Book suggestions for a 5 year old girl and 7 year old boy?

Mrs. C.

My sweet niece is 5 years old and while at my house the other day she asked me if I had any books...I don't have kids so I don't have kid's books. I want it to be a surprise so I don't want to ask her mom what to get. When I asked my niece what kind of books she liked, she said "Hannah Montana." But from what I have seen, Hannah Montana books are way beyond her level. I want to get some cute books that I can read to her and she can work on learning to read.

Can anyone give me some suggestions of what your kids enjoy? I also have a 7 year old nephew, if you can help with him too!!

Thank you!
Asw - she is my niece and I know her reading level. Maybe YOU were reading at a higher level, but she can't read chapter books yet. I'm trying to help and encourage her. Geez...

Thanks for other answers!!

Answer
I'd suggest looking at some Newbery and Caldecott Medal and Honor books. These are children's books that have been given an award for either their story or illustrations, which generally means that they are quality stories. They're pretty safe bets for books that appeal to a wide audience and will be a bit timeless. The older books are just as great as the new ones.

http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberymedal.cfm
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/caldecottmedal/caldecottmedal.cfm

What are some good books for a 7 year old?

Angie

My daughter has just completed the first grade and will soon be 7 years old. She absolutely loves to read and has read over and over all the children's books that we have in our home. She has taken an interest in the little chapter books and would like some to read this summer. Any suggestions?

Answer
My 8 yr old who struggles with reading, loves the Bernstein story books. he can read them himself. They are the thick ones with several stories in them.

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