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Great Children's Books
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Diary of a WormDiary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin
Buy new: $12.23 / Used from: $5.82
This is funnier for adults than for kids even. I bought it for me and my ten year old loved it.
Walter the Farting DogWalter the Farting Dog by William Kotzwinkle
Buy new: $9.32 / Used from: $0.01
These are hilarious and kids love them
Walter the Farting Dog: Trouble at the Yard SaleWalter the Farting Dog: Trouble at the Yard Sale by William Kotzwinkle
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $0.01
Let's Pretend This Never Happened (Dear Dumb Diary, No. 1)Let's Pretend This Never Happened (Dear Dumb Diary, No. 1) by Jim Benton
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $0.01
My daughter loves this series. She identifies with it. :-)
My Pants Are Haunted! (Dear Dumb Diary, No. 2)My Pants Are Haunted! (Dear Dumb Diary, No. 2) by Jim Benton
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $0.01
Attack of the 50-Ft. Cupid (Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist)Attack of the 50-Ft. Cupid (Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist) by Jim Benton
Buy new: $4.99 / Used from: $0.01
My daughter's choice once again. Great hilarious series.
The Fran That Time Forgot (Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist)The Fran That Time Forgot (Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist) by Jim Benton
Buy new: $13.67 / Used from: $0.01
Lunch Walks Among Us (Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist)Lunch Walks Among Us (Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist) by Jim Benton
Buy new: $4.99 / Used from: $0.01
Everything I Know About PiratesEverything I Know About Pirates by Tom Lichtenheld
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My 6 year old loves this author. Creative and funny
More Parts (Picture Puffins)More Parts (Picture Puffins) by Tedd Arnold
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $2.98
My kids have liked these books since about age four. Highly recommended!
Parts (Picture Puffins)Parts (Picture Puffins) by Tedd Arnold
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $1.98
The Monsters of Morley Manor: A Madcap AdventureThe Monsters of Morley Manor: A Madcap Adventure by Bruce Coville
Buy new: $5.95 / Used from: $0.01
My 10 year old daughter loves this book. She said it's hilarious
Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 1-4: Dinosaurs Before Dark, The Knight at Dawn, Mummies in the Morning, and Pirates Past NoonMagic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 1-4: Dinosaurs Before Dark, The Knight at Dawn, Mummies in the Morning, and Pirates Past Noon by Mary Pope Osborne
Buy new: $9.33 / Used from: $6.99
My daughter started reading them when she was 7 and has just outgrown them at 10. My 6 year son has just started reading them and is addicted.
Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, Book 1)Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl, Book 1) by Eoin Colfer
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $0.01
My daughter and I read these aloud. We loved them all!
The Eternity Code (Artemis Fowl, Book 3)The Eternity Code (Artemis Fowl, Book 3) by Eoin Colfer
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $0.01
The Arctic Incident (Artemis Fowl, Book 2)The Arctic Incident (Artemis Fowl, Book 2) by Eoin Colfer
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $0.01
The Trouble Begins: A Box of Unfortunate Events, Books 1-3 (The Bad Beginning; The Reptile Room; The Wide Window)The Trouble Begins: A Box of Unfortunate Events, Books 1-3 (The Bad Beginning; The Reptile Room; The Wide Window) by Lemony Snicket
Buy new: $28.07 / Used from: $6.99
Can't go wrong with these. I do recommend taking a break and looking to something else between books though or you'll burn out.
Harry Potter Paperback Boxed Set (Books 1-5)Harry Potter Paperback Boxed Set (Books 1-5) by J. K. Rowling
Buy used from: $45.94
A must read for all ages. Read the first four to myself, then aloud to my daughter starting when she was 8. We are waiting anxiously for #6.
Midnight for Charlie Bone (The Children of the Red King, Book 1)Midnight for Charlie Bone (The Children of the Red King, Book 1) by Jenny Nimmo
Buy new: $9.35 / Used from: $0.08
Very easy to read and a good series to read aloud to the kids. My daughter and son both love them.
A Wrinkle in TimeA Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
Buy used from: $0.01
Good one to read aloud. Both the kids went for it.
Duck for President (New York Times Best Illustrated Books (Awards))Duck for President (New York Times Best Illustrated Books (Awards)) by Doreen Cronin
Buy new: $12.23 / Used from: $0.01
This is another great Doreen Cronin book. Her books are all receommended!