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Books, resources, and literacy support for reading levels that grow with your child March 2026 |
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Hot Pot: The Sound of Short O by Cynthia AmorosoSimple text about a hot pot and repetition of the letter 'o' help readers learn how to use the 'short o' sound. |
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Yum!: The Sound of Y by Alice K. Flanagan Simple text and repetition of the letter 'y' help readers learn how to use this sound. |
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Zigzag: The Sound of Z by Alice K. FlanaganSimple text and repetition of the letter 'z' help readers learn how to use this sound. |
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Read more about Pete the Cat's adventures here. |
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Cupcake Surprise!by Lynn Maslen Kertell  Jack and Anna want to bake cupcakes to surprise their dad on his birthday. But surprise! They run out of flour. Surprise! Cookies fall into the batter. Surprise! Some chocolate tips into the bowl. Will the cupcakes turn out delicious? And will Dad be surprised? |
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Nat the Cat Has a Snackby Jarrett LernerNat that Cat has a snack. Pat the Rat wants a snack. Nat the Cat can share, right? Nat the Cat does not want to share! Check out more of Nat the Cat's adventures here. |
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Early Readers For readers starting to read on their own with longer sentences and more advanced storylines. |
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Neighborhood Helper by Emma OtheguyReina's school is holding a food drive for the local shelter, and the classroom that collects the most cans wins a pizza party! Reina is so excited, but Abuela is too busy helping a neighbor with a new baby to help Reina with her school project. If her class doesn't win, can Reina still find a way to help out? Check out more from Reina Ramos here. |
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Mr. Monkey Bakes a Cake by Jeff MackMr. Monkey bakes a cake. He can't wait to win a ribbon! But first he has to carry it to the contest. What could possibly go wrong? Read more of Mr. Monkey's adventures here. |
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Check out more Beginning Readers about gardens here. |
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Libby Loves Science: Mix and Measure by Kimberly DertingLibby hosts a puppy party for her friends and their dogs. With the help of her friend Rosa and little brother, Libby decorates, stuffs goody bags and bakes delicious cupcakes. But when they realize they've forgotten an important ingredient, they use science to solve the problem just in the nick of time. Check out more by author Kimberly Derting here. |
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Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories by JarvisBear and Bird are best friends, and they spend a lot of time together. They don't always understand each other, but both agree that all they want is for their friend to be happy. So when Bear forgets the most important thing to pack for a picnic (but pretends that he didn't), Bird doesn't let on that she knew all along. And when Bird is upset to discover her friend has more of a certain talent than she does, Bear finds a touching way to make her feel better. Read about more of Bear and Bird's adventures here. |
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King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats by Dori Hillestad ButlerKayla made peanut butter treats for Thor, Jillian's new puppy. But now the treats are missing, and King is under suspicion. Analytical Kayla notices that King's breath doesn't smell like peanut butter, so he didn't eat them. Sensitive King detects the presence of an intruder in their house. Is it Jillian's little brother Adam? Or someone else? Who took the missing dog treats? Solve more mysteries with King and Kayla here. |
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Raising Critical Thinkers: A Parent's Guide to Growing Wise Kids in the Digital Age by Julie Bogart A guide for parents to help children of all ages process the onslaught of unfiltered information in the digital age. Education is not solely about acquiring information and skills across subject areas, but also about understanding how and why we believe what we do. At a time when online media has created a virtual firehose of information and opinions, parents and teachers worry how students will interpret what they read and see. Amid the noise, it has become increasingly important to examine different perspectives with both curiosity and discernment. But how do parents teach these skills to their children? Full of accessible stories and activities for children of all ages, Raising Critical Thinkers helps parents to nurture passionate learners with thoughtful minds and empathetic hearts. Prefer an audiobook? Check it out on Libby. |
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How to Raise a Reader by Pamela Paul Do you remember your first visit to where the wild things are? How about curling up for hours on end to discover the secret of the Sorcerer's Stone? Combining clear, practical advice with inspiration, wisdom, tips, and curated reading lists, How to Raise a Reader shows you how to instill the joy and time-stopping pleasure of reading. Divided into four sections, from baby through teen, and each illustrated by a different artist, this book offers something useful on every page, whether it's how to develop rituals around reading or build a family library, or ways to engage a reluctant reader. Prefer an e-reader? Check out the ebook on Libby. |
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