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Statistics show that boys are less likely to become good readers than girls. Make sure that doesn't happen to your sons by introducing them to the wonders of books at a young age. As colder weather approaches, encourage them to curl up under a blanket and read. Here's a list of good stories about cool boys just like them (note that this list is for elementary-age boys only).

The Beast in Ms. Rooney's Room by Patricia Reilly Giff - Held back for a year in 2nd grade, Richard can't seem to help getting into trouble, until he gets interested in reading and helps his class in a special way. 76 pgs.

The Adventures of Ali Baba Bernstein by Joanna Hurwitz - Eight-year-old David is convinced that his life will be more adventurous when he changes his name to Ali Baba. 82 pgs.

The Stories Julian Tells by Ann Cameron - Relates episodes in 7-year-old Julian's life which include getting into trouble with his younger brother Huey, planting a garden, what he did to try to grow taller, losing a tooth, and finding a new friend. 71 pgs.

The Hit-Away Kid by Matt Christopher - Barry McGee, hit-away batter for the Peach Street Mudders, enjoys winning so much that he has a tendency to bend the rules. 60 pgs.

Herbie Jones by Suzy Kline - Herbie's experiences in 3rd grade include finding bones in the boy's bathroom, wandering away from his class on their field trip, and being promoted to a higher reading group. 96 pgs.

Tac's Island by Ruth Yaffe Radin - During a summer week on an island off the coast of Virginia, a friendship develops between two boys, one an island native, the other a visitor. 74 pgs.

Knights of the Kitchen Table by Jon Scieszka - Joe receives a magic book as a birthday present from his uncle, and with his friends, Sam and Fred, is transported to a time when evil knights, fire-breathing dragons and vile-smelling giants roamed the land. 55 pgs.

Windcatcher by Avi - While learning to sail during a visit to his grandmother's, 11-year-old Tony becomes excited about rumors of sunken treasure in the area and starts following a couple who seems to be mysteriously searching for something. 124 pgs.

Henry Huggins by Beverly Cleary - Henry finds Ribsy, a skinny dog who looks like he needs a home, and then his adventures begin. 155 pgs.

The Secret Life of Owen Skye by Alan Cumyn - Owen lives in a small, rural village with his brothers, parents, and weird Uncle Lorne. The Skye boys have a knack for turning innocent incidents into full blown adventures. 175 pgs.

The Winter Worm Business by Patricia Reilly Giff - When his look-alike cousin moves to town, acts like an idiot, and takes away his friend, 5th grader Leroy is sure his life is ruined. 132 pgs.

Skinnybones by Barbara Park - Alex's active sense of humor helps him get along with the school braggart, make the most of his athletic talents, and simply get by in a hectic world. 112 pgs.

Soup by Robert Newton Peck - The adventures and misadventures of two boys growing up in a small Vermont town. 96 pgs.

15 Minute Moment
Choose a comic strip and cut out each panel. Have your child arrange the comic strip in the correct order. For extra fun, have your child draw their own last panel to complete the funny story.