What books are appropriate for a 6 year old to read? What types of books should they be reading? What are some of the best books for this age group?As a parent, it can be difficult to know what books are age-appropriate for a 6 year old. Reading is such an important part of a child's development and it is important to make sure the books they are reading are age-appropriate. I'm interested to hear what books are recommended for this age group and why.