Beginning Readers & Early Chapter Books 2009
Beginning Readers
Adler, David A.
Young Cam Jansen and the Molly Shoe Mystery
Aunt Molly’s favorite high heels are missing. Did she leave them in Peru, China, or in a trash can? Cam clicks her way through this brain twisting mystery.
Adler, David A.
Bones and the Math Test Mystery
Jeffrey Bones utilizes his detective skills as he searches for his missing math test and discovers his appreciation for numbers.
Anderson, Peggy Perry
Joe can’t seem to find a playmate, until he comes across one in the most unexpected place.
Arnold, Tedd
Fly Guy joins Buzz’s football team despite Coach’s misgivings, and ends up saving the game.
Banks, Kate
Two monkey brothers learn about the responsibilities of caring for a dog in this humorous new series for developing readers.
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Pedro’s search for a work donkey is made surprisingly easy by a helpful burro who chooses him for his owner.
Chaconas, Dori
Two best friends have a fun-filled adventure as they gather treasures for their collections.
Cleary, Brian P.
In this wacky look at weight, comical cats show how to measure trucks, trains, ducks, and cranes.
Doudna, Kelly
Color photographs and simple text help beginning readers learn all about these adorable baby animals.
Eisenberg, Lisa
Laugh all the way to school as you discover why the chicken crossed the playground and why the toothbrush wandered into band practice.
George, Jean Craighead
Nature becomes comedic as a goose thinks a little boy is his mother and a duck thinks the goose is his mother.
Grant, Judyann
Two friends planting pumpkin seeds meet a pesky chicken who winds up saving the day.
Holub, Joan
Spring Is Here! A Story About Seeds
April showers bring May flowers. That is what the Ant Hill kids learn when they plant a garden of their very own.
Howe, James
Houndsley and Catina and the Quiet Time
Houndsley loves the quiet of the first snow of winter, but Catina does not enjoy being snowed in. Can Houndsley help Catina let go of her worries and enjoy the snowy day?
Marshall, James
George and Martha: The Best of Friends
Share stories of fun and friendship with George and Martha, a pair of enormously appealing hippopotami.
Namm, Diane
In the jungle, the mighty jungle…the animals laugh tonight? They sure do, in this collection of wild animal riddles.
O'Connor, Jane
Fancy Nancy, Poison Ivy Expert
Nancy, who uses fancy words and considers herself a poison ivy expert, learns a valuable (and itchy) lesson after picking a bouquet of wildflowers in her backyard.
O'Neill, Catharine
Whether they are poking around the garden or paddling through a marsh, curious Annie and Simon are siblings clearly happy in each other’s company.
Ormerod, Jan
Ballet Sisters: The Newest Dancer
Whimsical illustrations capture the excitement of younger sister Sylvie attending her very first ballet class.
Paul, Ann Whitford
Snail goes on a l-o-n-g journey to bid good night to each of his friends.
Rylant, Cynthia
Mr. Putter and Tabby Run the Race
When he learns that second prize is a train set, Mr. Putter decides to run in a senior marathon with his neighbor, Mrs. Teaberry.
Schaefer, Lola M.
A curious kitten meets his neighbor, a big friendly dog, in this gentle story told in simple rhyming text.
Silverman, Erica
Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa: Rain or Shine
Cowgirl Kate is ready for a rainy-day adventure, but her horse Cocoa needs some convincing, especially since thunder can be a little scary!
Van Leeuwen, Jean
Amanda Pig and the Wiggly Tooth
Not wanting her father to pull out her loose tooth, Amanda Pig waits patiently for it to fall out on its own. When it does fall out and then goes missing, Amanda worries that the Tooth Fairy won’t come.
Willems, Mo
Are You Ready to Play Outside?
Friends, Elephant and Piggie, are playing outside when it starts to rain. What are they going to do? This book won the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award as the most distinguished beginning reader book of the year.
Early Chapter Books
Alley, Zoe B.
In a fresh comic book style, five familiar folktales are retold with hilarious twists.
Bauer, Marion Dane
Jenna thought she had found the perfect gift for her little sister at a neighbor’s garage sale, until she finds out that the beautiful doll dressed in red velvet may be haunted.
Bruel, Nick
With bath time approaching, Kitty's owners do what they can to prepare themselves for the disaster they know it will become.
Campbell, Sarah C.
Wolfsnail: A Backyard Predator
Stunning photographs and a fact-filled story deliver a close-up look at a day in the life of this fascinating meat-eating snail.
