Best Books to Give... Third (3rd), Fourth (4th) and Fifth (5th) Graders

I love the Holidays.  I love the food and of course the gifts.  My absolute favorite book to give is a book.  Books bring me so much happiness and joy, and I know they can do that for others if only they can get the right book.  

I often have people ask about a good book for a specific age.  Obviously, some kids have specific genres they love so going that route is ideal.  You can also feel free to comment w a specific question.  Just like any librarian I'd love to help you find the right book. 

Earlier this week I shared the Best Books to Give Toddlers through 2nd Graders.  Now I've given you the rest of the elementary school.  Next up will be middle school, high school/teens, and adults.  

Best Books to Give 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders

Third:

 Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures by Kate DiCamillo

For my thoughts/book review.

Boys:  Frindle by Andrew Clements

Girls:  Cinderella (As If You Didn’t Already Know the Story) by Barbara Ensor 

This is a great choice for a quick fast read and for reluctant readers aka kids that don't love reading. 

B/c I couldn't help myself, this is another great book for 3rd grade girls. 

Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Fourth:

Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein

For my thoughts/book review. 

Boys:  Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

Girls: There’s a Boy in the Girls Bathroom by Louis Sachar

Fifth:

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg

Boys: The Earth Dragon Awakes: The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 

by Laurence Yep

Girls:  The Fairy Tale Detectives (The Sisters Grimm, Book 1) by Michael Buckley

There are TONS of great authors and great books from a variety of genres and topics in this book list.  However, I do love talking books, so if you ever have a question or need more suggestions for a grade level just holler. 

Happy Book Gifting this Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa season!