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Seattle Picks: New Readers – Just Beginning

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Seattle Kids Librarians

The Seattle Public Library

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The child who is just beginning to read is learning to sound out vowels and consonants, is learning to recognize a handful of words and is comfortable with very simple books. A beginning reader may be just starting out or may have been reading for a year or two. Most of the books in this list come from our Early Reader collection (ER) but we have also included great nonfiction and graphic novels as well. (Updated December 2018)

By:

Seattle Kids Librarians

The Seattle Public Library

21 items

21 items

Old Hat, New Hat

Old Hat, New Hat

by Berenstain, Stan

Book - 1970

This classic book for the earliest readers uses repetition and illustrations that complement the text to help new readers follow along as this little bear explores his hat options. This classic book for the earliest readers uses repetition and illustrations that complement the text to help new readers follow along as this little bear explores his hat options. Show less

This classic book for the earliest readers uses repetition and illustrations that complement the text to help new readers follow along as this little bear explores his hat options. This classic book for the earliest readers uses repetition and illustrations that complement the text to help new readers follow along as this little bear explores his hat options. Show less

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Fun With Ed and Fred

Fun With Ed and Fred

by Bolger, Kevin

Book - 2016

This wacky story is designed to teach the earliest readers basic sight words, as a building block to fluent reading. This wacky story is designed to teach the earliest readers basic sight words, as a building block to fluent reading. Show less

This wacky story is designed to teach the earliest readers basic sight words, as a building block to fluent reading. This wacky story is designed to teach the earliest readers basic sight words, as a building block to fluent reading. Show less

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by Cepeda, Joe

Book - 2016

Young readers will delight in the surprise animals a young boy finds in the air in this sparsely worded adventure. Young readers will delight in the surprise animals a young boy finds in the air in this sparsely worded adventure. Show less

Young readers will delight in the surprise animals a young boy finds in the air in this sparsely worded adventure. Young readers will delight in the surprise animals a young boy finds in the air in this sparsely worded adventure. Show less

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Ed and Kip

Ed and Kip

by Chorao, Kay

Book - 2014

Ed, Kip and Bug enjoy playing with a rock, but will Crocodile get in on the game? Ed, Kip and Bug enjoy playing with a rock, but will Crocodile get in on the game? Show less

Ed, Kip and Bug enjoy playing with a rock, but will Crocodile get in on the game? Ed, Kip and Bug enjoy playing with a rock, but will Crocodile get in on the game? Show less

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Pig Is Big on Books

Pig Is Big on Books

by Florian, Douglas

Book - 2015

Follow Pig as he reads books here, there and everywhere. Follow Pig as he reads books here, there and everywhere. Show less

Follow Pig as he reads books here, there and everywhere. Follow Pig as he reads books here, there and everywhere. Show less

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Pizza Mouse

Pizza Mouse

by Garland, Michael

Book - 2017

This city mouse will have young readers cheering him on as he dodges many perils to find a delicious meal to bring home to his family. This city mouse will have young readers cheering him on as he dodges many perils to find a delicious meal to bring home to his family. Show less

This city mouse will have young readers cheering him on as he dodges many perils to find a delicious meal to bring home to his family. This city mouse will have young readers cheering him on as he dodges many perils to find a delicious meal to bring home to his family. Show less

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Peeper and Zeep

Peeper and Zeep

by Gudeon, Adam

Book - 2017

A bird and an alien must learn to help each other in order to find their way home. A bird and an alien must learn to help each other in order to find their way home. Show less

A bird and an alien must learn to help each other in order to find their way home. A bird and an alien must learn to help each other in order to find their way home. Show less

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The Good for Nothing Button

The Good for Nothing Button

by Harper, Charise Mericle

Book - 2017

How can a button that does nothing evoke so many emotions? Find out along with three bird friends as they discover a button that does-- nothing. Slightly ...Show more How can a button that does nothing evoke so many emotions? Find out along with three bird friends as they discover a button that does-- nothing. Slightly more complex than other early readers, but with repetition and humor, this book will have new readers rolling. Show less

How can a button that does nothing evoke so many emotions? Find out along with three bird friends as they discover a button that does-- nothing. Slightly ...Show more How can a button that does nothing evoke so many emotions? Find out along with three bird friends as they discover a button that does-- nothing. Slightly more complex than other early readers, but with repetition and humor, this book will have new readers rolling. Show less

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I Can Run

I Can Run

by Head, Murray

Book - 2017

Follow the photographic journey of an active squirrel going about their day. Follow the photographic journey of an active squirrel going about their day. Show less

Follow the photographic journey of an active squirrel going about their day. Follow the photographic journey of an active squirrel going about their day. Show less

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Hide!

