Enjoyable Chapter Books on Amazon Kids+ for Kids Ages 6-9

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! Older kids ages 7-9 will enjoy this illustrated chapter book.

This popular young graphic novel about a girl and the unicorn she creates to be her best friend is great for kids ages 6 and up who enjoy fantastical stories and the graphic novel format. I’d say this is more a young middle grade book (over 200 pages long) than a traditional chapter book, but many younger kids also enjoy it, especially if they’re strong readers.

If you have a STEM fan at home, they will love this nonfiction early reader. It has minimal text on the page and explores all things flying, including the answers to questions such as, “Why do airplanes look the way they do? Why can’t birds fly when they’re first born? And why do some paper planes fly farther than others?” Bonus points for some fart jokes in this one! Ages 6+

Deadpan humor and a touch of sweetness make this young graphic novel shine. When a grumpy unicorn, moved by boredom, embarks on a road trip, he ends up reluctantly making some new friends and encountering a plot twist along the way, showing readers that there’s more to him than being grumpy. Ages 7+

A lonely bunny is delighted to find his first best friend in this charming, easy-to-read early graphic novel. This one is under 100 pages and good for beginning readers ages 6 and up.

Ranger in Time follows a young Golden Retriever named Ranger. He’s a lovable search-and-rescue dog who’s eager to help but struggles to stay focused during training—especially when squirrels are around! One day, Ranger discovers a mysterious first aid kit in the garden. This magical kit transports him to different historical periods, where he must help children in need before returning home. Our contributor, Katie’s son, absolutely adored this series! Ages 7+

This Branches series is an animal-centric mystery that is so much fun to read. I would’ve gobbled these up when I was younger, and I think kids will enjoy seeing Hilde solve mysteries. There are lovely black-and-white illustrations and a Reporter’s Toolbox section that explains mystery vocabulary so kids can follow along easily. Ages 7+

Miles is devastated to be moving from his town to another one called Yawnee Valley. He loved his town, had good friends, and, most importantly, was well-known as the best prankster around. When he arrives in Yawnee Valley, he immediately discovers that there’s already a superb prankster there — with a secret identity no less. When Miles gets out-pranked by the Yawnee Valley prankster, it starts a prank war between both kids until they decide to join forces. The Terrible Two is a riotous, animated middle grade book about pranks, unlikely friendships, and cows. Ages 7+

Nate Wright is eleven years old, four-and-a-half feet tall, and the all-time record holder for school detentions in school history. He’s a self-described genius and sixth-grade Renaissance man. Middle-grade kids everywhere can relate to Big Nate’s daily battle against overzealous teachers, backbreaking homework, wimpy cafeteria food, and all-around conventionality. This collection features cartoonist Lincoln Peirce’s daily and Sunday comic strips packed with his vintage flair and insights into school humor. Ages 7+

From New York Times bestselling author Jim Benton, meet Catwad! He’s blue, he’s a bit of a grouch, and his best friend is a dim-witted cat named Blurmp who can see the bright side of anything. From pizza and computers, to love and happiness, this crabby tabby has a funny take on just about everything, and he’s not afraid to share it. This collection of short comic stories will make even the grumpiest of grouches crack up and is not to be missed! Ages 7+

If your kid is into all things owl and wouldn’t mind another story about the bird, the Owly series is a good one to try. This graphic novel is about an owl who forms a warm friendship with a worm. It’s charming and a great way to introduce readers to the graphic novel format. Ages 6+

In the first book in this fully-illustrated series, 8-year old Drake is snatched up by King Roland’s soldier and taken to the castle. He is to be trained as a Dragon Master. At the castle, he is joined by three other young Dragon Masters-in-training: Ana, Rori, and Bo. The Dragon Masters must learn how to connect with and train their dragons–and they must also uncover their dragons’ special powers. Does Drake have what it takes to be a Dragon Master? What is his dragon’s special power? Ages 7+

In this adorable chapter book series, kids meet a cute owl named Eva! One day when she’s bored, she comes up with a grand idea to organize a spring festival. But she quickly realizes that she’s in over her head and has to learn for help. I liked the diary format, bright illustrations, and handwriting font and I think it’s a great way to introduce younger readers to the format. Ages 7+

This is a fun series set in a video game world. Singing Dog is a happy character who brings joy and fun to the land, unlike the King Viking who is vehemently against fun and goes as far as dognapping Singing Dog. It’s now up to Super Rabbit Boy to save the day. This is a funny, but adventure-filled series for kids who love video games and superheroes. Ages 7+

In Who Would Win: Ultimate Shark Rumble, several types of sharks compete in a bracketed tournament. Through fun facts, realistic illustrations, and incredible photography, readers learn about the physical features and behaviors of each shark. The Who Would Win series books are a fun way for students to learn how to use evidence to compare and contrast and are perennial favorites among young readers. In fact, a veteran first-grade teacher told me that year after year, her students have their own battles over who gets to read these books first! Ages 6+

If you could have any animal’s ears, whose would you choose?What if you woke up one morning and your ears weren’t yours? What If You Had Animal Ears explores what would happen if you looked in the mirror and saw an animal’s ears instead of your own! The next imaginative book in the What If You Had series, explores incredible ears from the animal kingdom. From the elephant’s tremendous ears to the jack rabbit’s mood ears, discover what it would be like if you had these special ears–and find out why your ears are just the right ones for you! Ages 6+

This is another popular series, much like Dork Diaries. It’s also been made into a movie. It’s a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before you’re ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg records them in his diary. If your kids love this series, here are more books like Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Ages 8+

A Noob’s Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior combines the familiar narrative and characters of the illustrated novel series with the artwork style from the graphic novel series into a brand-new Minecraft format aimed at young readers.This story follows Runt, a villager who longs to be a warrior. He isn’t interested in carrot culture, and he definitely isn’t interested in selling them in trade. When Runt decides to leave his home in hopes of fulfilling his lifelong dream, he meets Blurp—a zombie who longs of being a human. The unlikely pair form a bond and set out on adventures to prove themselves to everyone…or at least try! Ages 8+