Early Readers

Ty’s Travels: Zip, Zoom!

Ty has a brand-new scooter and can’t wait to ride it at the park.  But while other kids zip and zoom by like race cars, all Ty can do is wobble.  Discouraged and about to give up, Ty is encouraged by a new friend to give it another try.  A book perfect for the newest readers by acclaimed North Carolina author Kelly Starling Lyons, the simple text and bright art make this perfect for shared reading with a child.

Ultimate Shark Rumble: Who Would Win?

This nonfiction reader in the popular “Who Would Win” series compares and contrasts 16 types of ferocious sharks.  With facts, photos, and illustrations that highlight the anatomy and behavior of each, this book reveals who will be the champion when these creatures of the sea battle it out in a huge underwater fight.  Perfect for animal fans of all ages.

Construction Site Mission: Demolition

Filled with playful rhyming text and vibrant illustrations, this latest in a well-loved series features the beloved trucks and vehicles tackling a new challenge – preparing the construction site for a new building!  Whether they are smashing, crushing, sorting, or hauling, these sturdy vehicles work together to get the job done.  A delightful tale of determination and teamwork.

Squeak!: 101 Fun Facts About Hamsters, Mice, Guinea Pigs and More

Mice and rats may be the most famous rodents, but in this non-fiction choice, young readers will discover that there are lots more squeaking critters in our world.  Have you heard of cavies, capybaras, and pikas? Do you know that rats are super smart? Scurry into this fact-filled Level 3 reader to learn about these amazing, interesting, and possibly adorable, squeaky creatures!

Barbie: Mermaid Park Mystery

Barbie and her friends have gotten jobs at Mermaid Park, an amusement park filled with the coolest water rides.  Working at such a fun place seems like a real dream come true until valuable purple pearls begin to disappear from the sea.  Can Barbie and her friends catch the thieves and make sure that Mermaid Park is fun for all? A new mystery for every young Barbie fan.

Wild Kratts: Wild Dogs and Canines

Zoologists Chris and Martin Kratt, stars of the PBS animated show, Wild Kratts, go in search of wolves, coyotes, and wild dogs of all sizes in this newest in a favorite early reader series.  Young readers encounter the wild cousins of man’s best friend in a non-fiction title that combines fun and learning.

National Geographic: Alien Ocean Animals

In this nonfiction title by the experts at National Geographic, readers journey through the depths of the ocean into the dark Midnight Zone to discover the mysterious animals that live there.  Although they look like creatures from nightmares or aliens from outer space, these are real undersea animals. Young readers will learn how these creatures make their own light and adapt to low-light areas, how they hunt, what they eat, and how they keep themselves safe from predators.  A terrific non-fiction choice about these unique animals of the ocean.

Fly Guy Presents: Monster Trucks

n this newest in Tedd Arnold’s Fly Guy series, Buzz introduces Fly Guy to one of the coolest vehicles around – monster trucks!  Fly Guy learns all about truck technology, tricks, events, and safety. With vibrant illustrations and photographs, this “monster tale” is nothing to be scared of!  

Angelina Ballerina and the Tea Party

In this first early reader featuring our favorite young dancer from Katherine Holabird’s picture book series, Angelina Ballerina is excited to be hosting a tea party for all of her friends from the ballet academy.  With yummy cakes and cookies and beautiful decorations, will this be the best tea party ever? A delicious treat for young readers.

Misty Copeland: Ballet Star

Young Ruby is super excited to be attending her first ballet, a production of The Nutcracker, with her mother and sister.  Misty Copeland, Ruby’s favorite dancer, will be performing the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy.  A budding ballerina herself, Ruby knows that it took lots of practice and determination for Misty to become the first African American principal dancer in the American Ballet Theatre.  A story about a real American heroine that will inspire young readers to follow their dreams!

My First Puppy

In this delightful book by the author of the Biscuit series, young readers learn what they can expect when they get a new puppy.  From feeding the new pet to teaching it to sit, all the aspects of taking care of a new puppy are shown in sweet photographs of real first-time dog owners.  

Marvel Amazing Powers

Young super hero fans will love this collection of facts about comic characters such as Spider-Man, Captain America, Black Panther, and Black Widow.  What are the amazing abilities these heroes use to keep villains at bay?