Catalanotto, Peter
Emily’s grandfather falls asleep at the strangest times, so she’s afraid that he’ll take a snooze when he comes to school to talk to her class about Veteran’s Day.
Climo, Shirley
In this witty version of a Filipino legend, the soothing song of the island birds is disturbed by the ear-splitting voice of a gecko who insists on chiming in.
Cox, Judy
Learning how to train her gigantic Newfoundland puppy helps Fran gain much needed self-control.
Davis, Eleanor
In this graphic novel, Stinky the monster tries to scare DAV an unsuspecting boy away when he starts hanging around Stinky’s swamp.
DiCamillo, Kate
Mercy Watson Thinks Like a Pig
When all their beautiful flowers suddenly go missing, the neighbors call Animal Control to deal with Mercy, a pig with a craving for sweet-smelling pansies.
Gaines, Ann Graham
So you want to get a dog? The American Humane Association presents information on how to choose the right breed for your family.
Gilson, Jamie
Chess! I Love It, I Love It, I Love It!
When members of the Sumac School Chess Club compete in their first tournament, they each learn something about luck, concentration, and teamwork.
Harper, Jessica
Cleo’s afternoon of playtime mishaps leads to an adventurous trip to the hospital for stitches.
Hazen, Lynn E.
Zoe the rabbit is happy when she is given the lead role in the school play, until she finds out she must face her fear of doing the bunny hop in front of an audience.
Hicks, Betty
There’s nothing Goose wants more than to play goalie for his soccer team, but he’s such a goof-off. Can his friend Henry help him focus enough to help the team?
Hurwitz, Johanna
Monty may be small and shy, but he’s also a mighty smart kid who, despite his asthma, always finds his own way of doing things.
Jacobson, Jennifer
Andy Shane and the Queen of Egypt
After Andy Shane selects Egypt as his research topic, the very bossy Dolores Starbuckle declares that she is the Queen of Egypt. Andy does not get a moment's peace until he agrees to let her work with him.
Kalman, Bobbie
Detailed illustrations and photographs help you learn how mammals, reptiles, and birds move.
Kimmel, Eric A.
This colorful version of a Grimm Brothers’ tale, set in ancient Mexico, tells the story of a poor fisherman, his greedy wife, and a magical green sea turtle.
King-Smith, Dick
Twin giants share everything in common except their choice of cuisine. One brother loves to eat meat, and the other is a vegetarian—a slight problem when it comes time to select a wife
Kline, Suzy
Horrible Harry Bugs the Three Bears
Harry decides to rewrite a classic play and feature friendly earwigs as its stars in order to introduce the rest of his class to the wonders of these misunderstood creepy critters.
Macken, JoAnn Early
From sailing through the air to hitching rides on unsuspecting animals, seeds use many ingenious methods to travel to new places and put down roots.
Maddox, Jake
When Austin moves, he is forced to leave his go kart behind. How can he beat Ryan’s shiny red kart with a rental vehicle?
McDonald, Megan
Wishing she could sew the gown the princess will wear for the Butterfly Ball, seamstress Anabel suddenly gets her chance. A Hinky-Pinky, however, shows up and starts causing trouble.
McEwan, James
When Dan starts to win at wrestling, Biff and the “in” crowd let him be a part of their group.
Nolan, Lucy A.
Down Girl, a dog, explains about her days spent protecting her home from the enemy next door named Here Kitty Kitty.
Serafini, Frank
Looking Closely Along the Shore
A series of close-up photographs transforms the seashore into a wonderland for the imagination.
Speck, Katie
Maybelle the cockroach tumbles into a terrifying but tasty adventure during Mrs. Peabody’s tea party.
Stewart, David
How Your Body Works: A Good Look Inside Your Insides
Take a head-to-toe tour of your body and be astounded by how it works.
Stewart, Melissa
All of the different animals of the fields, forests, wetlands, and deserts have special routines that keep them warm and dry on rainy days.
Stone, Tanya Lee
Elizabeth Leads the Way: Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Right to Vote
Elizabeth Cady Stanton became an educated woman and worked to reform laws so that women would have just as many rights as men, including the right to vote.
Stone, Tanya Lee
Sandy's Circus: A Story about Alexander Calder
Artist Alexander Calder created an entirely unique sculpted circus in a style that no one had ever seen before. This is the fascinating true story about the invention of the first mobile.
Tate, Lindsey
When Kate breaks her arm, she learns about her amazing bones and the body’s incredible ability to heal itself.
Thomson, Melissa
Keena Ford and the Second Grade Mix-Up
Read all about Keena’s mishaps in her journal and find out what kind of trouble maker Keena isn’t.