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We have picked our favorites books for children who are able to read sentences. These books can be found in the Early Reader section of the library, unless otherwise noted.
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See the Cat : Three Stories About a Dog
by David LaRochelle
"See Max. Max is not a cat, Max is a dog. But much to Max's dismay, the book keeps instructing readers to "see the cat." How can Max get through to the book that he is a DOG? In a trio of stories for beginning readers, author David LaRochelle introduces the excitable Max, who lets the book know in irresistibly emphatic dialogue that the text is not to his liking.
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Hello Ninja : Hello Stage Fright
by Nathan D. Wilson
When Wes is too nervous to play the drums at Georgies dance recital, they pretend to be ninjas to help Wes find his courage and must save the day when the audience is in danger.
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The Pizza Mystery
by Liz Brizzi
When their favorite pizza restaurant almost goes out of business, the Alden children try to help their friends stay open while they find out who is behind all their problems.
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Lion Pride! / : Wild Kratts
by Martin Kratt
The Kratt brothers activate their creature powers to introduce readers to lions and how they take care of their young.
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Flat Stanley and the Bees
by Lori Haskins Houran
Enjoying outdoor games with his friends on a hot summer day, Flat Stanley tries to figure out how to use his flat talents to help when their play accidentally disrupts a beehive and triggers a sticky swarm.
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The Firefly with No Glow
by Rebecca Smallberg
Luke the firefly has no glow of his own so he stays near his friends, and when they are caught in a jar, his difference makes him uniquely qualified to help.
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How to Start Kindergarten
by Cathy Hapka
When Steve befriends David, the new kid at school, he tells David to do what he does, but his plan backfires when David begins copying everything, from Steve's clothes to his lunch.
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Springtime in Bugland!
by David A. Carter
Anticipating the arrival of spring, the whimsical insects from Birthday Bugs happily buzz around and prepare a seasonal party while Busy Bug wonders where his friend, Bitsy Bee, has gone.
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Susan B. Anthony: Her Fight for Equal Rights
by
Monica Kulling
Published on Susan B. Anthony’s 200th birthday, a leveled-reader introduction to the heroic suffragette and her role in the passage of the 19th Amendment describes how she teamed up with other activists, including Elizabeth Cady Stanton, to gain support for voting rights for women.
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Moana and Pua
by
Melissa Lagonegro
This sweetly illustrated book recounts how Moana and her best friend Pua, a pig, met.
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Truman
by
Jean Reidy
Living with his human best friend in a home high above the taxis, trucks, and buses of the world below, Truman the tortoise embarks on a remarkable adventure when Sarah departs for her first day of school. Please note, this title can be found in the Easy Fiction section of the library.
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Duck Stays in the Truck
by
Doreen Cronin
Packing up his brother and farmyard animals for a camping trip in the great outdoors, Farmer Brown struggles to get everyone to work together when they express preferences for different activities, from hiking and fishing to picnicking and just staying in the truck.
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Curious George: Mother's Day Surprise
by C. A. Krones
A level 2 early reader based on Curious George, the TV show, is all about surprises, helping friends and—of course—celebrating mothers!
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Digger and Daisy Go to the Zoo
by Judy Young
In the first book of a new early reader series that features brother-and-sister dogs Digger and Daisy, the two pay a visit to the zoo where Digger tries to imitate the various animals they see while Daisy tries to tell him what he can and cannot do.
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The Baby Bunny
by Margaret Hillert
Easy-to-read text follows the growth, antics, and adventures of a baby bunny.
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Froggy is the Best
by Jonathan London
When Froggy wonders what he is best at (Soccer? Swimming?
Surfing?), he discovers that the question may be more difficult to answer than he thought. After a few funny mishaps, Froggy is determined to figure it out!
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Little Bear and the Marco Polo
by Else Holmelund Minarik
Little Bear hears about his grandfather’s exploits as a sea captain when they are cleaning out the attic together, and even gets to visit Grandfather Bear's sailing boat.
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Dance, Dance, Dance!
by Ethan Long
Horse and Buggy are best friends, but Horse likes to dance and Buggy doesn't--until Horse shows him how to get down!
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