Hide!

by Henry, Steve

Book - 2018

A fish, a shark, and an elephant- see who helps who in this simple, yet colorful reader, teeming with expressive fish and a fair share of action. A fish, a shark, and an elephant- see who helps who in this simple, yet colorful reader, teeming with expressive fish and a fair share of action. Show less

A fish, a shark, and an elephant- see who helps who in this simple, yet colorful reader, teeming with expressive fish and a fair share of action. A fish, a shark, and an elephant- see who helps who in this simple, yet colorful reader, teeming with expressive fish and a fair share of action. Show less

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Vroom, Zoom, Bud

Vroom, Zoom, Bud

by Lakin, Patricia

Book - 2016

Car enters a race and has vrooming, zooming fun with friends. Car enters a race and has vrooming, zooming fun with friends. Show less

Car enters a race and has vrooming, zooming fun with friends. Car enters a race and has vrooming, zooming fun with friends. Show less

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I See and See

I See and See

by Lewin, Ted

Book - 2016

What will the boy in this story discover on his walk home? What will the boy in this story discover on his walk home? Show less

What will the boy in this story discover on his walk home? What will the boy in this story discover on his walk home? Show less

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Dance, Dance, Dance!

Dance, Dance, Dance!

by Long, Ethan

Book - 2018

It's a dance-off between a donkey and a fly- who will prevail? It's a dance-off between a donkey and a fly- who will prevail? Show less

It's a dance-off between a donkey and a fly- who will prevail? It's a dance-off between a donkey and a fly- who will prevail? Show less

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Jump

Jump

by McPhail, David

Book - 2018

Two children and many animals discover the fun of jumping in this simple, sweet reader. Two children and many animals discover the fun of jumping in this simple, sweet reader. Show less

Two children and many animals discover the fun of jumping in this simple, sweet reader. Two children and many animals discover the fun of jumping in this simple, sweet reader. Show less

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I See A Cat

I See A Cat

by Meisel, Paul

Book - 2017

A woeful dog gazes out at the activity just outside his window in this earliest reader. A woeful dog gazes out at the activity just outside his window in this earliest reader. Show less

A woeful dog gazes out at the activity just outside his window in this earliest reader. A woeful dog gazes out at the activity just outside his window in this earliest reader. Show less

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See Zip Zap

See Zip Zap

by Milgrim, David

Book - 2018

What mischief can friends Zip, Chip and Bip get into? Find out in this earliest reader! What mischief can friends Zip, Chip and Bip get into? Find out in this earliest reader! Show less

What mischief can friends Zip, Chip and Bip get into? Find out in this earliest reader! What mischief can friends Zip, Chip and Bip get into? Find out in this earliest reader! Show less

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Go, Cub!

Go, Cub!

by Neuman, Susan B.

Book - 2014

Follow a baby lion cub on his day of adventures in the African savannah. This title is part of the "National Geographic Readers. Pre-Reader" series. Follow a baby lion cub on his day of adventures in the African savannah. This title is part of the "National Geographic Readers. Pre-Reader" series. Show less

Follow a baby lion cub on his day of adventures in the African savannah. This title is part of the "National Geographic Readers. Pre-Reader" series. Follow a baby lion cub on his day of adventures in the African savannah. This title is part of the "National Geographic Readers. Pre-Reader" series. Show less

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I Like the Farm

I Like the Farm

by Rotner, Shelley

Book - 2017

Children pose with their favorite animals that new readers can see on the farm. Children pose with their favorite animals that new readers can see on the farm. Show less

Children pose with their favorite animals that new readers can see on the farm. Children pose with their favorite animals that new readers can see on the farm. Show less

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Fox the Tiger

Fox the Tiger

by Tabor, Corey R.

Book - 2018

When fox and friends decide to take on more exciting personas, they must decide to be okay with themselves when rain foils their plans. This entertaining ...Show more When fox and friends decide to take on more exciting personas, they must decide to be okay with themselves when rain foils their plans. This entertaining tale is perfect to share with newest readers, with a few sentences per page and a valuable lesson about balancing make believe with being oneself. Show less

When fox and friends decide to take on more exciting personas, they must decide to be okay with themselves when rain foils their plans. This entertaining ...Show more When fox and friends decide to take on more exciting personas, they must decide to be okay with themselves when rain foils their plans. This entertaining tale is perfect to share with newest readers, with a few sentences per page and a valuable lesson about balancing make believe with being oneself. Show less

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What This Story Needs Is A Bang and A Clang

What This Story Needs Is A Bang and A Clang

by Virján, Emma J.

Book - 2017

Simple rhymes, hilarious illustrations and an over-the-top story line will keep new readers giggling. Simple rhymes, hilarious illustrations and an over-the-top story line will keep new readers giggling. Show less

Simple rhymes, hilarious illustrations and an over-the-top story line will keep new readers giggling. Simple rhymes, hilarious illustrations and an over-the-top story line will keep new readers giggling. Show less

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Stop Pop

Stop Pop

by Ziefert, Harriet

Book - 2013

Bold, bright illustrations and easily manipulated pages help brand new readers master short vowel sounds. This title is part of the "Flip-a Word" series. Bold, bright illustrations and easily manipulated pages help brand new readers master short vowel sounds. This title is part of the "Flip-a Word" series. Show less

Bold, bright illustrations and easily manipulated pages help brand new readers master short vowel sounds. This title is part of the "Flip-a Word" series. Bold, bright illustrations and easily manipulated pages help brand new readers master short vowel sounds. This title is part of the "Flip-a Word" series. Show less

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