New Readers - Reading Independently
A child who is beginning to read independently is mastering vowel and consonant sounds, improving reading comprehension and speed and using longer words and sentences in small chapters. This list has resources at the end for parents. (Updated June 2023)
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The Peanut Butter and Jelly Mystery
Katie’s lunch is missing! Who would have taken her peanut butter and jelly sandwich?
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Sadiq and the Desert Star
Inspired by a story from his father and a field trip to the observatory, Sadiq and his friends start a space club and build a telescope!
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Truth or Lie
Can you spot the lie? Pick up cool facts about our canine friends in a game of Truth or Lie!
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Dragon's Fat Cat
In this sweet and funny story, Dragon rescues a cat from the snowy outdoors, but quickly realizes that he doesn’t know how to care for a cat.
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Pizza!
People around the world love pizza. But how much do you actually know about this delicious food? This fact-filled book will make you hungry for more…pizza!
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A Snowy Day
It’s a snow day! School is canceled, so siblings Ana and Andrew play in the snow with their friends, and they even save some snow in the freezer for their cousins in Trinidad.
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Museum Mix-up
J.C.’s class is visiting the Famous Black Americans Museum! But when J.C.’s group gets separated from the class, it’s up to J.C. to figure out where to go.
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Awesome Orange Birthday
Priya has her first client for her new party planning business. There’s a lot to do to make this party a success, especially because her parties help the planet at the same time!
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Camila the Gaming Star
Camila is starting a WeTube channel, but she needs some video equipment to make that happen. Can she win a gaming tournament to get the money she needs?
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The Amazing Life of Azaleah Lane
Azaleah is excited about an extra-credit assignment after visiting the zoo. But when her little sister’s stuffed animal goes missing, it’s up to Azaleah to put aside her plans and solve the mystery.
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