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)
Best Day Ever
Two best friends don’t always see eye-to-eye, but they solve their conflicts with creative play. An "I Like to Read" graphic novel.
Format: Graphic Novel
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View Best Day EverI See A Bat
A curious dog stays up all night, watching the moon and some bats, waiting for the morning and breakfast with his boy.
Format: Book
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View I See A BatSee Otto Say Hi!
Little robot Otto does his utmost to befriend a bird.
Format: Book
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View See Otto Say Hi!Give What You Can
Kids work together to give back to their community.
Format: Book
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View Give What You CanSchool Day!
Though they’re in different grades, a brother and sister enjoy their first day of school together.
Format: Book
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View School Day!It Is Time
Follow along the life cycle of a butterfly.
Format: Book
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View It Is TimeI Am Born to Be Awesome!
From stargazing to baking to doing math, these friends demonstrate the different ways they are born to be awesome.
Format: Book
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View I Am Born to Be Awesome!Cat Likes Red
Cat finds lots of colors as he explores -- and beginning readers can follow along through the simple words and detailed illustrations.
Format: Book
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View Cat Likes RedFish and Worm
Fish’s mom says worms are dinner, but Fish finds a new friend instead. In the 'I Can Read Comics' series for beginning readers.
Format: Book
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View Fish and WormSea Sheep
Meet sheep that can swim, dive, play pirates and more, in this silly, tongue-twisty reader.
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