Beginning Readers & Early Chapter Books
Beginning Readers
Adler, David
Young Cam Jansen and the 100th Day of School Mystery
The pizza for the class party is missing and Cam needs to solve this case before all the evidence is eaten.
Adler, David A.
Bones and the Roller Coaster Mystery
Bones isn’t sure he wants to solve the mystery of the missing roller coaster tickets because the ride looks scary.
Arnold, Tedd
Playing hide-and-seek in a trash can is disastrous for Fly Guy on garbage pick-up day.
Banks, Kate
The monkey brothers are back in this sweet story about planets, stars and getting along in your sibling’s universe.
Becker, Bonny
Bear is certain that he does not enjoy birthdays until his friend Mouse tries to change his mind with greetings and gifts.
Bliss, Harry
When Luke runs off to chase pigeons in the park, he gets separated from his father.
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin
Biscuit’s curiosity is slowing down a trip to Grandpa’s house, until he finds a nice surprise on the way.
Catrow, David
Max, the dog, is off on a dinosaur hunt in his backyard. What fabulous creature will he find there?
Chaconas, Dori
Cork and Fuzz: Finders Keepers
Cork, the muskrat, and Fuzz, the possum, discover how their differences can lead to successful teamwork.
Cushman, Doug
Dirk Bones and the Mystery of the Missing Books
Ace reporter Dirk Bones encounters creepy creatures while solving a case involving missing books.
DeGroat, Diane
Gilbert, with a boogie board and a new bathing suit, plans to have fun at the beach. Unfortunately, things don’t go as planned.
Griffiths, Andy
The Big Fat Cow that Goes Kapow
Cows are falling from the sky and worms are learning how to squirm in this humorous beginning reader.
Haskins, Lori
Simple, repetitious language describing a variety of cats and their antics will keep fledgling readers entertained.
Hayes, Geoffrey
Benny and Penny in the Big No-No!
Benny and Penny suspect their new neighbor has stolen Benny’s pail. Is their neighbor a thief or a new friend?
Howe, James
Houndsley and Catina: Plink and Plunk
A dog and a cat, who are best friends, have adventures while canoeing and learning to ride a bike.
Klein, Adria F.
What kind of animals will Max and Zoe discover on their visit to the nature center?
McDermott, Gerald
Pig-Boy: A Trickster Tale from Hawai’I
Despite being hairy and dirty, Pig-Boy is clever enough to escape every tricky situation.
McMullan, Kate
Pearl and Wagner: One Funny Day
Readers will chuckle at this April Fool’s Day tale about two friends who learn that laughter can be the best medicine.
Michalak, Jamie.
An adventurous giraffe and a cautious turtle have all sorts of mishaps when they borrow a car and leave the zoo.
O’Connor, Jane
Fancy Nancy learns the hard way that you cannot judge a book report by its cover.
Rau, Dana Meachen
Two children watch a local farmer grow corn, from seed to harvest time.
Ries, Lori
Ben learns that with perseverance and patience, his dog Aggie can indeed behave.
Rylant, Cynthia
Annie and Snowball and the Cozy Nest
Annie and her bunny impatiently wait for a nest of bird eggs to hatch.
Rylant, Cynthia
Mr. Putter and Tabby Spill the Beans
Are there really 100 ways to cook beans? Mr. Putter finds out when he attends a cooking class.
Scieszka, Jon
After speeding up a ramp, Max the monster truck gets stuck. Can his Trucktown friends help free him?
Silverman, Erica
Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa: Horse in the House
What’s a cowgirl to do when her horse would rather live in the kitchen than the barn?
Willems, Mo
Gerald the elephant is certain that he cannot dance but his friend Piggy convinces him to try.
Yee, Wong Herbert
Mouse and Mole, Fine Feathered Friends
Bird watching is not as easy as Mouse and Mole think.
Early Chapter Books
Adler, David A.
Readers will go crazy for this vibrant introduction to basic economics.
Baines, Rebecca
The Bones You Own: A Book about the Human Body
Fun facts, clear language and cheerful photographs educate children about the human skeleton.
Bang, Molly
Living Sunlight: How Plants Bring the Earth to Life
Engaging illustrations and conversational text provide interesting facts about sunshine, photosynthesis and plants.
Barner, Bob
Dinosaurs Roar, Butterflies Soar!
Learn how the dinosaurs became extinct while butterflies have endured.
