Cheap Kids Chapter Readers?

hal2814 · 02-18-2011, 09:46 AM

I'm getting my 6-year-old daughter an eInk Nook for her birthday. She loves reading chapter books like Fancy Nancy and Junie B Jones and really wants an eReader. I'm going to pre-load the Nook with some books from B&N but with few exceptions they're kind of pricey compared to just buying them used off of Amazon like I usually do. I'm wondering if anyone has a source for relatively cheap chapter readers (or maybe some eBook collections for sale) that will load on the Nook (or can be converted with Calibre)?

HarryT · 02-18-2011, 10:03 AM

What do you mean by "chapter books"? That's a term that I'm unfamiliar with.

SleepyBob · 02-18-2011, 10:19 AM

It's a book that has multiple chapters.

It's the transition from 10-20 page "stories" to full-fledged novels. Beginning books are short enough that the entire book is essentially a single chapter. Chapter books will be longer (40+ pages), will have a real plot and character development, and, as a result, have chapter breaks, just like grown-up books.

dmacmart · 02-18-2011, 10:27 AM

Do you have access to a library with ebook lending, so they would be free? Of course, they have to go back at the end of the lending period; you can't keep them.

Philadelphia and Singapore have libraries non-residents can join. My library seems to have tons of YA and juvenile books. You'll have to check that you have access to lots of appropriate books before making a decision.

mcrmama · 02-18-2011, 11:09 AM

I noticed that our library had all the magic tree house books etc so looking at your library as suggested above would be a good option. I have also found them at kobobooks and it seems to me the prices were reasonable. I keep a few books on my reader for my oldest son who reads chapter books.

elemenoP · 02-18-2011, 12:04 PM

The Magic Tree House books go on promotional pricing sometimes so keep an eye out. Right now there is one (Eve of the Emperor Penguin) that is $.95 on Nook.

hal2814 · 02-18-2011, 01:24 PM

Thanks for the tip, elemenoP. I'll look out for those sales.

The library where we're moving to (Grapevine, TX) has Overdrive and NetLibrary. It looks like Overdrive only has 1 Magic School Bus title and little else for that age group. Does anyone know what NetLibrary offers? I apparently can't search their catalog without a login.

Poppaea · 02-19-2011, 09:05 AM

Singapore Library has these Magic Tree house books mentioned and nearly 3000 childrens books alltogether. I can not say how many are for a 6yr old but the Library is for free anyway. Tipp: Do not wait for an email to come when you enroll, it will never happen. Just give a number code and a nickname and you are fine.

Just4kix · 02-19-2011, 02:52 PM

What price do you consider to be a reasonable price for a children's chapter book?

AnemicOak · 02-21-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by hal2814

It looks like Overdrive only has 1 Magic School Bus title and little else for that age group. Does anyone know what NetLibrary offers? I apparently can't search their catalog without a login.

It will vary depending on the library system (depends which books the 'purchased' for their site). You can also check other libraries in the area as some allow anyone who's a resident of the state access.

My nephew has one of my old readers and loves reading on it. As for pricing when I bought him some Junie B books they were $3.74 from the Kinde store (I'd guess B&N has similar pricing?) while a used copy priced at $0.01 will still cost you $4 with shipping. If you can find the used books locally it's unlikely a "new" digital copy is going to compete price wise with a used pbook.

hal2814 · 02-21-2011, 01:55 PM

Just4kix, I think $1.50-$2.50 is right around ideal for me. That's what they run at the used book store in my current town (and I'll miss that place when I move). It's also roughly the price per book I end up paying for the used Prime-eligible single books and boxed sets I get online. I was hoping to maybe find whole collections for sale at a discounted price but it looks like those just don't exist yet for eBooks.

AnemicOak, I get that selection will depend on the library but I'm surprised NetLibrary doesn't even let you look at what's available for a particular library without already being a member. Such a limitation doesn't stop Overdrive.

AnemicOak · 02-21-2011, 02:45 PM

NetLibrary at my local library is a lot of non-fiction PDF stuff, don't know if they offer other stuff or not.

Just4kix · 02-26-2011, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hal2814

Just4kix, I think $1.50-$2.50 is right around ideal for me. That's what they run at the used book store in my current town (and I'll miss that place when I move). It's also roughly the price per book I end up paying for the used Prime-eligible single books and boxed sets I get online. I was hoping to maybe find whole collections for sale at a discounted price but it looks like those just don't exist yet for eBooks.

