Book sets with relatable characters are ideal for reluctant readers in grades 1-2: Your growing reader will see themselves in the characters and follow their journey, book after book! Being able to relate to their favorite characters as they immerse themselves in exciting plots helps even reluctant readers get excited about new books. These funny book series and graphic novels have easy-to-follow storylines and are full of visual gags that children love.
Series sets such as The Bad Guys, Dog Man, and Dragon Masters will hook your reluctant reader with laughs and adventures, while improving their vocabulary, reading stamina, and comprehension skills.
You also want to make sure that their chosen books are at the appropriate reading level. This will give them the confidence and motivation to keep reading. (Here’s how to help your striving reader catch up on their reading level, and how to determine the reading level of books so that their reading experience is personalized and more fun.)
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