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Reading Independently
These books are great early readers for those who can read independently. Please note that these titles can be found in the Early Reader, Easy, and Juvenile sections of the library.
Meet the Astronaut by Steve Foxe cover
Meet the Astronaut
by Steve Foxe

Madison and Billy interview astronuat Captain Momentous and learn things they never knew about outer space.
Bunjitsu Bunny Jumps to the Moon by John Himmelman cover
Bunjitsu Bunny Jumps to the Moon
by John Himmelman

Isabel, the best bunjitsu artist in her class, continues to build upon her skills as a martial artist while making friends and facing her fears.
Super Game Book! by Thomas Flintham cover
Super Game Book!
by Thomas Flintham

Meanie King Viking kidnaps Super Rabbit Boy's animal friends, and it is up to Super Rabbit Boy to save them. Each page offers a number of options readers to make this story unfold.
Claudie Finds Her Talent by Bria Alston cover
Claudie Finds Her Talent
by Bria Alston

Surrounded by artists, writers, and dancers during the Harlem Renaissance in 1922, 9-year-old Claudie Wells longs to be good at something and sets out to find her true talent. 
The Princess in Black and the Kitty Catastrophe by Shannon Hale cover
The Princess in Black and the Kitty Catastrophe
by Shannon Hale

The Princess in Black, who knows how to handle all kinds of monsters, meets her match in an adorable kitten bent on annihilation and must figure out what her finicky feline friend wants, in this hilarious hair-raising adventure. 
Cornbread & Poppy for the Win by Matthew Cordell cover
Cornbread & Poppy for the Win
by Matthew Cordell

Best friends Cornbread and Poppy race in a competitive cycling championship. Written and illustrated by Caldecott Medalist, Matthew Cordell. 
Owl Diaries: Eva for President  by Rebecca Elliott cover
Owl Diaries: Eva for President 
by Rebecca Elliott

When no one steps up to run against Sue for class president, Eva decides to throw her hat into the ring during this very special week at Treetop Elementary. 
Captain Awesome to the Rescue! by Stan Kirby cover
Captain Awesome to the Rescue!
by Stan Kirby

Eugene loves comic books and superheroes so much that he invents his very own superhero alter ego.  Second-grader Eugene McGillicudy teams up with best friend "Nacho Cheese Man" Charlie and intrepid sidekick Turbo the hamster in a series of whimsical, universe-saving battles.
Level Up! by Steve Behling cover
Level Up!
by Steve Behling

When bad guys interrupt their video game, father-and-son team Kai and Ray find their ninja skills put to the test as they level up to defeat the enemy. 
The Secret Explorers and the Lost Whales by SJ King cover
The Secret Explorers and the Lost Whales
by SJ King

The secret explorers jump into action to save a pod of humpback whales, but when Connor and Roshini's submarine malfunctions, the explorers could be the ones in trouble.
Wild Warriors: 4 Books in 1! by Jerry Pallotta cover
Wild Warriors: 4 Books in 1!
by Jerry Pallotta

Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bindup of four books in the popular Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, insects, and birds to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Rattlesnake vs. Secretary Bird, Lobster vs. Crab, Jaguar vs. Skunk, and Green Ants vs. Army Ants. Kids will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more, alongside photos, charts, illustrations, and amazing facts.
Spike It, Mo! by David A. Adler cover
Spike It, Mo!
by David A. Adler

Mo and his dad play volleyball for the first time while enjoying a day at the beach.
Geraldine Pu and Her Cat Hat, Too! by Maggie P. Chang cover
Geraldine Pu and Her Cat Hat, Too!
by Maggie P. Chang

Geraldine Pu thinks her hair is boring and uses her cat shaped hat to cover it, but after she tries to copy her grandmother's hair with disastrous results, Geraldine learns to embrace her individuality.
Frank and Bean: Food Truck Fiasco by Jamie Michalak cover
Frank and Bean: Food Truck Fiasco
by Jamie Michalak

Unlikely friends Frank and Bean are back, in this hilarious story involving a food truck, donuts, and oatmeal as they compete at Food Truck Friday, where they decide to work together to beat out the competition. 
Fenway and the Frisbee Trick by Victoria J. Coe cover
Fenway and the Frisbee Trick
by Victoria J. Coe

Determined to learn how to catch a frisbee, Fenway discovers it is harder than it looks, but he keeps trying and amazes everyone with a special trick of his own!
Sona Sharma, Wish Me Luck by Chitra Soundar cover
Sona Sharma: Wish Me Luck
by Chitra Soundar

Sona wishes some things would never change! Can she and her friends find a way to keep their beloved teacher from moving to her new husband's city?
Elena Camps by Juana Medina cover
Elena Camps
by Juana Medina

In a charmingly comic follow-up to Elena Rides, also available in a dual English-Spanish edition, the determined elephant shows young fans that some things are hard-and some tents cow the best of campers-but with patience you can conquer them, if you slow down and try, try again.
National Geographic Little Kids First Encyclopedia of Almost Everything by National Geographic Kids cover
National Geographic Little Kids First Encyclopedia of Almost Everything
by National Geographic Kids

Contains cool facts about animals, dinosaurs, space, science, history, weather, rocks and minerals, and so much more!
The Big Empty: A Sagebrush Survival Story by Kirbi Fagan cover
The Big Empty: A Sagebrush Survival Story
by Kirbi Fagan

People passing by call this land the big empty. But I call it home. In spare, poetic text written from the point of view of big sagebrush, readers are transported to the vast landscape of western North America. 
Ellie Finds Her Voice by Callie Barkley cover
Ellie Finds Her Voice
by Callie Barkley

A fox sanctuary upstate needs help trapping an injured fox and the Critter Club is determined to help. When the fox takes a liking to Ellie's singing, she must rediscover her confidence in her voice to get the fox to safety.
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