https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11 daily 0.75 2026-06-09 https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/bounce-back monthly 0.5 2026-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/7fbcaa4c-6f4e-415e-8a36-30fd19c70f10/bounce-back.jpg Ages 9-11 - Bounce Back - ⛹‍♀️ If your kids are into anime, this is a read that’s going to grab them and push them into that real and magical world. What seems like a straight up story of moving from Osaka to NYC takes a few turns that only anime can pull off. Fun characters. A little drama. Fashion for days. Even a little crush. This is a full color manga with all the flavor you need to keep your kids pulled into a book and have them return a few times after the last page is done. If you like it, there are 3 others with different stories that you can collect and decorate your shelf with. Hidden gem for sure. Find on Amazon Find on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1780605637980-KRSM4XSPZ3O68V45GSBY/Chicken+Pox+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Bounce Back https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1780605883557-3YI5QKZ13GIHEE0W941K/Fresh+Start+Graphic+Novel+Image+1.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Bounce Back https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1780605906260-I22ZRXO9BU5MAX5GOXYM/Uprooted+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Bounce Back https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1780752613023-S6APXN05NQIN2N3XJYEU/Huda+F+Graphic+Novel.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Bounce Back https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/almost-american-girl monthly 0.5 2026-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/8f421b2a-3d48-4fc0-b899-2bd836dfc0a9/almost-american-girl.jpg Ages 9-11 - Almost American Girl - ✍ ‍ Part of the current golden age of graphic novel memoirs for young readers of people struggling to find their place in a new culture while at the same time, finding their way as a teen and a human in the world - all very difficult to do. At times filled with drama and tenderness, there is also a splash of humor in here as well that makes you cheer for the main character and her amazing mother. If you kid is interested in Korean culture, anime or manga, this book is a deeper dive into the world’s behind the drawing. Super honest and will draw your kid in with a story that doesn’t shy away from reality. All good things. Find on Amazon Find on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1780605637980-KRSM4XSPZ3O68V45GSBY/Chicken+Pox+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Almost American Girl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1780605883557-3YI5QKZ13GIHEE0W941K/Fresh+Start+Graphic+Novel+Image+1.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Almost American Girl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1780605906260-I22ZRXO9BU5MAX5GOXYM/Uprooted+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Almost American Girl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1780752613023-S6APXN05NQIN2N3XJYEU/Huda+F+Graphic+Novel.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Almost American Girl https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/how-to-draw-a-secret monthly 0.5 2026-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/97dcc969-d2c1-437f-87f0-6a3141e0fc80/how-to-draw-a-secret.jpg Ages 9-11 - How to Draw a Secret - ✍ ‍‍‍ Family drama’s like this seem to be flooding the graphic novel space, and we can thank authors like Cindy Chang for being brave enough to step into her memories and retrieve this story of to what it means to to have to play the role your family tells you to even if it means sacrificing your own voice. These autobiographies are great reads for your kids who need all the strength they can get to make it through their tween years. Find on Amazon Find on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778708876933-PF7686M4C4KY7C295G31/Miss+Quinces+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - How to Draw a Secret https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1780605637980-KRSM4XSPZ3O68V45GSBY/Chicken+Pox+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpeg Ages 9-11 - How to Draw a Secret https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1780605883557-3YI5QKZ13GIHEE0W941K/Fresh+Start+Graphic+Novel+Image+1.jpeg Ages 9-11 - How to Draw a Secret https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1780605906260-I22ZRXO9BU5MAX5GOXYM/Uprooted+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - How to Draw a Secret https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/unico monthly 0.5 2026-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/e2dd3ae7-4a94-4ba4-8e50-345f1186030c/Unico.jpg Ages 9-11 - Unico The greatest continuous manga with a cute but still adventurous and complex storyline going right now. I wish I could dream like this. Not what I expected when I opened but when I did, I can see why my daughter reads on repeat and has for years. If your kids are into manga or anime or kawaii, this is a blind box of a book that will never let them go. Truly remarkable. Find on Amazon Find on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779117508088-CAYJQZDO5NPLS3LCYD13/Berrybrooke+Middle+School.webp Ages 9-11 - Unico https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779117514662-MT4JZ5BONN6IV76DY3OL/Uprooted+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Unico https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779117538187-C0MISEVPADWTVK3BJ59K/Invisible+Emmie.webp Ages 9-11 - Unico https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779117527275-B0BOW5RKGQ3EN2G3PBZK/The+New+Girl+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Unico https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/the-new-girl-first-crush monthly 0.5 2026-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/ec60f7a6-ae94-46df-9d19-8ec7b16f464d/first-crush-cover Ages 9-11 - The New Girl - First Crush ❄️❤️ I cried while reading a few times realizing my daughter would soon be going through all of these things. I also laughed and cheered at all the friends, love, and embarrassments taking place. The follow up to The New Girl is so important because it doesn’t blink in the physical and emotional pain of growing up - and that’s something that I can’t wait to talk about with my daughter in the coming weeks, but instead of trying to give her a life lesson she doesn’t want to hear, I can talk about Lia’s friends, school, and the life she is living. Cassandra Calin’s art style pulls you into every frame of her story. Truly remarkable. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779117508088-CAYJQZDO5NPLS3LCYD13/Berrybrooke+Middle+School.webp Ages 9-11 - The New Girl - First Crush https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779117514662-MT4JZ5BONN6IV76DY3OL/Uprooted+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - The New Girl - First Crush https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779117538187-C0MISEVPADWTVK3BJ59K/Invisible+Emmie.webp Ages 9-11 - The New Girl - First Crush https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779117527275-B0BOW5RKGQ3EN2G3PBZK/The+New+Girl+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - The New Girl - First Crush https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/cats-with-jobs monthly 0.5 2026-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/5100152e-e075-4024-a329-6d756cb53dc1/cats-with-jobs-cover Ages 9-11 - Cats with Jobs - ‍⬛ My Kawaii loving daughter can’t get enough of these books (same author as Yokai Cats and Monster Cats) featuring cats doing everyday things but in a slightly odd way. All told in 4 panel strips, these are great for short attention span kids who might feel frustrated trying to get through an entire narrative. Overflowing with cutess. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778689868483-MPVRBYTEBV0AWDT4YYTP/Monster+Cats+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Cats with Jobs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778689878162-EI2G11K3E8PA7E2MT2UE/Yokai+Cats+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Cats with Jobs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778689882647-MTBZGCBN9M4P876G7K0R/Wonder+Cat+Kyyuu+Chan+2.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Cats with Jobs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778689903845-L7RSQGLCV762EW5AMOX7/Mr.+Wolf%27s+Class+Book.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Cats with Jobs https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/huda-f-are-you monthly 0.5 2026-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1d43768a-2ca0-40e6-8b00-8d08c79a2c21/huda-f-are-you-cover Ages 9-11 - Huda F Are You? (Series) - The greatest title ever given to a graphic novel and the story follows it up. Internal and external pressures drive this high school kid to figure life out with no blueprint other than the one she eventually creates. Punches are not pulled and my daughter loved the realness, humor, and honesty that jump off these page. Loved reading this on my own and having talks over breakfast and school drop off about Huda’s family. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778688071470-B40LREWXE630LJ04X4CJ/cartoonistsclub-768x1102.jpg Ages 9-11 - Huda F Are You? (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778688085407-NDEIDQ6GIDHWYURY1ZVR/Growing+Pangs+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Huda F Are You? (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778688075191-ICAHS83VSI0DC4R55IGW/Chicken+Pox+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Huda F Are You? (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778688095534-KFI61X78F8LOOW8V75F3/The+New+Girl+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Huda F Are You? (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/making-friends monthly 0.5 2026-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/4df7e437-db45-4865-b7cc-9a6cb766245c/making-friends-cover Ages 9-11 - Making Friends (Series) - ‍‍ ✏️ Unexpected amazing fun with girl drama, anime characters come to life, and out-of-nowhere plot twists. 4 books to this series that can be read on repeat for never ending fun and amazement. This started out like any other middle school graphic novel but once the surprises started to happen, there was no stopping this masterpiece. This might be one of the best graphic novel series of all time. Read and re-read constantly. We had the best talks about all the surprises, but I needed help from my daughter to keep track of it all. So good! Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778688491062-3ZEHNWUKSK0433VHUTA0/City+of+Dragons+.jpg Ages 9-11 - Making Friends (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778688499969-WNKUIH65BEDI55Z2VBW3/Frankies+World+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Making Friends (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778688510998-4NVVL8EKX2RFLIWB9QK9/Summer+Vamp+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Making Friends (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778688518735-350RZ8MRDQH0RAMCHJZP/Alls+fair+ni+Middle+School+Book+Cover.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Making Friends (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/uprooted monthly 0.5 2026-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/bb3188c9-4a04-4834-817a-0fa4aee1c3ae/uprooted-cover Ages 9-11 - Uprooted - ✈️ Canada. Hong Kong. The 80s. Middle School. Awkwardness and discovering the fun in having an adventures you didn't know to deal with. Sweet moments and fun easter eggs throughout, this one will make long form reading fun for kids and was our true intro to tween graphic novels while still being appropriate for kids still in grade school. A classic in the making. We’ve been reading Ruth Chan books since she was 2, and her first graphic novel gets read and re-read. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778688771217-COM3PESBVYDYS7891L8O/Awkward+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Uprooted https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778688785321-6YBQLWII4AFVY1UCX6GE/Sea+Legs+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Uprooted https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778688809575-OEA8DQR9RTVTLTKL3N38/Be+Prepared+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Uprooted https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778688826623-DDS68T75IPVV4U73CXPD/Huda+F+Graphic+Novel.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Uprooted https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/wonder-cat-kyuu-chan monthly 0.5 2026-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778125612394-235OBGAR6N8XPBCZ4B2U/wonder-cat-kyyuu-chan-cover Ages 9-11 - Wonder Cat Kyu- Chan (Series) - ✨ Kawaii style anime fun set in Japan for cat lovers and all things cute. There are 8 volumes total in this series and each are equally amazing. Great for independent reading and semi-short attention spans as they are all 4 panel strips but have a continuous story as new characters appear. My daughter reads them to relax after a long day of school or getting life lessons from parents. Cat lovers rejoice at this find. Also, a bit of magic. Buy on Amazon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778074816604-T0LAL34W6G9KVEVZIY6E/Cats+with+Jobs+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Wonder Cat Kyu- Chan (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778689217537-CEIABK90736C9UJV3KOW/Monster+Cats+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Wonder Cat Kyu- Chan (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778689225037-TG7FUJR54PUDNRS87OGL/Yokai+Cats+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Wonder Cat Kyu- Chan (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779307562895-APHB05KCDTGRR38MA876/FirstCrush.jpg Ages 9-11 - Wonder Cat Kyu- Chan (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/lottie-brooks monthly 0.5 2026-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/b47e7637-d435-4393-a37b-c3844b06dec1/lottie-brooks-cover Ages 9-11 - Lottie Brooks (Series) - UK based hidden gem - like Diary of a Wimpy Kid but more mature and for girls and no potty humor and tons of drama and crushes and so funny - beyond funny. Incredible chapter book with cute drawings and short paragraphs. So funny and gets funnier with each book. Girls will love it. Boys should read it. Dads, you should read this and then talk about it with your daughter if you want to connect. Can't believe the U.S. is behind in catching up on this. Lottie is the greatest. Get the whole series and watch screen time decrease. Spine bender supreme. Buy Book 1 on Amazon Buy Book 2 on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778690373708-XZU3AYZ5P41N3DNOCI90/Frankies+World+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Lottie Brooks (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778690364255-0YIJZNE3HW9VTIUB5IY4/Berrybrooke+Middle+School.webp Ages 9-11 - Lottie Brooks (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778690776733-N8Q6IVM5DEIZBAV0JK9C/Jacky+Ha+Ha.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Lottie Brooks (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778690842495-IDR446ZOEDN1IGJ4TZH7/Smart+Girls+Guide.jpg Ages 9-11 - Lottie Brooks (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/parachute-kids monthly 0.5 2026-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/e0700666-85a6-4a32-8478-3d269171f3c1/parachute-kids.jpg Ages 9-11 - Parachute Kids (Series) - ✈️ Wow. This should be required reading in all schools so that every child knows what it takes to be in this country when you're not from this country. How did she make this funny at the same time as tearing at your heart? Read this after your kid has read it and you'll have tons to talk about as the characters all have their own story that constantly evolved. One of my favorite things I've ever read (kid or adult). There is a sequel as well that gets even deeper into the world these kids must navigate. Wonderful characters and spectacular plot twists to keep the pages turning and the book being re-read. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778074806746-BYJ4S8C513TO46U089G3/Real+Friends+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Parachute Kids (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778691397871-3ED327DJ0Z85AEMLDY77/Cartoonist+Club+.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Parachute Kids (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778691405174-17Y57WRW5G9V4IRGRTN3/City+of+Dragons+.jpg Ages 9-11 - Parachute Kids (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778691412900-3JCK8T9VSB5SZ001RX94/Katie+the+Catsiter+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Parachute Kids (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/jackie-ha-ha monthly 0.5 2026-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/73284cea-e693-4831-965a-39ed2c087bb3/jacky-ha-ha-cover Ages 9-11 - Jacky Ha Ha - Flawed, a little broken, but never backs down and is ok with getting into trouble and breaking rules. Drawn in slightly anime style and told with a crazy amount of heart. You root for her and feel for her as she falls, gets back up, and goes sideways. Read this to remember what middle school was like before you lecture your kids on what middle school was like. Had so many great talks with my daughter about this one. Reading these middle school graphic novels really grounds you into what your kids are going through. This one is a hidden gem spin-buster. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778074806746-BYJ4S8C513TO46U089G3/Real+Friends+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Jacky Ha Ha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778074811308-AQ24IYGLJ1JR2SWNOGOS/Frizzy+Graphic+Novel.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Jacky Ha Ha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778691789598-L7DRA5T76BUT2JL47GDU/Cupcake+Diaries.jpg Ages 9-11 - Jacky Ha Ha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778692062692-6KXUNEX2DQME0RKHA1S2/Lottie+Brooks+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Jacky Ha Ha https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/city-of-dragons monthly 0.5 2026-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/8b65b6b5-91db-4da5-9398-eb8b6bd27573/city-of-dragons-1-cover Ages 9-11 - City of Dragons (Series) - So wonderful in every way. My daughter is not a dragon fan but fell in love with this series which caused her to dive very deep into the world of graphic novels and out of the comfort zone of books she had been reading and re reading. Super cute while at the same time being exciting and filled with plot twists that keep attention focused. International school and some friendship drama as well to keep it grounded. Don't fear the dragon. