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K-2 (23-24)
THE COZY HOME: THREE AND A HALF STORIES
Ame Dyckman
What happens when three friends--a bat, a cat, and a rat--move in together? Join Bat, Cat,
and Rat on their three-and-a-half sweet and silly roommate adventures in this hilarious
picture book. (from the publisher)
This book is targeted for beginning readers and would also work well as a read-aloud.
FROG CAN HOP
Laura Gehl
From Laura Gehl, author of Dog Can Hide and Cat Sees Snow, comes another side-splitting Ready-to-Go! And what better way to get kids excited than with a fun story with words they can actually read? (from the publisher)
This book is decodable and targeted for new and beginning readers. It contains sight words and word families.
NAT THE CAT HAS A SNACK
Jarrett Lerner
Nat the Cat learns to share in this third book in the hilarious, fourth wall-breaking Pre-Level Ready-to-Read series about a grumpy cat and a long-suffering narrator! (from the publisher)
This book is decodable and targeted for new and beginning readers. It contains sight words and word families.
KITTY-CAM
Margie Palatini
See the world from a pet kitty's point of view via the video camera perched on its head in this playful and energetic series! (from the publisher)
This book is targeted for new and beginning readers. It contains repetition of simple words and could encourage participation when read aloud.
NEW BOOKS TO ALREADY LOVED SERIES (23-24)
NEW BOOKS/SERIES (22-23)
CORNBREAD & POPPY
Matthew Cordell
Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell debuts his first early reader series about two best friends who are as different from each other as can be. Cornbread LOVES planning. Poppy does not. Cornbread ADORES preparing. Poppy does not. Cornbread IS ready for winter. Poppy...is not. These books celebrate both partnership and the value of what makes us individuals, (From the publisher)
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I DID IT!
Michael Emberly
Learning to ride a bike is hard. Can I do it? Yes, I can! A fun comic that kindergarteners and first graders can read on their own. (From the publisher)
The 2023 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Winner.
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GIGI AND OJIJI
Melissa Iwai
Gigi can't wait for her Ojiji--Japanese grandpa--to move in. Gigi plans lots of things to do with him, like playing tag, reading books, and teaching Roscoe, the family dog, new tricks. But her plans don't work out quite the way she'd hoped. (From the publisher)
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OWL AND PENGUIN
Vikram Madan
Owl likes peace and quiet. Penguin likes to SING OUT LOUD. But best friends don't need to be the same. Sometimes it's good to disagree! In three nearly wordless stories, expressive art takes charge of the storytelling, supplemented by simple text captions and emoticon-style images in speech bubbles. (From the publisher)
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ELENA RIDES
Juana Medina
Elena wants to ride her bike. She steadies, she readies. She wobbles, she bobbles . . . KA-BANG! Learning to ride a bike is hard. But Elena can do it. She just has to try, try again. (From the publisher)
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REINA RAMOS WORKS IT OUT!
Emma Otheguy
Reina Ramos is a loyal friend whose high-spirited antics sometimes cause chaos, but who always finds a way to make things right. Perfect for social emotional learning! The story also contains several Spanish words, a glossary, and a list of famous people mentioned in the book. (From the publisher)
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HAPPY AGAIN
Igor Plohl
Lucas is a happy lion. One day Lucas Falls. Can Lucas be happy again? When Lucas falls off a ladder, he hurts his spine and can't use his legs anymore. He can't stand on them and he can't walk on them. Through self-determination and with the love of friends and family, Lucas learns new ways to take care of himself and have fun. (From the publisher)
A note about the author: Igor Plohl was born and raised in Slovenia, where he teaches at a primary school and lectures extensively on physical disability and spinal cord injury. After falling from a ladder at the age of twenty-nine, he injured his spinal cord and became paraplegic. He shares his experience in an autobiographical book for adults and three children's books You can learn more about Igor Plohl on his website: www.igor-plohl.info
FISH AND WAVE
Sergio Ruzzier
When a tiny wave grows bigger and bigger, what's a fish to do? Fish and Wave by Sergio Ruzzier is a playful exploration of what it really means to go with the flow. (From the publisher)
