Early Readers
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Night night! Sleep tight!
by Mercer Mayer

When Little Critter and Little Sister hear a strange sound at bedtime, the two set out to find the source and discover things that look like monsters in the dark are not what they seem.
Biscuit's puppy sleepover
by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

"When Biscuit, the curious little puppy, and his Little Girl have a sleepover, there's loads of puppy fun! Sleepovers are the best, especially with other puppy friends! But will Biscuit the little yellow puppy be able to find a stuffed animal to sleep with?"
Tricks and treats
by Courtney Carbone

Barbie "Malibu" Roberts and Barbie "Brooklyn" Roberts throw a Halloween costume party at the Pet Rescue to get the furry friends adopted, and when their handmade costumes for the pet parade go missing, they become worried.
Mystery at the old ranch
by Gertrude Chandler Warner

The Aldens spend the summer on their aunt's ranch! The ranch is a beautiful place, but there are some unusual things happening behind the scenes. As the Boxcar Children explore the land, they make an amazing discovery. Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner's Mystery Ranch chapter book, this early reader allows children to start reading with a Boxcar Children classic.
Everyone is super!
by Ilanit Oliver

Barney and his pals, Mel, Vivie, and David can't wait to play superheroes! But David's feeling quiet today. He doesn't want to play the same way as his friends. With some help from their favorite purple dinosaur, Mel and Vivie learn that everyone has their own special superpower--no matter how they like to play!
The Berenstain Bears : get outdoors
by Mike Berenstain

The cubs are camping in their backyard, and Papa has decided to come as he's an expert camper, but when it's time to set up the tent and start the fire, Papa is the one who needs help.
Squeak seeks!
by Peter Curtis

"Dinosaur Squeak goes adventuring and encounters new things like a trail of ants, bright flowers, and pinecones! At the end of the day, what better way to end Squeak's exciting adventure than with a cozy nap?"
Dinosaur friends!
by Peter Curtis

"Meet Dinosaur Squeak, Dinosaur Honk, and Dinosaur Munch as they frolic in the forest! They hear a mysterious sound in the distance. Could it be one of the largest of all dinosaurs--the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex, Dinosaur Roar?"
Frog can hop
by Laura Gehl

"Frog can hop. Pig likes to flop. When Frog makes a big drop, will Pig help?"
Kick it into high gear!
by Gloria Cruz

"The car wash is out of control! Can the Mighty Monsterwheelies save the day?"
Halloween night!
by Candice F. Ransom

Excited for trick-or-treating, Brother and Sister quickly put on their costumes and participate in a fun-filled night of silly scares, a parade and lots and lots of candy. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
Superman. : Friends and Foes! Friends and foes!
by Billy Wrecks

Get ready to fly with Superman, in theaters on July 11, 2025, bringing with it all the wonder and adventure of the world's first super hero. When Superman faces off against Lex Luthor, he doesn't do it alone. He has many friends and fellow DC super heroes--including Krypto--who always help him save the day!
When Hiccup met Toothless / : Ready-to-read Level 2
by Patty Michaels

Fighting dragons is a way of life on the Isle of Berk. As the son of the chief, this is all Hiccup has ever known. But when Hiccup befriends Toothless, an injured dragon, his long-held beliefs are challenged, and he has the chance to change Berk forever!
Lone Wolf goes to the library
by Kiah Thomas

Wolf races to return his overdue library book before the chaos of story time begins.
Lone Wolf goes to the library by Kiah Thomas
Big Dog and Little Dog going for a walk
by Dav Pilkey

Emergent readers can follow along as best friends Big Dog and Little Dog find their walk turning into a muddy, adventure-filled mess that results in a bath for both of them!
Big Dog and Little Dog going for a walk by Dav Pilkey
Puppy-cam
by Margie Palatini

Through a video camera positioned on the puppy's head, readers will follow along from the puppy's point of view as it tries to catch a ball, follow birds, and dig, but gets a surprise instead!
Puppy-cam by Margie Palatini
Parker's slumber party
by Parker Curry

After an evening of sleepover festivities, Parker and her friends attempt to stay up all night to keep the fun going.
Parker's slumber party by Parker Curry
In a stew
by Sheryl Webster

Jill can hardly wait for her garden to grow, but when the bugs start munching, she must find a new way to enjoy her vegetables.
In a stew by Sheryl Webster
The Willow Tree : The Sound of Ow
by Christy Ware

 
The Willow Tree : The Sound of Ow by Christy Ware
Lone wolf on vacation
by Kiah Thomas

Wolf's hope for a peaceful, solitary vacation are dashed when familiar faces turn up at his getaway locale.
Lone wolf on vacation by Kiah Thomas
Jip and Jam
by Elizabeth Scully

Jip and Jam are pups. What will they do? Find out in this A-level decodable chapter book for early readers. This book uses a combination of short-vowel words and sight words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the story. Author Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School of Education developed a specific format for this series. Includes author biography, phonetics, and teaching guides.
Jip and Jam by Elizabeth Scully
The mini mystery
by Michael Anthony Steele

When Scooby-Doo and Krypto find things around the city have been shrunk by robots, they follow clues to solve the mystery of who is behind the mayhem.
The mini mystery by Michael Anthony Steele
Flashback to the . . . fly '90s
by Patty Michaels

Let's go back in time to the...1990s, where "grunge" music and clothing were all the rage, Lunchables and Crystal Clear Pepsi were packed in your lunchbox, and a strange thing called the "Internet" was just about to take over the world. Kids will love learning so many things about the 90s in this light-hearted, entertaining, and informative Ready-to-Read filled with fun photos, illustrations, and facts about some of the coolest things to have happened during that decade. Topics in this book include: popular toys and trends like collecting Beanie Babies; must-see preschool TV like Barney and The Teletubbies; and off-the-wall food trends (Crystal Clear Pepsi, anyone?); fashion and fads like grunge and 90s dance crazes; and technology and communication like pagers, cordless phones and the birth of the Internet. A fun 90s themed activity will be included in the backmatter.
Flashback to the . . . fly '90s by Patty Michaels
One-Man Band
by Charis Mather

 
One-Man Band by Charis Mather
Betty the Yeti and the ghostly shadows
by Mandy R. Marx

After playing a scary video game with her twin brothers, Betty starts imagining there are ghosts in the shadows.
Betty the Yeti and the ghostly shadows by Mandy R. Marx
Let's Learn W, X, Y, and Z
by Bray Jacobson

 
Let's Learn W, X, Y, and Z by Bray Jacobson
The Mess : L / Ll / Ss
by Jacqueline Harris

 
The Mess : L / Ll / Ss by Jacqueline Harris
100th day of school with Yasmin
by Saadia Faruqi

Yasmin and her friends will be celebrating the 100th day of school, and after Yasmin explains the special day to her grandparents, Nani helps come up with a unique outfit for Yasmin.
100th day of school with Yasmin by Saadia Faruqi
Cheers-a-Lotl blows up
by C. W. Estes

When she forgets to tie down her inflatable decorations and they are swept away before the Silly Chilly Sea Day celebration, Cheers-a-Lotl finds it hard to be cheerful--until her friends pitch in to help. Includes glossary, and facts about axolotls
Cheers-a-Lotl blows up by C. W. Estes

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