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778692698341-NUGMS1VGDIRT4LYXNU16/Seance+Tea+Party+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - City of Dragons (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778692729406-GBUJJ92OLR2PEJRSG9EC/Freestyle+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - City of Dragons (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778692748709-QI8VY961VZVEJL2597EH/Popular+MMOs+Graphic+Novel.webp Ages 9-11 - City of Dragons (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779309063120-JHVFEF1LEITB02LXIH20/i-survived-hurrican-katrina-cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - City of Dragons (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/real-friends monthly 0.5 2026-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/4891b039-a910-4a0e-90d4-db628157bd92/real-friends-shannon-hale-cover Ages 9-11 - Friends (Series) - ‍ What an honest and important read this was for our daughter from the team that created the spine bending Princess in Black series. I had no idea girl drama got this hectic this quick, but that’s why I love reading what she reads at age 10. This series should be mandatory reading for anyone eyeing the horizon of, or entering, middle school (I’m talking about both kids and parents). Parents of boys, have your sons read this because it will help them understand girls. Maybe. Wish books like this were around when I was growing up. Reread goodness ahead. In 20 years, we’ll look back at this series as helping to create the golden age of graphic novels. Buy Book 1 on Amazon Buy Book 1 on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778702254846-VT57HSGLX2JA4VVYDE3A/Nat+Enough+Brook+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Friends (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778702270686-2P6B6JJAKNQN8MWBPP4L/Sunny+Side+Up+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Friends (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778702300454-RQP87N1LT6KDD9ILOUP6/Stepping+Stones+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Friends (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778702336984-NBLA85XYI8HVU062OZFP/Making+Friends.jpg Ages 9-11 - Friends (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/the-smart-girls-guide-to-drama-rumors-and-secrets monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/f09b5cd2-c717-4496-a324-8e690dbf218d/the-smart-girls-guide-to-drama-rumors-and-secrets-cover Ages 9-11 - The Smart Girl’s Guide To… - Yep. They like non-fiction and this series is perfect for kids to start reading as they navigate things like: Money, crushes, drama, friends, digital, anxiety, self care, self love, and tons more. You can get individually or as a set. We gave these to our daughter at 8 and she kept coming back to them at 9 and 10, understanding them more and more. Good for dad’s to read as well since we didn’t grow up as girls. Boys should read too so they can understand girls better. PS - There isn’t really anything too American-Girl-y about these, but that familiarity in the name makes them more approachable than the other books like this Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778074806746-BYJ4S8C513TO46U089G3/Real+Friends+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - The Smart Girl’s Guide To… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778702813062-3JNOSWAQRN46QNLLFTPJ/Awkward+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - The Smart Girl’s Guide To… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778702822007-4SVYLORSXQ4I57DNFC5E/Very+Bad+at+Math+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - The Smart Girl’s Guide To… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778702847974-CWTT10NO1Y381FSZMD7J/Lottie+Brooks+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - The Smart Girl’s Guide To… https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/awkward monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/48bf5728-c3d5-4248-9b3c-091b31ac8796/awkward-graphic-novel-cover Ages 9-11 - Berrybrook Middle School (Series) - ‍‍ The series helps to lead the phenomenal renaissance currently happening in the world of graphic novels. Each book is from a new character's perspective and deals with all the drama, fear, and fun associated with this age of independence.Tons of heart, humor, crushes, being crushed and everything in between. Classic classic. Buy Book 1 on Amazon Buy Book 1 on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778074806746-BYJ4S8C513TO46U089G3/Real+Friends+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Berrybrook Middle School (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778074811308-AQ24IYGLJ1JR2SWNOGOS/Frizzy+Graphic+Novel.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Berrybrook Middle School (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778703661963-M3KBCGL3OYYUYQLP4N9J/The+New+Girl+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Berrybrook Middle School (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778703696577-FWMM1YT2HQUCMOF3HVQK/Cupcake+Diaries.jpg Ages 9-11 - Berrybrook Middle School (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/dont-cause-trouble monthly 0.5 2026-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/25e3d30a-2b29-4456-a9b6-56e45cca711d/don%27t-cause-trouble-cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Don’t Cause Trouble This one’s not just another drama of middle school graphic novel, though there is a ton of drama in middle school packed into this. Love the way this book deals with identity, fitting in, and what it means to fight back when you’re the only one who’s standing up to fight. For anyone who never had the right clothes or had a parent who drove the right car, there is a ton to identify with here. Wonderful book for kids who like stories of tight friends and finding humor in situations that might seem frightening. This one’s a hidden gem we discovered at the library and kept in our rotation. Emotional and funny and action packed. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779117508088-CAYJQZDO5NPLS3LCYD13/Berrybrooke+Middle+School.webp Ages 9-11 - Don’t Cause Trouble https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779117514662-MT4JZ5BONN6IV76DY3OL/Uprooted+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Don’t Cause Trouble https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779117527275-B0BOW5RKGQ3EN2G3PBZK/The+New+Girl+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Don’t Cause Trouble https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779797259922-XAVUPR0L3T9S3YZIUFT3/Frankies+World+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Don’t Cause Trouble https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/miss-quinces monthly 0.5 2026-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/f86100a6-d890-4f98-ba83-2af88750c76b/miss-quinces-cover Ages 9-11 - Miss Quinces - A look into the world of Quinceañeras from the perspective of a girl who's a little lost and can't quite find her identity. From the streets of NYC to the countryside of Honduras, this touches on family drama, sister drama, and of course, finding the right footwear to go with the perfect dress (for you). Great look at how tough it is to be between cultures and find yourself - and just to find yourself at all. This book is at the forefront of girl-powered graphic novels where the lead characters goes through what she needs to on her own and rescues herself rather than have someone else rescue her. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778074811308-AQ24IYGLJ1JR2SWNOGOS/Frizzy+Graphic+Novel.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Miss Quinces https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778725892591-G1IZVZC9QUH7PR695780/Cartoonist+Club+.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Miss Quinces https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778725899912-LB067BUEAMCYCX6AUI2R/Uprooted+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Miss Quinces https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778725914155-Q2IXKELT35P03JSDN5QC/Frankies+World+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Miss Quinces https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/popular-mmos monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/618d409a-5de1-41ae-bf24-1113db098540/popular-mmos-a-hole-new-world-cover Ages 9-11 - Popular MMOs (Series) - ⚔️ Mysterious holes open and underworlds are jumped in with zombies and all kinds of wild ninjas and swords all wrapped in friends battling to keep their lives together. Sounds like middle school but without the school. These have been on read and re read for years. Warning: Parents may need an explanation about what’s happening. My daughter is not into swords or violence of any kind, but the action and creativity of this series kept her glued in. Buy Book 1 on Amazon Buy Book 1 on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778704223065-6XMZH2D5UL646ASX6DDP/Blood+city+Roller+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Popular MMOs (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778704231157-950NCI7BSSSERQ43RQVN/City+of+Dragons+.jpg Ages 9-11 - Popular MMOs (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778704271224-MPF1DY55F2LAGEKL9CXL/Summer+Vamp+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Popular MMOs (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779311193410-NO4681PAXEK071JW65T0/i-survived-hurrican-katrina-cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Popular MMOs (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/the-new-girl monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/263dd6e7-2d01-47c1-aafc-b50cea541e56/the-new-girl-cover Ages 9-11 - The New Girl - International school. Crushes. Trying to find your place. Tender and funny and drama and everything else in this beautiful story of finding your way when there is no blueprint to follow. Also, total embarrassment at the worst time. Boys should read this book as well so they can understand girls. Just a wonderful story that my daughter kept going back to, which enticed me to read it and have some pretty deep convos about what was going on. Love that about books during this time, especially this recent batch of graphic novels. Boys who want to understand girls should read this. Dad’s too. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778074806746-BYJ4S8C513TO46U089G3/Real+Friends+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - The New Girl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778074811308-AQ24IYGLJ1JR2SWNOGOS/Frizzy+Graphic+Novel.jpeg Ages 9-11 - The New Girl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778706971050-EFX5SUA3A9K251EMEEHS/Uprooted+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - The New Girl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778707013675-21U7X5TJ50DBSPFH3Y2X/Nat+Enough+Brook+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - The New Girl https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/sea-legs monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/055396c4-9e94-43b2-a1a9-c9af43faca8f/sea-legs-cover Ages 9-11 - Sea Legs - ️ Living on a boat and trying to find your crew when your parents have no idea what's going on and your adventures are your only escape. This was eye opening to know that my daughter could (and should be able to) handle some pretty heavy stuff and that not everything is wrapped into a perfect ending. Also, you get to see what it's like to live on a sail boat going from port to port. Amazing world look-in and for sure one that gets pulled off the shelf. Great gift as well to kids who love adventure. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778707440747-FJVFOXBH3FGIBWSLO2DP/Uprooted+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Sea Legs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778707450885-77PZVXVESLGWDGFTWO4H/Chicken+Pox+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Sea Legs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778707452087-017OJ77LTJBNOI0EA9NK/Katie+the+Catsiter+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Sea Legs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778707456633-FH1PRN4T4F6TV18VI0CY/Miss+Quinces+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Sea Legs https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/sunny-side-up monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/3121adae-33d8-4fef-a5c8-65b64d04c1b1/sunny-side-up-cover Ages 9-11 - The Sunny Series - ☀️ ‍‍ So much heart it's hard to take. The series (same brother and sister team that did Babymouse and Squish) is part of the wonderful graphic novel revolution happening for girls right now. This one makes you realize that kids don't need it all sugar coated. Very real and super amazing. I devoured this series and was able to talk about each book on the way to school drop off. One of my favs and one that got me into reading what she was reading. Wonderful. Buy Book 1 on Amazon Buy Book 1 on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778074811308-AQ24IYGLJ1JR2SWNOGOS/Frizzy+Graphic+Novel.jpeg Ages 9-11 - The Sunny Series https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778708117380-29B2C0JFBZ8JLDEVL1G3/Making+Friends.jpg Ages 9-11 - The Sunny Series https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778708121699-10VI6IHUYYJ0818I2CJ3/Frankies+World+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - The Sunny Series https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778708127722-ZL9OKEGFF8FH64T98CUY/Huda+F+Graphic+Novel.jpeg Ages 9-11 - The Sunny Series https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/the-emmie-series monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/cabbad3a-ac95-4e8e-b878-f6ddc0dbf76d/invisible-emmie-cover Ages 9-11 - Emmie and Friends (Series) - Middle school drama told from all different perspectives through this remarkable series: The artsy. The Bully. The Popular. The shy. The Jock. The Outsider. Whoever we follow down the halls of middle school we dive into stories that can’t be turned away from and stay with you for their empathy and realness. Not too much sugar coating. This series is constantly being perched on the floor in our house and are usually in heavy rotation. Buy Book 1 on Amazon Buy Book 1 on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778074806746-BYJ4S8C513TO46U089G3/Real+Friends+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Emmie and Friends (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778708380765-14DI6N4L4GAG0N5TO3OP/Freestyle+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Emmie and Friends (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778708389704-TAZYKFBRAVMNNDPMLN4W/Fresh+Start+Graphic+Novel+Image+1.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Emmie and Friends (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778708400630-3XMBTMP2F0XKD33X3YNL/Jacky+Ha+Ha.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Emmie and Friends (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/just-roll-with-it monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/a476f8c9-be58-4e26-8780-9618de6f3293/just-roll-with-it-cover Ages 9-11 - Just Roll With It - Unforgettable main character who you root for and want to understand and then realize that there must be so many like her in real life. Dice rolls determine fate and you side with her because you know how hard it is to make a decision in life. Love these books that are normalizing things we all felt but never knew, but this does it in a fun story way where kids don't know they are learning a lesson. So good. This book was one that started of the current graphic novel revolution. My daughter stayed engaged and re read many times. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778708852913-BZQYZOYC8WGPALW3N1X3/Seance+Tea+Party+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Just Roll With It https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778708865355-IGXXCDJ7QEBD87L84RUN/Be+Prepared+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Just Roll With It https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778708876933-PF7686M4C4KY7C295G31/Miss+Quinces+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Just Roll With It https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778708883913-XPDBDASH8QHUC77DTHGO/Frankies+World+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Just Roll With It https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/freestyle monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/b71eb042-59ea-4b26-aee0-0ed6a5ebfd30/freestyle-cover Ages 9-11 - Freestyle - Break dancing and Yo Yos and NYC and girl drama all mashed up in this city vibe graphic novel that has so many characters to root for it's wild. Group dynamics and friendship tests without being preacy or trying to teach a lfe lesson. Just a great read that has been on repeat from age 8-10. Same author / illustrator of some of the Babysitter’s Club graphic novesl and Fresh Start. She’s a story genius. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778074811308-AQ24IYGLJ1JR2SWNOGOS/Frizzy+Graphic+Novel.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Freestyle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778709996988-HFXH3ZZBP1G63AZ7N07U/Sea+Legs+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Freestyle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778710010068-IWNE5QZJEAT6YJ5NWBV1/Blood+city+Roller+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Freestyle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778710018594-VRFNQBE9S9UP8N09BUY5/Alls+fair+ni+Middle+School+Book+Cover.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Freestyle https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/seance-tea-party monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/be3f6e81-5395-49ea-ae06-9ea1676bb216/seance-tea-party-cover Ages 9-11 - Seance Tea Party - Ghosts. Growing up. Semi goth. Fantasy of childhood mixed with realities of becomes a pre teen. This one is a little heavy but it’s ok. Kids don’t mind at this age in books. Parents will enjoy reading this as well. Super different in a wonderful way. This was a random library grab that I tried out and my daughter just loved. I read it a year later and couldn’t believe the depth of the story. These kids can handle so much! Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778710326568-PK2YC2EE2213BOJF85W2/Monster+Cats+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Seance Tea Party https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778710339988-HX3I8H7E7P2SI3JL3Q58/Popular+MMOs+Graphic+Novel.webp Ages 9-11 - Seance Tea Party https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778710386650-KF5LGPSHV5VUG02SU6QR/Care+of+Keeping+You.jpg Ages 9-11 - Seance Tea Party https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779311741524-YIVUJSUWCWRNMIC56QGM/i-survived-hurrican-katrina-cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Seance Tea Party https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/be-prepared monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/ffd39f79-90ec-40f0-93d1-ce832575563f/be-prepared-cover Ages 9-11 - Be Prepared - They may never want to go to sleep away camp or they may love it because it's like their sleep away camp. Kind of edgy but very funny. That’s what happens to funny when your jokes become corny at home. A great one off that will have everyone who is not perfect feeling like they belong. This one keeps coming back around again and remains a fixture in the graphic novel rotation. For all those looking to find their place (all of us) this one hits home and gives great summer vibes all year . Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778710891499-F16YW0ZP7FZDPMN3ISBH/Blood+city+Roller+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Be Prepared https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778711734484-RLCSFSCH78Q69OVRP60X/Huda+F+Graphic+Novel.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Be Prepared https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778711741610-W7I6TCFZ4E3XEKGA7EZP/Fresh+Start+Graphic+Novel+Image+1.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Be Prepared https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779312000628-1OBHCIZZ9MDC6ZHCY6AZ/FirstCrush.jpg Ages 9-11 - Be Prepared https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/yokai-cats monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/e0d2bda7-0f66-4581-941f-fc470d4ebcc4/yokai-cats-cover Ages 9-11 - Yokai Cats (Series) - ✨ Kawaii cats 4 panel strips translated from original Japanese and so good for all cat loving kids out there who need a little more mature story that's still silly and doesn't make too much sense. There are 10 in this series and you can't go wrong. A fun set to keep adding to over the years and great for traveling because they can be read and re read. Same author as Monster Cats and Cats with Jobs. My daughter loves everything they write. The kawaii obsessed in your house will adore. Buy Book 1 on Amazon Buy Book 1 on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778712808023-U74P5L3RPIG2YQ7D7BH4/Wonder+Cat+Kyyuu+Chan+2.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Yokai Cats (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778712821744-D6JO8D6KB9B3JTE9VRCL/Monster+Cats+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Yokai Cats (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778712832630-3QOZURQWQJ3ZN228CBAS/Cats+with+Jobs+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Yokai Cats (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778712837829-UKIFM3R4RLNXV4Z5X2S2/Cartoonist+Club+.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Yokai Cats (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/i-survived-series monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/d0ba4d5e-9748-4b43-b1a9-2a45920b7f76/i-survived-hurrican-katrina-cover Ages 9-11 - I Survived (Series) - Destruction. Danger. Political upheaval. All of it's entertaining to your kids. Why is this series so great? There is no sugar coating and it's all incredibly researched in both the chapter book and graphic novel form. These are wonderful reads to get your kids reading chapter books. Action right from the jump. I read them all and was able to have incredible history-based talks with my daughter after each one. These should be in all classrooms and available to kids starting around 3rd grade. They can handle it. Writing is wonderful and the action non-stop. You can choose between the graphic novel or chapter book version. Both amazing and page turning. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778713646919-BU6VMJ6FYT4KPZUW88YS/Care+of+Keeping+You.jpg Ages 9-11 - I Survived (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778713672534-08QBMVBCU54G84M3TK94/City+of+Dragons+.jpg Ages 9-11 - I Survived (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778713697829-RLX5I8KL6N7G95ZATULE/Parachute+Kids+Graphic+Novel.jpeg Ages 9-11 - I Survived (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779312141940-AQKE17TS8HGCS94JQSMP/Smart+Girls+Guide.jpg Ages 9-11 - I Survived (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/cupcake-diaries monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/75532de2-0595-4373-8b2c-22a6827cd979/cupcake-diaries-cover Ages 9-11 - Cupcake Diaries (Series) - So sweet but not too cutesy that your older kids will feel too babyish. Some school drama and friendship perils, which is always fun for kids in 4th and 5th grade to start glancing ahead of. Each series features different characters so you can never get bored. My daughter starting baking and thinking about starting her own business after reading this. Bonus: Teaches some financial literacy without being preachy. Super full of heart but doesn’t pull punches. Buy Book 1 on Amazon Buy Book 1 on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778074806746-BYJ4S8C513TO46U089G3/Real+Friends+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Cupcake Diaries (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778714179694-H278C5LTIP5SJSRD81XO/Berrybrooke+Middle+School.webp Ages 9-11 - Cupcake Diaries (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778714199900-WMNSHDEDFJ4875SWNRJ6/Sea+Legs+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Cupcake Diaries (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778714206446-Y9RU9TLZ7HJ3QPTK8TRO/Alls+fair+ni+Middle+School+Book+Cover.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Cupcake Diaries (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/frankies-world monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/34cbdad8-909c-4e3c-93a6-8106619f5a5e/frankies-world-cover Ages 9-11 - Frankie’s World - Dive into middle school in Dublin! Touchy feely and very on the edge at the same time, this one explores so many things and has wild drama throughout, but, BUT, you'll never meet anyone like Frankie who goes through it all with a little punk rock attitude that causes the book to be opened over and over again. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778714762213-CLNBVN6YKCXZR384J3TW/Berrybrooke+Middle+School.webp Ages 9-11 - Frankie’s World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778714769259-THIPQ8EC3KO1HY2JKHL2/Growing+Pangs+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Frankie’s World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778714777714-8724EEPZWHUZDMOGP5HJ/Summer+Vamp+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Frankie’s World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778714797797-076Y3KZV0YQMSS16G5UL/Lottie+Brooks+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Frankie’s World https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/growing-pangs monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/380c2c2b-02ef-4820-88c9-ebf1ccda9b2b/growing-pangs-cover Ages 9-11 - Growing Pangs - Super sweet and wonderful for those who feel different and have thoughts in our head that won't vanish. Unique look at home schooling, OCD and the mini dramas of tween friendships. Great book to read if they are just getting into graphic novels and don't want things like crushes or bullying or big life lessons. Super mellow with tons of heart but not too kiddish. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778717559796-IJZCRANX6UZFBHV7TTPO/Frankies+World+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Growing Pangs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778717571633-XN3E1HO45029A8B1R1VP/Just+Roll+With+It+Book+Cover.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Growing Pangs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779312367453-W4JI082C15RC2PWPSU9I/Smart+Girl%27s+Guide.jpg Ages 9-11 - Growing Pangs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779312429573-CHSCKPRE811AUHPYF7PO/FirstCrush.jpg Ages 9-11 - Growing Pangs https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/monster-cats monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/54396ace-d967-4252-a235-e5a8fcb809bc/monster-cats-cover Ages 9-11 - Monster Cats - ✨ Japanese manga series with little vignettes of odd stories about different cats that do odd things and may or may not be trying to take over the world. Super cute and strange and bizarre in every good way possible. Cutesy but slightly edgy. So great. Written and drawn by the same mysterious person as Yokai Cats and Cats with Jobs. Fun and relaxing reads but told in short bursts. Also amazing to know that somewhere out there in the world there is a mysterious person who just draws different mangas about cats doing funny things. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778074816604-T0LAL34W6G9KVEVZIY6E/Cats+with+Jobs+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Monster Cats https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778717922577-ZZ2OMYTPBK99KXHLXK00/Wonder+Cat+Kyyuu+Chan+2.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Monster Cats https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778717951730-DBIRRAZFAT4Y6HDYX7A0/Very+Bad+at+Math+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Monster Cats https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778717979721-Z2LDM6LOKD2JG6S4KL51/Yokai+Cats+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Monster Cats https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/frizzy monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/c5ffc665-7031-423a-b370-d60aa0ce7738/frizzy-+cover Ages 9-11 - Frizzy - For any kid who ever compared their hair, looks, or beauty to anyone else, this is a wonderful story of finding your true self and defining your own standards of beauty. All kids should read this to gain acceptance of others and, also, get a peak into the world of hair products and what some people go through to do their hair. Also nice to see something based in a city setting. Great stuff. Don't skip. This one is winning a bunch of awards. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778718288751-VQSXG40VBVYDBVVDGRUP/Chicken+Pox+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Frizzy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778718303641-OQORGBPTUE05LEOW456J/Huda+F+Graphic+Novel.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Frizzy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778718296476-4O41HBTK04JL5T0LUV7D/Frankies+World+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Frizzy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778718313427-J0TZ01BU76S3KT97F9NM/Miss+Quinces+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Frizzy https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/very-bad-at-maath monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/5e465475-a297-43fa-a272-f9c259d4ce68/very-bad-at-math-cover Ages 9-11 - Very Bad at Math - ➗ Flawed characters, pizza, and a flip on what popularity means and the price we pay to keep secrets just so we can taste it. Middle school drama but not turned up too high and great for kids who like their BFF stories with some ups and downs along the way. Super cute and wonderful for anyone who is not perfect and needs some help along the way. That's all of us. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778719114647-3HEDXIV28DO4HWVD5P60/Nat+Enough+Brook+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Very Bad at Math https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778719123385-R8YOJ836ZWPI9M9W8C0H/Freestyle+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Very Bad at Math https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778719132407-ZWARWL3X2R4LFCHWLSQX/Uprooted+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Very Bad at Math https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778719152723-KW6VH42HVUTWRQ5TZM0L/Huda+F+Graphic+Novel.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Very Bad at Math https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/fresh-start monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/a50e1ed4-c077-4418-9bf5-04a0f5c19730/fresh-start-cove Ages 9-11 - Fresh Start - If your kid likes middle school drama, travel, and pushing up against authority, this one will grip them right away. Ups. Down. Wins. Gossip. Tears. Explorations of racial identity all done in a semi-manga format. Gale Galligan rules and you know this if you've read her Baby Sitter Club Graphic Novel adaptations and Freestyle. Part of the incredible new wave of graphic novels that are reshaping children’s literature. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778722933794-NS9M4PZ9TSYB7NOCYNN4/Alls+fair+ni+Middle+School+Book+Cover.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Fresh Start https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778722944358-P5JLUCJGYWX0ERA77ZRM/The+New+Girl+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Fresh Start https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778722950831-XFW1R7II5Q4NVF8W9LKY/Uprooted+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Fresh Start https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778722962693-DM4WIF37UHAQBPQOH2YW/Freestyle+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Fresh Start https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/chicken-pox monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/c9294ccb-3c6e-48f4-a5a0-5203ddafcdf0/chicken-pox-cover Ages 9-11 - Chicken Pox - ‍‍‍ A one off that goes deep into family dynamics and being a little different than the rest of the world around you. If you were trapped with the people that drove you crazy you'd eventualy come out the other side loving them. Maybe not, but this is funny and has a ton of heart and let's you look into a world you wouldn't really notice if you didn't take a glance. We love reading graphic novels that take place in different countries. People with big families will find comfort in the pain. Buy on Amazon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778723225777-CQAQ393C3A9REB5MV6UX/Frankies+World+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Chicken Pox https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778723237976-DPK0VG3Z2U774JZ3A65Q/Summer+Vamp+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Chicken Pox https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778723253736-ACHAEXVOSAT7AV4EMB11/Jacky+Ha+Ha.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Chicken Pox https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778723270442-6Z5FR68JCI095GHZG9TN/Miss+Quinces+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Chicken Pox https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/the-care-of-keeping-you monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/341ff212-c0d3-4099-bb0c-67efb98e0c67/The-care-of-keeping-you-cover Ages 9-11 - The Care of Keeping You - ‍♀️ ‍♂️ This book talks through all phases of puberty, growth, changes, and so many questions that might be floating around in their minds but does so in a way that makes it interesting and not preachy (and not from you!). We gave these to her at 8 and she kept coming back to them at 9 and 10. Super honest and sets her up to take away any taboo that might be associated with changing bodies. Dad’s, you can read just so you know. This series from American Doll has nothing to do with dolls but the name is a good way to get them to at least open the book. Once inside, they won’t be able to put it down. Great independent reader about things that matter to them - their bodies! Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778723664990-INPW56D4EEL6S72UTYPL/Katie+the+Catsiter+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - The Care of Keeping You https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778723674773-0D9DAYNDDYDVAUMIJXZ0/Making+Friends.jpg Ages 9-11 - The Care of Keeping You https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779312843117-UWK9KUBWXFLBUN7E308D/Smart+Girls+Guide.jpg Ages 9-11 - The Care of Keeping You https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779312867483-DPU381KA123S1PD3S2NI/New+Girl+Graphic+Novel.webp Ages 9-11 - The Care of Keeping You https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/the-nat-series monthly 0.5 2026-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/97e91f0d-0d92-4bc8-8450-11db7cc609b3/nat-enough-cover Ages 9-11 - Nat Enough (series) - I have a best friend. Now she hates me. Now she's an enemy. Now I have no friends. Now a ton of friends. I think more than any graphic novel out of this golden era we are in right now, the Nat Enough series really captures what it feels like to be a kid and to have to deal with more of the world on your own. Nat is one of the GOAT characters that we have in the modern literary world for kids. Please bring her into the lives of you and your child. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778074811308-AQ24IYGLJ1JR2SWNOGOS/Frizzy+Graphic+Novel.jpeg Ages 9-11 - Nat Enough (series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778724535081-RGTITP4IMPPDB2T0DW7D/Making+Friends.jpg Ages 9-11 - Nat Enough (series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778724549283-ADVIJSAIDKB7IYVXIRX1/Katie+the+Catsiter+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Nat Enough (series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779312962125-O7DKEJSVBHP3SSOKQGOT/FirstCrush.jpg Ages 9-11 - Nat Enough (series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/kattie-the-catsitter monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/ef1c19e7-2d43-4321-b2ea-a80a3784bd36/katie-the-catsitter-1-cover Ages 9-11 - Katie the Catsitter - ✨ I had to have my daughter explain this book to me once I was 25% in, and she seemed to get it all. Cats with special powers. Super heroes with layers. Struggling parents trying to do well enough to give their kids a childhood. It's all here and this series keeps on unfolding and unfolding, allowing for it to be read and re read. Spines are bursting. This is an underground classic that is starting to see more light. If you read it, tell me how you think the cats get their powers. Buy Book 1 on Amazon Buy Book 1 on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778074816604-T0LAL34W6G9KVEVZIY6E/Cats+with+Jobs+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Katie the Catsitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778724761237-YLR92MNZPRU1WX1GWBAP/Making+Friends.jpg Ages 9-11 - Katie the Catsitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778724772085-P1GCJ5GBQ0F604PI3QC5/Summer+Vamp+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Katie the Catsitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778724778906-J9NEDX6NOO7LAMA8Z7K2/Blood+city+Roller+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Katie the Catsitter https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/blood-city-rollers monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/ebc99bc8-6ad8-43b7-bb93-cc9cca3a050e/blood-city-rollers-cover Ages 9-11 - Blood City Rollers - Alternative universe roller-derby run by vampires. Yes, please. So well written and girl power done in a different way. Quick dialogue and no punches pulled when ti comes to just how tough kids are. It's ok if they get a little bruised and maybe a little bitten. This gets a ton of re-reads and will one day be regarded as a touchstone in this graphic novel revolution we’re in right now. