Book to read to 6year old boy?

Difficult to find books that are short enough to read in one sitting but are not babyish.

Burglar Bill, the Gruffalo books, The Boy who Grew Dragons, the 13 Storey Tree House series ?

Have you tried the Horrid Henry series? They usually go down very well at that sort of age.

Oh yes, Horrid Henry.

I was trying to remember what DGS liked but it's a while ago now.

He enjoyed the Percy Jackson books but they might be too old for him just yet.

Both my grandsons (and my sons) really enjoyed a series of books called 'The Secrets of Droon' by Tony Abbott. It's a similar idea to Enid Blyton's Faraway Tree but there's a secret stairway in the cellar.

The only drawback is that it's an American series but the chapter size is perfect for bedtime reading.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Secrets_of_Droon

Wimpey Diaries, Horrid Henry, Michael Mepurgo has done some good books and so has David Walliams ( although I can’t stand the man but the kids love his books)

You don’t have to read it in one go there is nothing more exciting than having to wait for the next chapter
When I was small I had a wonderful History teacher who told us a historical story out of her head on a Friday afternoons (if we had been good) she’d always leave us on a cliff hanger so the next week we d be as good as gold so we could have the next part of the story

Thanks, I'll have a look at Horrid Henry. They do need to be short as we only have him about every 6 weeks

and so has David Walliams ( although I can’t stand the man but the kids love his books)^

Gangsta Franny - why did DFS say she reminded him of me! 😁
I've never stolen anything in my life.

Gangsta Granny

Gangsta granny horrid Henry will hit the mark!

Any Roald Dahl book

You say you only see him every 6 weeks but you could do a video call in between couldn’t you

Roald Dahl books are great for this age group.

I meant to say and read another chapter over the video call
When my grandaughter was little and couldn’t sleep I d get a phone call can you read her a story please ! she’s 22 now 🤣

If he’s 6 I’d still go for good quality picture stories where he can follow the text you’re reading to him , understand the language , and use the illustrations as reinforcement . Favourites can be repeated multiple times . I agree with Allira’s suggestions and would browse a good bookshop with him to see what’s out there now . Stories that rhyme really work well with this age , and Julia Donaldson is great at those .
Look for “ The giant Jam Sandwich “” .
It’s been around for years but works on every level and has been a favourite with every 6 year old I’ve ever known .
( Unless wasps are a problem !! )

Never met a little chap who didn't just love Fungus The Bogeyman!

“ The giant Jam Sandwich “

Oh, I have to read that (even though the DGC are told for it now)!

If you have the time and patience have a look through Enid Blyton books and make your own alterations. This is what I did when my children were small. The stories are excellent and children love them. But some of the expressions and language are not what we’d use today.

My son loved Horrid Henry at that age, slightly anarchic, and fun for adults to read to them too - and who doesn’t know a Moody Margaret, or a Perfect Peter?

Captain Underpants, great books for a reluctant reader 😊

Casdon

My son loved Horrid Henry at that age, slightly anarchic, and fun for adults to read to them too - and who doesn’t know a Moody Margaret, or a Perfect Peter?

My son and I used to love Horrid Henry - we would take turns reading them to each other. He kept them and Captain Underpants when he left home

Casdon

My son loved Horrid Henry at that age, slightly anarchic, and fun for adults to read to them too - and who doesn’t know a Moody Margaret, or a Perfect Peter?

Oh goodness -Perfect Peter
When DD was very young, Perfect Peter and his mother were part of a group of us who used to get together with our pre-school-age toddlers. I wonder where he is now!

I've met Peters since and they're not so perfect but good friends 😁

I’m afraid to say that little boys (and my DGD) love anything slightly rude. So how about the ‘I need a New Bum’ series or ‘The Monkey With the Bright Blue Bottom’ .

My GS loved the Mr Men stories. His favourite now is The boy who grew dragons. He's read the whole series.

I'm going to go a bit old school & say The magic faraway tree by Enid Blighton. All my Boy's loved this book. It's magical & memorial too. Plus, you'll enjoy it too.