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• Jake Makes a Cake

  Long Vowel Sounds

  Cleary, Brian P., 1959-

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  K-1 This phonics series focuses on one specific phonics sound per book. The sentences and pictures are nonsensical, but this makes it fun to read. Each two page spread has just one short sentence. A good series to start a very new reader. Eight…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fix This!

  Thompson, Kim, 1970-

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  K-1 Another series of phonics books with a solid story in each volume. Each title focuses on one specific phonics phenome with parent education at the start. Search for My Decodable Readers to find all 20 in the series.

• Tip Tap Sam

  & Not a Nut

  Moore, Jenny, 1975-

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  K-1 A solid phonics book that early readers will find approachable. This series of phonics books include phonics instruction for adults in the beginning and a clear progression path for new readers. The newest readers start in Pink A-C and progress…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I See a Bat

  Meisel, Paul,

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  K-1 A great book for new readers with an interesting story and great pictures. The series, I Like to Read, has a range of titles that progress with your reader from the very simple, Guided Reading Level A, to the more complex, Guided Reading Level…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Me Too!

  Gorbachev, Valeri

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  K-1 Repetitive sentence structure with 2 short sentences per page make this a great first book. A sweet story and nice illustrations will lure children back again and again.

• Puppy-cam

  Palatini, Margie,

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  K-1 See the world through Puppy's eyes with his Puppy-Cam. One word sentences and fun pictures make this series of books great for beginners. Make sure you read the others in this series.

• See Otto Say Hi!

  Milgrim, David,

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  K-2 Otto is a robot who seems to always be on a funny adventure even when he is just trying to say hello. Written with easy sentences and more challenging words inside word bubble illustrations make this book a great one to share with a grownup.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Come In, Zip

  Milgrim, David,

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  K-2 Another great series of easy to read stories by David Milgrim. Early readers love a funny alien and the text is approachable. Read all the Zip adventures.

• Big Bub, Small Tub

  Heim, Alastair,

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  K-2 This story is super funny as Big Bub tries to get his bath. One short sentence per page and readers will laugh along with Big Bub until the end.

• Fox Versus Winter

  Tabor, Corey R.,

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  K-2 There are so many fun stories to share with Fox and his friends. Fox will delight young readers and the simple sentence structure and style make these books accessible for the new reader.

• Fox and the Box

  Ivinson, Yvonne,

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  K-2 Foxes get a lot of action in early reader books! This beautifully illustrated picture book follows a fox having fun with his box on the beach. One word sentences allow the pictures to tell this sweet story.

• Flubby Will Not Go to Sleep

  Morris, J. E. (Jennifer E.),

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  K-2 young readers will love the headstrong cat, Flubby. He resists doing anything he is supposed to do and the pictures will make you laugh! This series of books are not focused on phonics, but the story follows an easy to understand pattern with…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• See the Cat

  Three Stories About a Dog

  LaRochelle, David,

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  K-2 This fantastically fun story seems simple, but the pictures do not follow the text which make for some pretty hilarious results. A perfect book for the beginning reader! Most of the sentences are short and well within reach. Read this one…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• See the Dog

  Three Stories About a Cat

  LaRochelle, David,

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  K-2 A follow up to See the Cat! Another great read that young kids will enjoy. Short sentences make this book just right for the new reader.

• A Pig, a Fox, and a Box

  Fenske, Jonathan,

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  K-2 Written in the style of a graphic novel this story plays with rhymes and the friendship between a Pig and a Fox. The sentences remain short and easy to follow. This is a perfect first read for a new reader.

• Try a Bite, Trilobite!

  Fenske, Jonathan,

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  K-2 Who doesn't love a good snack book? Kids will love this funny book about a bug trying to get another bug to try his favorite snack. The sentences are short and the new reader will have a great time reading this one. If you like this one, check…Read moreRead more of this annotation