Elementary Reader

This reader is about 8-10 and can read chapter books. Like the beginning reader, he perceives the world concretely. His reading abilities can develop magnificently, if exposed to quality literature. Yet, he should be protected from unbiblical worldviews, especially if they are subtle. This reader may be able to understand concrete issues wrongly presented. For example, if a book shows a character disobeying and going unpunished, this child may understand that disobedience is unacceptable regardless of “being caught.” A younger child, the beginning reader, may not have grasped this concept. With the previous exception, books in this category would be acceptable reading for the beginning reader, although the younger reader’s independent skills have not progressed enough to read it on his own. Thus, these books may be read aloud to a younger child.