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Star Chapter Books – Simon Kids

Perfect for immerging readers ready for next-level reading, Star Chapter Books provide fun illustrations, are fast-paced, and filled with accessible text. With short chapters, bold two-color illustrations, and fast-paced, funny stories, these confidence-building books make reading fun and rewarding for kids.  Star Chapter Books are the bridge for kids moving beyond beginning readers but not yet ready for longer chapter books.

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Lake of Slime

A Star Chapter Book

Part of Super Roomies, The

By Jarrett Lerner

Illustrated by Jarrett Lerner

Abby Astro, Blix Blaster, Captain Kooky Pants, and Wanda Weather don’t always see eye to eye—in fact, they rarely do. But when slime starts rising and the city is in danger, these unlikely heroes must put aside their squabbles and learn to work as a team to save the day.

Each Star Chapter Book is 112 pages long, divided into six to eight short chapters with illustrated panels on every page to keep kids engaged from start to finish. This highly visual early chapter book format supports the transition from leveled readers to chapter books, making Star Chapter Books a perfect fit for independent reading, classroom libraries, or shared story time.

Look for more Star Chapter Books adventures to help kids grow confident and discover the joy of reading, including Sherlock Roach and the Case of the Crunchy Crumb!

Paint the Town Pink

A Star Chapter Book

Part of Super Roomies, The

By Jarrett Lerner

Illustrated by Jarrett Lerner

Abby Astro, Blix Blaster, Captain Kooky Pants, and Wanda Weather are superheroes, but they are also human. Three of them stayed up late watching their favorite TV show. When they wake up the next day, the city is in danger! Their former roommate, Nina Neon, is turning everything a nauseating shade of Projectile Pink! Can the super roomies rally—and stay awake long enough—to stop her?

Each Star Chapter Book is 112 pages long, divided into six to eight short chapters with illustrated panels on every page to keep kids engaged from start to finish. This highly visual early chapter book format supports the transition from leveled readers to chapter books, making Star Chapter Books a perfect fit for independent reading, classroom libraries, or shared story time.

Look for more Star Chapter Books adventures to help kids grow confident and discover the joy of reading, including the Super Roomies’ first adventure, Lake of Slime!

On the Loose in London!

A Star Chapter Book

By Dan Yaccarino

Illustrated by Ethan Long

On their latest vacation, Betsy wants to stick to her carefully organized itinerary, but Bones is determined to follow his own whims. From Big Ben to Buckingham Palace to Tower Bridge, the siblings’ clashing styles turn every stop into comic confusion—but when it counts, they will need to work together to make the most of their London trip.

Each Star Chapter Book is 112 pages long, divided into six to eight short chapters with illustrated panels on every page to keep kids engaged from start to finish. This highly visual early chapter book format supports the transition from leveled readers to chapter books, making Star Chapter Books a perfect fit for independent reading, classroom libraries, or shared story time.

Look for more Star Chapter Books adventures to help kids grow confident and discover the joy of reading, including Betsy and Bones’s next adventure, Framed in Paris!.

Framed in Paris!

A Star Chapter Book

Part of Dog Meets Dog

By Dan Yaccarino

Illustrated by Ethan Long

Organized and cautious, Betsy has every detail of their vacation planned, while her impulsive brother Bones is more interested in food—especially ketchup. But when their sightseeing adventure collides with a daring art heist, they must rely on each other to crack the case. On a breathtaking chase through the City of Light, the siblings race to catch the culprit and clear their names before the famous masterpiece disappears forever.

Each Star Chapter Book is 112 pages long, divided into six to eight short chapters with illustrated panels on every page to keep kids engaged from start to finish. This highly visual early chapter book format supports the transition from leveled readers to chapter books, making Star Chapter Books a perfect fit for independent reading, classroom libraries, or shared story time.

Look for more Star Chapter Books adventures to help kids grow confident and develop a love of reading, including Betsy and Bones’s first trip, On the Loose in London!.

Super Sibling Mega Battle!

