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Ty's Travels: All Aboard!


Kelly Starling Lyons - 2020
    Family time and imagination and play are highlighted in this fun story, perfect for sharing with children 3 to 6.Ty wishes his family would play with him, but everyone is too busy before dinnertime. Luckily, Ty knows just what to do… Time for fun. Celebrate the power of imagination in All Aboard!With simple, rhythmic text and joyful, bright art, this Guided Reading Level I and My First series is perfect for shared reading with a child. Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, engaging stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey. A Chicago Public Library Best Fiction Book for Young Readers 2020 *  Listed as one of 2021 Here Wee Read Ultimate Diverse Children's Book *  Author Kelly Starling Lyons selected as the 2021 Piedmont Laureate

Mia and the Too Big Tutu (My First I Can Read)


Robin Farley - 2010
    There's only one problem: her tutu is too-too big It falls down and Mia falls over it with every step. But just as Mia starts to get upset, she meets Ruby--and Mia realizes that no setback is too hard to handle with a good friend by your side.With simple text and warm, tender illustrations, this I Can Read story is the perfect choice for the earliest readers--and for dance fans of any age

Last One in Is a Rotten Egg!


Diane deGroat - 2007
    Their cousin Wally is coming for a visit--just in time for the Easter egg hunt But they soon learn how competitive Wally has become. He has to eat the fastest, be first on line, and find the most eggs, no matter who gets hurt. How can Gilbert deal with such relentless rivalry? In this humorous and encouraging story by Diane deGroat, Gilbert--everyone's favorite opossum--teaches Wally who the rotten egg really is.

Please Try to Remember the First of Octember!


Theo LeSieg - 1977
    Seuss imagines a day when all your wishes come true in this classic Beginner Book. Octember the First is the day on which all your most outlandish wishes come true. If March is too dusty and April too gusty, if May is too early and June is too soon, just try to remember the first of Octember, when whatever you are hoping to get will be yours! From a balloon pool in the sky to a pickle tree in your backyard, Please Try to Remember the First of Octember! is a wildly silly story that will have readers laughing—and wishing—out loud. 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.

Annie and Snowball and the Thankful Friends: Ready-to-Read Level 2


Cynthia Rylant - 2011
    There is a big table at Annie’s house, and she wants lots of people around it for a yummy dinner. But Annie lives with just her dad and her bunny, Snowball. She doesn’t have a big family of her own. Who can she invite to share Thanksgiving? In Annie and Snowball and the Wintry Freeze, Annie loves winter. She loves her earmuffs, her hand muff, and her polka-dot boots—all pink, of course. But most of all Annie loves playing in the snow with her cousin Henry and his big dog, Mudge. So when Annie’s dad wakes her up with news of a snow day, Annie is excited. She can’t wait to go on a wintry adventure with Henry and Mudge!

Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure


Kimberly Dean - 2014
    Our favorite groovy blue cat puts on his bunny ears and finds a way to collect, paint, and hide the eggs all in time for Easter.Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure will be a welcome gift in an Easter basket or anytime!

Triceratops for Lunch (Dinosaur Train)


Andrea Posner-Sanchez - 2010
    Do you serve them plants or fish? That's what Buddy and his dinosaur siblings need to figure out before Tank and Trudie Triceratops arrive at the train station. This Little Golden Book retells an episode of the new PBS Kids animated series Dinosaur Train. It explains to young readers the difference between herbivores and carnivores—so that the next time you're dining with a dino, you'll know what to expect!

It's Easter, Little Critter!


Mercer Mayer - 2007
    He wakes up to find a present from Mom and Dad--a bunny named Egg. But there is much to be done before Little Critter can go out and play. Join Little Critter as he makes Easter baskets and cards, paints Easter eggs, and more. Lift the flaps and find out what Easter surprises are in store.

Fancy Nancy and the Mean Girl


Jane O'Connor - 2011
    Much to her dismay, Nancy has been chosen for the relay team in this year's Field Day at school. Despite her many natural talents, Nancy isn't much of a runner. She's afraid of letting her team down—especially after finding out that an unkind (that's another word for mean) girl in her class is on the team too. With a little help from her dad, Nancy tries her best, stands up for herself, and makes a new friend.Fancy Nancy and the Mean Girl is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. The back matter features a list of the rich vocabulary words that are used throughout the story along with their definition.

My Big Boy Potty


Joanna Cole - 2000
    With warmth and sensitivity, Joanna Cole and Maxie Chambliss guide young boys though the challenges and rewards potty training—from the first steps to the joy of graduating to big boy underpants! A helpful "Note to parents" is included.

Pinkalicious and the Pink Hat Parade


Victoria Kann - 2012
    Fortunately, Pinkalicious knows just how to save the day.

I Can Be a Farm Vet (Barbie)


Apple Jordan - 2016
    Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Pony Crazy


Catherine Hapka - 2009
    She has pony books, pony toys, and even a pony rug! But Meg lives in the big city and has never been around real ponies before. Then her family moves to the country, and on her first day of school, Meg makes a new friend—a friend who lives on a horse farm! Beginning readers will cheer as Meg meets, feeds, and grooms her very first horses. A sweet story of friendship and big ideas, this is the perfect book for horse lovers of all ages.

I Can Be a Teacher (Barbie)


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

What a Trip, Amber Brown


Paula Danziger - 2001
    He always wants to tag along. Can Amber find a way to make Danny go away so she can have Justin all to herself?