All books are located in the Readers section.
* Other titles are available with the same call number.
Books with Few Words and Short Sentences
At the Beach - by Alexa Andrews
Shows readers some of the things they may find on and around the beach.
Call Number: R AND
Play with Blue - by Bonnie Bader
When Blue the alien's spacecraft lands in a backyard on Earth, he is determined to make friends with the boys and girls he encounters, but first he has to show that he is friendly.
Call Number: R BAD
A New Friend - by Wiley Blevins
A special dog and cat recognize the exceptional friendship they share and stay true to one another despite the stereotype which declares that dogs and cats can't be friends,
Call Number: R BLE*
Biscuit in the Garden - by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
Biscuit the puppy is eager to see the plants and make friends with the animals in the garden.
Call Number: R CAP*
Have You Seen My Cat? - by Eric Carle
Takes young readers on an beautifully illustrated adventure around the world as one young boy journeys from Africa to Asia in search of his beloved cat.
Call Number: R CAR
The Fly Flew In - by David Catrow
A fly flies into a concert hall wreaking havoc.
Call Number: R CAT
Kitty Come Down! - by Joann Cleland
Kitty must be enticed to return to the ground once the children discover his whereabouts.
Call Number: R CLE
Carl and the Kitten - by Alexandra Day
Carl helps a little kitten that is stuck in a tree.
Call Number: R DAY*
We Are Twins - by Laura Driscoll
Illustrations and rhyming text describe a pair of twin sisters, who look very much alike but have different hobbies and interests.
Call Number: R DRI
Guppy Up! - by Jonathan Fenske
Illustrations and simple rhyming text introduce a guppy with some unusual interests, such as shopping, mopping, and playing the guitar.
Call Number: R FEN
Big Cat - by Pippa Goodhart
Big Cat likes to catch and play with mice, but eventually the tables are turned.
Call Number: R GOO
Me Too! - by Valeri Gorbachev
Chipmunk and Bear spend a snowy day together and discover that they like to do all of the same things.
Call Number: R GOR
Happy Cat - by Steve Henry
Cat makes new animal friends as he climbs higher and higher in an apartment building.
Call Number: R HEN
Up, Up, Up, Dear Dragon - by Margaret Hillert
A boy and his pet dragon play basketball with friends and learn about good sportsmanship.
Call Number: R HIL*
Dig, Scoop, Ka-boom! - by Joan Holub
In rhymed text a group of young friends playing in a sandbox take on the roles of various construction vehicles.
Call Number: R HOL
I Will Try - by Marilyn Janovitz
A young girl beginning to learn gymnastics is tempted to quit because she cannot spin and jump like her friend Jan, but Jan persuades her to keep trying.
Call Number: R JAN
Circus Train and the Clowns - by Adria F. Klein
Many clowns in colorful costumes are riding on Circus Train.
Call Number: R KLE*
Clara and Clem Take a Ride - by Ethan Long
When Clara and Clem build a car out of blocks, they have no idea where it will take them, but with a little imagination, the two take the trip of a lifetime down winding roads, up tall mountains and across the sky.
Call Number: R LON*
Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? - by Bill Martin
Illustrations and rhyming text portray a young bear searching for its mother and meeting many North American animals along the way.
Call Number: R MAR*
Tiny the Birthday Dog - by Cari Meister
Eliot prepares a birthday party for his canine friend, a big dog named Tiny.
Call Number: R MEI*
George the Knight - by Leon Read
George wants to be a knight, but first he needs a sword, a shield, and a horse.
Call Number: R REA
Gus Gets Scared - by Frank Remkiewicz
Easy-to-read text follows young Gus on his first, somewhat frightening, campout.
Call Number: R REM*
Axel the Truck: Beach Race - by J. D. Riley
Axel is a little truck with very big wheels and a super-loud engine whose bravery and curiosity compel his explorations at the beach, where he races giant waves and monster trucks.
Call Number: R RIL
Bake, Mice, Bake! - by Eric Seltzer
Mice spend a very busy day at Cakes and More baking cakes, pies, tarts, rolls, and doughnut holes for their animal customers.
Call Number: R SEL
Books with Longer Sentences, New Vocabulary, and More Complex Plots
Puppy Parade - by Jill Abramson and Jane O'Connor
Participating in a parade with other puppies, Scout hopes to win one of the most important ribbons of the day and imagines herself as the best behaved, most beautiful and friendliest puppy until the ribbon she actually receives proves to be both surprising and amusing.
