Here is the boyish companion to my recent list of 9 Easy Reader Series Starring Girls.
Bones
by David A. Adler, illustrated by Barbara Johansen Newman
Book 1: Bones and the Big Yellow Mystery
Jeffrey Bones is a young detective who solves mysteries in his everyday life, often involving his friend, Sally and/or his grandfather.
Book 1: Bones and the Big Yellow Mystery
Jeffrey Bones is a young detective who solves mysteries in his everyday life, often involving his friend, Sally and/or his grandfather.
Nate the Great
by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, illustrated by Marc Simont
Book 1: Nate the Great
Young detective Nate the Great solves cases for his neighborhood friends and narrates them in his distinct, wry voice.
Young detective Nate the Great solves cases for his neighborhood friends and narrates them in his distinct, wry voice.
Lionel
by Stephen Krensky, illustrated by Susanna Natti
Book 1: Lionel at Large
In books divided into short episodes, this series tells of a young boy's daily adventures. Kids will see themselves in Lionel, who is very much like a real boy.
In books divided into short episodes, this series tells of a young boy's daily adventures. Kids will see themselves in Lionel, who is very much like a real boy.
Life of Max
by Adria F. Klein, illustrated by Mernie Gallagher-Cole
Book 1: Max and the Adoption Day Party
A boy named Max introduces the reader to a variety of childhood experiences, including visiting the doctor, going to the grocery store, attending an adoption day party, taking the dog to the vet and celebrating Chinese New Year. Some titles in the series are available as bilingual (English/Spanish) books.
A boy named Max introduces the reader to a variety of childhood experiences, including visiting the doctor, going to the grocery store, attending an adoption day party, taking the dog to the vet and celebrating Chinese New Year. Some titles in the series are available as bilingual (English/Spanish) books.
Best in Second Grade
by Katherine Kenah
Book 1: The Best Seat in Second Grade
Sam, Luna, and Ollie are students in Mr. Hopper's second grade class. These three books tell their individual experiences trying to be the best at something in second grade.
Sam, Luna, and Ollie are students in Mr. Hopper's second grade class. These three books tell their individual experiences trying to be the best at something in second grade.
Andy Shane
by Jennifer Richard Jacobson, illustrated by Abby Carter
Book 1: Andy Shane and the Very Bossy Dolores Starbuckle
Shy Andy Shane must find a way to cope in school where bossy Dolores Starbuckle is constantly monitoring his activities and telling on him.
An imaginative little bear spends lots of time with his mother and other animal friends while his father is away at sea. Adventures include making birthday soup, pretending to visit space, and befriending a human girl named Emily.
Shy Andy Shane must find a way to cope in school where bossy Dolores Starbuckle is constantly monitoring his activities and telling on him.
Little Bear
by Else Holmelund Minarik, illustrated by Maurice Sendak
Book 1: Little BearAn imaginative little bear spends lots of time with his mother and other animal friends while his father is away at sea. Adventures include making birthday soup, pretending to visit space, and befriending a human girl named Emily.
Oliver Pig
by Jean van Leeuwen, illustrated by Arnold Lobel (and Ann Schweninger)
Book 1: Tales of Oliver Pig
Oliver is a big brother who loves to play outside, listen to stories, work in the garden, show off his tricks, and spend time with his grandmother. Books in this series focus on the little moments in the day-to-day life of a realistic, loving family. Early titles are illustrated by Arnold Lobel; Ann Schweninger took over beginning with book 3, Amanda Pig and Her Big Brother Oliver.
Book 1: Gus Gets Scared
This series about a small rhino is very easy to read. Stories relate humorous episodes from Gus's life, including his attempt to sleep outside all night, his disagreements with other kids in the playground sandbox, and building a snowman on a snow day.
Oliver is a big brother who loves to play outside, listen to stories, work in the garden, show off his tricks, and spend time with his grandmother. Books in this series focus on the little moments in the day-to-day life of a realistic, loving family. Early titles are illustrated by Arnold Lobel; Ann Schweninger took over beginning with book 3, Amanda Pig and Her Big Brother Oliver.
Gus
by Frank RemkiewiczBook 1: Gus Gets Scared
This series about a small rhino is very easy to read. Stories relate humorous episodes from Gus's life, including his attempt to sleep outside all night, his disagreements with other kids in the playground sandbox, and building a snowman on a snow day.