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778724992802-JN22NO5BI2Q7IAZO0EYR/City+of+Dragons+.jpg Ages 9-11 - Blood City Rollers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778725005394-CIDXWS8QEP0K1Y1EC4BS/Seance+Tea+Party+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Blood City Rollers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778725014854-M5SE79ICSP4322HB1S81/Summer+Vamp+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Blood City Rollers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778725021500-6FXMYKJAVCUSEVYVKGNC/Making+Friends.jpg Ages 9-11 - Blood City Rollers https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/summer-vamp monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1264533a-0794-419c-afc6-8769ef23f068/summer-vamp-cover Ages 9-11 - Summer Vamp - Get on the wrong bus and go to vampire sleep away camp by mistake. Turns out that just because these campers with fangs are a bit different, doesn’t mean you can’t vibe with them. Toss in a little family disfunction at home and you have the recipe for a summer getaway that is deeper than it appears. Re read this one and stayed in heavy rotation. So good. Don't hesitate. Perfect to set up the summer. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778725277972-1NN9PLWMLD2U3T64378Q/Blood+city+Roller+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Summer Vamp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778725290392-KUGIM0OSJ1HLEHJR77DV/Stepping+Stones+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Summer Vamp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778725299282-M6VZQOYG0TRAVF7P2EB8/Be+Prepared+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Summer Vamp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778725325368-2ICW8QY10LNCX2UXWXYS/Katie+the+Catsiter+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Summer Vamp https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/alls-faire-in-middle-school monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/d85457b4-45b1-46c4-9902-069875e0e106/alls-fair-in-middle-school-cover Ages 9-11 - All’s Fair in Middle School - ️ Incredible! Home schooled until middle school inside a renaissance fair family and then sent with leather boots and an active imagination into the drama-filled life of groups, frenemies, and maybe first crushes. Love how they deal with class division and who sets the cool standard, all done in a way that is fun and makes you root for the main character. Wonderful world and super creative concept. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778725541286-G6BU1J43C8NQE2CQL2FO/Popular+MMOs+Graphic+Novel.webp Ages 9-11 - All’s Fair in Middle School https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778725547958-SKGC7F6SPLHS22B01HD4/Stepping+Stones+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - All’s Fair in Middle School https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778725558767-EM1Y04GGOXVFYIQVUK1A/Sea+Legs+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - All’s Fair in Middle School https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778725565978-HRLSJ8NTD20K1KQJ7RNV/Just+Roll+With+It+Book+Cover.jpeg Ages 9-11 - All’s Fair in Middle School https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/stepping-stone monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/be8b97bb-7364-412b-af86-7c5e747627f5/stepping-stones-cover Ages 9-11 - Stepping Stones (series) - ‍ This was was heavy but in a way that 9 and 10 year olds can handle and you should read it too because it will let you know how tough they are. Fun trip out to the country and some girl drama and maybe a slight crush thrown in but in a first steps kind of way. If you kids are sassy, they can handle this because they are asking for something more mature. First in a series so there’s more to devour. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778074806746-BYJ4S8C513TO46U089G3/Real+Friends+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Stepping Stones (series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778725712934-L6UPSGTN0UILKOGMNHGS/Cupcake+Diaries.jpg Ages 9-11 - Stepping Stones (series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778725721515-CZC8UKD319T3MNR17OPU/Very+Bad+at+Math+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Stepping Stones (series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778725736402-UD80KLS58RFWWUW55X8M/Lottie+Brooks+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Stepping Stones (series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/winging-it monthly 0.5 2026-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/6ebb9f09-a193-4dd9-ba4c-10cb9cea9411/winging-it-cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Winging It Perfect for kids who don’t want to read about drama but are ok with tenderness, love, and finding yourself when everything is constantly shifting. This book was very different from so many middle school books that focus on crushes and mean kids. Lots of heart and explorations over a year of getting to know one’s self and family all over again. This one grabs the heart and stays there with echoes of what you just read. Beautiful. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779117508088-CAYJQZDO5NPLS3LCYD13/Berrybrooke+Middle+School.webp Ages 9-11 - Winging It https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779117514662-MT4JZ5BONN6IV76DY3OL/Uprooted+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - Winging It https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779117538187-C0MISEVPADWTVK3BJ59K/Invisible+Emmie.webp Ages 9-11 - Winging It https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779117527275-B0BOW5RKGQ3EN2G3PBZK/The+New+Girl+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - Winging It https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/e-deafo monthly 0.5 2026-06-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/a0d73dc6-4aa1-4b4b-a61f-b82d8cbe59c4/el-defo.jpg Ages 9-11 - El Deafo What does it mean to be different but there is no possible way to escape your differences? This is one of those special reads that will stay with you long after the pages are turned? Looking into this world of being deaf, you can’t help but root for the main character and keep returning to the pages again and again to see just how this amazingly brave girl faces each fear with wonder, humor, and super hero powers that only a kid can have. Find on Amazon Find on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779117508088-CAYJQZDO5NPLS3LCYD13/Berrybrooke+Middle+School.webp Ages 9-11 - El Deafo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779117514662-MT4JZ5BONN6IV76DY3OL/Uprooted+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - El Deafo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779117538187-C0MISEVPADWTVK3BJ59K/Invisible+Emmie.webp Ages 9-11 - El Deafo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779117527275-B0BOW5RKGQ3EN2G3PBZK/The+New+Girl+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - El Deafo https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-9-11/cartoonist-club monthly 0.5 2026-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/0071e071-2d1c-4ce2-a70a-b5c5b046749f/The+Cartoonist+Club Ages 9-11 - The Cartoonist Club - ✏️ Perfect for those who want to learn how to make comics but don't want to read a boring instructional book. Cute club filled with stories and How To's on making comics and accepting that making mistakes is part of the game. The authors and illustrators of this graphic novel are legends and know what they're talking about. Super cute and informative without it being too teach-y. If your kid liked Smile, Guts, and Drama ,then wouldn’t they want to know the secrets by the one who created them? Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778726227894-DAHWITQ9VE3H49UUXDWW/Cupcake+Diaries.jpg Ages 9-11 - The Cartoonist Club https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778726251789-WZ60ZV5AVQZ4L8XGY0L6/Katie+the+Catsiter+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpg Ages 9-11 - The Cartoonist Club https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778726236164-TWEZHZ5F42WAVT57ZBXV/Huda+F+Graphic+Novel.jpeg Ages 9-11 - The Cartoonist Club https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778074816604-T0LAL34W6G9KVEVZIY6E/Cats+with+Jobs+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 9-11 - The Cartoonist Club https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8 daily 0.75 2026-06-13 https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8/best-friend-worst-bully monthly 0.5 2026-06-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/0308b966-3672-4ec3-9d28-50b5b7235456/best-friend-worst-bully.jpg Ages 6-8 - Best Friends, Worst Bully - Very important graphic novel that not only deals with bullying, but does it in that over-the-top manga style that only Mei Yu can pull off. Complete with talking cats and overly exaggerated art styles, this book will teach your kids a lesson without them knowing they’re being taught a less by getting into their heads and somehow expressing exactly what it feels like to be young and thrown into the always confusing world of school life. The thing that was extra special about this is that it lets kids know they don’t have to navigate the world of meanies all by themselves. By having the courage to speak up, you can set your own path to freedom. If you kids like manga, anime and kawaii style in their story telling, this is a wonderful read that will have them picking up this book over and over again. Perfect independent reader for kids who need something to grab them and hold their interest. Find on Amazon Find on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778622157539-G3UUPQ9AHAT224X5QJYN/Baby+Mouse+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Best Friends, Worst Bully https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778622178167-E7G4BN2WDZ7IUC7AJOYT/Princess+in+Black+Book+Cover.webp Ages 6-8 - Best Friends, Worst Bully https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778622199705-7TYJNYUERWHHY7417YEJ/HouseCat+Trouble.webp Ages 6-8 - Best Friends, Worst Bully https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779041702910-B1N4K0V3HGK8YWJO4NLG/Bad+Kitty+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Best Friends, Worst Bully https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8/detective-beans monthly 0.5 2026-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/d31d6476-d2f4-4120-b0c0-3fc9ab53860b/detective_beans.jpg Ages 6-8 - Detective Beans - ‍♂️ Super cute but still a little complex for your independent readers who need that extra something after picture books. The book is filled will cute short stories that kind of tie in to each other but are still random enough to be read, put down, and the come back to. Great for traveling or for times when they have 15 minutes before the food comes at a restaurant (or at home). A kid playing detective and also writing comic books is always a great premise, but when that kid is a cat, it’s just goes to full on reread awesomeness. Fans of Dogman or Diary of a Wimpy Kid will love the smarts and silliness. Find on Amazon Find on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778622157539-G3UUPQ9AHAT224X5QJYN/Baby+Mouse+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Detective Beans https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778622178167-E7G4BN2WDZ7IUC7AJOYT/Princess+in+Black+Book+Cover.webp Ages 6-8 - Detective Beans https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778622199705-7TYJNYUERWHHY7417YEJ/HouseCat+Trouble.webp Ages 6-8 - Detective Beans https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779041702910-B1N4K0V3HGK8YWJO4NLG/Bad+Kitty+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Detective Beans https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8/fashion-kitty monthly 0.5 2026-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/e14f35fb-9039-4dd0-bfb2-a909646f6c96/fashion-kitty-cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Fashion Kitty - A wonderful independent reader for kids breaking from picture books. The story moves quickly and with tons of humor. There are also twists, turns, and surprises, which I found super helpful as motivation to keep reading. Also, my daughter is super into cats and, at at 6 and 7, fashion shows were a nightly event, so this book hit in the sweet spot. Multiple characters for them to follow to maximize the funny, and a little random magic like a flying cat kept her coming back for a reread. Fashion kitty has saved many of our afternoons. Find on Amazon Find on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778622157539-G3UUPQ9AHAT224X5QJYN/Baby+Mouse+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Fashion Kitty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778622178167-E7G4BN2WDZ7IUC7AJOYT/Princess+in+Black+Book+Cover.webp Ages 6-8 - Fashion Kitty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778622199705-7TYJNYUERWHHY7417YEJ/HouseCat+Trouble.webp Ages 6-8 - Fashion Kitty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779041702910-B1N4K0V3HGK8YWJO4NLG/Bad+Kitty+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Fashion Kitty https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8/mayorgoodboy monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/8d77a7dd-9369-4a54-9927-b9041268a98f/mayor-goodboy-cover Ages 6-8 - Mayor Good Boy (Series) - The dog is the mayor. What a great book for kids starting to do independent reading. Super silly, jokes they can get, and for the parents, a little bit of a nudge to show kids that they can be part of and have a say in, their own community. Mostly though, it’s pure fun that will keep pages turning and give them confidence to finish a book. Fans of Dogman and Captain Underpants will enjoy this as well. My daughter, now 10, still reads these as relaxers because, sometimes, you just need to sit with something silly and fun. Buy Book #1 on Amazon Buy Book #1 on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778622157539-G3UUPQ9AHAT224X5QJYN/Baby+Mouse+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Mayor Good Boy (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778622178167-E7G4BN2WDZ7IUC7AJOYT/Princess+in+Black+Book+Cover.webp Ages 6-8 - Mayor Good Boy (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778622199705-7TYJNYUERWHHY7417YEJ/HouseCat+Trouble.webp Ages 6-8 - Mayor Good Boy (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779041702910-B1N4K0V3HGK8YWJO4NLG/Bad+Kitty+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Mayor Good Boy (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8/isadora-moon monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/9849cb78-0bd9-4734-a675-a5dd6fab3b67/isadora-moon-cover Ages 6-8 - Isadora Moon (Series) - ‍♂️ ‍♀️ Her mom is a fairy. Her dad is a Vampire. She is constantly feeling the push of each and tries to figure out how to use magic or whatever it is that Vampires can do while trying to fit in the real world. This was our favorite self reader and a perfect bridge book for kids feeling a bit older. These are UK books and have not really hit in the US- we discovered her at Indigo Bookstore and now our shelves are full. Cute size as well. These still get read at 10 and have not gone up to the attic yet. A must read for kids around 7 or so. Buy Book #1 on Amazon Buy Book #1 on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778622157539-G3UUPQ9AHAT224X5QJYN/Baby+Mouse+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Isadora Moon (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778622164565-R708NWM2E1G7R00HO973/Heidie+Hecklebec.jpg Ages 6-8 - Isadora Moon (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778622178167-E7G4BN2WDZ7IUC7AJOYT/Princess+in+Black+Book+Cover.webp Ages 6-8 - Isadora Moon (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778622199705-7TYJNYUERWHHY7417YEJ/HouseCat+Trouble.webp Ages 6-8 - Isadora Moon (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8/heidi-hecklebeck-and-the-hair-emergency monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/b173e495-ce3b-4e86-b267-f38d4038a726/heidie-hecklebeck-cover Ages 6-8 - Heidi Hecklebeck (Series) - Buy Book 1 on Amazon Buy Book 1 on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779233724413-167HLY36ZBSSYBXOQPOE/Critter+Club+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Heidi Hecklebeck (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779233740615-LVUQ98GLFGX5D9MZ37E0/Princess+in+Black+Book+Cover.webp Ages 6-8 - Heidi Hecklebeck (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779233747046-VBF2W1RBB2KCEQV75JWC/Isadora+Moon.jpg Ages 6-8 - Heidi Hecklebeck (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779233773582-YTYOLRGS6J2D1UPGF5RG/Super+Pancake.jpg Ages 6-8 - Heidi Hecklebeck (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8/mr-wolfs-class monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/02e1ce25-619a-487d-8f6d-1df751e4c1ff/mr-wolfs-class-cover Ages 6-8 - Mr. Wolf’s Class - Hidden gem alert. True 4th grade stories of kids being real except they are all animals just doing kids things that kids totally get. Subtle and very funny. We found this one late and read when in 4th grade. All ages. So good. Grab them all. Hours of independent reading fun. The only true look into what pre middle school 4th grade truly looks and feels like. Wonderful! Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778074816604-T0LAL34W6G9KVEVZIY6E/Cats+with+Jobs+Graphic+Novel.jpg Ages 6-8 - Mr. Wolf’s Class https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778705026315-UXZVU1JVVMKA5TMTLO44/cartoonistsclub-768x1102.jpg Ages 6-8 - Mr. Wolf’s Class https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778705031688-7LRCGZ1M76VE4J510CEG/Cupcake+Diaries.jpg Ages 6-8 - Mr. Wolf’s Class https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778705047170-PBDPF1EUPSAJ3RI47IBF/Just+Roll+With+It+Book+Cover.jpeg Ages 6-8 - Mr. Wolf’s Class https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8/critter-club monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/d20bb323-5f29-4529-9399-5e3e81e434d5/critter-club-cover Ages 6-8 - Critter Club (series) - ️ Cute little chapter books with a few pics that had our daughter perched for hours reading through. It’s a big series, so there are plenty of characters to get to know and feel comfortable with. Great transition books from being read to. Get Book 1 on Amazon Get Book 1 on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778626677789-BJYWFM1JV1VS8YOCQPIH/Unicorn+Diaries.jpg Ages 6-8 - Critter Club (series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778626698174-VGVR1BIS9JFRPL2FN672/Investigators+book+cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Critter Club (series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778626709987-O4YXZU0J66DIT0VD6K6F/Magic+Tree+House+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Critter Club (series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778626720904-AKZFSPKDBUWEJX7DVRJH/My+Weird+School.jpg Ages 6-8 - Critter Club (series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8/catstronauts monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/de84b01a-f361-4b9b-847b-27a1d2d93a63/csatsronauts-mission-moon-cover Ages 6-8 - Catstronauts (Series) - Cats in space dropping science and causing havoc is really all you need to know about this spectacular intro into the world of graphic novels. This is the adult life of Waffle’s from the Waffles and Pancake series and the story starts to go deep, which is great because kids at this age can start falling in love with series and wait with anticipation for release day. