The Magic Tree House Series

            The Magic Tree House Series by Mary Pope Osborne is a fantastic children’s chapter book series.  I realized I hadn’t written about a good chapter book series for children, so I think this is an excellent series to start with.

            I feel I should briefly explain the difference between early readers, chapter books, and young adults.  Chapter books are the bridge between early readers and young adults.  Early readers are leveled readers that progress in difficulty as they go up in level.  Early readers are generally recommended for ages 4 and up.  Chapter books are generally recommended for ages 8 and up.  I believe that you can lower the age if you have an advanced young reader.  Chapter books also make great bedtime stories.  As a side note, young adult books are ages 10 & up.

            Back to the Magic Tree House!  This series by Mary Pope Osborne is a fantastic series for both boys and girls.  Jack and Annie are the main characters, a brother and sister team.  One day they discover a magic tree house and are whisked off to prehistoric times.  This starts off a whole series of historical adventures.  Not only are these books great reads, but also they teach children about history and animals and many other subjects.

            At the current moment, there are about 50 books in the series.  These books will keep your kids entertained for hours.  There are several gift sets, so if you’re looking for a great gift, look no farther!