Over the past couple of months, Lucas and I have been slowly diving into chapter books. Some he reads, some I read and some we both read. He especially enjoys reading books from the Pete the Cat series and books about Superheros. As his reading improves, I have been encouraging Lucas to branch out and try new books....it keeps things interesting and honestly I can only take so many stories about Pete or Batman before I go crazy!!! Here are a few early chapter books that we have enjoyed this month.
1. Pete the Cat by Eric Litwin is a series favorite for Lucas. I've been reading Pete the Cat at bedtime since my kiddos were little. Now, Lucas is able to read Pete the Cat and he loves it! The stories are perfect for beginning readers, with an upbeat message and colorful illustrations to keep readers engaged. Between our home library and local public library, I think Lucas has read every Pete the Cat book.
2. Charlie the Ranch Dog by Ree Drummond is the perfect book for young dog lovers learning to read! Charlie is the lovable, bacon eating ranch dog with floppy ears and short legs. He takes ranch work seriously! I love that Charlie is a Basset hound and isn't your typical ranch dog. My daughter loves listening to Lucas read Charlie the Ranch Dog out loud...especially when Charlie howls.
3. Stinky Spike the Pirate Dog by Peter Meisel was a new find for us. This book was challenging for Lucas, however he did enjoy the story and was able to answer comprehension questions. When Spike slips on a piece of seaweed and gets lost at sea, he is rescued by the Captain Fishbeard and his crew of stinky pirates. Spike stays with the pirates as their official super sniffer. After a few misadventures the pirates soon realize how valuable Spike's super sniffer is for finding lost treasure.
4. The Magic Treehouse by Mary Pope Osborne is a fantastic book series! This is my first time reading the Magic Treehouse books, and I'm enjoying the stories right along with the kiddos. In the series, Jack and Annie find a magic treehouse. The treehouse belongs to Morgan Le Fey and is able to magically transport Jack and Annie back in time. In each book, the kids experience a different time and adventure.
