We’re currently reading The Family Midrash Says The Book of Daniel by Rabbi Moshe Weissman
. My seven year old son loves this book and keeps asking me to read more. It’s a great introduction to the Babylonian exile, which will lead nicely into the story of Purim — coming up sooner than we think.
Several years ago, I did the same thing with my daughters. We read this book around this time of the year, and then delved in depth into the story of Purim. Disclaimer: we didn’t finish the Book of Daniel with them. They liked the action, but then, later on, it got more into prophecies of the four kingdoms, and my kids got bored.
Book list for Purim coming up soon, G-d willing!