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NEW SERIES (2021-22)
DOGGO AND PUPPER
Katherine Applegate
An old dog has to welcome a new puppy to the household. Doggo is used to things being a certain way in his family. He likes routine. That is, until Pupper shows up! Pupper is playful and messy, and turns the house upside down. Soon, the humans realize that Pupper needs some training, and off he goes to puppy school. When Pupper comes back, he's well-behaved. He's not playful. He's not messy. But Doggo soon realizes that Pupper also isn't happy. So Doggo steps in to help, and rediscovers what it means to have fun. (From the publisher)
ARLO & PIPS SERIES
Elise Gravel
Perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly, Arlo & Pips: King of the Birds is the first in a new early graphic chapter book series about the friendship between Arlo, an arrogant crow, and a sarcastic little bird named Pips. Like most crows, Arlo has a big brain. But Arlo has something else: a little pal who's not afraid to tell him when he's being insufferable! Arlo and Pips' adventures include a visit the big city and the beach on their hunt for shiny things and French fries. Cool crow facts are included throughout the book. (From the publisher)
CRANKY CHICKEN
Katherine Battersby
Narwhal and Jelly meet The Bad Guys in this heartwarming, brightly illustrated, and downright hilarious chapter book about what happens when a very cranky chicken is befriended by a very cheerful worm. Cranky Chicken is, well, cranky. But then one day, Cranky meets a very friendly worm named Speedy who wants nothing more than to be friends. (From the publisher)
FLUBBY SERIES
J.E. Morris
Meet Flubby--the lovably lazy feline who prefers a purr-fectly laid-back lifestyle. Flubby is a large, sleepy cat who refuses to do the things that other pets do. He won't sing, catch, or even jump. But when a scary situation brings Flubby and his owner together, they realize they really do need each other--and that makes Flubby a good pet after all. Perfect for storytime and progressing readers. (From the publisher)
EL TORO & FRIENDS
Raul the Third
Readers will fall in love with Raul the Third's unique visual style as Kooky Dooky helps luchador El Toro train for his next wrestling match! Perfect for readers of Elephant and Piggie, comic book fans, and kids looking to practice both Spanish and English. (From the publisher)
OLLIE AND BEA
Renee Treml
Ollie is an owl who wears glasses. And Bea is a bunny with very big feet. Can they become friends and help each other find their otter-ly awesome inner superpowers? Find out in this early graphic novel that will get young readers giggling with its silly puns and playfully paneled story. (From the publisher)
TY'S TRAVELS SERIES
Kelly Starling Lyons
MO JACKSON SERIES
David Adler
A JACK BOOK
A JACK BOOK
Mac Barnett
An funny early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog. Meet Jack: He lives in a tree house. His interests include snacks, petty theft, and lipstick graffiti. Jack also loves his friends, he just has a funny way of showing it sometimes . . It will fill the Elephant-and-Piggie-shaped hole in young readers' hearts. (adapted from the publisher)
CHICK AND BRAIN
CHICK AND BRAIN
Cece Bell
Meet Chick and Brain. And their friend Spot. Chick likes to follow the rules. Brain might not be as smart as he looks. And Spot just wants to eat lunch. (from the publisher)
UNICORN AND YETI
UNICORN AND YETI
Heather Ayris Burnell
Meet Unicorn and Yeti! Unicorn and Yeti run into each other while looking for sparkly things, and despite some differences, the two become friends over a shared love of hot chocolate with rainbow sprinkles. (from the publisher)
HELLO HEDGEHOG!
Norm Feuti
Hedgehog has a new bike! Hedgehog loves his new bike. His best friend Harry says he likes it, too. But when Hedgehog asks Harry to go bike riding with him, Harry says he does not want to go. Does Harry not like his friend's new bike? Or could this all have something to do with training wheels? (from the publisher)
TY'S TRAVELS
Kelly Starling Lyons
Ty can't wait to ride his brand-new scooter at the park. Other kids zip and zoom by like race cars, but all Ty can do is wobble! Ty wants to give up, but a new friend helps Ty give it another try. (from the publisher)
MISTER SHIVERS
Max Brallier
These five spine-chilling stories will have beginning readers everywhere begging to stay up late to read (with the light on!). With authentically scary, easy-to-read text and creepy, full-color artwork throughout, this book is perfect for young children who crave lite scares. (from the publisher)
ADDITIONS TO WELL-LOVED SERIES
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