New Kids' Books For February: What To Read Next

By Regan McMahon

Finding the right book for your kid can be a challenge. But if you guess right and keep new ones coming, you may be on your way to raising a lifelong reader.

Every month we highlight a few books for different ages -- some exceptional titles that could be the perfect thing to perk your kid's interest, get your reader hooked on a new author, or rediscover an old favorite. Here are our picks for February:

Comments

[bix902]

11:16 PM on 02/22/2012

Ah! I thought of some more although I don't know if you'd like to wait until sh's older to introduce her to this particular book series. It's called Warriors: Cats of the Clans. They are fascinating but I discovered them when I was around 11 years old and I still read them to this day. (the series isn't over and I'm in college now) Keep them in mind for when she's older though. Alice in Wonderland, also the "royal diaries" series as well as "Dear America" series. (lots of great historical fiction)

[BettyEverdene]

05:55 PM on 02/22/2012

My sister's kids got a big kick out of "Fabrizio's Fable" (La Favola di Fabrizio) in English & Italian, about a smart little Italian mouse and how he gets away from a fat cat! There's a CD with a song sung by a children's choir too! Must purchase online http://www.pbdmusic.com/fabrizio.html

[livesimply]

03:17 PM on 02/21/2012

I have a very mature and excellent reading eight year old granddaughter. She doesn't seem to have the patience yet for the long novels, but she's gone through all the Beverly Cleary and Judy Blume. I'm having a hard time finding reading material that's age appropriate and at her reading level.

[NanaNancy]

02:51 PM on 02/22/2012

Please go to your local library and check with the Children's Librarian. They will have loads of suggestions! In the meantime, try Magic Tree House, Animal Ark, Geronimo Stilton, Secrets of Droon, Judy Moody, Ivy & Bean, Junie B. Jones, Rainbow Fairies, Disney Fairies, Dinosaur Cove or I, Freddy series. Just some suggestions from a Children's Librarian in CT!

[bix902]

11:08 PM on 02/22/2012

Don't forget to try having her read the classics! Books like Charlotte's Web and such. There's also the American Girl series. I don't remember them as being particularly difficult to read, but they helped foster an early and intense love in history for me. Also, when I was almost 9 or so I started reading the Harry Potter series and both my younger sister and I have always loved the Series of Unfortunate Events. (Although it would be good to know a what grade level she's reading before she does those as they can be a bit dense at times, but they are wonderul for building a child's vocabulary.)

[JoyceBains]

12:04 AM on 02/21/2012

LOVVVVED The Mighty Miss Malone! A must-read.

[kareemachan]

04:48 PM on 02/20/2012

'Bud Not Buddy' is wonderful. I'm looking forward to reading this book. Also, Choldenko writes good books. I highly recommend her. Nancy Pearl highly recommended John Green's book, so I'm sure I'll read that as well.

[robjh1]

12:53 PM on 02/20/2012

Reading is powerful. If only there was more focus on reading than reality TV.

[Raymond Sturgis]

11:55 PM on 02/19/2012

A BLACK CHILD SHALL NOT LEAD THEM

Beautiful Book about children being victims in violent misunderstandings of adults.

By Raymond Sturgis

[kareemachan]

01:08 PM on 02/20/2012

Spam

[livesimply]

03:21 PM on 02/21/2012

Not.

[livesimply]

03:20 PM on 02/21/2012

Not spam. Sounds like a good read!