The Big Itch


Alison Inches - 2003
    He even rubs his back against an apple tree--until all the apples fall! Emily Elizabeth wants to take him to the vet, but he doesn't want to go. Finally he learns to trust her, and the vet helps make it all better. Funny and touching, this Big Red Reader is just right for beginning readers.

Clifford for President


Acton Figueroa - 2004
    . . of the Birdwell Island dog park! Emily Elizabeth needs to put up a candidate for a class project, so of course she nominates the Big Red Dog who's always a big winner!

Ten Eggs in a Nest


Marilyn Sadler - 2014
    Funnybunny author Marilyn Sadler's latest, funniest Bright and Early Book! Gwen the hen has laid her eggs, but just how many is anyone's guess. For now, she's quite content to sit and wait for them to hatch. Red Rooster, however, is too excited to wait. As soon as one egg hatches, he struts over to Worm World and buys ONE worm for his ONE new baby chick. Alas, Red returns to find that not ONE new baby chick, but TWO baby chicks have now hatched, requiring a return trip to Worm World. The hijinks continue back and forth until ten eggs have hatched, Red Rooster is ready to plotz, and young readers have learned a thing or two about ONE: counting to ten; TWO: simple addition; THREE: buying and selling; and FOUR: chickens and eggs! With stylized illustrations by Michael Fleming reminiscent of classic Beginner Books, this is a perfect choice for parents looking to teach reading and math to their own little chicks!

Daniel Gets Scared: Ready-to-Read Pre-Level 1


Maggie Testa - 2015
    But when it starts to thunder and they come inside, they get scared! Join them as they learn how to close their eyes and think of something happy so that they aren’t as frightened anymore. This relatable story includes tips at the end for how parents and caregivers can help their little ones learn how they can make themselves feel better when something scares them! © 2015 The Fred Rogers Company

Sam and the Firefly


P.D. Eastman - 1958
    Seuss. In Sam and the Firefly, P. D. Eastman (author of Are You My Mother? and Go, Dog. Go!) introduces us to the dynamic duo of Sam and Gus, who soar through the air writing words in the night sky. But when Gus’s words end up causing confusion and chaos for the people on the ground, it’s up to Sam to help Gus “write” his wrongs. Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning."...provides interest, suspense and word repetition. Illustrations excellent. Recommended."--(starred) School Library Journal.

Annie and Snowball and the Wintry Freeze: Ready-to-Read Level 2


Cynthia Rylant - 2010
    She loves her pink earmuffs. And she really loves her pink polka-dot boots. But most of all Annie loves playing in the snow with her cousin Henry and his big dog Mudge!

Dance, Dance, Dance!: A Horse and Buggy Tale


Ethan Long - 2018
    When Buggy sees Horse dancing, he asks, "What are you doing?" "I am dancing," Horse replies. "I am the best dancer. I have the best dances!" "You are not dancing. You are just moving around." Can Horse convince the reluctant Buggy to lighten up and join in? YES! In this side-splitting story about friendship, Horse and Buggy learn that doing something together makes it twice as fun.I Like to Read(R) Books for Beginning Readers- More than 70 fun-to-read books for new readers- Guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards- Award-winning easy reader series, created by acclaimed author-illustrators including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors- Levels A though D for kindergarten readers; levels D through G for early first grade readers.

The Big Leaf Pile


Josephine Page - 2001
    When T-Bone has to leave, Clifford and Cleo offer to watch his pile for him until he returns. But the temptation to jump into T-Bone's pile overtakes their promise, and soon T-Bone's leaves are scattered everywhere!

Thank You Day: Ready-to-Read Pre-Level 1


Angela C. Santomero - 2014
    Who will Daniel decide to thank with his note? This sweet story includes an important message about manners that’s just right for preschoolers.© 2014 The Fred Rogers Company.

This is Wolverine Level 1 Reader


Thomas Macri - 2013
    The Marvel titles in the series are broken into three levels that invoke the rigorous training courses their favorite Marvel heroes must engage in to perfect their super powers. In reading this series, boys will prefect their own power to read. This is Wolverine introduces readers ages 4-6 to the world of Marvel's most popular X-Man, Wolverine!

The Berenstain Bears' Sleepover


Jan Berenstain - 2008
    Mama and Papa try their best to keep everything under control, but will they ever get those cubs to bed?The Berenstain Bears’ Sleepover is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and read full sentences.

What This Story Needs Is a Hush and a Shush


Emma J. Virjan - 2016
    Join Pig in another fun read-aloud adventure on the farm and find out if she'll ever catch some ZZZs!What this bedtime needsis a pig in a wigbrushing her teeth,combing her hair,and getting ready for bedwith her pink teddy bear.But with a honk, a quack, a moo, and more, it turns out what this bedtime really needs is a quieter place to sleep!

I Can Be a Teacher (Barbie)


Mary Man-Kong - 2011
    Girls ages 4 to 6 will want Barbie to be their teacher, too!

A Pet for a Princess (Disney Princess)


Melissa Lagonegro - 2005
    In this original Step 2 Disney Princess Step into Reading, Jasmine gets a tiger cub—and names him Rajah! Young princess fans will delight in learning how Rajah became Jasmine’s beloved pet tiger in this sweet story about kindness and friendship.

The Berenstain Bears and the Ducklings


Mike Berenstain - 2018
    But what comes next is a huge surprise for everyone—Brother and Sister find a nest filled with eggs!Berenstain Bears and the Ducklings is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and read full sentences.