Which Children’s Books Do Kids Read Most?
A survey of more than three million American children has identified the most-read books at each age level. Conducted by the Renaissance Learning Web site, the survey has some fascinating revelations.
Grade by grade, here are the most-read books:
1st Grade - Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss
2nd Grade - If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff
3rd Grade - Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
4th Grade - Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume
5th Grade - Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
6th Grade - Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
7th & 8th Grade - The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
9th - 12th Grades - To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
You can download the full report with detailed charts and analysis at http://www.renlearn.com/whatkidsarereading/ReadingHabits.pdf
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June 22nd, 2009 at 7:38 pm
I would not title this “Books that Kids Love Most” because it is misleading. The list is of books that are read most. If the list included books that kids love most, it would most certainly include something by J.K. Rawling of HARRY POTTER fame.
June 22nd, 2009 at 10:32 pm
While I agree that these books are beloved, it appears that many of the books on the list would be required reading at the corresponding grade level.
June 25th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
The list wasn’t that accurate afterall. What about the books of Spiderwick Chronicles and Harry Potter series?
July 14th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
I’m a child, here’s my list:
By Age Book(s)
4-6 Green Eggs And Ham & Other Dr. Seuss Books By: Dr. Seuss
7-9 Junie B. Jones Series By: Barbra Parks
10-12 Jerry Spinelli (spelling of his last name?) books; Canned, Smiles To Go,etc.
13 Harry Potter Series By: J. K. Rowling