Prepared for brand new 2025 chapter books? I’ve some good selections on your readers, from fantasy to reasonable, journey to thriller.
Chapter books vary from higher first-grade studying stage to about third-grade studying stage, however how have you learnt which of them are proper on your reader? Flip by a pattern of those new 2025 chapter books and see the dimensions of the textual content, the quantity of illustrations, and eventually, the precise phrases on the web page. That provides you with a touch of what age the ebook is geared for. However, to select an precise just-right ebook, see in case your reader can learn a random web page and have the ability to learn a lot of the phrases.
I’ve added the books on this record to my ebook lists by age and grade if that’s useful for choosing which could work on your reader.
Books for 6 Year Olds, First Graders
Books for 7 Year Olds, Second Graders
Books for 8 Year Olds, Third Graders
10 Notable New Chapter Books, March 2025
Monti and Leo A Thriller in Pocketville written and illustrated by Sylvie Kantorovitz 
MYSTERY GRAPHIC NOVEL
On this candy story of friendship and false accusations, Monti and Leo admire Mrs. Sheep’s collections of collectible figurines as do all of the villagers who start their very own collections. Then, in the future, one in every of Mrs. Sheep’s collectible figurines goes lacking. Even worse, individuals accuse Monti of taking it. Leo is so frightened about his pal, he investigates to clear Monti’s title– and finds out a thieving fowl stole the figurine. After apologizing, the collectors proceed amassing and all is properly. Cartoon panel artwork with plenty of character.,
Catty Nook Lands on Her Toes written by Julie Murphy
REALISTIC / NEURODIVERSITY
I beloved this heartfelt story of a lady who’s bodily completely different (she’s half-cat) and worries her variations will make it too exhausting for her to start out third grade at a daily faculty. She tries to recollect the principles (no scratching, hissing, or biting), however the laser pointer makes her pounce on the classroom map, and when somebody steps on her tail, she bites. Even the noisy bus journey is troublesome! However her mother shares her diary of tales to assist Catty keep in mind it’s okay to have unhealthy days for those who “land on her toes”, plus two new faculty buddies embrace Catty’s uniqueness.
Unicornia: A Magical Birthday written by Ana Punset, illustrated by Diana Vicedo
FANTASY
Turquoise coloured pages and illustrations assist inform the story of three greatest buddies in Unicornia, one in every of whom is having a birthday. However their particular plans are canceled when Pippa’s mother and father can’t make it residence for her birthday celebration. Sara and Claudia resolve to rescue the day with plans for the theme park and plenty of cheer-up-Pippa enjoyable. The birthday turns right into a magical expertise with a contented ending. I just like the interactive multiple-choice questions all through the story, including further pleasure about what’s going to occur subsequent.
Princess Minna The Unicorn Combine-Up written by Kirsty Applebaum, illustrated by Sahar Haghgoo
FANTASY
Lovable! Princess Minna’s particular expertise are all combined up as a result of she isn’t sleeping properly at evening. She tries to repair all the issues within the kingdom, however she fights a unicorn as an alternative of taming it and kisses a dragon as an alternative of combating it. Oh expensive! Will the dragon eat her? And the way will she get a superb evening’s sleep? Readers will love this candy magical journey.
E-book Two: Princess Minna The Enchanted Forest
Casey’s Circumstances The Mysterious New Woman written and illustrated by Kay Healy
MYSTERY GRAPHIC NOVEL
Casey, a dramatic and lovely principal character, considers EVERYTHING a “case” as a result of she is a detective and detectives detect. From the case of the brand new lady to the case of the misplaced cat and the case of Will-Jan-Make-the-Kickball-Crew, Casey investigates every little thing. That is an satisfying graphic novel the place all of the characters have triangle heads, however my solely query is: why on this planet would the writer title a personality BJ? Aside from that, I like to recommend it.
Ratnip Misplaced and Discovered within the Metropolis written by Cam Higgins, illustrated by Allison Steinfeld
ADVENTURE
A treasure-hunting rat finds one thing unusual. (A cellphone.) Nevertheless it belongs to another person, and it’s in opposition to Ratnip’s treasure-hunting guidelines to maintain it. Ratnip and his animal buddies work exhausting to return the cellphone to its proprietor, however there’s a number of problem-solving concerned in carrying such a heavy, awkward merchandise and determining who it belongs to and the place that individual lives. Cute and interesting.
E-book Two: Pizza Desires Do Come True,
Coral Keepers Seek for the Silver Shell written by Robin Yardi, illustrated by Paul Kellam
FANTASY
An underwater journey a couple of princess mermaid whose magic isn’t working. However she has to determine how one can cease the evil magician named Rozaro who might have harm her father and is making an attempt to overthrow the Queen. Princess Finn and her two buddies should discover the particular Silver Shell and use its powers to cease Rozaro.
Amina Banana and the Components for Friendship written by Shifa Saltagi Safadi, illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel
REALISTIC
Newly immigrated from Syria, Amina thinks of constructing buddies at her new faculty like a scientific formulation she will be able to remedy. She’s earnest and courageous, however her theories aren’t working for her. Quickly, she learns that some experiments about topics like friendship can’t be managed. It is a candy story about change, valuing your self and others, and making buddies.
Cruise Life Queen of the Sea written and illustrated by Reese Eschmann
REALISTIC
Nicely-written and fascinating, this feels atmospheric and delicate with out high-stakes drama and motion, which is ideal for therefore many readers. Caitlin and her brother get to spend the summer season on a cruise ship the place their dad is the physician. She even will get to carry her pet bearded dragon! They make buddies and be taught the ropes of their new residence away from residence.
Squirlish: Central Park Ghost written by Ellen Potter, illustrated by Sara Cristofori
ADVENTURE / MYSTERY
For those who like heartwarming tales which might be full of child heroes, kindness, New York landmarks, and look after animals, you’ll love this candy story. When her rat pal, Benton, tells Cordelia what the ocean lions on the zoo are saying, Cordelia and her pal Issac be taught that the ocean lions are terrified of a monster on the free. Yikes! They piece collectively clues and understand that it’s not a monster in any respect. Nevertheless it is an animal who wants their assist. Humorous, tender, and a delight to learn, that is good for any rising reader ages 6 to 9. (Whereas that is the third ebook within the sequence, it simply will be learn by itself.)