Call Number: R ABR
Sleeping Bootsie - by Maribeth Boelts
A former stray, Bootsie is the beloved royal cat until a spell cast by a mean fairy causes her to fall into a deep sleep, and only "her happiest sound" will awaken her.
Call Number: R BOE
Flat Stanley Goes Camping - by Lori Haskins Houran
Taking a camping trip with his family to improve his flatter-than-usual mood, Stanley explores the woods with Arthur and endures a close encounter with a skunk before racing toward a cliff edge despite his mother's warnings.
Call Number: R BRO*
The Very Lonely Firefly - by Eric Carle
A lonely firefly goes out into the night searching for other fireflies.
Call Number: R CAR
Little Lucy - by Ilene Cooper
When Lucy the beagle goes to a lake with Bobby and his family, she does not want to go in the water and, instead, has an adventure on her own.
Call Number: R COO
Gilbert and the Lost Tooth - by Diane De Groat
When Gilbert loses his tooth, the reader finds out just how resourceful the Tooth Fairy can be.
Call Number: R DEG*
Love Is in the Air - by Jonathan Fenske
Abandoned after a birthday party, Balloon is beginning to droop when Kite comes by and invites him to join her for an adventure, spinning and playing among the clouds.
Call Number: R FEN
Marley: Farm Dog - by Susan Hill
When Marley's family visits Uncle Bob's farm, Marley tries to help with the chores by rounding up the chickens and herding the sheep, but he seems to just get in the way.
Call Number: R GRO*
Call Number: R GRO*
Blue Ribbon Day - by Cathy Hapka
Going to the county fair to help Jill's mom prepare the ponies for a driving class competition, Jill, Meg, and Annie enjoy the displays and festivities before running into rival Ben, who makes them doubt their skills.
Call Number: R HAP*
Call Number: R HAP*
Wedgieman: A Hero Is Born - by Charise Mericle Harper
Veggieboy practices flying, lifting, and helping people to hone his superhero skills, and finally Veggieman's training as a superhero is complete, but he is surprised when children want to change his name.
Call Number: R HAR*
Call Number: R HAR*
The Best Trick: A Pet Club Story - by Gwendolyn Hooks
Jake brings his dog Buddy to school on Pet Day and can't wait to show his classmates all the tricks Buddy can perform.
Call Number: R HOO*
Call Number: R HOO*
Nellie Sue, Happy Camper - by Rebecca Janni
Like all cowgirls, Nellie Sue loves to go camping so after she and her friend Anna practice indoors, Daddy helps them pitch their tent in the wilderness of the back yard.
Call Number: R JAN
Sophie Screwdriver - by Adria F. Klein
The new school playground has arrived, and Sophie Screwdriver is ready to make sure everything is safe.
Call Number: R KLE*
Twinky the Dinky Dog - by Kate Klimo
The world treats Twinky like a dinky dog. The only problem is that Twinky doesn't feel dinky. What can a little dog do to prove the age-old adage that size doesn't matter?
Call Number: R KLI
Ollie & Moon, Aloha!: A Comic Reader - by Diane Kredensor
The newest adventure of two cat best friends is set on the exotic sandy beaches of Hawaii. When Ollie dares Moon to try something new, she learns about confronting her fears with the help of a friend.
Call Number: R KRE
Zack's Alligator and the First Snow - by Shirley Mozelle
Zack and his alligator keychain that grows into a fun-loving, full-sized alligator when it gets wet, enjoy the day playing in the snow, ice-fishing, and sledding.
Call Number: R MOZ
Dog on His Bus - by Eric Seltzer
Dog loves being a bus driver as he diligently drops off animal passengers at their stops.
Call Number: R SEL
Paddywack - by Stephanie Spinner
Paddywack is a spunky pony who jumps, trots, and walks beautifully, as long as his rider remembers his treats.
Call Number: R SPI
Skate Trick: A Robot and Rico Story - by Anastasia Suen
Rico tries to teach Robot new skateboarding tricks.
Call Number: R SUE*
The Stinky Giant - by Ellen Weiss and Mel Friedman
Pepper and Jake, sister and brother shepherds, match wits with the giant, Urk, who regularly floods their valley with his dirty washwater.