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778632647527-0X6JEF0C2CZ7WCTHPWQH/Narwall+and+Jelly+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Catstronauts (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778632673708-H3NT2MJXJZZXRO0QLNWW/Waffles+and+Pancke+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Catstronauts (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778632687061-0RX1NMMH0W4WQL2E43IV/Investigators+book+cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Catstronauts (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778632694085-BEFVN79EK0E8JTYWPEPK/Baby+Mouse+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Catstronauts (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8/shi-ban-ban-super-cute-doggies monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/c656a9d4-3682-42d2-abd9-db167eb9a4e5/shibanban-super-cute-doggies-cover Ages 6-8 - Shibanban Super Cute Dogies - The title says it all. There is a little magic but mostly overflowing with cuteness in an anime almost Kwaii style appropriate for kids who love blind boxes and super cute things. Relaxing and fun to take the edge of a long drive or day at school. The book is full of short strip comics featuring the same dogs doing random things. Great to be able to pick up wherever and enjoy. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778632960722-98SU5MJ6BXOXZCI3ZACK/HouseCat+Trouble.webp Ages 6-8 - Shibanban Super Cute Dogies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778633030620-EH0VB0WGXJN92PRSTOKO/batCat.jpg Ages 6-8 - Shibanban Super Cute Dogies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778633042319-QWZA9D6A8LFU0T4GAMJH/Los+and+Found.webp Ages 6-8 - Shibanban Super Cute Dogies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778633061888-FNJ1MH99WTZ31Y6S4YJD/Super+Pancake.jpg Ages 6-8 - Shibanban Super Cute Dogies https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8/batcat monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/977c996f-783c-40f1-8edc-7bef3c01cb5a/batcat-cover Ages 6-8 - Batcat (Series) - Non binary half bat half cat imaginary world goodness with mini quests and not kiddish magic stuff. If your child liked Super Pancake or Two Cats or Pocket Peaches, this is a sweet series that stays on the grab from the shelf. These fun reads are great relaxers. There are a number of spirit and cat books out there and my daughter was a big fan of many of them that were not harsh and had a cute rather than evil twist. These are pure fun, and reading should be fun. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778633522869-DNYDT6SAG3HRYRTWV0SE/Bad+Kitty+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Batcat (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778633528441-XORFBWH4W3JVUYQG5H7X/Cat+and+Cat+Graphic+Novel.webp Ages 6-8 - Batcat (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778633534261-FN0Q3TRCK9HB3MCM1AF2/Catstronaughts+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Batcat (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778633541615-7VLDUSLIPHLN9DFVNXLY/HouseCat+Trouble.webp Ages 6-8 - Batcat (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8/investigators monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/c5d55744-4b63-4118-a444-6c3906ab10be/investigators-cover Ages 6-8 - Investigators - Secret agent alligators that sometimes make very little sense but your kid will totally get it. These are addicting, so be warned. Silly and action packed with funny buried jokes that will become funnier the more the read and re-read (which they will). Wonderful book to make finishing a book fun. Grab ‘em all and enjoy release day each year as these never stop coming out. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778633824243-AH1BJ0V811JC111TXJHB/Tobby+Nuggett+.webp Ages 6-8 - Investigators https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778633843240-994OVA8TD3SG4NPNI45N/Agents+of+SUIT.jpg Ages 6-8 - Investigators https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778633855409-V6BH39BW1MD8KI7VU08W/Doodleville+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Investigators https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778633863173-GLG2TR1V4HFIS3WDX684/Magic+Tree+House+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Investigators https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8/paws monthly 0.5 2026-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/b37e8e01-b1b5-490c-8483-01deb83b11bd/paws-book-cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Paws (Series) - ‍ This was one of the first independent readers our daughter started reading and found great joy in each of the wonderful pages. Just enough drama to keep them interested after transitioning from picture books, but cute enough and young enough not to have anything to do with crushes or middle school things like that. Such a perfect transition book that has these girls resolving their issues on their own without the help of someone stepping in. Dogs. Money. Fights. Making up. Messing up and then figuring out how to fix it. If you are looking for an independent read to make your kids fall in love with reading, this is the series to get. Find Book #1 on Amazon Find Book #1 on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778622157539-G3UUPQ9AHAT224X5QJYN/Baby+Mouse+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Paws (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778622178167-E7G4BN2WDZ7IUC7AJOYT/Princess+in+Black+Book+Cover.webp Ages 6-8 - Paws (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778622199705-7TYJNYUERWHHY7417YEJ/HouseCat+Trouble.webp Ages 6-8 - Paws (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1779041702910-B1N4K0V3HGK8YWJO4NLG/Bad+Kitty+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Paws (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8/owl-diaries monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/141ca1ce-a771-45e2-9e69-ed8b82928339/owl-diaries-book-cover Ages 6-8 - Owl Diaries (Series) - ✨ Drama. Owls. Fantasy but not too much. Owl school and all that comes with trying to find yourself in the forest. We started reading these to her at 4 and then she started to read by herself at around 6. Fit perfectly into her head and hands. Still reading now (at 10) when they come out - I think this book and Unicorn Diaries made her fall in love with independent reading. One of the great bridge reading books of all time. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778637217443-IPBFSIEHSA0Y95WM4EKZ/Unicorn+Diaries.jpg Ages 6-8 - Owl Diaries (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778637234489-MOB4S866T5FGRO9CGOPQ/Isadora+Moon.jpg Ages 6-8 - Owl Diaries (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778637223320-CKO9UI35E6Q1JSOINJHC/Critter+Club+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Owl Diaries (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778637246180-DPOFE09GMHX0VVUIDCW2/My+Weird+School.jpg Ages 6-8 - Owl Diaries (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8/agents-of-suit monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/2813c42f-b499-4494-8d9e-1eeac85d376a/agents-of-suit-cover Ages 6-8 - Agents of S.U.I.T. (Series) - ️ Secret agent stuff but funny and ironic and good for those kids who are starting to talk back to you because they are making space for their true selves.Invesitagors spin-off that is even tougher for adults to understand but that's ok because it makes for a better conversation if you ask your kid to explain what's happening in the story. They don't want to talk to you about what happened in school anyway. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778673855700-RE8YG3ZALR0HF65I9WBW/Investigators+book+cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Agents of S.U.I.T. (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778673866747-XHYGZHTYT76YFM4ZIICD/Princess+in+Black+Book+Cover.webp Ages 6-8 - Agents of S.U.I.T. (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778673875224-AKOHK5ZYLB3LQSLTBUDH/Super+Pancake.jpg Ages 6-8 - Agents of S.U.I.T. (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778673884161-Y2A58PVQSI4J46ZEWFMC/Los+and+Found.webp Ages 6-8 - Agents of S.U.I.T. (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8/narwhal-and-jelly monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/18261825-a7cb-469b-87ee-b4fd17d709bd/Narwall+and+Jelly+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Narwhal and Jelly (Series) - Perfect early independent reader with tons of laughs and ocean info tucked neatly inside. d These books are wonderful confidence builders to let kids know they can finish a book. Super funny and goofy with a slight slight edge to them. Spine busters for sure as they are still being read at age 10. Modern classic. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778674377947-PZ72YBAO6UQAAIG0P5IE/Baby+Mouse+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Narwhal and Jelly (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778674395549-0VKDEJAPFX2LFXAA2GA0/Isadora+Moon.jpg Ages 6-8 - Narwhal and Jelly (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778674408276-XHWFPKU6FA4LOYFW5GD9/Magic+Tree+House+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Narwhal and Jelly (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778674400861-6LOBSRKCMXMK2U18QWIG/Doodleville+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Narwhal and Jelly (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8/super-pancake monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/d3495fb0-5a6c-4e56-a737-62f51b537a2c/super-pancake-cover Ages 6-8 - Super Pancake (Series) - You gotta have books like this in your rotation for pure relaxation. Not everything has to be a huge life lesson (They can sniff that out at this age). This is like guilty TV pleasure for kids. My daughter laughed and then shared all that was funny many times on the countless re-reads of this. Super important communication around books. Don't be followed by the ridiculous nature of superhero pancakes. Embrace. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778675821602-N6U2IEZ0KO6ASYZDS82J/batCat.jpg Ages 6-8 - Super Pancake (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778675828968-0VVJ8UB0NJ5TF60HN47D/Cat+and+Cat+Graphic+Novel.webp Ages 6-8 - Super Pancake (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778675847727-5UM7Z7TYJOHECXSPIDAG/Shibanban+Super+Cute+Dogies.jpg Ages 6-8 - Super Pancake (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778675833914-GQDKDN7X6SHMHP087BMV/HouseCat+Trouble.webp Ages 6-8 - Super Pancake (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8/unicorn-diaries monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/830e7a3a-77e0-445b-8914-e255976bb960/unicorn-diaries-cover Ages 6-8 - Unicorn Diaries (Series) - ☀️ The best self reader starter series out there (along with Owl Diaries by same author). Drama. Unicorns. Friendships and fights. Also, magic and everything that comes with being a young unicorn trying to figure out their place with all the magic of the forrest constantly changing. We started reading this at 5 and are still reading and re reading at 10. Your kid will devour these and in doing so will have the confidence and love of finishing a book by themselves. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778676219035-K680N0O1005MYQX9MHC9/Owl+Diaries+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Unicorn Diaries (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778676229843-S1A20TMZONV7YORB1F1U/Princess+in+Black+Book+Cover.webp Ages 6-8 - Unicorn Diaries (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778676242218-YBPCNS44PA8VJ6GZKWMB/Critter+Club+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Unicorn Diaries (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778676248452-1ZU6U3VCHV2J26F2WQ5Q/Isadora+Moon.jpg Ages 6-8 - Unicorn Diaries (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8/cat-and-cat monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/19e3bea5-d16b-4066-8fc9-e82298a348d3/cat-and-cat-cover Ages 6-8 - Cat and Cat (Series) - ✨ Cats on adventures in magical worlds where snacks are the key and cuteness overflows. Relaxing reads are important for kids like your guilty binge pleasures are to you. Don't deny them. Amazing series that is still on read and re read even at age 10. If your kids are into anime and manga, this is a purrrfect treat for them. Self reading to the extreme. Not too old. Not too young. Buy on Amazon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778676924602-BYZEO6INWC7ZQHCP3S71/Bad+Kitty+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Cat and Cat (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778676928466-DA6UAEC8WU5YEZS09F30/batCat.jpg Ages 6-8 - Cat and Cat (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778676932962-XR7C84TXPBU2DAS0LT7Y/HouseCat+Trouble.webp Ages 6-8 - Cat and Cat (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778677094024-UCE90JEPJC3EOU347327/My+Cat+is+Such+a+Weirdo+1.jpeg Ages 6-8 - Cat and Cat (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8/magic-tree-house monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/2164231c-a73b-4ecb-a27b-b3e8367c2e99/Magic+Tree+House+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Magic Treehouse (Series) - ⏰ ‼️ Size matters when self-readers get devoured, and no series got taken down like these books. They are pure magic and take your kids all around time with mystery and magic that will keep the pages turning and the imagination growing. Hundreds to choose from and building out your collection is amazing for gifts of all seasons. These are still being read every now and then in epic perched reading binges. Spine Buster. Buy Book 1 on Amazon Buy Book 1 on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778677902694-8CR26SS86DZMIE4XNIC8/My+Weird+School.jpg Ages 6-8 - Magic Treehouse (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778677924401-P8JWJ5RK1GUMKTCDJPJ1/Wayside+School.jpg Ages 6-8 - Magic Treehouse (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778677935295-8F589UV447O8DXPI2EFD/Heidie+Hecklebec.jpg Ages 6-8 - Magic Treehouse (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778677951347-OVJWHZGH6KF2R2JYBHW1/Shibanban+Super+Cute+Dogies.jpg Ages 6-8 - Magic Treehouse (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8/waffles-and-pancake monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/fcbbf93c-81ef-47eb-9d70-2371e38d90b1/waffles-and-pancake-cover Ages 6-8 - Waffles and Pancake (series) - Super fun early reader that’s a great bridge after picture books and a fun intro to longer narratives and complex storylines. Also a wonderful series to start collecting (and gifting). These were among her first early / self readers that she wanted to share with us what was happening. It was these books that I started reading as well so I could engage in the worlds she was diving into. Buy Book1 on Amazon Buy Book 1 on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778678423325-L4MUQCZNUPG7G37WZ3Z5/Catstronaughts+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Waffles and Pancake (series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778678436940-51SCQ2ROHGJY7IZ0MGOF/Tobby+Nuggett+.webp Ages 6-8 - Waffles and Pancake (series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778678428907-CCTMF7X1A0COA286C7WK/Isadora+Moon.jpg Ages 6-8 - Waffles and Pancake (series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778678445726-7Y3Y1YRETIMUDXIR5E38/Unicorn+Diaries.jpg Ages 6-8 - Waffles and Pancake (series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8/babymouse monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/a7abfaaa-23ca-4eaa-8ef6-dfa88a43ca1e/baby-mouse-cover Ages 6-8 - Babymouse (series) - Middle school drama but with animals. Babymouse is the unrelenting spirit animal we all need to get through our day. Mean kids. Fun kids. Embarrassment. Whiskers that just don't stay down. Awesome independent reader and there are so many of them. Same writer and artist as the Sunny Series. Small physical books that fit perfectly into little hands that are searching for something of their own to hold. These are still being read today at age 10. Epic! Buy Book 1 on Amazon Buy Book 1 on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778678941783-OX72LJD1MDSNJPKJHVND/Bad+Kitty+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Babymouse (series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778678950062-C8I7BPCJBS0AFXMB2RFA/Super+Pancake.jpg Ages 6-8 - Babymouse (series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778678955487-YMS66EJFHYSBHLZ261FD/Doodleville+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Babymouse (series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778678960168-B1AY9J5RJ84SR6C01IWD/Heidie+Hecklebec.jpg Ages 6-8 - Babymouse (series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8/housecat-trouble monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/95046ad0-231b-4546-8cb6-c53c828e14d2/house-cat-trouble-cover Ages 6-8 - House Cat Trouble (Series) - Spirts, house cats, random stray cats teaching valuable street lessons and some crows who know where all the berries are. Totally cute and perfect for mid day escapes thta kids need when they don't want things too heavy. Cat lovers of all ages will love this and humans will think twice about what really happens when they leave the house. Buy Book 1 on Amazon Buy Book 1 on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778679582325-R21FJU8EEGLGW8TGZWW1/Super+Pancake.jpg Ages 6-8 - House Cat Trouble (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778679600629-VXLQXFTYA8BK2KCKNVXY/Cat+and+Cat+Graphic+Novel.webp Ages 6-8 - House Cat Trouble (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778679610103-KSY8KFLLKTPRHC01YKIF/Los+and+Found.webp Ages 6-8 - House Cat Trouble (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778679616226-88TEHTC2MMKLRWA97UKW/Investigators+book+cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - House Cat Trouble (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8/my-weird-school monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/9ef77077-285a-44eb-9931-ff36db5dd07e/my-weird-school-cover Ages 6-8 - My Weird School (Series) - ✏️ ✨ The ultimate self-reader and gut buster when it comes to the absurdity of school and everything related to adults. There are so many of these and slight variations in each series. It’s kids in elementary school finding their way and encountering things like nutrition experts who take all the snacks only to be found later stuffing their faces with their bounty. This series will make them love reading on their own and then they’ll ask you to read with them so you can share the laughter. True bonding. Incredible. Buy Book 1 on Amazon Buy Book 1 on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778679929069-5O4K6IGMTAXRF651HPAV/Wayside+School.jpg Ages 6-8 - My Weird School (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778679944159-KQFA5U6HVRGDES0BQQ2B/Isadora+Moon.jpg Ages 6-8 - My Weird School (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778679951377-F252R2PX2BX0A023EUGV/Doodleville+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - My Weird School (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778679959077-J214IM8WIUACJW1QBPKE/Magic+Tree+House+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - My Weird School (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8/doodleville monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/95086cf8-014c-425e-8745-8fa9884c9703/doodleville-cover Ages 6-8 - Doodleville - ✏️ ✨ Art lovers unite because this one jumps off the page in a very real and imaginary way. Cute and it gets fantastical in a slight fantasy way at the end. The magic of pen and paper come to life here in ways you can't imagine but kids can totally relate to. Don't feel bad about falling in love with the Doodles, just surrender to the silliness. Great for artists and kids with big imaginations (adults too). Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778680347216-LY77JKQHT2GOH8V3U691/Tobby+Nuggett+.webp Ages 6-8 - Doodleville https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778680355045-RF8B1ZOVOAAK1J8T3IOP/Narwall+and+Jelly+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Doodleville https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778680365004-JGNPO6C9PE28FJ4X8Z2E/Baby+Mouse+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Doodleville https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778680377337-BHWXDVJH2GXVPUC1XJ3F/Critter+Club+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Doodleville https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8/bad-kitty monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/8750dea8-bd19-4a30-85cf-882c088015dd/bad-kitty-book-cover Ages 6-8 - Bad Kitty (Series) - Why does he love this cat? Does it even matter? Supper funny and there are a ton of these in this early independent reader series. Kids need silly and breaks from lessons as well, so let them indulge even if you can't understand the humor. Our daughter couldn’t get enough of these and, at age 10, still loves to do perched binge reading sessions in the sunlight. Buy Book 1 on Amazon Buy Book 1 on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778680775240-YYUBTS2KYVYQ4AOZ08R4/Narwall+and+Jelly+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Bad Kitty (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778680781519-14XWVTCC1380IGBV45YN/Isadora+Moon.jpg Ages 6-8 - Bad Kitty (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778680786800-U68GHMHY1ONGD9PH3MX9/My+Weird+School.jpg Ages 6-8 - Bad Kitty (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778680794152-K4IH899S6HXTJNOGF6UL/Shibanban+Super+Cute+Dogies.jpg Ages 6-8 - Bad Kitty (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8/my-cat-is-such-a-weirdo monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/a36d383b-d5ac-467d-8059-336ee3406a94/my-cat-is-such-a-weirdo Ages 6-8 - My Cat is Such a Weirdo - Super important to have guilty pleasure chill books like this, especially when they are taking on the task of reading an entire book by themselves. This one is a fun full color manga about rescue cats and some other surprise creatures doing cute, silly, and of course, totally weird things. Cat lovers will enjoy supremely. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778681291051-AOEC9E2D2W227LGKUVIX/Baby+Mouse+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - My Cat is Such a Weirdo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778681295092-EBR27CXMZFZ6A293SEX8/HouseCat+Trouble.webp Ages 6-8 - My Cat is Such a Weirdo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778681305480-V2Z7FRSH194F3WJSRPXY/Tobby+Nuggett+.webp Ages 6-8 - My Cat is Such a Weirdo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778681312282-KLFA57012CER4MA3BV72/Shibanban+Super+Cute+Dogies.jpg Ages 6-8 - My Cat is Such a Weirdo https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8/princess-in-black monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/80cd152a-5791-406f-aaba-e02807690dd7/princess-in-black-cover Ages 6-8 - Princess in Black (Series) - One of the first books that she took on for independent reading and kept going back to. Such a great adventure series for girls to see that they can define what a princess is and for boys to see that girls don’t have to fit into tidy little box. So creative. Shannon Hale is a master story teller. You’ll meet her later when you read her “Friends” series for 9-11. Buy Book 1 on Amazon Buy Book 1 on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778681635354-7GYQMKFC6XU1Y8PLGUU2/Critter+Club+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Princess in Black (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778681640199-FEXSX5W6OWJ0QR1Z31F6/Isadora+Moon.jpg Ages 6-8 - Princess in Black (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778681644739-UP344TQMZBBYYDNHYX6U/Heidie+Hecklebec.jpg Ages 6-8 - Princess in Black (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778681660145-1FT0050MMPMWI6WKTELG/Super+Pancake.jpg Ages 6-8 - Princess in Black (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8/lost-and-found monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/d4e741b7-790d-4221-9d15-68a6e0702ad6/lost-and-found-cover Ages 6-8 - Lost and Found - ✈️ New country for this kid who has a cat who speaks to her when she had nobody else to speak to. Great look at what it takes to fit in when you don't understand what place is for you. Over the top cute art style with a big heart and great independent read for kids who are just edging into graphic novels. Fans of kawaii style manga and cats will love this. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778682051160-RMBUMEAU5J2JP1QH8C31/Princess+in+Black+Book+Cover.webp Ages 6-8 - Lost and Found https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778682055666-QF6LUD3RKC1T3AETANDB/Isadora+Moon.jpg Ages 6-8 - Lost and Found https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778682063445-FWI6T8HEUTL4GX1NBZVD/Owl+Diaries+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Lost and Found https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778682080123-HFD81JSRFKCOEL352YCT/Narwall+and+Jelly+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Lost and Found https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8/the-adventures-of-tubby-nugget monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/6ef025a4-0c50-4d16-b74e-1f4db862a165/Tubby-nugget-cover Ages 6-8 - The Adventures of Tubby Nugget - A little nugget does not want to grow up and become golden so it escapes and goes through a universal tour of strange food and places until it finds its destiny in the hearts of friends who accept it for what it is. If your child loves nuggets, this will be a giant hit. Silly and relaxing read that gets its spine bent. Totally outrageous is a golden time for kid’s reading time, so don’t knock it and indulge like you would your own guilty pleasure shows. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778682290199-OZ8TUV56128AET3TCK7H/batCat.jpg Ages 6-8 - The Adventures of Tubby Nugget https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778682317146-SXKNJ3MZIROCD9PPMLZL/Waffles+and+Pancke+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - The Adventures of Tubby Nugget https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778682296023-RZXUT0GGCMDAH5OML2D2/My+Weird+School.jpg Ages 6-8 - The Adventures of Tubby Nugget https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778682327364-AZJU2TMYXCFXTKIJ5PVX/Doodleville+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - The Adventures of Tubby Nugget https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-6-8/wayside-school monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/859ae14a-f743-44d5-a6f4-02957d61a83a/wayside-school-cover Ages 6-8 - Wayside School (Series) - ‍ Starting around 2nd grade, the edge starts to come so you’re going to need books where the teachers are a little evil/wacky/absurd. This book actually turns school upside down and plays perfectly into the feelings kids might have about what education is all about. It’s ok to make fun of things. We found that our daughter wanted to talk with us about all the silly things happening, which really lead to us reading the books that she was reading. This book is a gateway to independent reading like no other! Buy Book #1 on Amazon Buy Book #1 on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778622164565-R708NWM2E1G7R00HO973/Heidie+Hecklebec.jpg Ages 6-8 - Wayside School (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778622178167-E7G4BN2WDZ7IUC7AJOYT/Princess+in+Black+Book+Cover.webp Ages 6-8 - Wayside School (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778673006450-O4LA7HO8ICUWBGY0ZOPK/My+Weird+School.jpg Ages 6-8 - Wayside School (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778673016464-KGMV8T9LWG1BC2J9M8J8/Critter+Club+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 6-8 - Wayside School (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-3-5 daily 0.75 2026-05-24 https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-3-5/the-little-wooden-robot-and-the-log-princess monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/2b774e61-1a4e-42a7-9c3d-59033878c907/the-little-wooden-robot-and-the-log-princess-cover 3-5 - The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess - ✨ This one goes out to all kids who want their queens, princesses, kings, and robots to be unusual an unforgettable. Rich in every way with textures that jump from the page. Bedtime dreams will be full with this adventure. A classic that you never knew existed. This was my Kindergarten bring in and read book for my daughter’s birthday. Such beautiful times. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778603858450-55GJDH6O1HL5JT3BRJOZ/The+Day+the+Crayons+Quit.jpg 3-5 - The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778603888780-9YUHUB6LE9CWNBEMLFF6/Diary+of+a+Fly.jpg 3-5 - The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778603906412-PXVXNSUL4FKR4W7N35R2/I+need+my+Monster.jpg 3-5 - The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778604281356-A67YZAHO6S43C1Q5YWJW/Snail+and+the+Whale.jpg 3-5 - The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-3-5/the-snail-and-the-whale monthly 0.5 2026-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/4f2da235-d523-4907-8919-4efdca0d6012/the-snail-and-the-whale-cover 3-5 - The Snail and the Whale - We wore this one out with all the requests during the bedtime reading grabs. Incredible story as their brains start to go beyond board books and into lengthy adventures. Snails and Whales and a world that needs them as much as they need each other. Sublime. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778604559969-LMYFEUMZIUD36HWIZA7Q/Butterfly+Park+Cover.jpg 3-5 - The Snail and the Whale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778604612592-DO34NK2JI06VN070NQVB/Girl+Vs+Wave.jpg 3-5 - The Snail and the Whale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778604632719-TJNUVO8RE8731BVKA06C/Where%27s+the+Party.jpg 3-5 - The Snail and the Whale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778604762525-TD9070WE3NHC4I78P41B/Only+One+You.jpg 3-5 - The Snail and the Whale https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-3-5/georgies-best-bad-day monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/d9e0857b-23d9-4cbf-97d5-07d6813dc690/georgies-best-bad-day-cover 3-5 - Georgie’s Best Bad Day - ⛈️ I truly believe this book set up our forever love of reading. Even at 10 years old, this is one of the few remaining picture books not packed up for the attic. Georgie forever! It’s the most read book of her childhood and is now a part of so many inside jokes. Fun to read aloud. Every book that Ruth Chan does is golden, so you really can’t go wrong. Hidden Easter eggs everywhere. Buy on Amazon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778605112501-MWRZ7TRLDYW0ZVDRR4QG/Where%27s+the+Party.jpg 3-5 - Georgie’s Best Bad Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778605124948-HCZSVJK9O1NJODB3QYI5/The+Alpactory.jpg 3-5 - Georgie’s Best Bad Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778605146175-KYV8CG1W7729UAFIQ5JU/The+Gift+of+Nothing.jpg 3-5 - Georgie’s Best Bad Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778605163072-70EEGMTC7XM4XICWRQCW/Clark+the+Shark.jpg 3-5 - Georgie’s Best Bad Day https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-3-5/shark-lady monthly 0.5 2026-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/b89f6491-1c1a-4401-82e1-46ca3a4a86c8/shark-lady-cover 3-5 - Shark Lady - Do what you always dream of doing. Floating. Sharks. Women’s rights and wins but not preachy. From the shores of Coney Island to the oceans of the world. This book stayed long after 5 and was a part of bedtimes and school book reads in front of classes for years. Incredible story and art. It’s forever part of her childhood. Just wonderful. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778605334603-DOHJEHBHR0NXF0H7PQH2/What+Do+you+Do+with+a+Problem.jpg 3-5 - Shark Lady https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778605350441-KUMEEFI9FRFEM8O1RAXR/Girl+Vs+Wave.jpg 3-5 - Shark Lady https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778605399352-QQSJPSYCVLQG0PMDWOW3/Most+Magnificent+Thing.jpg 3-5 - Shark Lady https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778606041216-TYPHHWHG55YKA5HYWXBH/Eyes+that+Kiss+in+the+Corners.jpg 3-5 - Shark Lady https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-3-5/dear-mr-blueberry monthly 0.5 2026-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/7b8341fb-607b-4199-b339-f9e33a257c4f/dear-mr-blueberry-cover.png 3-5 - Dear Mr. Blueberry - ✉️ ‍ Dear Mr. Blueberry was such a magical read between the ages of 3-5. A very special book that gives everyone a tender goodnight. We started writing letters to each other because of this book. Remarkable. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778606378762-0S2X9TC3AKR1T0ISBHI3/Not+Quite+Narwhal.jpg 3-5 - Dear Mr. Blueberry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778606388711-GFY6HVZZCFJ61Y5X8639/Olivia.jpg 3-5 - Dear Mr. Blueberry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778606394921-X85Y7LEISFWNRBI3WSCJ/Butterfly+Park+Cover.jpg 3-5 - Dear Mr. Blueberry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778606410466-8C2BK7ABMJX2GF27BTCV/Only+One+You.jpg 3-5 - Dear Mr. Blueberry https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-3-5/not-quite-narwhal monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/7ff6e95e-e9b7-490f-9472-f3dd59aeb6f0/not-quite-narwhal-cover 3-5 - Not Quite Narwhal - The colors, story and art all felt like the dream you wish you had each time you went to sleep. Bedtime book until 5 and maybe even a little after. Fitting in doesn't matter when you have to decide if you should be living with narwhals or unicorns. Many little easter eggs in this one to make for a true shared reading experience. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778606702612-D8JH9FLIPZ3VW5NNSOHB/Eyes+that+Kiss+in+the+Corners.jpg 3-5 - Not Quite Narwhal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778606717680-QUK722NHCARI3FYPNM98/Girl+Vs+Wave.jpg 3-5 - Not Quite Narwhal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778606733903-YSO17DG14H42X31QDQ42/I+need+my+Monster.jpg 3-5 - Not Quite Narwhal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778606771626-XS44PR9QZOL44WHYP4PV/The+Alpactory.jpg 3-5 - Not Quite Narwhal https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-3-5/wheres-the-party-at monthly 0.5 2026-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/ad2bcdae-8d23-494d-b581-a5274b108d88/wheres-the-party-at 3-5 - Where’s the Party? - We spent years following Georgie all around the city, looking for friends, and wondering what was happening. All animal loving kids will fall in love with these characters and ask to revisit them over and over again at bedtime. . This one is still on our shelf and will never go away. Georgie and friends forever! Buy on Amazon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778607108125-2L0HKG9Z9NOFFDPM630H/The+Alpactory.jpg 3-5 - Where’s the Party? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778607126825-BBLNAS1YRPSUNUF1EO4O/The+Little+Wooden+Robot.jpg 3-5 - Where’s the Party? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778607200373-DGDVQTAKJQTR5YWHANAU/Girl+Vs+Wave.jpg 3-5 - Where’s the Party? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778607223233-O8DP7NHOSTT3AJWCPTVE/Most+Magnificent+Thing.jpg 3-5 - Where’s the Party? https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-3-5/eyes-that-kiss-in-the-corners monthly 0.5 2026-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/76103975-1653-4d67-a00b-f5bc78f78a80/eyes-that-kiss-in-the-corners-cover 3-5 - Eyes that Kiss in the corners - ⎡ The movement in the words and pictures always made us feel like we were being surrounded by endless butterflies that flapped magical colors all around us. Eyes that kiss in the Corners moved us between the ages of 3-5 because it gave us control of the definition of what beauty is. Truly special. Warm. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778603858450-55GJDH6O1HL5JT3BRJOZ/The+Day+the+Crayons+Quit.jpg 3-5 - Eyes that Kiss in the corners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778603888780-9YUHUB6LE9CWNBEMLFF6/Diary+of+a+Fly.jpg 3-5 - Eyes that Kiss in the corners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778603906412-PXVXNSUL4FKR4W7N35R2/I+need+my+Monster.jpg 3-5 - Eyes that Kiss in the corners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778604281356-A67YZAHO6S43C1Q5YWJW/Snail+and+the+Whale.jpg 3-5 - Eyes that Kiss in the corners https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-3-5/clark-the-shark monthly 0.5 2026-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/8e114618-15ca-42be-b1f2-9c95e934c565/clark-the-shark-cover 3-5 - Clark the Shark - This sweet, sweet shark stayed with us for years and never failed to deliver both laughter and humility. There is some salty balance with a few side characters, but really, these are just lessons well-wrapped in silliness and punchlines that you can tell around the table or on a car ride, forming more bonds around books and laughter. Clark extends to early, independent reading as well. What a pal! Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778608041547-2X18YVD50J6Y4RL59I6C/The+Day+the+Crayons+Quit.jpg 3-5 - Clark the Shark https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778608084505-0GOJLSR17GTZU1MUA9TN/I+need+my+Monster.jpg 3-5 - Clark the Shark https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778608121486-OQM73N2P9PDK7L4YMFZ2/Diary+of+a+Fly.jpg 3-5 - Clark the Shark https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778608291184-YO6MWEDKTL5TPX5UKAYR/Not+Quite+Narwhal.jpg 3-5 - Clark the Shark https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-3-5/butterfly-park monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/64dcb0a8-1f8d-40de-8d4c-484422d1c033/butterfly-park-cover 3-5 - Butterfly Park - ✨ Peaceful at bedtime. Magic world that has a possibility to be real. Simple but not simple. This one has remained on the shelf as one of the special picture books that don’t go up to the attic. It was a forever book for so long, just thinking about it makes me wish I had a time machine to still be reading it to her. Buy on Amazon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778608525208-YSUXHJTZORUUZYDUX5V7/Snail+and+the+Whale.jpg 3-5 - Butterfly Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778608547787-RD3KG4GBOAWVWDYLI8KD/Eyes+that+Kiss+in+the+Corners.jpg 3-5 - Butterfly Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778608572237-2769M3FEN2IQBVYA60K7/Shark+Lady.jpeg 3-5 - Butterfly Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778608615143-I384SDL9TVNAF5WMC7NK/Most+Magnificent+Thing.jpg 3-5 - Butterfly Park https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-3-5/i-need-my-monster monthly 0.5 2026-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/895d6eca-6d03-43ea-95cd-c8d2d51298db/i-need-my-monster-cover 3-5 - I Need My Monster - Pure comedy and I think the realization that slime and ooze will forever be in demand for kids. We wore this spine out and it stayed in the reading rotation for years, eventually leading to self reading. I used to =switch up the voices for each monster, until eventually my daughter started doing one on her own. One of the most requested bedtime picture books of our childhood. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778612853985-SPK40BNYQ7LJ4A38XV44/Girl+Vs+Wave.jpg 3-5 - I Need My Monster https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778612875571-NUW9GG55H31899LJ1YYJ/Shark+Lady.jpeg 3-5 - I Need My Monster https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778612909365-5NOBFBG22V7M2LXAE124/Olivia.jpg 3-5 - I Need My Monster https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778612999962-QPOV0KLECJF2P3DZ8XUN/Book+with+No+Pictures.jpg 3-5 - I Need My Monster https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-3-5/the-rainbow-fish monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/fe9b1218-06a6-463c-a5f8-c81d35bd9ed0/the-rainbow-fish-cover 3-5 - The Rainbow Fish - Sharing and sparkles and what it really means to have all of it. All underwater and with shimmering goodness. A rare read that is perfect for both bedtimes and lazy afternoons. Also, textures. Infinite pleasures. We went underwater together each time we read it and always looked forward to finding the actual gems int he book. So sweet. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778613429821-JGHB5OA486BDVA4N9BZ2/Only+One+You.jpg 3-5 - The Rainbow Fish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778613440648-1N4779GB1TFO6VSMZW5G/Clark+the+Shark.jpg 3-5 - The Rainbow Fish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778613476758-58573YDG2MMJ9UN3TFFJ/Not+Quite+Narwhal.jpg 3-5 - The Rainbow Fish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778613591859-6U4SI0BDZDLWN5PLK330/Butterfly+Park+Cover.jpg 3-5 - The Rainbow Fish https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-3-5/the-gift-of-nothing monthly 0.5 2026-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/f3164aee-29d4-4c7a-bb5e-90734e42649a/the-gift-of-nothing-cover 3-5 - The Gift of Nothing - ️ Gifts. Searching. Parties. Mooch and Earle. What do you do in a world full of somethings? Nothing at all. Exactly. Lessons but without being preachy. Cute and fun to read together. This one stayed with us until around 7 and popped in at bedtimes when we needed to chill. This was my wife’s go to reading in school for special occasions book. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778613841420-N8GEYE3MZ1QQH3AA30L8/Book+with+No+Pictures.jpg 3-5 - The Gift of Nothing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778613852494-PUULSXLIB573HSGCI406/Georgies+Best+Bad+Day.jpg 3-5 - The Gift of Nothing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778613868554-8LKY6T749NXQNXBBF52N/Dear+Mr.+Blueberry.jpg 3-5 - The Gift of Nothing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778613932610-LKLRB3RUUYO0HGXMMX3N/Elephant+and+Pigg.jpg 3-5 - The Gift of Nothing https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-3-5/the-adventures-of-polo monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/c72279aa-e049-497e-8962-e936d875c434/the-adventures-of-polo-cover 3-5 - The Adventures of Polo - ️ This book stayed with us forever and was the most read book of our childhood. We had to make up a story each time because there are no words, just an adventure where one magical thing leads to another. Eventually she started making up the story and telling us. This book is out of print so you have to buy used. Please do. It's the greatest. Classic. Great to bring in if you have to read to a class. Amazing! Search high and low for this book. Buy on Amazon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778614138072-9NSGW75R69EVBLXP2TFM/Diary+of+a+Fly.jpg 3-5 - The Adventures of Polo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778614153777-OJUG080QVIYCRYKQGT4A/Eyes+that+Kiss+in+the+Corners.jpg 3-5 - The Adventures of Polo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778614180328-3SJGQMPKX68NA3WTB0T1/Most+Magnificent+Thing.jpg 3-5 - The Adventures of Polo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778616032871-H4O9BVV9W9HTOHHO5DEN/The+Day+the+Crayons+Quit.jpg 3-5 - The Adventures of Polo https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-3-5/the-alpactory monthly 0.5 2026-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/873b57a0-12c8-4630-8b08-53574cbadf94/the-alpactory-cover 3-5 - The Alpactory - It’s always tough to get ready to get ready. Parents are yelling at their kids to hurry up and then they get flustered and then you have a meltdown and then it’s your fault because you didn’t ease their anxiety about how to prepare. This book solves that in amazing Ruth Chan style and humor and animals. Super gem. Buy on Amazon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778615132105-YVBF8PX4T3H5I3M672U9/I+need+my+Monster.jpg 3-5 - The Alpactory https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778615140896-TOGEK7YV8YGDQYH6WN6T/Where%27s+the+Party.jpg 3-5 - The Alpactory https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778615181328-7G5SC7OLXEFVVBYLJLX3/Le+Grand+Livre+des+mots.jpg 3-5 - The Alpactory https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778615200992-24586BNVKXN9T6D1KQ8J/Clark+the+Shark.jpg 3-5 - The Alpactory https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-3-5/olivia monthly 0.5 2026-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/b7ad4570-263b-40aa-ba5a-15ed4926bc62/olivia-cover 3-5 - Olivia - ️ The book that makes you realize that kids like to read about characters that are not all goody goodies. She makes mistakes, fails, gets into trouble, and at the same time is completely awesome and confident and comfortable being in her wild piggy self imagination. A few words but these are great bridges to the next level of reading because they can actually finish a book themselves. Olivia can’t help be being fallen in love with. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778615696376-BYMUGC830P555EVQGZ5P/Clark+the+Shark.jpg 3-5 - Olivia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778615736260-0M8B4PFM7LASOK0F4EWD/Most+Magnificent+Thing.jpg 3-5 - Olivia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778615752665-0PMLFRFTEDP56BL7R82O/Where%27s+the+Party.jpg 3-5 - Olivia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778615774403-PPEIKHK1X98DC9R58FCA/Elephant+and+Pigg.jpg 3-5 - Olivia https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-3-5/the-day-the-crayons-quit monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/6cebe9fd-ad9c-4614-a450-f98c2409a853/the-day-the-crayons-quit-cover 3-5 - The Day the Crayons Quit - ️ All the crayons have their own story as to why they just can't take it anymore and send a Dear Jon letter to the boy who's been mistreating them. This was in the bedtime rotation for 3 years and eventually she started reading it to us. Classic and amazing. The Day the Crayon’s Came home is good as well, but this is amazing and will never get old. Head up this is a long one, so for bedtime, it this and only this. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778616202152-WG45KKAW5423NXQNPTH3/Book+with+No+Pictures.jpg 3-5 - The Day the Crayons Quit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778616224881-9EQM4ZXK1P0DZBIINRNG/Shark+Lady.jpg 3-5 - The Day the Crayons Quit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778616238432-EVMP1JUIXDC6U3ZL88DL/What+Do+you+Do+with+a+Problem.jpg 3-5 - The Day the Crayons Quit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778616260021-O6J7N7GGW5K5820YIJPZ/Dear+Mr.+Blueberry.jpg 3-5 - The Day the Crayons Quit https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-3-5/the-most-magnificent-thing monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/e34d9e86-5d7c-457e-a9da-9fbf5bd502f2/the-most-magnificent-thing-cover 3-5 - The Most Magnificent Thing - ‍♀️ Sometimes it’s rare to find something that you love as much as your kid does, but this book is a special place in the heart kind of read for that. Super creative and gave her a ton of ideas for machines she wanted to build around the house. Very sweet and also shows the power of persistence. This one was on the late night bedtime rotation for years because of the fun surprise at the end. Girl power extreme! . Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778618114077-EA09LMY39RLIAC2E8L9G/What+Do+you+Do+with+a+Problem.jpg 3-5 - The Most Magnificent Thing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778618128866-YFKWCXVMI2UKNUS7T0KS/Shark+Lady.jpg 3-5 - The Most Magnificent Thing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778618138323-LSE468V9GBJRYDCZ0ZWH/Dear+Mr.+Blueberry.jpg 3-5 - The Most Magnificent Thing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778618155989-OT0JP231SY32I5Y4X1CJ/The+Little+Wooden+Robot.jpg 3-5 - The Most Magnificent Thing https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-3-5/the-book-wtih-no-pictures monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/87d64ec2-5089-4861-905f-87118a2858e4/the-book-with-no-pictures-cover 3-5 - The Book with No Pictures - AAAAAAAAH The inside joke is that parents won't get it, which makes it too good to pass up. They will read and since there are no pictures, it's a great bridge book and a realization for them they don't need pictures to read. So good. Great book to bring to class if you are the guest reading parent or doing a B Day read. Kids always crack up. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778616508914-G8DNIW0LRIPCIDKWIZNV/What+Do+you+Do+with+a+Problem.jpg 3-5 - The Book with No Pictures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778616524983-U3HJDMTAWT5QMPMSIM0D/Rainbow+Fish.jpg 3-5 - The Book with No Pictures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778616649592-BY3Y5Z5IMDIBIKZOJJZN/Eyes+that+Kiss+in+the+Corners.jpg 3-5 - The Book with No Pictures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778616662177-DOPJE4AIREB47HUX31AW/Girl+Vs+Wave.jpg 3-5 - The Book with No Pictures https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-3-5/diary-of-a-fly monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/4cebd34f-f033-4619-befd-9dab907dd6a1/diary-of-a-fly-cover 3-5 - Diary of a Fly, Worm, and Spider (Series). - ️ Another series we started to read to her at 5 and it stayed around for bedtimes and journey’s into self-reading. Explorations of friendship and embarking on grand adventures without parents hanging around. Fun easter eggs to keep the re reading going on for years. Diary of a Spider and Worm are just as good, but you can start here. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778617024094-B2XSOJCRGQN08C6I9SMT/Butterfly+Park+Cover.jpg 3-5 - Diary of a Fly, Worm, and Spider (Series). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778617063555-0PWF69EU2VNLRRQV5ZU9/Only+One+You.jpg 3-5 - Diary of a Fly, Worm, and Spider (Series). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778617081339-FBUD040J97RUA4GFB6HK/The+Day+the+Crayons+Quit.jpg 3-5 - Diary of a Fly, Worm, and Spider (Series). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778617099103-E0YIKV76E6XOH5PEU14M/Snail+and+the+Whale.jpg 3-5 - Diary of a Fly, Worm, and Spider (Series). https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-3-5/girl-vs-wave monthly 0.5 2026-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/91ac60ab-aadb-4acc-88fb-637cf04ab8ea/girl-vs-wave-cover 3-5 - Girl Vs. Wave - ‍♀️ ️ We started reading this to her when she was 4 and it became such a favorite it carried over to bedtimes at 6 and then became a self-reader at 7. Fun story with surfing and failure and danger and injury and, finally, confidence. Great for those who are looking for a little adventure in their reading life. Good to read in the winter when you’re having dreams of summer (and trying not to be afraid of the water). Buy on Amazon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778617307875-EUPRLOFEAIVF2QN4YX6Y/Shark+Lady.jpeg 3-5 - Girl Vs. Wave https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778617324655-EP4YDOOY0Y67L8J4HM0U/Dear+Mr.+Blueberry.jpg 3-5 - Girl Vs. Wave https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778617350825-817MCA5URWISLDS4YGVH/Not+Quite+Narwhal.jpg 3-5 - Girl Vs. Wave https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778617365294-09EVXKFLD4CO3C59BVTL/Butterfly+Park+Cover.jpg 3-5 - Girl Vs. Wave https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-3-5/only-one-you monthly 0.5 2026-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/af7b6b14-f494-4d59-a927-1712d12a93ff/only-one-you-cover 3-5 - Only One You - Only One You was that special book that bonded us while reading from 3-5. This is a love story from your heart to your child. It’s ok to be special and not swim with the crowd. On bedtime rotations for ages. Very tender memories. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778617545479-JGXDN6N8FMA7WVOX138V/The+Little+Wooden+Robot.jpg 3-5 - Only One You https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778617565921-D66MJWIW1KW60UJE1MS5/Eyes+that+Kiss+in+the+Corners.jpg 3-5 - Only One You https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778617611294-FAZPCSTFP2BTPRAAEWAJ/Most+Magnificent+Thing.jpg 3-5 - Only One You https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778617683236-E9WHX2ZMB8HVKNVJ56G3/Snail+and+the+Whale.jpg 3-5 - Only One You https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-3-5/elephant-and-piggie monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/f19c72db-3106-43b6-b397-093ed252cbc6/elephant-and-piggie-biggie-cover 3-5 - Elephant and Piggie (Series) - ❤️ This is more for the 6 and 7 year-olds who need something simple but still totally goofy to start reading on their own. We started reading to her when she was 5 and then she was able to read to us when she turned 6. So fun and not too kids-y. Funny but one level up from the slapstick of picture books. Don’t hesitate to add these. Spine benders. If you like this one, it’s worth getting the compilation books. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778617923495-LODSTFUJR7PF5VCYV7SH/Adventures+of+Polo.jpg 3-5 - Elephant and Piggie (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778617933335-HTTF9WUC12452WOUL6FY/Book+with+No+Pictures.jpg 3-5 - Elephant and Piggie (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778617947967-DSAYK46VQ5KTXJULGUCW/Georgies+Best+Bad+Day.jpg 3-5 - Elephant and Piggie (Series) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778617954952-66J0EJSJWVHA8IDYOE2C/I+need+my+Monster.jpg 3-5 - Elephant and Piggie (Series) https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-3-5/what-do-you-do-with-a-problem monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/e747a104-c58c-4d11-8312-085f7c4f4f6e/what-do-you-do-with-a-problem-cover 3-5 - What Do You Do with A Problem? - This is the book parents want their kids to love as much as they do. Beautiful in every way. Just an amazing concept and wonderful book that we read and re- read for years. Also, for parents, at the end of the day, these are the lessons you need to learn as well. Did it teach our daughter how to deal with problems? No. Still, hopefully some of it seeped in! Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778618414628-3CAHDX520QZV4S7FDB6Q/Butterfly+Park+Cover.jpg 3-5 - What Do You Do with A Problem? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778618426016-O6Z173NSGIF1FJDM7ZML/Shark+Lady.jpeg 3-5 - What Do You Do with A Problem? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778618441038-E6IS0N4AX46JZ2OZU89X/The+Little+Wooden+Robot.jpg 3-5 - What Do You Do with A Problem? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778618461887-8DLDXHBF77UP4CPUZ6YJ/Girl+Vs+Wave.jpg 3-5 - What Do You Do with A Problem? https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-3-5/where-the-wild-things-are monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/5f47a799-bf1d-4522-840c-fa2397bc1cf9/where-the-wild-things-are-cover 3-5 - Where the Wild Things Are - ⛵️ This is a classic for a reason. As we got into our re-reading of this, we starting picking out who was our favorite wild thing was. It very much turned into a discussion about this world and our place in it. We were both transported each time we read it. Remarkable in every way. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778600887344-U4RVYE02IUNSHG3QSTVO/Butterfly+Park+Cover.jpg 3-5 - Where the Wild Things Are https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778600897275-JQRDC3240EKCKF386YW0/Dear+Mr.