Chapter Books, Young Readers

Build Your Child’s Library with 6 New & Classic Box Sets

As readers of all ages know, there is nothing as satisfying as polishing off a book, rolling over, and having the sequel right at hand. I remember the eons-long gap between new Harry Potter books, and while the anticipation was fun, it is so much better to be able to dive right into the next one. Box sets are perfect for young binge-readers-in-training—and they also have the wonderful perks of being easy to clean up (just put them in the box!), easy to put away (just put the box on the shelf!), and easy to keep together in a set. It is pretty obvious that everyone should own all the box sets of everything. If you’re not sure where to start your kid’s box set collection, here are some suggestions.

Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book Box Set: Books 1-4

Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book Box Set: Books 1-4

Paperback $19.96

Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book Box Set: Books 1-4

By Herman Parish
Illustrator Lynne Avril

In Stock Online

Paperback $19.96

Amelia Bedelia Chapter Books Boxed Set, by Herman Parish and Lynne Avril
A series of silly mix-ups and misunderstandings featuring the heartwarmingly bobbleheaded Amelia Bedelia is collected in this box set. The black and white drawings and the quick chapters are easy to read, and laugh and groan over, and reread, all weekend long. This collection can be expanded with a second Amelia Bedelia box set. You know what two box sets are great for when you’re done reading them? Being used as book ends for all of those stand alone books that need a hug!

Amelia Bedelia Chapter Books Boxed Set, by Herman Parish and Lynne Avril
A series of silly mix-ups and misunderstandings featuring the heartwarmingly bobbleheaded Amelia Bedelia is collected in this box set. The black and white drawings and the quick chapters are easy to read, and laugh and groan over, and reread, all weekend long. This collection can be expanded with a second Amelia Bedelia box set. You know what two box sets are great for when you’re done reading them? Being used as book ends for all of those stand alone books that need a hug!

Ivy and Bean Secret Treasure Box

Ivy and Bean Secret Treasure Box

Paperback $19.99

Ivy and Bean Secret Treasure Box

By Annie Barrows
Illustrator Sophie Blackall

In Stock Online

Paperback $19.99

Ivy and Bean Secret Treasure Box, by Sophie Blackall and Annie Barrows
This Ivy and Bean set has to be one of the cutest out there. Even better, along with the first three books in this series about unlikely friends, your little reader will also get their own secret hidden treasure box inside. Who doesn’t love a box within a box? When everyone has tackled the first three books in this set, you can add set two to your collection, which comes with paper dolls and stickers.

Ivy and Bean Secret Treasure Box, by Sophie Blackall and Annie Barrows
This Ivy and Bean set has to be one of the cutest out there. Even better, along with the first three books in this series about unlikely friends, your little reader will also get their own secret hidden treasure box inside. Who doesn’t love a box within a box? When everyone has tackled the first three books in this set, you can add set two to your collection, which comes with paper dolls and stickers.

[an3]Junie B. Jones Complete Kindergarten Collection: Books 1-17 with paper dolls in boxed set, by Barbara Park, Denise Brunkus
Quick-witted, sassy, and always hilarious, Junie B. Jones is everyone’s kindergarten and first grade hero. Follow her kindergarten hijinks, and battles with her rivals, in the Kindergarten collection, which has a jaw-dropping seventeen books in it. Things get even crazier in first grade, which comes with its own set of eleven books. Both collections have plenty of extras (more paper dolls!), and adorable coordinating cover art, that isn’t only fun to read but attractive to look at. If you have a fast reader who can never be without a book, these sets are worth every penny.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Box of Books 1-8 + The Do-It-Yourself Book

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Box of Books 1-8 + The Do-It-Yourself Book

Other Format $126.00

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Box of Books 1-8 + The Do-It-Yourself Book

By Jeff Kinney

Other Format $126.00

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Box of Books 1-8 + The Do-It-Yourself Book, by Jeff Kinney
No young reader’s library is complete without the Wimpy Kid, an antihero who is as funny as he is relatable. This set contains the first eight books in the series, which is the perfect introduction to Greg and his exploits. To encourage fans to do some journaling of their own, it includes The Do-It-Yourself Book for fans to live out their own Wimpy Kid fantasy.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Box of Books 1-8 + The Do-It-Yourself Book, by Jeff Kinney
No young reader’s library is complete without the Wimpy Kid, an antihero who is as funny as he is relatable. This set contains the first eight books in the series, which is the perfect introduction to Greg and his exploits. To encourage fans to do some journaling of their own, it includes The Do-It-Yourself Book for fans to live out their own Wimpy Kid fantasy.