Call Number: R WEI
The Missing Trumpet - by Anita Yasuda
Cory the Corythosaurus is excited about playing in the school concert, but when the morning arrives his trumpet is missing--and it is up to the Dino Detectives to solve the mystery of who took it.
Call Number: R YAS*
Books with Short Chapters, Paragraphs, and Richer Vocabulary
Bones and the Football Mystery - by David A. Adler
When Grandpa's lucky hat goes missing during a college football game, detective Jeffrey Bones and his friend Sally help look for it.
Call Number: R ADL*
Young Cam Jansen and the Magic Bird Mystery - by David A. Adler
Cam Jansen must use her photographic memory to help find a magician's lost bird.
Call Number: R ADL*
A Birthday for Bear - by Bonny Becker
Despite Bear's efforts to ignore his birthday, Mouse will not rest until his friend celebrates.
Call Number: R BEC
Rabbit & Robot: The Sleepover - by Cece Bell
Rabbit is excited about the sleepover he has carefully planned for his friend Robot, but Robot has some different ideas about how things should go.
Call Number: R BEL
Frog's Flying Adventure - by Eve Bunting
Frog finds a flower and tries to keep it alive, flies on his seagull friend's back, and gets help from his friends when he has trouble falling asleep.
Call Number: R BUN*
Call Number: R BUN*
Cork & Fuzz: No Fooling - by Dori Chaconas
As best friends Cork, a muskrat, and Fuzz, a possum, follow animal tracks through the snowy woods, Fuzz keeps fooling and playing tricks on Cork.
Call Number: R CHA*
A Dozen Fairy Dresses - by Tennant Redbank
With the Purple Moon Night Ball approaching, Hem, a talented seamstress, has big dreams of creating a beautiful new dress until all the other fairies ask her to make new dresses for them.
Call Number: R DIS*
Three Strikes for Rotten Ralph - by Jack Gantos
When Rotten Ralph, the cat, fails to win a spot on a baseball team with his friend Sarah, he becomes the "cat boy" instead, still dreaming of proving himself the superstar he imagines himself to be.
Call Number: R GAN*
Bramble and Maggie: Give and Take - by Jessie Haas
Feeling bored when her human companion attends school, Bramble the horse gets into mischief involving Mr. Dingle next door until a misbehaving hen and a midnight visitor help turn Bramble into a good neighbor.
Call Number: R HAA
A Poor Excuse for a Dragon - by Geoffrey Hayes
When Fred the dragon leaves home he learns that he is not very good at roaring or breathing fire and swallowing people only makes him ill, but with help from a witch, a giant, and a wise boy he finds his true calling.
Call Number: R HAY
Houndsley and Catina: Plink and Plunk - by James Howe
Houndsley likes canoeing and his friend Catina likes bicycling, but each has to help the other learn to enjoy these activities in order to do them together.
Call Number: R HOW*
Moo, Katie Woo! - by Fran Manushkin
Katie and her class visit a farm and find out where eggs and milk come from.
Call Number: R MAN*
Pearl and Wagner: Five Days till Summer - by Kate McMullan
Even though summer vacation starts in five days, Pearl and Wagner, a rabbit and a mouse who are best friends, worry about next year's teacher, mean Ms. Bean.
Call Number: R MCM*
Max and Zoe: The School Concert - by Shelley Swanson Sateren
Max is worried about singing in the school concert, so his best friend Zoe offers to help him practice.
Call Number: R SAT*
Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa: Spring Babies - by Erica Silverman
Cowgirl Kate and her horse Cocoa watch over the new calves, a puppy, and some baby barn owls.
Call Number: R SIL*
Green Team! - by Christy Webster
When the mutant turtle brothers leave their lair in the sewers for the first time, they witness a kidnapping and vow to help, only to discover the culprits are a legion of disembodied brains bent on world domination.
Call Number: R TEE*
Call Number: R TEE*
Fox and Crow Are NOT Friends - by Melissa Wiley
Continuing Aesop's fable, Fox and Crow tussle over pieces of cheese, but Mama, one of the three bears, outwits them both.
Call Number: R WIL
Mouse and Mole: A Winter Wonderland - by Wong Herbert Yee
Best friends Mouse and Mole enjoy playing in the snow with Sno-Mouse and Sno-Mole, two more best friends.
Call Number: R YEE*
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