Becker, Bonny
Something mysterious is going on in Ms. Plum’s classroom supply closet.
Byars, Betsy Cromer
After carefully tending to her giant egg, Boo is amazed when a dinosaur finally emerges.
Corwin, Jeff
Leaving their home in the Florida Everglades and arriving in Brooklyn to visit their cousin, naturalists Lucy and Benjamin are excited to see what plants and animals live in the city.
DiCamillo, Kate
Mercy Watson: Something Wonky This Way Comes
At a drive-in movie, Mercy the pig ventures off to follow the delightful scent of butter.
D’Lacey, Chris
Lucy Pennykettle is afraid of monsters and can’t sleep, so her artist mother sculpts a dragon to protect her.
Egan, Tim
Travel along with Dodsworth and his duck companion as they have humorous adventures while sightseeing in London.
Fleischman, Paul
When their teacher takes Junkyard’s present for his mom away from him, his classmates come up with an elaborate plan to steal it back
Floca, Brian
Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11
This fascinating picture book provides an up-close look at a historic mission to the moon.
Greenfield, Eloise
Celebrate the love of siblings in this heartfelt collection of poems about all kinds of families.
Grimes, Nikki
Dyamonde Daniel is new in school and is determined to make friends and have fun.
Hannigan, Katherine
In a town as neat as a pin, where no one is untidy, how can Emmaline invite a messy bunny to live there?
Harper, Jessica
Cleo shares her humorous perceptions of growing up in a family of six children.
Hazen, Lynn E.
The Amazing Trail of Seymour Snail
Seymour dreams of becoming a famous artist, but he’s shy about showing his artwork and he’s just too s-l-o-w.
Hicks, Betty
Rocky used to be the best catcher in the league until his arm was broken by a base-runner.
Hopkins, Lee Bennett
Go from sunrise to sunset with poems that pay tribute to the sun, moon, and stars.
Isadora, Rachel
The lush African jungle, illustrated with colorful collages, is the unique setting for this classic fairy tale.
Jacobson, Jennifer
Andy Shane and the Barn Sale Mystery
Using their best detective skills, Andy and Dolores investigate the disappearance of Granny Webb’s binoculars.
Jenkins, Steve
Learn what not to do when you encounter surprisingly dangerous animals.
Krull, Kathleen
The Boy Who Invented TV: The Story of Philo Farnsworth
This is the true story of the young scientific genius who, while plowing a potato field in Idaho in 1920, came up with the idea of television.
Lowry, Lois
Gooney Bird Greene wears her special brain-warming hat to school to help her write poetry.
Mills, Claudia
How Oliver Olson Changed the World
Oliver learns that before he can change the world he needs to change himself.
Mullarkey, Lisa
Can’t Keep Trackula of Jackula
Is Katherine’s baby brother Jack really a blood-sucking vampire?
Nishizuka, Koko
A fetching feline rewards an act of kindness in this charming version of a Japanese folktale.
Nolan, Lucy
Rambunctious dogs Down Girl and Sit have fun discovering the Wild West at a dude ranch.
Orr, Wendy
Twins Mokie and Bik go on an ocean voyage in search of adventure and treasure on their boat named Bullfrog.
Rappaport, Doreen
Eleanor, Quiet No More: The Life of Eleanor Roosevelt
Biographical details and quotations from Eleanor herself introduce the reader to the life of a shy girl born into privilege, who became one of the most outspoken first ladies in history.
Schertle, Alice
Jeremy Bean comes up with unusual solutions to problems such as wearing a lampshade on his head, hiding in the janitor’s closet, and collecting everyone’s shoes.
Simon, Seymour
Get an expert’s view of these clever, curious, and mischievous mammals in this photo-filled introduction.
Spires, Ashley
Binky’s mission is to one day blast off and explore unknown places—like the backyard.
Winter, Jonah
The Fabulous Feud of Gilbert and Sullivan
Mr. Gilbert and Mr. Sullivan, who write operas together, have a falling-out when Sullivan refuses to write music for another ridiculous story.
Winter, Jonah
You Never Heard of Sandy Koufax?!
This striking picture book biography offers an intriguing look at the professional accomplishments and personal struggles of the greatest left-handed pitcher in baseball.
Yaccarino, Dan
The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau
Learn what motivated this famous deep-sea explorer to enter the undersea world.
Zalben, Jane Breskin
Brenda is disappointed when Uncle Harry’s wedding doesn’t go according to her plan.