DS2 is in 1st grade - reading on grade level, possibly a wee bit above. He's exceptionally socially aware, has a high achieving brother, and deals with anxiety.
He has asked for chapter books that he can read for Christmas. His reading level exceeds his patience level, so he needs something that has a fair bit of white space on the page. They also can't be "babyish" - so my favorites like Henry and Mudge, Frog and Toad, etc. are out (and also a bit below his reading level, but out anyway).
Any suggestions? It's top of his list for us and for Santa, so I really want to find some good ones.