The child who is just beginning to read is learning to sound out words, is learning to recognize a handful of sight words, and is comfortable with very simple books. Most of the books on this list come from our Early Reader collection (ER) and feature large type, easy words, short simple sentences, and lots of rhythm, rhyme and repetition - perfect for the budding reader! (Updated November 2023)
Amana at School
Amana enjoys doing arts and crafts at school.
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View Amana at SchoolRide It! Patch It!
Will a flat tire and loose bike chain keep Ace from finishing the big bike race?
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View Ride It! Patch It!I Help
With water from his canteen, a young boy helps folks and critters he encounters on a hot day.
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View I HelpLet's Go!
A little creature and five friends find creative ways to get to a party.
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View Let's Go!A Pig, A Fox, and A Fox
Using his look-alike doll, Fox tries to trick his friend Pig, with unexpected results.
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View A Pig, A Fox, and A FoxDot Day
It’s Dot’s 5th birthday – she’s looking for her friends to celebrate with, but she can’t spot them anywhere. Where can they be?
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Sam encourages his friend May to participate in a soccer game.
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View Score One MoreNat the Cat Takes A Bath
Though a bath is needed, Nat the Cat thinks of lots of ways to delay the inevitable.
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View Nat the Cat Takes A BathHorse & Buggy on Ice!
Two friends take to the ice, where Horse’s overconfidence leads to a spectacular fall, but a quick recovery.
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View Horse & Buggy on Ice!Camp-out
Will rain dampen the family’s camping plans? Not if Ty can help it! In the 'I Can Read Comics' series for beginning readers.
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