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With anywhere from 10 pages to 64 pages, the amount of information and the word count in early reader books varies greatly, but one thing normally stays the same: the size. Most early reader books come sized at 6 inches x 9 inches. Early reader books (also known as leveled readers) usually work for kids between the ages of 5 and 9, although many series divide them into five levels, depending on the reading level of each child:

 Level 1: Just getting started reading; the reader knows the alphabet and is excited about reading their first books. Sometimes labeled for ages 3 to 6.

 Level 2: For readers who can recognize and sound out certain words but who may still need help with more complex words. Often labeled for ages 4 to 6.

 Level 3: When a reader is ready to tackle easy stories all by themselves. For kindergarten through third grade.

 Level 4: Many programs introduce chapter breaks at Level 4 for children who are ready to jump into “bigger kid” books but aren’t yet ready for middle-grade topics or length. For second and third graders.

 Level 5: If the program goes this far, these books are actual chapter books that have a few black-and-white illustrations scattered throughout. You can find third and fourth graders still reading these.