AnemicOak, I get that selection will depend on the library but I'm surprised NetLibrary doesn't even let you look at what's available for a particular library without already being a member. Such a limitation doesn't stop Overdrive.

Thanks Hal2814. It's useful to know what sort of price readers expect to pay.

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02-18-2011, 09:46 AM	#1
hal2814 Connoisseur Posts: 65 Karma: 2460 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kindle 2	Cheap Kids Chapter Readers? I'm getting my 6-year-old daughter an eInk Nook for her birthday. She loves reading chapter books like Fancy Nancy and Junie B Jones and really wants an eReader. I'm going to pre-load the Nook with some books from B&N but with few exceptions they're kind of pricey compared to just buying them used off of Amazon like I usually do. I'm wondering if anyone has a source for relatively cheap chapter readers (or maybe some eBook collections for sale) that will load on the Nook (or can be converted with Calibre)?

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	What do you mean by "chapter books"? That's a term that I'm unfamiliar with.

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SleepyBob Evangelist Posts: 426 Karma: 8522810 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Device: Kindle PW3	It's a book that has multiple chapters. It's the transition from 10-20 page "stories" to full-fledged novels. Beginning books are short enough that the entire book is essentially a single chapter. Chapter books will be longer (40+ pages), will have a real plot and character development, and, as a result, have chapter breaks, just like grown-up books.

02-18-2011, 10:27 AM	#4
dmacmart Fanatic Posts: 534 Karma: 696908 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ottawa Canada Device: Kobo Mini, Glo, Arc, H2O, iPhone, iPad 2, (husband)Touch	Do you have access to a library with ebook lending, so they would be free? Of course, they have to go back at the end of the lending period; you can't keep them. Philadelphia and Singapore have libraries non-residents can join. My library seems to have tons of YA and juvenile books. You'll have to check that you have access to lots of appropriate books before making a decision.

02-18-2011, 11:09 AM	#5
mcrmama Addict Posts: 239 Karma: 16806 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Kobo Aura One	I noticed that our library had all the magic tree house books etc so looking at your library as suggested above would be a good option. I have also found them at kobobooks and it seems to me the prices were reasonable. I keep a few books on my reader for my oldest son who reads chapter books.

02-18-2011, 12:04 PM	#6
elemenoP Wizard Posts: 1,717 Karma: 3790058 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NYC Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Sony 650	The Magic Tree House books go on promotional pricing sometimes so keep an eye out. Right now there is one (Eve of the Emperor Penguin) that is $.95 on Nook.

02-18-2011, 01:24 PM	#7
hal2814 Connoisseur Posts: 65 Karma: 2460 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kindle 2	Thanks for the tip, elemenoP. I'll look out for those sales. The library where we're moving to (Grapevine, TX) has Overdrive and NetLibrary. It looks like Overdrive only has 1 Magic School Bus title and little else for that age group. Does anyone know what NetLibrary offers? I apparently can't search their catalog without a login.

02-19-2011, 09:05 AM	#8
Poppaea Lucifer's Bat Posts: 2,577 Karma: 20638583 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth/Berlin Device: Kobo Libra Colour	Singapore Library has these Magic Tree house books mentioned and nearly 3000 childrens books alltogether. I can not say how many are for a 6yr old but the Library is for free anyway. Tipp: Do not wait for an email to come when you enroll, it will never happen. Just give a number code and a nickname and you are fine.

02-19-2011, 02:52 PM	#9
Just4kix Zealot Posts: 135 Karma: 365040 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Durban South Africa Device: none	What price do you consider to be a reasonable price for a children's chapter book?

02-21-2011, 01:55 PM	#11
hal2814 Connoisseur Posts: 65 Karma: 2460 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kindle 2	Just4kix, I think $1.50-$2.50 is right around ideal for me. That's what they run at the used book store in my current town (and I'll miss that place when I move). It's also roughly the price per book I end up paying for the used Prime-eligible single books and boxed sets I get online. I was hoping to maybe find whole collections for sale at a discounted price but it looks like those just don't exist yet for eBooks. AnemicOak, I get that selection will depend on the library but I'm surprised NetLibrary doesn't even let you look at what's available for a particular library without already being a member. Such a limitation doesn't stop Overdrive.

02-21-2011, 02:45 PM	#12
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	NetLibrary at my local library is a lot of non-fiction PDF stuff, don't know if they offer other stuff or not.

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