Donut Feed the Squirrels


Mika Song - 2020
    Chestnuts might be nice . . . but what is that delicious smell in the distance? A new food truck has parked near their tree, and these two squirrels are going to figure out how to get their hands on these "donuts" that it seems to be selling.Mika Song gives readers something to laugh at as these squirrels try their hardest to get some donuts while just about everything goes wrong. A fun "donut caper" graphic novel that focuses on madcap action, problem-solving, and the power of working together.

Pinkalicious: Soccer Star


Victoria Kann - 2012
    The ball gets kicked off the field, forcing Pinkalicious to chase after it. Pinkalicious' unicorn Goldilicious just happens to be waiting for her in the crowd and sweeps up Pinkalicious for a pinkatastic journey around the world.Beginning readers will enjoy the pinkerrific adventure in this Level One I Can Read, perfect for soccer stars and Pinkalicious fans who are learning to sound out words and sentences.

Ninja on the Farm


Luke Flowers - 2016
    Moby wants to help Farmer Bob, but what if his ninja skills aren't right for the job? Then the cows break down the gate-can Moby use his ninja tricks to save the day before the runaway cows ruin the farm? Rhyming text and energetic full-color artwork make this the perfect book for young readers!

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!

Bears in the Bath


Shirley Parenteau - 2013
    Or are they? Water, soap, and sponge are there. The bath is ready. Where are the bears?The four little bears are grimy, dirty, and covered in mud! But when they see the bath and Big Brown Bear ready to scrub, they back away. "We don’t want a bath," they say. Will those grungy bears ever get in the tub? Whether bath time’s a favorite time of day or a fraught one, this fun-to-read rhyming story and the silly antics of impossibly cute bears will make a splash with toddlers and parents alike.

Buzz Said the Bee


Wendy Cheyette Lewison - 1992
    My First Hello Readers use basic words to reinforce phonics and sight vocabulary. The books at this level offer punch-out flash cards plus six additional pages of skill-building activities. Levels 1 - 4 combine a greater vocabulary and longer sentence length. Each book has an introductory letter from an education specialist guiding parents on how to help their children learn to read. Preschool - Kindergarten.

I Have a Garden


Bob Barner - 2013
    The dog guides new readers through a bright and lush garden, which is home to a chipmunk, a bird, a bug, and all sorts of other creatures. No. This garden is for all of us. We have a garden, answer his animal neighbors.

Richard Scarry's Pie Rats Ahoy!


Richard Scarry - 1994
    in full color. Sneaky pirates give Uncle Willy the old heave-ho--and steal his pie! But Uncle Willy has a plan to foil those Pie Rats, and to make Busytown Bay safe again.

Rabbit and Robot and Ribbit


Cece Bell - 2016
    He is going to surprise his good friend Robot at home. DING DONG! When Robot opens the door, he is surprised. He wasn’t expecting Rabbit. In fact, he is already engrossed in a game of checkers with another friend, Ribbit. Now Rabbit is the one who is surprised, and a bit jealous. While Robot thinks everything Ribbit says is humorous, all Rabbit hears is "ribbit." And Ribbit eats flies with her popcorn. Gross! When Rabbit and Ribbit get mad because they both want to be Cowboy Jack Rabbit, Robot’s Emotion Decoder overheats, leaving him out of commission. Can Rabbit and Ribbit find a way to work together to revive their friend?

The Berenstain Bears at the Aquarium


Jan Berenstain - 2012
    Dive into a splashy tale with the Berenstain Bears in a fun-filled addition to this classic New York Times bestselling series.It's the Berenstain Bears' first trip to the aquarium, and the cubs can't wait to see their favorite sea creatures. From whales to dolphins and everything in between, it’s an adventure the cubs will never forget!The Berenstain Bears at the Aquarium is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

Bears in the Night


Stan Berenstain - 1971
    "A good job of combining words and pictures into a slapstick but cohesive story."--School Library Journal.

Chewie and the Porgs


Kevin Shinick - 2017
    But Chewie doesn't expect to find the porgs, cute and mischievous creatures that inhabit the island. For years the porgs have lived in peace and harmony. But when Chewis arrives, the cute little creatures must learn to share their island--and their food--with the might Wookiee.And so begins the laughable, lovable relationship between Chewie and the porgs! From Emmy award-winning writer Kevin Shinick comes a lovable tale of Chewbacca the Wookiee and the pesky porgs of Ahch-To Island. Featuring adorable illustrations by artist Fiona Hsieh.

Driving Buddies


Apple Jordan - 2006
    Buckle up and get set for an awesome ride with Disney/Pixar’s newest film Cars! When a hot-shot rookie race car named Lightning McQueen gets lost on his way to the big race, he finds some friends in a small town—and learns some big lessons!

Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa


Erica Silverman - 2005
    Together they count the herd, ride the range, and, of course, argue till the cows come home--as only best friends can do. With its spirited text and bright, humorous illustrations by Caldecott Honor recipient Betsy Lewin, this first book in the Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa series is bound to be a hit with young wranglers everywhere. This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 2-3, Stories)

Bear in the Air


Susan Meyers - 2010
    From swimming in the ocean with the fish, to flying in the sky with the gulls, to being found by a sailor, and then being carried off by the wind, the bear meets new friends and travels to many places he never dreamed of.Reminiscent of such classics as The Velveteen Rabbit and the award-winning Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, this tender picture book with beautiful seaside imagery will capture readers’ hearts with the bear’s summer adventure as he gets back home where he belongs. Also available by Susan Meyers Praise for Puppies! Puppies! Puppies! [STAR] “The rhyme shows the simplicity Meyers employs in a text so well structured that almost any adult (or new reader) can prance through with natural, bouncy enthusiasm.” —Booklist, starred reviewAlso available by Amy Bates Praise for The Dog Who Belonged to No One [STAR] “The pencil and watercolor illustrations, featuring a palette of golden earth tones, echo the gentle sentiment of the narrative.” —School Library Journal, starred review [STAR] “Careful parallel storytelling and beautifully paced page turns allow both text and illustrations to develop the characters, establishing both worth and loneliness.” —Kirkus, starred review F&P level: KF&P genre: RF