Easy Reader & Early Chapter Books
                            Summer 2025
 
Easy Reader Books
Pete the Kitty and the Mermaid's Sandcastle
by Kim Dean

Pete the Kitty and his mermaid friend Jessie work together to build
a groovy sandcastle using one shell, two barnacles, three strands of seaweed, and more gifts from the sea. 
I See a Rat
by Paul Meisel

Dog is woken up from a nap by a surprising new visitor, and soon
Dog and Rat are friends!
The Beach Day : Three-and-a-Half Stories
by Ame Dyckman

When roommates Bat, Cat, and Rat take a trip to the beach,
hijinks ensue, as usual!
Dinosaur Friends!
by Peter Curtis

Meet Dinosaur Squeak, Dinosaur Honk, and Dinosaur Munch as they frolic in the forest. When they hear a mysterious sound in the distance, they wonder if it could be one of the largest of all dinosaurs -- the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex, Dinosaur Roar!
I Want It!
by Paul Meisel

A big brother refuses to share his toys with his little sister, even
though it causes shouting, crying, and wrestling.
Lone Wolf Goes To the Library
by Kiah Thomas

Wolf races to return his overdue library book, but can he get to the
library before story time begins?
Biscuit's Puppy Sleepover
by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

When curious puppy Biscuit and his Little Girl have a sleepover,
there's loads of fun! Sleepovers are the best, especially with other
puppy friends, but Biscuit is worried... will he be able to find the
perfect stuffy to sleep with?
Gertrude Gish On a Dish On a Fish
by Sarah Hwang

Gertrude Gish stacks with flair, from dinners to books and the whole parade square, and when penguins get stuck up in a tree, she can
show just how helpful her stacking can be!
I Can Grow It!
by Kelly Greenawalt

In these three funny and empowering short stories, Princess Truly
grows a garden with her friends, helps a newly hatched baby bird
to fly, and plants a magical tree.
Early Chapter Books
The Story of Gumluck and the Heroes
by Adam Rex

A visit from the Very Wise Wizard Who Lives in the Moon sends the absent-minded Gumluck on a quest with three companions who claim
to be heroes.
Orris and Timble : Lost and Found
by Kate DiCamillo

Orris the rat and Timble the owl are unlikely friends. Each night, Timble visits Orris in the barn and listens to his stories. But Timble is growing
up, and one evening when he doesn't appear as usual Orris wonders if his friend has forgotten him. Is their friendship over? Or could it be that Timble has a tale of his own to share?
The Summer of the Bone Horses 
by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve

Homesick at the thought of staying with his grandparents for the summer, Eddie quickly adjusts to life on the Lakota reservation, embracing new experiences and bonding with his extended family.
Stink and the Big Bad Badgers
by Megan McDonald

Stink and his friends can't wait to learn wilderness survival skills and
form their own scout troop, the Big Bad Badgers! But there is so much more for the squabbling scouts to learn about than tying knots, reading animal tracks, and eating insects! 
Amina Banana and the Formula for Friendship
by Shifa Saltagi Safadi

After moving from Syria to Indiana, third grade science enthusiast Amina tries to find the perfect formula for making friends at her new school.
The Bad Idea and Other Stories 
by Greg Pizzoli

Earl (a cheerful bird who loves playing saxophone) and Worm (a quiet book-lover) overcome their differences with lemonade, creativity, and sharing stories, becoming the best of friends!
Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
Falmouth Public Library
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Falmouth, Massachusetts 02540
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