The Unlikely Adventuras of Ramon & el Cucuy (#1) by Donna Barba Higuera

A young monster befriends the human child he’s been assigned to scare in this spooky-funny chapter book debut from Newbery Medal–winning author Donna Barba Higuera, with illustrations throughout by Juliana Perdomo+

Meet the Mini-Mammals by Melissa Stewart

Meet some of the world’s very smallest mini-mammals in this “interesting and engaging” (School Library Journal, starred review) picture book with actual-size illustrations from Sibert Honoree Melissa Stewart and Caldecott Honoree Brian Lies.

Orris and Timble: The Beginning by Kate DiCamillo

From beloved storyteller Kate DiCamillo comes the first book in a warm and funny early-reader trilogy about a misanthropic rat and a naive owl—and the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

Katie Woo (series) by Fran Manushkin

Katie Woo loves an adventure. She always finds a way to enjoy each new and unexpected thing that comes her way. From airplane trips to dance recitals, the fun never ends. Join Katie and have an adventure of your own!

Meet Desmond Cole! A fearless eight-year-old who runs his own ghost patrol, looking for ghosts, monsters, and mischief makers everywhere. Oh, and he just so happens to be my new best friend…and thank goodness! Because I’m afraid of everything.

Dory Fantasmagory by Abby Hanlon

In the start of this bestselling, laugh-out-loud chapter book series, an imaginative little rascal with a big personality attempts to win over her siblings the only way she knows how. 

The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class (series)

Meet the kids in Mrs. Z’s wacky and wonderful third-grade class! Cheerleader Emma McKenna is thrilled for the first day of school… until her frenemy shows up and all of Emma’s plans for a social do-over take a tumble!

Outside In and the Inside Out by Emily Kastner

A thoughtful and whimsical picture book about Arnold Lobel, award-winning creator of Frog and Toad.

Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel

Celebrate the power of friendship in these five adventurous stories starring Frog and Toad—a Caldecott Honor Book! 

From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other—just as best friends should be.

Henry Upside Down (series) by Jenn Bailey

The award-winning chapter book is based on the beloved picture book A Friend for Henry. The Henry series shares relatable, reassuring stories that are just right for beginning readers.