Early readers support the beginning reader. The words are simple and sometimes repetitive. Most of the books are short and have a continuous text, although some may be divided into chapters. Children who have enjoyed one selection from a series will be likely to seek other books from the same series. As it is with any fiction book, please note that although a suggested age is given, it is not exclusive as many children read at different levels. (Zena Sutherland, Children and Books)
Baker, B. Digby and Kate (series) Digby the dog and Kate the cat...great friends share many activities and find solutions to common misunderstandings between friends. (gr. K-2)
Brenner, B. Moon Boy One night a shiney dot lands on a child's windowsill...the rest is all magical! (K-2, Bank Street Reader)
Capucilli, A. Biscuit A little yellow dog wants one more thing before he'll go to sleep. (gr. K-2)
Fleischman, S. McBroom's Ghost (series) The McBroom family is plagued by a mysterious ghost that visits their farm after every prolonged freezing spell. (gr. K-2)
Hooks, W. Lo-Jack and the Pirates Lo-Jack is highjacked by pirates, and much like Amelia Bedelia, he does exactly what he is told to do! (K-2, Bank Street Reader)
Kindley, J. Scamper's Year Join Scamper the squirrel as he discovers the four seasons for the very first time. (gr. K-2, Bank Street Reader)
Lobel, A. Mouse Soup A mouse convinces a weasel he needs the ingredients from several stories to make a tasty mouse soup. (gr. K-2, any title by Lobel)
Minarik, E. Little Bear (series) Little Bear's four adventures include taking a trip to the moon and having a birthday party. (gr. 1-2)
Oppenheim, J. Show-and-Tell Frog Allie finds a frog for show-and-tell, but he disappears before she can take him to school. (gr. 1-2)
Parish, P. Amelia Bedelia (series) Amelia Bedelia, the housekeeper who upsets the household when she "dresses" the chicken and "trims" the steak with ribbons and lace. (gr. K-2)
Paterson, K. The Smallest Cow in the World Though Rosie is the meanest cow in the herd, five-year-old Marvin is inconsolable when she is sold and he and his family move to another dairy farm. (gr.K-2)
Quackenbush, R. Detective Mole and the Seashore Mystery With cool-headed logic, Detective Mole tracks down the robber of Captain Bill's valuable pearl. (gr. K-2)
Rylant, C. Poppleton (series) Poppleton goes to a movie alone, makes a quilt with his friends, and ends up eating a banana split instead of taking a bath. (gr. 1-3)
Rylant, C. Mr. Putter and Tabby Walk the Dog (series) When their neighbor Mrs. Teaberry hurts her foot, Mr. Putter and his cat Tabby agree to walk her dog for a week, not knowing what they are in for. (gr. K-3)
Rylant, C. Henry and Mudge Take the Big Test (series) After eight weeks at Papp's Dog School, Henry's dog Mudge earns a certificate and lots of liver treats. (gr. K-3)
Wiseman, B. Morris and Boris: Three Stories (series) Morris the Moose and practical Boris the Bear work through many misunderstandings. (gr. K-2)
