Early Readers
Flubby will not take a bath
J. E. (Jennifer E.) Morris
jREADER Morris J. E.
Early Readers
Armed with bubbles, shampoo and a cat toy, Kami is determined to give Flubby the fussy feline a bath, even if she has to get creative!
Sir Ladybug
Tabor, Corey R., author.
jGRAPHIC NOVEL Tabor Sir
Graphic Novels, Early Readers
"Ladies and gentlebugs, presenting the duke of the dandelion patch, champion of truth and justice, the one, the only -- Sir Ladybug! With his herald, Pell, and his trusty squire, Sterling, he never shies away from a quest, no matter how dangerous..."
Added by Casey
Cornbread & Poppy
Cordell, Matthew, 1975- author, illustrator.
jREADER Cordell Matthew
Early Readers
"Cornbread LOVES planning. Poppy does not. Cornbread ADORES preparing. Poppy does not. Cornbread IS ready for winter. Poppy...is not. But Cornbread and Poppy are the best of friends, so when Poppy is left without any food for the long winter, Cornbread volunteers to help her out."
Added by Casey
Kuma-Kuma Chan's home
Kazue Takahashi
jREADER Takahash Kazue
Early Readers
Upon receiving an invitation, a boy goes to visit Kuma-Kuma Chan, a bear who lives far away, and although they have little to talk about they enjoy spending the day together.
It seems like an Early Reader book would be EASY to write, doesn't it? They're so short! In fact, the opposite is true. It is extremely challenging to craft a compelling story using a sharply limited vocabulary. For my money, Kuma-Kuma Chan's Home (and its companion, Kuma-Kuma Chan's Travels) are masterworks of the genre. A deceptively simple story, told in straightforward, no-frills prose, manages to make the heart swell at the truths about friendship, the loving bond between the characters, and the gently humorous obstacles, overcome with affable good cheer. The story bumps along agreeably, with the bear and the boy going with the flow on a day together that could have been awkward and stilted but is instead magical and sweet. -Anne W
Five magic rooms
Laura Knetzger
jREADER I Like
Early Readers
When Mia visits the home of her friend Pie, she is amazed by everything she sees, feels, smells, and tastes, but Pie is sure that her home is just as special.
A young kid visits a friend's house that has several "magical" rooms, including a crystal room filled with houseplants and a quilt room filled with crafts! The girl sees how magical her friend's home is and appreciates new food she's never tried, and she gets excited to share the magical rooms in her own home. I just want to live in the pictures! So cute and truly magical. -Mari
Haylee and Comet : a tale of cosmic friendship
Marcero, Deborah, author, illustrator.
jREADER Marcero Deborah
Early Readers
"Haylee and Comet share one simple wish: a friend. And as with all great best-friendships, the universe brings them together in the right place at the right time. With each adventure, Haylee and Comet learn about what it takes to grow a strong and long-lasting friendship: accepting their differences, discovering the things they share, communicating with honesty, and being open to forgiveness. And just maybe, there'll be some surprises along the way."--Page [4] of cover.
Clever, fun, and beautiful. This is a reader just right for sharing with the whole family. -Casey
Baloney and friends : dream big!
Pizzoli, Greg, author.
jREADER Pizzoli Greg
Early Readers
"Baloney and friends continue their adventures, which include a birthday cake mishap, a tricky bargain, a painting surprise, and the discovery that the best moments are shared with friends"--
Are you ready for some "serious" Baloney? This reader series by Greg Pizzoli gets better with each installment! Baloney and Friends may just be visiting the Children's Room right now as well--stop on by to check them out! -Casey
Baloney and friends : dream big!
Greg Pizzoli
jREADER Pizzoli Greg
Early Readers, Graphic Novels
"Baloney and friends continue their adventures, which include a birthday cake mishap, a tricky bargain, a painting surprise, and the discovery that the best moments are shared with friends"--
Are you ready for some "serious" Baloney? This reader series by Greg Pizzoli gets better with each installment! -Casey
Otter and Owl say I'm sorry
Crystal Bowman
jREADER Bowman, Crystal
Kids, Early Readers
"Otter has a brand new scooter! And Owl has a fun idea. But when that idea ends in disaster, Owl feels like a bad friends. Will Otter ever forgive him?"--P. [4].
Owl has a big idea that ends in disaster, and he's worried that his friendship with Otter is ruined---just like he ruined Otter's scooter. But the friends learn about friendship and forgiveness in this story. -Angie
Baloney and friends
Greg Pizzoli
jREADER Baloney
Early Readers, Early Chapter Books, Graphic Novels
"Meet Baloney! He's a pig. This book is about him. And also Peanut, his best friend. There's Bizz, too, of course. And Krabbit. He'd rather not be here, but what can you do?"--Provided by publisher.
The new series from Greg Pizzoli is hilarious! I can hardly wait for the next installment. -Casey
This book and its sequel, Flubby Does Not Like Snow, hilariously depict a chubby cat and their human companion engaging in activities. It's a challenge to craft an entertaining story with such limited language, but this easy reader accomplishes it deftly. This is a very early reader, appropriate for fairly new beginners, with repetitive phrases, picture support, and simple words. Yet it manages to be funny, relatable, and charming! -Anne W