The best books for 7 year olds (besides picture books) are easy-to-read chapter books with minimal text and plenty of illustrations. Many kids at this age prefer stories about animals and those with a touch of fantasy. Still, not all 7 year olds read at the same level. So for this list, I’ve included some shorter chapter books under 100 pages long and a few others just over 100 pages. If you’ve been looking for great books for 7 year olds, this list is the one.
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20+ Lovely Books for 7 Year Olds
Here are 20+ great books for 7 year olds:
A New Friend (1) (The Adventures of Sophie Mouse)
Published: January 20, 2015
In the first book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse, springtime has arrived at Silverlake Forest! The animals are coming out of their homes, buds are blooming on the trees, and the air smells of honeysuckles and tree bark. Sophie Mouse can’t wait to go back to school after the long winter break.
Even better, there’s a new student in class—Sophie loves meeting new animals! But the class gasps when Owen enters: he’s a snake! No one is brave enough to sit near him, or play with Owen at recess, or even talk to him. Can Sophie help her friends understand that Owen’s not scary after all?
Betty the Yeti Hates Spaghetti
Published: July 31, 2023
Betty and her family of yetis just moved to their new apartment. Betty’s never lived around humans before now. When friendly neighbors bring the Yetis dinner, Betty eats spaghetti for the first time and it’s nothing like she expected! This is a cute, short chapter book about moving, meeting new people, and trying new things. It has adorable illustrations and is great for fans of books like Saadia Faruqi’s Yasmin series.
Amy and the Missing Puppy (The Critter Club Book 1)
Published: January 1, 2013
Amy and the Missing Puppy (The Critter Club Book 1) is a charming children’s book by Callie Barkley. It introduces readers to a group of friends who form “The Critter Club” and embark on an exciting adventure to find a missing puppy. With lovable characters and a heartwarming story, this is a delightful read for young animal lovers.
Kingdom Caper #1: A Graphic Novel (Zoo Patrol Squad)
Published: July 7, 2020
The lion has gone missing? The king cobra has vanished? Sounds like a job for the Zoo Patrol Squad! Timid Fennlock Fox and outgoing Penny the Pig team up for their first adventure as they look for clues to track down the missing animals in their usually peaceful zoo.
Frank and Bean: The Stinky Feet Monster
Published: September 26, 2023
Frank has a book, a map, and a plan to find the Stinky Feet Monster. Bean has new boots, a new hat, and a drum, and is ready to rock—BOOM, BOOM, BOOM! He doesn’t believe in the Stinky Feet Monster, but as the two friends trek through the dark woods, they encounter strange noises, big footprints, and a very foul odor. This is a funny book that is sure to make your 7-year-old giggle!
Super Sidekicks #1: No Adults Allowed: (A Graphic Novel)
Published: November 12, 2020
Superheroes have it soooo easy. They don’t have to clean their secret headquarters, wash alien bloodstains out of their costumes, or walk Super Mutt. NO! They leave that for their sidekicks, while they get all the credit.
Well, Junior Justice, aka J.J., has had ENOUGH! He thinks it’s time the sidekicks made a team of their own. Dinomite and Flygirl are ready to join the team, but first they have to prove to the adult superheroes that they’re more than just sidekicks. And once the evil Dr Enok discovers his favorite pet Goo has left him, the world might need saving sooner rather than later. . . .
Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories
Published: May 9, 2023
This is a sweet collection of three stories about friends Bear and Bird. In one, they reconcile after a falling out, in another, Bear eats a cake meant for bird and does a poor job of recreating it. Each story is under 10 pages long. I loved this hilarious and utterly delightful chapter book.
Frankie and Friends: Breaking News
Published: October 10, 2023
Frankie’s mama is leaving to cover a breaking news story. Frankie, Papa, and Frankie’s teenage sister, Raven, are all proud of Mama, even though they miss her when she’s away. But Frankie has a great idea: she can make her own news show! With a little assistance from her friends—including her doll Farrah, Robert the toy robot, and her tabby cat, Nina Simone—Frankie prepares for her first “broadcast.” And when she hears someone crying in the house, she knows that’s the developing story she must cover. I loved this story about being there for an older sibling — great for imaginative kids who want to be reporters.
Hoggy at Bat
Published: November 7, 2023
Now that this former ball hog has learned to be a team player, Hoggy’s friends think he’s a real catch. But Hoggy feels more at home on the basketball court than he does on the baseball diamond. He wants to hit the ball so flawlessly that it soars over the fence. Instead, it’s a swing and a miss.
When Hoggy strikes out, the pressure is on. Can he learn to relax and enjoy a fun game with his friends? Or will the pressure to win keep him from stepping up to the plate? This is a super short graphic novel that will elicit some laughs as Hoggy tries to make baseball work for him.
Sadiq and the Desert Star
Published: August 1, 2020
When Sadiq’s father leaves on a business trip, he worries he’ll miss his baba too much. But Baba has a story for Sadiq: the story of the Desert Star. Learning about Baba’s passion for the stars sparks Sadiq’s interest in outer space. But can Sadiq find others who are willing to help him start the space club of his dreams?