A Star Chapter Book

Part of Dog Meets Dog

By Dan Yaccarino

Illustrated by Ethan Long

Betsy and Bones say “konnichiwa” to Tokyo! Soon after they arrive, Betsy draws the attention of the company behind Fab Crab, one of the most popular snacks in Japan. They offer her the incredible honor of being their spokesperson, which she happily accepts! Unfortunately, the demands of her new position mean she doesn’t have time to do the sightseeing she’d planned with Bones—in fact, she doesn’t have time for Bones at all. Bones is disappointed and wants Betsy to quit. Can he convince her to hang up her Fab Crab crown?

Each Star Chapter Book is 112 pages long, divided into six to eight short chapters with illustrated panels on every page to keep kids engaged from start to finish. This highly visual early chapter book format supports the transition from leveled readers to chapter books, making Star Chapter Books a perfect fit for independent reading, classroom libraries, or shared story time.

Look for more Star Chapter Books adventures to help kids grow confident and develop a love of reading, including Betsy and Bones’s trips in Framed in Paris! and On the Loose in London!.

Sherlock Roach and the Case of the Crunchy Crumb

A Star Chapter Book

Part of Sherlock Roach, Bug Detective

By Joe McGee

Illustrated by Jannie Ho

Organized and cautious, Betsy has every detail of their vacation planned, while her impulsive brother Bones is more interested in food—especially ketchup. But when their sightseeing adventure collides with a daring art heist, they must rely on each other to crack the case. On a breathtaking chase through the City of Light, the siblings race to catch the culprit and clear their names before the famous masterpiece disappears forever.

Each Star Chapter Book is 112 pages long, divided into six to eight short chapters with illustrated panels on every page to keep kids engaged from start to finish. This highly visual early chapter book format supports the transition from leveled readers to chapter books, making Star Chapter Books a perfect fit for independent reading, classroom libraries, or shared story time.

Look for more Star Chapter Books adventures to help kids grow confident and develop a love of reading, including Betsy and Bones’s first trip, On the Loose in London!.

Bawk to the Future

A Star Chapter Book

Part of Time-Traveling Chickens

By Kaz Windness

Illustrated by Kaz Windness

Nugget and Tenders are super-big, super-smart, talking chickens. When evil scientists trap them in a time machine, they land in the age of the dinosaurs. Not ones to be easily discouraged, these adventurous avians see their chance to change the course of chicken-kind. Can they change the past and get back to their future—or is the duo doomed to be a dinosaur’s dinner?

Each Star Chapter Book is 112 pages long, divided into six to eight short chapters with illustrated panels on every page to keep kids engaged from start to finish. This highly visual early chapter book format supports the transition from leveled readers to chapter books, making Star Chapter Books a perfect fit for independent reading, classroom libraries, or shared story time.

Look for more Star Chapter Books adventures to help kids grow confident and develop a love of reading, including the chickens’ next adventure, Nugget and Tenders’s Eggcellent Adventure!

Nugget and Tenders’s Eggcellent Adventure

A Star Chapter Book

Part of Time-Traveling Chickens

By Kaz Windness

Illustrated by Kaz Windness

Nugget and Tenders discover that evil scientists are hatching a plan for world domination—and chicken is definitely on the menu! To make matters worse, the fowl friends’ baby chick, Waffles, has been kidnapped by the scientist ringleader. Nugget and Tenders are going to need help from the greatest minds in history to rescue Waffles and stop the scientists, so they fire up their time machine and jump through history to recruit the perfect team. Can they work quickly enough to save their baby…and the world?

Each Star Chapter Book is 112 pages long, divided into six to eight short chapters with illustrated panels on every page to keep kids engaged from start to finish. This highly visual early chapter book format supports the transition from leveled readers to chapter books, making Star Chapter Books a perfect fit for independent reading, classroom libraries, or shared story time.

Look for more Star Chapter Books adventures to help kids grow confident and develop a love of reading, including the chickens’ first adventure, Bawk to the Future!

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