Books for ages 6–8
Stories for ages 6 to 8, from level 5 picture books to chapter books. Tap any cover for a free sneak peek.
Classic Stories
Beloved books by famous authors, retold for young readers · 29 books
- Treasure Island: A Retelling for Curious ReadersEnglish · Chapter book · Level 6 · Ages 6–8
- Through the Looking-Glass: A Retelling for Curious ReadersEnglish · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- The Wind in the Willows: A Retelling for Curious ReadersEnglish · Chapter book · Level 6 · Ages 6–8
- The Story of King Arthur and His Knights: A Retelling for Curious ReadersEnglish · Chapter book · Level 6 · Ages 6–8
- The Snow Queen: A Retelling for Curious ReadersEnglish · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- The Selfish GiantEnglish · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- The Secret Garden: A Retelling for Curious ReadersEnglish · Chapter book · Level 6 · Ages 6–8
- The Railway Children: A Retelling for Curious ReadersEnglish · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- The Princess and the Goblin: A Retelling for Curious ReadersEnglish · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- The Prince and the Pauper: A Retelling for Curious ReadersEnglish · Chapter book · Level 6 · Ages 6–8
- The Phoenix and the Carpet: A Retelling for Curious ReadersEnglish · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood: A Retelling for Curious ReadersEnglish · Chapter book · Level 6 · Ages 6–8
- The Marvelous Land of Oz: A Retelling for Curious ReadersEnglish · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- The Jungle Book: A Retelling for Curious ReadersEnglish · Chapter book · Level 6 · Ages 6–8
- The Happy Prince: A Retelling for Curious ReadersEnglish · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- The Canterville Ghost: A Retelling for Curious ReadersEnglish · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: A Retelling for Curious ReadersEnglish · Chapter book · Level 6 · Ages 6–8
- The Adventures of Pinocchio: A Retelling for Curious ReadersEnglish · Chapter book · Level 6 · Ages 6–8
- Pollyanna: A Retelling for Curious ReadersEnglish · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- Peter Pan: A Retelling for Curious ReadersEnglish · Chapter book · Level 6 · Ages 6–8
- Little Women: A Retelling for Curious ReadersEnglish · Chapter book · Level 6 · Ages 6–8
- Heidi: A Retelling for Curious ReadersEnglish · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- Five Children and It: A Retelling for Curious ReadersEnglish · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- Black Beauty: A Retelling for Curious ReadersEnglish · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- Anne of Green Gables: A Retelling for Curious ReadersEnglish · Chapter book · Level 6 · Ages 6–8
- A Little Princess: A Retelling for Curious ReadersEnglish · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- A Christmas Carol: A Retelling for Curious ReadersEnglish · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- Aladdin and the Wonderful LampEnglish · Chapter book · Level 7 · Ages 6–8
- Beauty and the BeastEnglish · Chapter book · Level 7 · Ages 6–8
Folktales & Legends
Traditional fairy tales, fables, myths, and legends · 4 books
- The Goose-Girl: A Retelling for Curious ReadersEnglish · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- The Tailor of Gloucester: A Retelling for Curious ReadersEnglish · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- RapunzelEnglish · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- Puss in BootsEnglish · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
Biography
True stories of real people · 13 books
- Theodore Roosevelt: A Life OutdoorsLeaders, Book 3 · English · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- Nelson Mandela: Working for a Fairer South AfricaLeaders, Book 5 · English · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- Martin Luther King Jr.: A Voice for JusticeLeaders, Book 6 · English · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- Marie Curie: A Light for ScienceScientists, Book 6 · English · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- Jesse Owens: Four Gold MedalsMore amazing people, Book 2 · English · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- George Washington: Leading a New NationLeaders, Book 1 · English · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- Galileo Galilei: A New Look at the SkyScientists, Book 1 · English · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- Franklin D. Roosevelt: Helping in Hard TimesLeaders, Book 4 · English · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- Charles Darwin: A World of Living ThingsScientists, Book 3 · English · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- Albert Einstein: Questions About LightScientists, Book 7 · English · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- Ada Lovelace: Beyond the NumbersScientists, Book 4 · English · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- Abraham Lincoln: A Nation and a PromiseLeaders, Book 2 · English · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- Isaac Newton: Light, Motion, and QuestionsScientists, Book 2 · English · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
Discovery
How nature, science, and the world work · 5 books
- Cars and Trucks at WorkHow Things Work, Book 2 · English · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- Trains on the MoveHow Things Work, Book 5 · English · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- Machines in SpaceHow Things Work, Book 4 · English · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- Airplanes Take FlightHow Things Work, Book 3 · English · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
- Electricity Takes a PathHow Things Work, Book 1 · English · Picture book · Level 5 · Ages 6–8
For grown-ups
Good to know about books for ages 6–8
What books are good for ages 6 to 8?
Level 5 picture books and Level 6 and 7 chapter books: longer books of about 1,500 to 5,000 story words, with bigger journeys and richer words.
How do ages and reading levels fit together?
Ages say who a book is written for; levels say how long and detailed it is. Phonics through Level 5 suit ages 3 to 5, and Levels 5 to 7 suit ages 6 to 8, so Level 5 works for both. Every child is different, so try a free sneak peek first.
Will Wonder Teller read to my child?
Yes, through Level 6. Picture books and Level 6 chapter books are read aloud while each sentence lights up; Level 7 chapter books have no narration. Your child can tap any word for a child-friendly explanation.
Can we read these books for free?
Every book opens with a free sneak peek of its first pages, no account needed. A free Wonder Teller account, with no card required, reads every Free-trial book in full. Basic and Premium plans unlock more of the library, and Premium unlocks every book.