LibraryAware READY TO READ: Sight Words

We have picked our favorite books for young readers who can read sight words. You can find these in the Early Reader section of the library, unless otherwise noted.

It Is a Tree
by Susan Batori

In this retelling of the fable from India, blindfolded animals at a party play a guessing game. This story teaches point-of-view, and reinforces the simple vocabulary with bright illustrations.

I Love Being Me!
by Mechal Renee Roe

Simple sentences and rhyming text reveal all of the things girls love about themselves, from their nose, toes, and skin to their ability to spin, run, and cook.

Roller Bears
by Eric Seltzer

Zip and glide with a group of bears who love to roller skate in this pre-level one reader.

I See
by Joe Cepeda

A companion to Up and I Dig combines high-energy artwork with skill-reinforcing text in the story of a child who makes simple but wondrous observations of objects in the natural world.

Look Out! A Storm!
by David Milgrim

A latest early reader adventure in the series finds Otto and his friends racing to safety ahead of an imminent storm.

Chicken in Charge
by Adam Lehrhaupt

When the farmer is away, Zoey, believing she knows all about lambs, takes care of the new flock of babies.

Sight Words: Kindergarten
by Lynn Maslen Kertell

Presents ten volumes, with each volume containing a simple story incorporating a set of three high frequency sight words, accompanied by flash cards which can be used by young readers to reinforce the words.

Stegosaurus
by Julie Murray

Introduces readers to the Stegosaurus, including its appearance, diet, and fossils.

This title can be found in the Easy section.

Rocket's Very Fine Day
by Tad Hills

Rocket, the star of the New York Times best-selling picture books How Rocket Learned to Read and Rocket Writes a Story, returns in an all-new story that finds Rocket and Bella making big plans for fun in the sun on a beautiful day until a drop of rain falls as the clouds roll in.

Get Out and Play
by John Cena

A high-energy leveled reader based on John Cena’s picture book series follows a fun-filled day of racing, splashing and playing for Elbow Grease and his four monster truck brothers.

Brownie & Pearl Go For a Spin
by Cynthia Rylant

Cruising around the neighborhood in their new toy car, Brownie and Pearl enjoy shared times as they greet neighbors, deliver the mail and eat tasty carryout snacks.

This title can also be found in the Easy section.

Just an Adventure at Sea
by Mercer Mayer

Little Critter and his dad take their boat to sea to go whale watching and find that the ocean is a great place for adventure.

Mia and the Too Big Tutu
by Robin Farley

Amidst all the excitement of her first day of dance class, Mia the kitten accidentally picks up her sister's tutu instead of her own, which is way too big for her.

Petal and Poppy and the Penguin
by Lisa Jahn-Clough

A second Penguin and Poppy reader, presented in a graphic novel format, combines repetitive text and pictorial clues in the story of how the two friends disagree on what to do about an adorable little penguin that wanders into their garden.

This title can be found in the Easy Graphic Novel section.

Daniel Feels Left Out
by Maggie Testa

When Daniel Tiger sees his friends playing together without him, he feels left out, but talking about his feelings with his dad make him feel better.

Fox Is Late
by Corey R. Tabor

Fox is late for lunch, so he hops on his skateboard and zooms home, with his animal friends in tow.

The Doghouse
by Jan Thomas

When their ball accidentally rolls into the doghouse where they believe a scary dog is staying, Mouse, Pig, Cow and Duck engage in a comic disagreement about which of them should retrieve the ball, never guessing what is really going on in the doghouse.

This title can also be found in the Easy section.

You Are (Not) Small
by Anna Kang

Not being able to agree who is small and who is big, two fuzzy animals have their argument settled by a couple of mystery guests.

This title can be found in the Easy section.

Can a Cat Do That?
by Eric Carle

Shows different animals behaving as they normally do, such as running or pinching, and asks if a cat can do the same. Includes a word list and follow-up questions.

A Pig, a Fox, and a Box
by Jonathan Fenske

Combines simple language and comic art in three whimsical tales about best friends Pig and Fox, whose shenanigans with a cardboard box have rather crushing results.