Thank you, all! I have only gone through the first few posts of suggestions plus the Owl Diaries, since DS loves owls, and Katie Kazoo since I couldn't resist a girl role model. I like the Owl Diaries as an example of what a diary is, so he might be inspired to one day do his own. The Magic Treehouse looks great too. Katie Kazoo seems awesome for some semblance of an example of how to navigate social relationships, especially in times of COVID-19. I will check all the other suggestions too, thank you again. - OP

PS Feel free to keep them coming, of course!

Katie Kazoo Switcheroo series was a big favorite for my DD

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My DS learned how to read during the pandemic and he has embraced his new super power and is devouring books. What chapter books would you recommend for this age? He's into trains, construction vehicles, animals, nature, etc. but also seems to enjoy mystery (Nate the Great) and funny puns (Amelia Bedelia, Dr. Seuss). TIA!

Branches books are AMAZING.
Owl Diaries, Diary of a pug, and others.

My DD hated Owl Diaries. It's hard enough decoding real words, but Owl Diaries has a bunch of made up words (Owltastic, Featherrific, etc...) that were very tough. The text is also all over the page, rather than in straight lines.

Charlotte’s Web

The Mercy Watson books are cute.

And they aren't all chapter books (some are collections of stories), but Arnold Lobel's Frog and Toad, and Mouse Soup, etc., are great.

Else Holmelund Minarik's Little Bear books

The Mr. Putter and Tabby books

Mouse and Mole

Anonymous wrote:My DS learned how to read during the pandemic and he has embraced his new super power and is devouring books. What chapter books would you recommend for this age? He's into trains, construction vehicles, animals, nature, etc. but also seems to enjoy mystery (Nate the Great) and funny puns (Amelia Bedelia, Dr. Seuss). TIA!

Branches books are AMAZING.
Owl Diaries, Diary of a pug, and others.

Golly Sisters by Betsy Byars
Cam Jansen by David A. Adler
Aunt Eater by Doug Cushman
Princess in Black by Shannon Hale (I haven't read these, but I've heard glowing things about them, and it looks like they're the right reading level.)

More challenging books he may not be ready for yet, but probably will be soon

Flat Stanley
Secrets of Droon (the special editions are more intense and harder
Magic Treehouse
Time Warp Trio
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle
Box Car Children
Princess Tales by Gail Carson Levine

Cam newton

there's a trio of books that starts with My Father's Dragon. They're perfect for new readers.

Dragon Masters is a fun series that's easier than Magic Treehouse.

We got the entire series of the Magic Tree House. My 5 year old loves them.

My DS learned how to read during the pandemic and he has embraced his new super power and is devouring books. What chapter books would you recommend for this age? He's into trains, construction vehicles, animals, nature, etc. but also seems to enjoy mystery (Nate the Great) and funny puns (Amelia Bedelia, Dr. Seuss). TIA!