chapter book

[ chap-ter book ]

noun

1. a book divided into chapters, especially a book of fiction, written for children whose reading and comprehension skills have advanced beyond picture books:

   Can you suggest a good chapter book for reading with my seven-year-old at bedtime?

Word History and Origins

Origin of chapter book¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

In the children’s chapter book series Zoey and Sassafras, which my own two kids adore, young Zoey has to work out how to save magical creatures with mysterious injuries and ailments.

From Science News

Shelves of picture books and chapter books cater to young readers.

From Time