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
Title: Biscuit
Illustrator: Pat Schories
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Why We Love It
The very best books for beginning readers provide simple repetitive language and plenty of pictures that offer clues for figuring out unknown …more
Title: Hi! Fly Guy
Illustrator: By the author
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Why We Love It
Reluctant readers and their newly reading peers are all abuzz about this award-winning series. Hi! Fly Guy is about an unlikely friendship …more
Title: Frog and Toad are Friends
Illustrator: By the author
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Why We Love It
Frog and Toad are close friends who always find ways to entertain and cheer each other up. Whether searching for something lost …more
Title: I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912
Illustrator: Scott Dawson
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Why We Love It
This fast-paced historical fiction about the Titanic is suspenseful and well-written. Tarshis uses age-appropriate language to convey events and the plight of …more
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
Title: Boris on the Move
Illustrator: By the author
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Why We Love It
Boris is a young warthog who yearns for excitement since he never goes anywhere or does anything. All that changes when his …more
Title: Sideway Stories from Wayside School
Illustrator: Adam McCauley
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Why We Love It
The builder of Wayside School made a mistake and stacked 30 classrooms, one on top of the other, providing for many zany …more
Title: Fox on Wheels
Illustrator: Edward Marshall
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Why We Love It
Fox just wants to hang out with the gang and skateboard all day, but he is burdened by responsibilities at home and …more
Title: Iris and Walter
Illustrator: Christine Davenier
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Why We Love It
Iris moves from the city and has trouble adjusting to living in the country. She and her grandfather discover a tree house …more
Title: Henry and Mudge
Illustrator: Sucie Stevenson
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Why We Love It
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
Title: Richard Scarry’s What Do People Do All Day?
Illustrator: By the author
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Why We Love It
Need to explain to your ever-curious toddler how the water comes out of the faucet, how paper is made or where letters …more
Title: City of Ember
Illustrator: N/A
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Why We Love It
The underground City of Ember is rapidly declining. Flickering lights from a failing generator will soon plunge the city into darkness. With …more
Title: Poppleton
Illustrator: Mark Teague
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Why We Love It
Readers will enjoy the humor and predicaments Poppleton, a pig faces as he adjusts to living in his new home. He eats …more
Title: Llama Llama Red Pajama
Illustrator: By the author
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Why We Love It
Settling down for the night can be challenging for many young children including Llama llama. After a story and kisses, Mama Llama …more
Title: Mr. Putter and Tabby Pour the Tea
Illustrator: Arthur Howard
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Why We Love It
This is a story of a lonely man and an equally lonely cat that become friends. They delight in sharing daily activities …more
Title: Pocket Piggies Numbers!
Illustrator: By the author
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Why We Love It
When we share concept board books with young children, we want to focus on the idea (concept) being presented. Books designed with …more
Title: Nate the Great
Illustrator: Marc Simont
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Why We Love It
Nate the Great is the first in a classic series of detective/mystery books for those ready for chapter books. Nate is a …more