The most popular chapter book books of 2025

Chapter books are for children who are starting to read on their own. Short chapters, clear language and plenty of pictures build confidence, and series with favorite characters keep them coming back. The perfect step between picture books and longer novels. This list shows the ones first published in 2025.

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Krstel Kicks to Win
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Krstel Kicks to Win

Carl Merrison, Hakea Hustler, Krstel Petrevski

Published 2025

192 pages

Sam Squirrel
Cover of Sam Squirrel

Sam Squirrel

Suzanne Selfors

Published 2025

96 pages

Band Camp! 3
Cover of Band Camp! 3

Band Camp! 3

Brian "Smitty" Smith

Published 2025

80 pages

The Mindy Kim Adventures Complete Collection (Boxed Set) Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business; Lunar New Year Parade; Birthday Puppy; Class President; Trip to Korea; Big Pizza Challenge; Fairy-Tale Wedding; Makes a Splash!; Summer Musical; Mid-Autumn Festival; Big Sister; Fun Family Vacation
Cover of The Mindy Kim Adventures Complete Collection (Boxed Set) Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business; Lunar New Year Parade; Birthday Puppy; Class President; Trip to Korea; Big Pizza Challenge; Fairy-Tale Wedding; Makes a Splash!; Summer Musical; Mid-Autumn Festival; Big Sister; Fun Family Vacation

The Mindy Kim Adventures Complete Collection (Boxed Set) Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business; Lunar New Year Parade; Birthday Puppy; Class President; Trip to Korea; Big Pizza Challenge; Fairy-Tale Wedding; Makes a Splash!; Summer Musical; Mid-Autumn Festival; Big Sister; Fun Family Vacation

Lyla Lee

Published 2025

1104 pages

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