+Blueberry.jpg 3-5 - Where the Wild Things Are https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778600917743-170TB15XP812VK01Z2YW/The+Little+Wooden+Robot.jpg 3-5 - Where the Wild Things Are https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778601243911-PXNRQYCL5CEUO1AREI9S/Adventures+of+Polo.jpg 3-5 - Where the Wild Things Are https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-0-2 daily 0.75 2026-05-23 https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-0-2/goodnight-already monthly 0.5 2026-05-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/70d85d1a-a2cd-4444-98b3-28c7bc1a784c/goodnight-already-book-cover Ages 0-2 - Goodnight Already! - This one crossed the threshold of bedtime books and made it to the couch for daytime reads. Turns out kids like characters a little grumpy, so it’s ok not to just toss sunshine and rainbows at them all the time. Heavy request to be read over and over again. I can still see her little hand nudging it towards me. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778594448287-FZLJUVSCUWJWGQ9HG7OZ/The+peace+Book.jpg Ages 0-2 - Goodnight Already! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778594633265-FYUZMY9K3WNERV0JV436/Le+Grand+Livre+des+mots.jpg Ages 0-2 - Goodnight Already! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778597672288-L4QURGNSTKCGDAQ38XLE/Dear+Mr.+Blueberry.jpg Ages 0-2 - Goodnight Already! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778597782781-3I93JHWKNIJDFKGPQ6MV/Hippos+Go+beserk.jpg Ages 0-2 - Goodnight Already! https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-0-2/petit-pois monthly 0.5 2026-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/865d28a8-e49e-40a0-80db-e660595c152a/petit-pois-book-cover Ages 0-2 - Petit Pois - Yes, this book is in french but it doesn’t matter. We picked it up in a bookstore in Montreal and it stayed with us until around age 4! A little person in a world only made for big people resonated so hard with our daughter. The story, written in French but easy to follow, was fun to tell because it was slightly different each time we told it together. Truly a hidden gem that makes reading more interactive. Buy on Amazon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778594383663-VMVLAY0YNP6D5XBN3JXZ/Brown+Bear.jpg Ages 0-2 - Petit Pois https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778594402474-K5HAK4LC1RKVZ0T5129R/Where%27s+the+Party.jpg Ages 0-2 - Petit Pois https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778594448287-FZLJUVSCUWJWGQ9HG7OZ/The+peace+Book.jpg Ages 0-2 - Petit Pois https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778594633265-FYUZMY9K3WNERV0JV436/Le+Grand+Livre+des+mots.jpg Ages 0-2 - Petit Pois https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-0-2/the-peace-book monthly 0.5 2026-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/b47dccad-4850-4ecb-b0d5-17ef06c3dab9/the-peace-book-cover Ages 0-2 - The Peace Book - ️ ❤️ Fun pictures, amazing message of togetherness, and a read that is simple and still engaging. It was so fun picking out all the different kinds of people in the world and seeing how they said “peace”. This one stayed in the bedtime rotation into the late 3s and was a foundation of inclusiveness. Very special one in our hearts. True Classic. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778595246377-620PYY6C02PHA7CG4GD7/The+Very+Hungry+Catapilar.jpg Ages 0-2 - The Peace Book https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778595274213-ZYOGOY01WAY8O48D9MAW/Good+Night+New+York+City.jpg Ages 0-2 - The Peace Book https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778595296866-BGFDA8HBTRXKDY6JX4AL/Chugga+Chugga.jpg Ages 0-2 - The Peace Book https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778595335993-3IO631ZP6QTTOS6JBCD9/Goodnight+Construction+Site.jpg Ages 0-2 - The Peace Book https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-0-2/chugga-chugga-choo-choo monthly 0.5 2026-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778595296866-BGFDA8HBTRXKDY6JX4AL/chugga-chugga-choo-choo-book-cover Ages 0-2 - Chugga Chugga Choo Choo - ⛰️ Super early reader and one that was a constant during bedtimes for the first few years. You get to make fun whistle noises and go through a magical town that probably resembles you kid’s room in their imagination. Super sweet and lots of movement. I can still hear echoes of this story in my head. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778594383663-VMVLAY0YNP6D5XBN3JXZ/Brown+Bear.jpg Ages 0-2 - Chugga Chugga Choo Choo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778594402474-K5HAK4LC1RKVZ0T5129R/Where%27s+the+Party.jpg Ages 0-2 - Chugga Chugga Choo Choo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778594448287-FZLJUVSCUWJWGQ9HG7OZ/The+peace+Book.jpg Ages 0-2 - Chugga Chugga Choo Choo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778594633265-FYUZMY9K3WNERV0JV436/Le+Grand+Livre+des+mots.jpg Ages 0-2 - Chugga Chugga Choo Choo https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-0-2/goodnight-gorilla monthly 0.5 2026-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/13de1ac5-cf0d-4ca3-b96c-38e918ba4617/goodnight-gorilla-book-cover Ages 0-2 - Goodnight Gorilla - Gorillas sneaking into bed with the zookeeper is so fun that the pages get turned over and over and over again. Story never gets old and the funny doesn’t fade. If you’re spotting a trend that books from 0-2 have so many going to bed themes, you are not wrong. This one stayed in the rotation for 3 years and was a popular add-on request at bedtime when we got into longer books (just one more!). Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778597861273-EOXB8CL7C5D77Y3E8TO2/Brown+Bear.jpg Ages 0-2 - Goodnight Gorilla https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778597879302-SU9VS3MRD4U5JE3ZWBW6/Goodnight+Already.jpg Ages 0-2 - Goodnight Gorilla https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778597893167-5YX9UEBYAW4R9GA93QP0/Good+Night+New+York+City.jpg Ages 0-2 - Goodnight Gorilla https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778597909853-Y7GPLE1RINXTU2UIYB9J/Goodnight+Construction+Site.jpg Ages 0-2 - Goodnight Gorilla https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-0-2/goodnight-new-york-city monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/f64d2019-84bd-44ae-b125-64bf0c4070c1/Good+Night+New+York+City.jpg Ages 0-2 - Goodnight New York City - This was a gift for the baby shower and stayed in the bedtime rotation until around 4. Such a beautiful sweep through the city and its people. Something different to find anytime you open it. They have these for most cities, but the New York one was always special to us. I used to get the Goodnight Book from whatever city I traveled to when I was on business trips years back. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778598482616-WWGJOATTK6IU5CIOB7CE/Goodnight+Already.jpg Ages 0-2 - Goodnight New York City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778598495065-SZTFRWLJWD6OP4D4O3NQ/Goodnight+Gorilla.jpg Ages 0-2 - Goodnight New York City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778598515420-FM36EQB1VUNG6BNR5H5K/Goodnight+Construction+Site.jpg Ages 0-2 - Goodnight New York City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778598534931-15RQALAF1N0LDDUHGFD2/Adventures+of+Polo.jpg Ages 0-2 - Goodnight New York City https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-0-2/the-pout-pout-fish monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/839f1772-b5d9-47e0-9aa7-3a7c9d1ec198/the-pout-pout-fish-book-cover Ages 0-2 - The Pout Pout Fish - 9 years later, I can still remember all the words from this one. Such an incredible look at emotions and how we feel them and how it’s ok to feel all of them when you need to. For parents too! This board book has its corners worn out from all the times we read it together. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778598894404-PH2TSHLX9BGIDBOPOOQR/Chugga+Chugga.jpg Ages 0-2 - The Pout Pout Fish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778598927237-T0EXCKY3N7J2CWN7D11D/Petit+Pois+.jpg Ages 0-2 - The Pout Pout Fish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778598948281-K8ALX66XQPFAZGGMZ867/The+Painting+Gorilla+.jpg Ages 0-2 - The Pout Pout Fish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778598967230-K549HIXW9MDYVN06KWXV/Hippos+Go+beserk.jpg Ages 0-2 - The Pout Pout Fish https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-0-2/goodnight-goodnight-construction-site monthly 0.5 2026-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/b6bd21be-7f90-437f-98fa-d4e86470560c/goodnight-goodnight-construction-site Ages 0-2 - Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site - Not only is this the ultimate wind-down and go to sleep book, but it carries over because she could see the actual trucks out there on the road and start to know all their names, showing the power of books and how reading carries over into the actual world. Also, just the sweetest story and your child gets to hear your voice saying goodnight in the most spectacular ways. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778599316824-TAPP27MKU7L801FNDZHV/Good+Night+New+York+City.jpg Ages 0-2 - Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778599326116-XC2BBJO93O3K6Y7QIQJI/Goodnight+Already.jpg Ages 0-2 - Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778599334301-HHND57PCFMPXRL5B5H01/Goodnight+Gorilla.jpg Ages 0-2 - Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778599345862-O405IFVQ226JT75JJMCR/Pout+Pout+Fish.jpg Ages 0-2 - Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-0-2/brown-bear-brown-bear monthly 0.5 2026-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/cf78122f-cd7b-45a1-b85a-e1d3e469ed77/brown-bear-brown-bear-what-do-you-see Ages 0-2 - Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See? - This one is so special to us because it’s the first book that we read to her that she actually started reading back to us. The repetition and story inside of this board book just sunk in through all of our skins. A very special anytime book. I can still hear her sweet words reading this to us. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778599833367-QD4DT0ZYOE4LR6S7CSPU/The+Very+Hungry+Catapilar.jpg Ages 0-2 - Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778599854303-WV2H8E5SYBZY11FMAGLN/Petit+Pois+.jpg Ages 0-2 - Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778599869432-K9B05G0XP4X119YIEKVC/Pout+Pout+Fish.jpg Ages 0-2 - Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778599883726-XPAESR8EQUHWJXY1RPMK/Hippos+Go+beserk.jpg Ages 0-2 - Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See? https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-0-2/le-grand-livre-des-mots monthly 0.5 2026-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/20647d13-6d7e-4364-a01e-64c847d88a3f/le-grand-livre-des-mots Ages 0-2 - Le Grand Livre des mots - ️ This book is endless with all the every day things labeled in scene after seen of fun details of the amazing workings of the everyday world. We spent countless mornings looking through this and choosing which items she would collect if she could. I think reading this book in the AM helped to develop her love for picking up books the minute she wakes up. Will last for years and leads to independent reading. No lessons ! Buy on Amazon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778600009056-5VIRZ2XJIZG37BVTL1OU/Pout+Pout+Fish.jpg Ages 0-2 - Le Grand Livre des mots https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778600018547-Z400KV5DCLHS9VAY1K6Q/Goodnight+Already.jpg Ages 0-2 - Le Grand Livre des mots https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778600068626-YVLGOANHP1O8MP6BKPAM/Narwall+and+Jelly+Book+Cover.jpg Ages 0-2 - Le Grand Livre des mots https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778600093785-6ESNKJNNL7Q7HY68F8AT/Good+Night+New+York+City.jpg Ages 0-2 - Le Grand Livre des mots https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-0-2/the-painting-gorilla monthly 0.5 2026-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/a54e5fc6-56fe-4047-92ec-63f2a8166a80/the-painting-gorilla+-book-cover Ages 0-2 - The Painting Gorilla - Hidden gem alert! A gorilla learns to paint and becomes super famous but what will he do with all of his money? Super fun book and a good lesson on how to help the people who need it most. It might only be available used now, but used books are wonderful because they have already been so loved. Don’t sleep on this underground wonder. Buy on Amazon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778600607006-KXVBUV4PSNTTUPLIMKXS/Butterfly+Park+Cover.jpg Ages 0-2 - The Painting Gorilla https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778600623735-ZRCN1W9ZXASXMVKTMEVX/Goodnight+Already.jpg Ages 0-2 - The Painting Gorilla https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778600635600-LQ4G9RE0IEVJ2RZEFBYG/Petit+Pois+.jpg Ages 0-2 - The Painting Gorilla https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778600643432-CQFMOAY1NI11EBID2E4U/Goodnight+Gorilla.jpg Ages 0-2 - The Painting Gorilla https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-0-2/boyntons-greatest-hits-blue-box monthly 0.5 2026-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/9d462126-6acb-4c4b-a98d-5f0cc9d29a5f/boyntons-greatest-hits-big-blue-box Ages 0-2 - The Sandra Boynton Collection - Any Sandra Boynton books should be filling up your child’s bookshelf. The characters, rhymes, and silliness lasts for years. These go past 0-2, and span all the way to the late 3s and early 4s. They are simply the best early readers out there. It’s hard to choose between Hippos Go Berserk, the Going to Bed Book, or Moo Ba La La as our Favorites. Get. These. All. Now. I truly believe her love of reading came from reading these early and often. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778596654660-UGV4ZZ21RSIIS59LOKL0/Dear+Mr.+Blueberry.jpg Ages 0-2 - The Sandra Boynton Collection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778596674603-KE706M2YNSB46CDNI5W8/Goodnight+Already.jpg Ages 0-2 - The Sandra Boynton Collection - Goodnight Already book cover Goodnight Already by Jory John And Benji Davies - Perched Reads https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778596694853-0KZMUOEL5S8SX9Y2ZRAZ/Chugga+Chugga.jpg Ages 0-2 - The Sandra Boynton Collection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778596709187-MVTA2U3SJSAER8ICMHHQ/The+peace+Book.jpg Ages 0-2 - The Sandra Boynton Collection https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-0-2/the-very-hungry-caterpillar monthly 0.5 2026-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/7af1c5d1-7879-4434-9b33-5fe7e7885e95/the-very-hungry-catapilar-book-cover Ages 0-2 - The Very Hungry Caterpillar - ️ When spring comes and caterpillars start to appear, there will be a magic connection to this book. The simplicity of the movements kept our daughter engaged for years, so much so that she started reading this book to us. There is no wrong version of this book to get - we had the small board book and it held just as much magic as any. Timeless. Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778598306744-34NOX2Y2MHTYTUQNL826/Brown+Bear.jpg Ages 0-2 - The Very Hungry Caterpillar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778598317760-FFRKBR25FNL4NDE5EMZ3/The+peace+Book.jpg Ages 0-2 - The Very Hungry Caterpillar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778598328774-AHZA6DCZHBXTBE3MHRMT/Hippos+Go+beserk.jpg Ages 0-2 - The Very Hungry Caterpillar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778598352103-MFTEG8H10FQPKWOCD5PW/Goodnight+Gorilla.jpg Ages 0-2 - The Very Hungry Caterpillar https://www.perchedreads.com/ages-0-2/somewhere-else monthly 0.5 2026-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/4910b056-e7c7-4c23-8812-d97888301301/Somewhere-else-book-cover Ages 0-2 - Somewhere Else - ✈️ This was a library find in a stack of 20 books and it stayed in the request rotation past 3. Super funny and a little edgy about this bird who refuses to fly and insists on baking his way through life. It doesn’t have to make sense to you, but our daughter cracked up each time and started pointing new things out the more we read. For sure a couch-sunny-or- rainy-day daytime reader. Hidden gem! Buy on Amazon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778598095574-UKFZ52UC60TJVQ3ZUK5T/Goodnight+Already.jpg Ages 0-2 - Somewhere Else https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778598115789-W5D6ULPWC6XGX7VH5BBV/Georgies+Best+Bad+Day.jpg Ages 0-2 - Somewhere Else https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778598131286-I4SP0H9XMFFKQAEES84M/Dear+Mr.+Blueberry.jpg Ages 0-2 - Somewhere Else https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/1778598153730-439T4QTFP7EHU6C0WITY/Elephant+and+Pigg.jpg Ages 0-2 - Somewhere Else https://www.perchedreads.com/home daily 1.0 2026-06-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/9d7994ec-e70f-473c-9e70-099e114b18e1/first-crush-cover https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/b7e5f9b7-b14f-45e4-bd75-9118a8b1ae4c/Summer+Vamp+Graphic+Novel+Cover.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/89b6b3cb-f0b8-47de-a26c-f15e3e9bdde9/wonder-cat-Kyuu-chan-cover https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/64be725d-c6f5-486b-9252-00804494841e/About-Pic.jpg https://www.perchedreads.com/book-links-scores daily 0.75 2026-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/62d878f2-03ff-4226-b6d5-0aa6e85e9e07/katie-the-catsitter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/6558d6b9-da60-4813-acfb-9ff1e60e8593/katie-best-friends-4-never.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/8a54d3de-09be-4fa9-9970-0bed7ef9ed3b/secrets+and+sidekicks.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/4fec5a53-f614-45ab-8441-97a23fd873b3/Speak-Up.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/0dab91c9-d44b-4a9a-ab2a-48f9e134f5bf/Invisible-emmie.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/e46792a7-405b-4247-915a-4684492f1e2b/fourteenth-goldfish.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/53006fbf-c59e-467f-a4f8-2f099a37dde9/Roller-Girl.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/3c083625-bd72-4868-9a8b-913e11f3d2a2/City+of+Dragons+.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/463140f2-eee2-4927-aa44-f1f45055b1e2/bounce-back.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/3a574ff3-e771-49d0-8f5f-f21f1582c011/getting-it-together.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/0c17c430-8f00-4680-87fa-c58e74758ae9/i-survived-mt-st-helens.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/c3c71dce-ab01-4285-bf2c-87b60e25a629/wayside-school-final.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69f8b09dfea8cb7434161f77/fa1e07ca-5d02-4c4b-b881-2744b9b7af7c/Wonder.jpg