All children begin life as EMERGENT readers. Most children progress to the EARLY stage around age five, and enter the FLUENT stage around age seven. Because the skills and needs of every child vary widely, these are not definitive designations, but rather general guidelines to assist you in selecting materials for your child.
We have 175 English books organized below from books with simple storylines and familiar characters up to books with more challenging language and content. Books are appropriate for preschool to 2nd or 3rd grade. Refer to the corresponding letter levels.