The Titanic: Lost and Found


Judy Donnelly - 1987
    Just the name evokes tales of the doomed ship that have captivated people of all ages for more than 100 years. Early readers will enjoy this exciting account of the world's most famous disaster-at-sea and the discovery of it's remains many years later. Step 4 books are perfect for independent readers who are confident with simple sentences and are just starting to tackle paragraphs.

Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site / Steam Train, Dream Train


Sherri Duskey Rinker - 2015
    Gentle rhyming text and vibrant art make these books surefire bedtime favorites for train- and construction-crazy kids everywhere.

Brave Step Into Reading #1


Susan Amerikaner - 2012
    Determined to carve her own path in life, a skilled archer named Princess Merida defies a sacred age-old custom--and inadvertently unleashes a beastly curse upon the kingdom. To set things right, Merida embarks on a perilous quest and discovers the meaning of true bravery. Kids ages 4-6 will love learning to read with this Step 1 reader based on the film.

Mouse Soup


Arnold Lobel - 1977
    Large type, simple vocabulary, chapter-like divisions, and decorative pictures made Little Bear perfect for emerging readers-they could read the story comfortably and not feel overwhelmed by the text. Following suit came such classics as Peggy Parish's Amelia Bedelia series, Lillian Hoban's books about Arthur the monkey, and Syd Hoff's popular Danny and the Dinosaur. Many books in this series are special in the depth of emotion evoked - Little Bear, the Frog and Toad books by Arnold Lobel, and Daniel's Duck by Clyde Bulla, to name a few - and all are enjoyed by children of all ages. Grade 1 - Grade 3.

Bad Kitty Boxed Set #1


Nick Bruel - 2012
    . . take a bath. But she absolutely, positively doesn’t want to! Young readers will be cracking up at the antics that ensue, and at the lively line art of frantic, bad Bad Kitty as she desperately, at times crazily, tries NOT to take a bath.  In Happy Birthday, Bad Kitty, Bad Kitty is back again and badder than ever. But it’s party time now, and a new cast of kitties is coming over to celebrate in her second illustrated novel for young readers.  And lastly, in Bad Kitty vs Uncle Murray, Bad Kitty’s antics continue as she prepares for a battle royale when Uncle Murray steps into the role of petsitter. But wait, there’s more! Included in the boxed set is a full size poster featuring the cover of Bad Kitty for President. So put your paws up and vote!

The Best Chef in Second Grade (I Can Read ~ Level 2)


Katharine Kenah - 2007
    So when he learns that the famous Chef Antonia will visit Room 75, he can't wait! However, everyone has to bring in their family's favorite dish--and Ollie has no Family Favorite. His little sister doesn't like anything! Will he lose his chance to finally be the best in the class?A delicious blend of warmth and humor, this is a delightful story about doing what you love most.

Spider-Man: Attack of the Heroes


Rich Thomas - 2014
    He?fs usually pretty good at balancing it all, but when high school quarterback Flash Thompson starts bullying him, Peter must find a way to control his powers. To make matters worse, Daredevil, Nova, the Thing, and Iron Man start acting strange and causing mischief throughout New York City, and it?fs up to Spidey to save the day. But when Flash finds himself mixed up with all the Super Heroes gone bad, can Peter save his number one enemy and stop the attack of the heroes?Marvel Super Heroes chapter books are the perfect next steps for readers who have grown up on our World of Reading titles. These stories are character-driven tales in which much of the action-packed scenes unfold in colorful, fully-illustrated sequences, while the character and story development is conveyed in the clean, simple exposition that's perfect for young readers.

Journey on a Runaway Train


Gertrude Chandler Warner - 2017
    The Aldens board a private train to New Mexico to return the turtle to its original home, and they encounter enemies of Reddimus along the way! The trip is a success… but instead of returning home, there’s a last-minute change in plans. The Boxcar Children must continue the mission for the society and deliver more things, all around the globe!

Edward Unready for School


Rosemary Wells - 1985
    Edward, a shy, young bear unready for play school, feels out of place surrounded by students who are ready, busy, and happy.

There Is a Carrot in My Ear and Other Noodle Tales (I Can Read Level 1)


Alvin Schwartz - 1982
    Brown shouts at his underwear. And Jane Brown grows a carrot in her ear (she planted a radish). Here are six stories to make you giggle and laugh.

The Secret Spiral of Swamp Kid/Black Canary: Ignite Halloween ComicFest Special Edition Flip Book (2019) #1


Meg Cabot - 2019
    Russell is a middle schooler nicknamed "Swamp Kid" by his classmates who has algae for hair, a tree trunk of a right arm, a frog for a best friend, and a carrot for a finger. Russell details, in both hilarious text and color illustrations, what it's like to be different, to be comfortable in his own skin (no matter how slimy), and to discover his true talents. In the second story, thirteen-year-old Dinah Lance knows exactly what she wants, who she is, and where she's going. First, she'll win the battle of the bands with her two best friends, then she'll join the Gotham City Junior Police Academy so she can solve crimes just like her dad. Who knows, her rock-star group of friends may even save the world, but first they'll need to agree on a band name. Don't miss your chance to sample these exciting titles from the DC Zoom line of graphic novels for middle grade readers.

See Pip Flap: Ready-to-Read Pre-Level 1


David Milgrim - 2018
    Fly, Tweet, fly. Pip wants to fly too—flap, flap, flap! Can Otto help Pip find a way to soar in the sky?

Rebecca: An American Girl


Jacqueline Dembar Greene - 2009
    They include Meet Rebecca, Rebecca and Ana, Candlelight for Rebecca, Rebecca and the Movies, Rebecca to the Rescue, and Changes for Rebecca. Every book features beautiful illustrations, plus a historical "Looking Back" section about life in Rebecca's time.

Crazy Hair


Neil Gaiman - 2009
    Crazy Hair is a fantastically fun tale written by New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman and illustrated by the astoundingly talented Dave McKean, the award-winning team behind The Wolves in the Walls.In Crazy Hair, Bonnie makes a friend who has hair so wild there's even a jungle inside of it! Bonnie ventures through the crazy hair, but she may need more than a comb to tame her friend's insane mane.

Ann Likes Red


Dorothy Z. Seymour - 1965
    Everyone tries to persuade her to buy a blue dress, brown hat and tan sandals, but Ann likes red instead. Red! Red! Red!