Grace Montgomery

Grace Montgomery is a Northern California writer and editor with extensive experience writing for and about parents and kids for sites like BabyCenter.com, GreatSchools, Common Sense Media, and more. Her rowdy preschooler is her greatest source of inspiration for compelling parenting content

Best book series for 2nd graders — ever

Best book series for 2nd graders

When you introduce your child to a great book series, you just might turn your child into a page-turning, story-loving book fiend for life.

Best book series for 8th graders — ever

Want to get your teen hooked on reading? Welcome to the gateway books. Once kids find the right series, they read to the very last book.

Best book series for 7th graders — ever

Want the secret to getting your middle schooler to read for fun? These book series feature intriguing characters and worlds your child can follow from one book to the next.

Best book series for 6th graders — ever

Can't get your tween excited about reading for pleasure? Welcome to the gateway books — the series that kids start, get hooked on, and won't stop reading.

Best book series for 5th graders — ever

With a series, the incredible adventure, character, or world doesn't have to end. That's why a beloved series can be a powerful way to get your child excited about reading.

Best book series for 3rd graders — ever

The power of a great book series can be like magic, transforming a reluctant reader into a true bookworm with the turn of a page.

Best book series for kindergartners

A great series can transform a lukewarm reader into a little bookworm. Here are our top picks to rev up reading for your kindergartner.

Kindergarten books so great, they made a movie

Kids will delight in seeing their favorite characters brought to life on screen. Plus, talking about how the book and movie compare builds reading skills.

3rd grade books so great, they made a movie

From Frog and Toad to Stellaluna, children will love discussing how their favorite literary characters are represented on the big screen.

2nd grade books so great, they made a movie

Young readers will enjoy discussing how colorful characters like Fantastic Mr. Fox and the magical Nurse Matilda respond to challenges in the books versus the movies.