The Daisy Dreamer Collection (Boxed Set)
Published: May 1, 2018
Join Daisy Dreamer and her totally true imaginary friend in the World of Make-Believe with this fantastic four-book collection!
Hi! I’m Daisy Dreamer, and have I got a story for you. It starts with my totally true imaginary friend Posey. He lives in the World of Make-Believe with all kinds of magical creatures—like Cloud Critters, Sparkle Fairies, and Pretty Pixies, just to name a few. And they all have stories to tell in this make-believe four-book collection.
The Infamous Ratsos
Published: September 12, 2017
Louie and Ralphie Ratso’s dad, Big Lou, always says that there are two kinds of people: those who are tough and those who are soft. Louie and Ralphie are tough, tough, tough, just like Big Lou, and they’re going to prove it. But every time they try to show just how tough they are, the Ratso brothers end up accidentally doing good deeds instead. What’ll Big Lou do when he finds out they’ve been acting like softies all over the Big City?
Mia Mayhem Is a Superhero!
Published: December 18, 2018
Mia Macarooney is a regular eight-year-old girl who finds out that she’s A SUPERHERO! Her life literally goes from totally ordinary to totally super when she’s invited to attend the afterschool Program for In-Training Superheroes a.k.a. THE PITS! This book is so much fun and readers will have a blast watching Mia learn some serious superhero skills!
Ferguson and Zeke for President
Published: May 23, 2023
It’s Presidents’ Day, and all the students in Miss Maxwell’s classroom are choosing their special projects. Classroom pets Fergus and Zeke want to participate, too! Zeke appoints himself president of their cage. But the power goes a bit to his head, and his “leading” and “supervising” leave Fergus to do all the work. Will these two mice be able to agree on what makes a good president—and a good friend—in time to turn in their project with the rest of the class?
Cookie & Broccoli: Play It Cool
Published: October 12, 2021
Chatty Cookie and bashful Broccoli are best buddies, even if they’re as different as peanut butter and cheese! Elementary school can be tough, but as long as they have each other, there’s nothing they can’t handle. Uh-oh, but what happens when Cool Cucumber and his loyal followers put Cookie’s and Broccoli’s coolness to the test, and Cookie’s hokey pokey dance does NOT impress?
Starla Jean (Starla Jean, 1)
Published: January 19, 2021
Introducing Starla Jean! She’s full of moxie, clever as a fox, and obsessed with catching a chicken she finds at the park. When Starla first sees the scrawny bird wandering around, she just knows they’re destined for one another. Her dad says, “If you can catch it, you can keep it,” and Starla Jean is not one to back down from a challenge.
Shark Princess
Published: September 13, 2022
Meet Kitana—a Shark Princess and the first of her kind. Her allergy-ridden, best friend, Mack, wants to be one too, but he worries that his sharp teeth and big sneezes make him too dangerous to be a princess. With Kitana’s help, Mack realizes his unique shine. When Mack puts on his crown for the first time, these Shark Princesses are ready to explore the ocean and embark on a fintastic adventure! This young graphic novel will appeal to Narwal and Jelly fans.
Bug Scouts Out in the Wild
Published: April 19, 2022
Doug, Abby, and Josh are the BUG SCOUTS! Doug and Abby love everything about being Bug Scouts while Josh is a grump and doesn’t like anything (except the snacks). The Bug Scouts begin to work on earning the “foraging” bug badge, which they can only get if they successfully find an edible plant. Together, they head into the woods in search for adventure and something to eat. But will they be able to avoid the poisonous plants and manage to not get eaten by a clever frog?! This one is a riot!
Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute: Lunch Lady #1
Published: June 1, 2009
Serving justice . . . and lunch!
Hector, Terrence, and Dee have always wondered about their school lunch lady. What does she do when she isn’t dishing out the daily special? Where does she live? Does she have a lot of cats at home? Little do they know, Lunch Lady doesn’t just serve sloppy joes—she serves justice! Whatever danger lies ahead, it’s no match for LUNCH LADY!
The Inflatables in Bad Air Day
Published: May 3, 2022
Flamingo is destined to be a star! So when the opening of a new wave pool brings camera crews flooding to the park, his inflata-pals hatch a daring plan to make him famous. But will a flock of familiar faces from Flamingo’s past burst his bubble? Get ready, world — Flamingo is about to BLOW UP!
Anna Hibiscus
Published: April 12, 2022
Anna Hibiscus lives in Africa, amazing Africa, with her mother and father, her twin baby brothers (Double and Trouble), and lots of extended family in a big white house with a beautiful garden in a compound in a city. Anna is never lonely—there are always cousins to play and fight with, aunties and uncles laughing and shouting, and parents and grandparents close by. Readers will happily follow as she goes on a seaside vacation, helps plan a party for Auntie Comfort from Canada (will she remember her Nigerian ways?), learns firsthand what it’s really like to be a child selling oranges outside the gate, and longs to see sweet snow.
There they are: 20+ of the best books for 7 year olds! Which of these have you read and loved? Which ones did I miss?
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