarctic penguin changes the life and fortunes of Mr. Popper, a house painter obsessed by dreams of the Polar regions.
Book cover for "Pippi Longstocking"
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Tommy and his sister Annika have a new neighbor, and her name is Pippi Longstocking. She has crazy red pigtails, no parents to tell her what to do, a horse that lives on her porch, and a pet monkey named Mr. Nilsson. Whether Pippi’s scrubbing her floors, doing arithmetic, or stirring things up at a fancy tea party, her flair for the outrageous always seems to lead to another adventure.
Book cover for "26 Fairmount Avenue"
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Children's author-illustrator Tomie De Paola describes his experiences at home and in school when he was a boy.
Book cover for "The adventures of Nanny Piggins"
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Nanny Piggins volume 1.
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When Mr. Green, a stingy widower with three children he cannot be bothered with, decides to find a nanny for his children, he winds up hiring a glamorous ex-circus pig who knows nothing about children but a lot about chocolate.
Book cover for "Gooney Bird Greene"
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Gooney Bird volume 1.
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A most unusual new student who loves to be the center of attention entertains her teacher and fellow second graders by telling absolutely true stories about herself, including how she got her name.
Book cover for "The mouse and the motorcycle"
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Ralph the mouse volume 1.
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A reckless young mouse named Ralph makes friends with a boy in room 215 of the Mountain View Inn and discovers the joys of motorcycling.
Book cover for "Mary Poppins"
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A stunning, full-color illustrated edition of the classic novel about the magical nanny who has delighted children and adults the world over. This illustrated edition features beautiful artwork by Júlia Sardà that re-imagines Mary's London in rich, full color.
Book cover for "Sarah, plain and tall"
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When their father invites a mail-order bride to come live with them in their prairie home, Caleb and Anna are captivated by their new mother and hope that she will stay.
Book cover for "Toys go out"
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Toys trilogy volume 1.
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Six stories relate the adventures of three best friends, who happen to be toys.
Book cover for "The adventures of Sir Lancelot the Great"
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Relates tales of Sir Lancelot, the bravest knight in King Arthur's court.