Books for Emerging Readers

Updated May 20, 2026
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Lambton County Library Summer Reading Challenge 2026
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Books for Emerging Readers

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Blink and Block bug each other
Fang, Vicky
Paper Book
Let's read comics! I Can Read Comics is an early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers. Blink and Block are back in another STEM-inspired I Can Read Comic by author-illustrator Vicky Fang! ...
Vivi loves science. Sink or float
Derting, Kimberly
Paper Book
Vivi loves science! In this STEM-themed Level 3 I Can Read! title, Vivi and her friends visit the aquarium and are introduced to the concepts of density and buoyancy. A great choice for aspiring scientists, emerging readers, and fans of Andrea Beaty's Ada Twist, Scientist. ...
Libby loves science : states of matter
Derting, Kimberly
Paper Book
Libby loves science! In this STEM-themed Level 3 I Can Read! title, Libby and her friends learn about solids, liquids, and gases. A great choice for aspiring scientists, new readers, and fans of Andrea Beaty's Ada Twist, Scientist. Includes activities, a glossary, and a fun science experiment to...
I want to be an artist
Driscoll, Laura
Paper Book
For any child who loves making art! This Level One I Can Read story by Laura Driscoll, illustrated by Catalina Echeverri, blends narrative with nonfiction, introducing many different kinds of working artists to the young reader. Papa takes me to an art show and I get to meet...
The pizza problem!
Michaels, Patty
Paper Book
Introducing...Chico Bon Bon: Monkey with a Tool Belt, the preschool show now streaming on Netflix! Chico Bon Bon and the Fix-it Force engineer a fix for a pizza delivery problem in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read! Uh-oh! There's a pizza problem! Chico Bon Bon and the Fix-it...
Amelia Bedelia, rocket scientist?
Parish, Herman.
Paper Book
When Amelia Bedelia helps out at the school science fair, she finds an exploding volcano, some UFOs, and a mad scientist!
The amazing planet Earth
Emmons, Scott
Paper Book
The wacky robots from the award-winning apps, videos, and Netflix show, Ask the StoryBots, now star in their own early readers. This one is about our little corner of the solar system! Fans of the StoryBots will recognize the colorful art from their popular outer-space...
Trains, boats and planes
Robinson, Michelle
Paper Book
All aboard! Anchors up! The passengers are waiting, and theres a busy day ahead. Trains and boats and planes, which one would you ride?
Stop that virus!
Emmons, Scott
Paper Book
The curious crew from Netflix's Ask the StoryBots star in an all-new Step into Reading leveled reader What is a virus? How do you catch a cold? Beep, Boop, and the rest of the robots from Netflix's Ask the StoryBots are looking for answers. The inquisitive team make...
Mars : the red planet
Carney, Elizabeth
Paper Book
National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children's book authors across four reading levels. ...
Ada Twist, scientist
Beaty, Andrea
Paper Book
Inspired by real-life makers Ada Lovelace and Marie Curie, this beloved #1 bestseller champions STEM, girl power and women scientists in a rollicking celebration of curiosity, the power perseverance, and the importance of asking "Why?" Don't miss Ada's further adventures-with her friends...
Follow that dog!
Nakamura, May
Paper Book
Chico Bon Bon: Monkey with a Tool Belt is a preschool show now streaming on Netflix! In this Level 1 Ready-to-Read, Chico Bon Bon dog-sits a mischievous, runaway pup! When Elkin John asks Chico to watch his dog, Bernie, for the day, Chico thinks he's in for an easy...
Peg + Cat. Math in the bath
Oxley, Jennifer
Paper Book
Bath time turns into math time for Peg and Cat in this tale for early readers. Peg and Cat are in the bath. One, two friends in the bath. Seems like a great time to do some math! Readers can join old friends Peg and Cat as they engage with the concepts of counting and weight and...
Tyrannosaurus rex
Emmons, Scott
Paper Book
The wacky robots from the award-winning apps, videos, and Netflix show, Ask the Storybots, now star in their own early readers. This one is about everyone's favorite dinosaur! Fans of the StoryBots will recognize the colorful art from the hugely popular dinosaur video...
Bears on wheels
Berenstain, Stan
Paper Book
A Step 1 Step into Reading Math Reader offers a hilarious and unique approach to addition and subtraction, courtesy of the Berenstains. The gradually increasing number of bears on wheels--unicycles, bikes, and trikes--engage in silly antics that will make beginning readers giggle as they learn...
On the tracks
Koch, Leanna
Paper Book
Moving people from place to place is a busy job, and this train is up to the task! Traveling across bridges, through hills, and past ponds, the train carries many people going about their day. Come join the ride!Stairway Decodables is a supplemental phonics resource that's perfect for supporting...
I'm fast!
McMullan, Kate.
Paper Book
Now in paperback! From the popular creators of I Stink! and I'm Dirty!--now a streaming animated series!--comes an irresistible readaloud about trains, a perennial kid favorite. WHEELS on the RAILS, ALL night long, Racin' and a-rumblin' the FREIGHT TRAIN song-...
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