The Best 5-Book Bundles for Every Age

Summer break presents a great opportunity for families and growing readers to establish a new reading routine. Whether that's 10 minutes before bedtime or a few pages after lunch, books can introduce kids to new interests or different perspectives on topics they're already passionate about. These curated book bundles feature everything from engaging picture books to adventure-filled graphic novels and chapter books that’ll hook every reader.

Explore the bundles below for expert-approved picks by age, or curate your own titles and save. 

PreK-2

Beginning readers need books that not only build their literacy skills but also help them fall in love with reading. A combination of interactive workbooks and picture books will keep your child engaged with learning and reading all summer.

While school’s out of session, consider giving your child the playful BOB Books: Wipe-Clean Workbook: Advancing Beginners, a workbook that teaches and reinforces early phonics skills — and helps set a solid foundation for reading and spelling. 

Then, put those reading skills to practice with picture books like The Little Butterfly That Could and The Caring Me I Want to Be, social-emotional stories that will teach your child important lessons about confidence, friendship, and finding their way in the world.

Grades 3-5

As your child approaches the upper elementary grades, they will receive less reading instruction in school. Graphic novels and historical fiction chapter books feature action-packed storylines that’ll help them continue to grow their skills. 

For instance, Clementine Fox and the Great Island Adventure is a charming graphic novel that shares the adventures of a group of young animals who learn the value of friendship, family, and sticking together to overcome obstacles.

Meanwhile, the I Survived series is the perfect early chapter book for historical fiction lovers. It features stories about terrifying moments in history — from the sinking of the Titanic to the Great Alaska Earthquake of 1964.

In I Survived #21: I Survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900, one young boy finds safety only to head back into the raging waters to ensure the safety of his neighbors. This page-turning action brings history to life and leave your reader at the edge of their seat from beginning to end. 

Grades 6-8

Funny books are an important part of your child's library. Humor not only engages readers, but helps kids establish connections to a story — and develop a lifelong love of reading! The bestselling book Dog Man #12: The Scarlet Shedder is part of the hilarious graphic novel series Dog Man — and it's a great place to start for this age range. 

Featuring an all-new, never-before-seen villain who unleashes an army of AI robots, this laugh-out-loud story will be sure to keep your reader flipping pages all summer long.

Humor isn't the only thing that keeps kids this age engaged: Mystery and horror stories are also wildly popular for the middle school set! For a suspenseful, page-turning story, check out The Storyteller. Ten years after his mother's disappearance, Ziggy sets out on a quest in search of answers. Along the way, Ziggy uncovers mind-bending stories, discoveries, and learnings of his past.

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