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The best books for 7 year old boys

Are you looking for the best book ideas for 7 year old boys? The most important thing when choosing books for 7 year old boys is that they enjoy reading them and see them as fun. This will help foster a life long love of reading. There are lots of great books for 7 year old boys including books for reluctant readers, fun books, books with their favorite characters from TV and film and factual books. There are also some top fiction books available by authors such as Roald Dahl and titles such as Captain Underpants and Horrid Henry. But, many 7 year old boys will be happier settling down with a non fiction book about something they love such as sport or cars.

Read on for lots of good books for 7 year old boys below to help them start to love reading and build on their reading skills.

Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl books are great for 7 year old boys. Some favorites at this age include George's Marvellous Medicine and James and the Giant Peach. A great first chapter book for 7 year old boys.
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Flat Stanley

You may remember the story of Flat Stanley from your own childhood. It tells the story of Stanley who's flattened by a bulletin board but being flat does have some advantages such as being mailed to California to see his friends for vacation. Stories that have been around since the parents were kids and are still popular show a great book that has stood the test of time. 7 year old boys will love this.
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Captain Underpants

Captain Underpants will appeal to a 7 year old boys sense of humor, telling the story of George and Harold. It does entail the potty humor that boys this age love but if you want to encourage a 7 year old to read they will love these books.
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Non Fiction and Factual Books

Not every child is happy reading fiction books. Some will really enjoy reading more factual books. There are some great factual books for this age group which are very visual but contain all kinds of information and are very educational. They can also generate great discussion and educate adults too. The best things to do is to buy factual books on topics which the 7 year old boy is interested in such as their favorite sport or hobby. Below are some good non fiction books on some science topics, cartoons and sport which 7 year old boys may find interesting.
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Horrid Henry

Horrid Henry is naughty and always getting into trouble with his mischievous ways. Another book which is great for reluctant readers.
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Books from Film and TV

7 year old boys will enjoy reading books about characters they have watched in films and on the TV. Some ideas include Ben 10, Harry Potter and Star Wars with a few books shown below.
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Another classic funny book telling the story of Greg Heffley which will really appeal to boys. Probably best for boys who are pushing eight rather than just turning 7.
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Fun Books

Reading and books should be fun and enjoyable. If you want the 7 year old boy you know to develop a love of books its important that they associate them with fun rather than being forced to read.

Where's Waldo is book where you have to find Waldo and other characters and things, hidden on every page. You may not think that they could be very educational but they are fantastic to improve concentration skills and develop perseverance and problem solving skills. 7 year old boys will also get a sense of achievement when they have found Waldo and completed the challenge. Great fun.
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Best Toys for 7 Year Old Boys

Best Toys for 7 Year Old Boys
Looking for the best toys for 7 year old boys too. Check out this article with ideas including lego sets, outdoor toys, remote control cars, science toys and lots more.

Best Books for 7 Year Old Boys

  • UtopianDreamer Nov 5, 2011 @ 6:55 pm | delete
    Great book ideas. The 'Jake Cake' series are fantastic too.
  • cinstress Mar 17, 2011 @ 2:48 pm | delete
    good job!

    thanks for the ideas on what to get
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