Princess Cora and the Crocodile, by Laura Amy Schlitz and Brian Floca, is great fun for younger readers, and is a bit of a cautionary tale for parents.
Browsing: Early Chapter
American Girl’s newest line of characters, WellieWishers, includes books and dolls geared toward 5-8-year-olds. But they work well for younger girls, too.
“Lucy,” by Randy Cecil bridges the gap between picture book and early reader. I am not a dog person, but I found “Lucy” charming nonetheless.