Waiting for Snow


Marsha Diane Arnold - 2016
    When his friend Hedgehog explains that everything comes in its time, Badger is as unconvinced and impatient as ever. But Badger’s friends have a few tricks up their sleeve to try to get the snow’s attention and distract their pal in the meantime. In the end, Badger sees there’s no trick—only waiting—until at last, it’s time.

Bear & Hare Snow!


Emily Gravett - 2014
    From building a snowman to hurling snowballs, Hare's having a great time -- but Bear doesn't seem so sure. Maybe a sledge, a steep slope and an almighty shove will change his mind ...Bear and Hare: Snow! by Emily Gravett is a laugh-out-loud story that's perfect for any child who wishes it would snow this winter.

Whale vs. Giant Squid


Jerry Pallotta - 2012
    The whale is a mammal and has to hold its breath. The giant squid is a mollusc with suction cups on its eight legs and two feeder arms. The squid can dive deeper. Who would win?

Dora's Fairy-Tale Adventure (Dora the Explorer)


Christine Ricci - 2004
    The only way to break the spell is for Sleeping Boots to get a hug from a true princess. Can Dora become a princess and save Boots?

Little Lucy


Ilene Cooper - 2011
    She likes to bark. She likes to chew and howl. But when Bobby and his family take her to a lake, she finds out there's one thing she doesn't like--the water!Step 3 (Reading on Your Own) is for children who are ready to read independently. Step 3 titles have stories with easy-to-follow plots and engaging characters.

I Want a Party!


Tony Ross - 2011
    But when she forgets one little detail, it has big consequences...

Drop It, Rocket!


Tad Hills - 2014
    Rocket is ready to find new words for his word tree with his teacher, the little yellow bird. He finds a leaf, a hat, and a star . . . but when he finds a red boot, he doesn’t want to let go. What will make Rocket drop it? With predictable patterns, simple words, lots of repetition, and bright, colorful illustrations, young readers will love this new Rocket book, which they can read all by themselves!

I Like Bugs


Margaret Wise Brown - 1938
    Green Bugs. Fat Bugs. Buggy Bugs. I like bugs!It's time for YOU! Pick your favorite spot to read. This is going to be a great book!

Owl at Home (I Can Read, Level 2)


Arnold Lobel - 1975
    But whether he's inviting Winter in on a cold and snowy night, or welcoming a new friend he meets while on a stroll, Owl always has room for visitors!

Chicken in School


Adam Lehrhaupt - 2017
    When Zoey decides to turn the barn into a school and become a teacher, everyone in the barnyard learns that the best part of school is using your imagination.From the hilarious author-illustrator duo that brought you Chicken in Space, this story about playful approaches to activities like reading, math, and recess will inspire any young adventurer to get excited for school.

Dancing Dinos Go to School


Sally Lucas - 1998
    This fun, rhyming Step 1 reader is perfect for back-to-school!

Baker, Baker, Cookie Maker (Sesame Street)


Linda Hayward - 1998
    But the tasty treats get gobbled up so fast by his friends--Elmo, Big Bird, Grover, Bert, Ernie, and the others--that Cookie never even gets to taste them! Will he ever get to eat one of his own cookies? Lots of humor and catchy rhyming text in this Step 2 graded reader will send toddlers away laughing every single time!

Good Morning, Snowplow!


Deborah Bruss - 2018
    Follow them through slick roads and swirling drifts in this sweet, rhyming book by Deborah Bruss and New York Times bestselling illustrators Lou Fancher and Steve Johnson.

Hi! Fly Guy


Tedd Arnold - 2005
    Er, and so begins a very funny friendship. Using hyperbole, puns, slapstick, and silly drawings, bestselling author/illustrator Tedd Arnold creates an easy reader that is full of fun.This book is a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor book!

Stuck in the Mud


Shana Corey - 2009
    Based on the new Thomas & Friends direct-to-DVD movie, Hero of the Rails, this Step 1 leveled reader will introduce children to reading—and the exciting world of Thomas and his friends!