Wonder/365 Days of Wonder Box Set

Wonder/365 Days of Wonder Box Set

Hardcover $31.98

Wonder/365 Days of Wonder Box Set

By R. J. Palacio

Hardcover $31.98

Wonder/365 Days of Wonder Box Set, by R. J. Palacio
Palacio’s heartwarming, thought-provoking story has taken readers of every age by the heart. Auggie’s journey is one that encourages empathy, compassion, and acceptance. This set especially speaks to parents and children alike; the second book, 365 Days of Wonder, focuses on a teacher, Mr. Browne, and his celebration of the goodness of human beingsFans can also pick up Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories, for more stories from the wonderful characters that populate this world.

Wonder/365 Days of Wonder Box Set, by R. J. Palacio
Palacio’s heartwarming, thought-provoking story has taken readers of every age by the heart. Auggie’s journey is one that encourages empathy, compassion, and acceptance. This set especially speaks to parents and children alike; the second book, 365 Days of Wonder, focuses on a teacher, Mr. Browne, and his celebration of the goodness of human beingsFans can also pick up Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories, for more stories from the wonderful characters that populate this world.

Star Wars Jedi Academy Trilogy Box Set

Star Wars Jedi Academy Trilogy Box Set

Paperback $38.97

Star Wars Jedi Academy Trilogy Box Set

By Jeffrey Brown

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Paperback $38.97

Trilogy Box Set (Star Wars: Jedi Academy), by Jeffrey Brown
I adore the Star Wars world that Jeffrey Brown as created. When we read Vader’s Little Princess to our daughter, my husband and I could’t stop laughing—and crying. Since then we have been reading all of his books, and the Jedi Academy series is a must-read for fans. When young Roan is sent to the Jedi Academy instead of pilot school like he hopes, his live is put on a different path—and he meets Yoda and the many other stars and creatures of the Star Wars universe.

Trilogy Box Set (Star Wars: Jedi Academy), by Jeffrey Brown
I adore the Star Wars world that Jeffrey Brown as created. When we read Vader’s Little Princess to our daughter, my husband and I could’t stop laughing—and crying. Since then we have been reading all of his books, and the Jedi Academy series is a must-read for fans. When young Roan is sent to the Jedi Academy instead of pilot school like he hopes, his live is put on a different path—and he meets Yoda and the many other stars and creatures of the Star Wars universe.

Little House (9-Book Boxed Set)

Little House (9-Book Boxed Set)

Paperback $104.15

Little House (9-Book Boxed Set)

By Laura Ingalls Wilder
Illustrator Garth Williams

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Paperback $104.15

Little House (9-Book Boxed Set), by Laura Ingalls Wilder
You read it as a kid, I read it as a kid: and now it’s time for our kids to cherish this timeless series. Based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s childhood, the Little House books introduce young readers to our frontier history, a time of simple games, self-sufficiency, and plenty of wild encounters. This box set is so good I can see parents everywhere re-reading the books themselves long after the kids have gone to bed. Or maybe that’s just me.

Little House (9-Book Boxed Set), by Laura Ingalls Wilder
You read it as a kid, I read it as a kid: and now it’s time for our kids to cherish this timeless series. Based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s childhood, the Little House books introduce young readers to our frontier history, a time of simple games, self-sufficiency, and plenty of wild encounters. This box set is so good I can see parents everywhere re-reading the books themselves long after the kids have gone to bed. Or maybe that’s just me.

Do you own a box set that you think is an absolute must-have?