New Readers - Reading Independently
A child who is beginning to read independently is mastering vowel and consonant sounds, improving reading comprehension and speed and using longer words and sentences in small chapters. This list has resources at the end for parents. (Updated June 2023)
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Mitzy's Homecoming
When Mitzy, a little poodle with lots of energy, gets to visit a human family for a weekend, his favorite toy gets left behind at the animal shelter. It’s up to the other furry friends to help!
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The Mailbox in the Forest
While visiting her grandparents, Mayu discovers a mailbox in the forest inviting her to write to a “Forest Friend.” But who is it?
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What's in your Body?
The human body is super gross…and fascinating! Learn all about snot, poop, pus, and even how to make a skeleton out of pasta!
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The Traveling Dustball
A big dustball transports Davey and his dog Abigail on an around-the-world adventure. Each chapter includes a fun new BIG word for kids to learn and play with.
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Home Is Where the Heart Is
When spunky farm pup Bo loses his tag, he ventures all over the farm asking for help to find it.
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Gigi and Ojiji
When Gigi’s Ojiisan, her grandfather, comes from Japan to live with her family, their first meeting gets off to a rocky start. Can Gigi and Ojiji find a way to connect?
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Bat and Sloth Hang Around
One night, Bat wakes up to find someone else hanging on his branch...a sloth! While Bat is positive they have nothing in common, Sloth thinks they might share more than just a branch.
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Buck's Tooth
Buck the Beaver thinks his one big tooth ruins absolutely everything, including his quest to figure out his talent for the talent show. Or is his talent right under his nose?
Format: Graphic Novel
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Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business
When Mindy shares her seaweed snacks at her new school, she turns her classmates’ initial disdain into excitement and a thriving business…until it lands her in the principal’s office.
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Basketball Camp Go-getter
Zoe ups her game at wheelchair basketball camp! She learns to use a sports wheelchair and dribble the basketball, but making a basket is harder than she thought.
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