What are some good elementary fiction books for kids?

One great science fiction elementary book is 'The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System'. It combines educational content about space with a fun adventure story. Another is 'A Wrinkle in Time' which has elements of time travel and strange new worlds that are accessible for elementary readers. Also, 'The Little Prince' is a classic. It's a short but profound science fiction - like story with themes about different planets and unique characters.

One great option is 'The One and Only Ivan' by Katherine Applegate. It features a gorilla's perspective and touches on themes of friendship and captivity. Another is 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio, which is about a boy with a facial deformity and promotes kindness and acceptance. 'Esperanza Rising' by Pam Muñoz Ryan is also good. It tells the story of a Mexican - American girl facing challenges during the Great Depression.

They tend to have clear and straightforward plots. Take 'The Little Prince' for instance. Its plot is easy to follow while still being deep and thought - provoking. And most good elementary fiction books have colorful illustrations to help bring the story to life, as in 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit'.

One great elementary reading story is 'The Tortoise and the Hare'. It teaches kids about the value of perseverance. Another is 'The Little Red Hen', which shows the importance of hard work. 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears' is also popular as it has elements of adventure and right and wrong.

The 'Percy Jackson' series is also excellent. It combines Greek mythology with modern - day settings. Percy, the main character, is a demigod and his quests are full of action, humor, and interesting mythological elements.

Some elementary school historical fiction books are really engaging. For example, 'The Sign of the Beaver' by Elizabeth George Speare. It's about a boy who is left alone in the Maine wilderness in the 18th century and his relationship with a Native American boy. 'My Brother Sam Is Dead' by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier is set during the American Revolution and tells a very poignant story of a family divided by the war. 'A Long Way from Chicago' by Richard Peck is also a great one, with its stories set in the 1930s rural Illinois.

Well, 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' by Roald Dahl is a great elementary top fiction book. It tells the story of Charlie Bucket who gets to visit the magical chocolate factory. 'Where the Wild Things Are' by Maurice Sendak is also very popular. It's about a boy named Max who travels to an island full of wild things. Then there's 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit' by Beatrix Potter, a charming story of a naughty little rabbit.

Good fiction kids books? Well, 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' is a must - mention. It's full of strange and wonderful adventures that can spark a child's imagination. 'Where the Wild Things Are' is also excellent. The simple yet powerful story of a boy's journey to a land of wild creatures is really engaging for kids. And don't forget 'The Chronicles of Narnia' series. It has a rich fantasy world with talking animals and epic battles.

The 'Harry Potter' series is also very popular. It's about a young wizard, Harry Potter, and his adventures at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. There are magic, friendship, and battles against evil, which can attract kids a lot.

There are many great options. 'Charlotte's Web' is a classic that kids love. It's about a pig and a spider's friendship.