By the time your child reaches second grade, they have a pretty good idea of what their interests are. Whether your child is into science fiction, fantasy, or drama, following a book series can help them increase their reading stamina, improve their comprehension, and expand their vocabulary.
They can even introduce your child to a new way of reading, like graphic novels. By finding a series they love, your child will stay motivated to keep reading and broaden their knowledge on a variety of topics.
Through memorable characters, exciting adventures, and new literary concepts, these book series provide a great opportunity for your child to commit to longer plotlines and interpret complex themes.
For example, consider these fan favorites:
Dog Man: Kids meet Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man, the half-man, half-canine superhero who is a fierce defender of his city…when he’s not getting distracted chasing pigeons. This graphic novel series also provides great lessons on empathy, kindness, and self-esteem.
Who Would Win?: Pitting some of the world’s most dangerous animals against each other, the Who Would Win? series explores animal anatomy and behavior through fun facts and fascinating illustrations, providing great opportunities to learn STEM concepts.
The Owl Diaries: Eva Wingdale is a curious little owl living in the city of Treetopolis, where she gets up to all sorts of adventures! From going to the beach to taking care of her own pet, Eva shares her relatable experiences in her very own diaries.
The Bad Guys: This hilarious series follows a gang of would-be bad guys on their misadventures in trying to turn their evil ways around. Readers will get a good laugh at Mr. Wolf, Mr. Shark, Mr. Piranha, and Mr. Snake attempting to become the good guys they want to be.
Dragon Girls: Azmina, Willa, and Naomi are mystical dragons with their own set of special powers. As they discover the power of their magic, the dragon girls learn how to work together to fight evil.
Dragon Masters: Fantasy fans will love taking their imagination to new heights with this magical series! Readers will follow the adventures of 8-year-old Drake and his fellow Dragon Master trainees — from uncovering the special powers of dragons to fighting evildoers to protect their kingdom.
Puppy Place: Animal lovers will delight in the Puppy Place series! Charles, Lizzie, and the Peterson family love helping puppies in need. The two siblings take on new responsibilities and challenges as they foster young dogs and help them find their fur-ever homes.
I Survived: From the sinking of the Titanic and the American Revolution to natural disasters, like Hurricane Katrina, your child will learn about thrilling and terrifying events in history in this nonfiction series. Told through the eyes of kids who lived to tell the tale, readers will be engrossed by the high-action storytelling of real-life events.
Animorphs: When Jake, Rachel, Cassie, Tobias, and Marco encountered an alien spaceship, their lives changed forever. With limitless abilities to transform into any animal they desire, the five friends learn how to use their powers to protect the world from an extraterrestrial invasion.
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