All Books in the: “Beginner” Category
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Title: A New Friend
Illustrator: Jennifer A. Bell
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Sophie Mouse enjoys going to school and playing with her friends. When Owen, a young snake, becomes the new student, Sophie is …more
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Title: Mercy Watson to the Rescue
Illustrator: Chris Van Dusen
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Mercy Watson, a pig, is a “porcine wonder” who lives with Mr. and Mrs. Watson inside their home. Mercy’s love of hot …more
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Title: Biscuit
Illustrator: Pat Schories
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The very best books for beginning readers provide simple repetitive language and plenty of pictures that offer clues for figuring out unknown …more
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Title: Hi! Fly Guy
Illustrator: By the author
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Reluctant readers and their newly reading peers are all abuzz about this award-winning series. Hi! Fly Guy is about an unlikely friendship …more
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Title: Frog and Toad are Friends
Illustrator: By the author
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Frog and Toad are close friends who always find ways to entertain and cheer each other up. Whether searching for something lost …more
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Title: Bob Books: Set 1 Beginning Readers
Illustrator: John R. Maslen
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This set of 10 little “stories” are our-go-to books when children are ready to read on their own. The first book has …more
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Title: Boris on the Move
Illustrator: By the author
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Boris is a young warthog who yearns for excitement since he never goes anywhere or does anything. All that changes when his …more
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Title: Fox on Wheels
Illustrator: Edward Marshall
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Fox just wants to hang out with the gang and skateboard all day, but he is burdened by responsibilities at home and …more
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Title: Iris and Walter
Illustrator: Christine Davenier
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Iris moves from the city and has trouble adjusting to living in the country. She and her grandfather discover a tree house …more
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Title: Henry and Mudge
Illustrator: Sucie Stevenson
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Henry is lonely and desperately wants a puppy, which soon grows into a 3-foot,180 pound dog. The two are inseparable friends. One …more
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Title: Poppleton
Illustrator: Mark Teague
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Readers will enjoy the humor and predicaments Poppleton, a pig faces as he adjusts to living in his new home. He eats …more
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Title: Mr. Putter and Tabby Pour the Tea
Illustrator: Arthur Howard
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This is a story of a lonely man and an equally lonely cat that become friends. They delight in sharing daily activities …more
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Title: Nate the Great
Illustrator: Marc Simont
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Nate the Great is the first in a classic series of detective/mystery books for those ready for chapter books. Nate is a …more