Books for Emerging Readers (K to Grade 2)

Kids that are starting to read short books on their own need books that are shorter with illustrations to keep them from being overwhelmed. Early Readers are great options for books that feel manageable. They can be fiction or non-fiction as long as the topic interests the child. Not all Early Readers use the same rating system, so have your child read the first page or two, and if there are more than three or four words per page that they struggle to read, find a book that is a little less of a challenge.

Updated May 29, 2025
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Lambton County Library Summer Reading Challenge 2025
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Clifford the small red puppy
Bridwell, Norman.
Paper Book
Clifford wasn't always a big red dog. . . Clifford begins life as a very small, red puppy, but once he starts growing into a very large, red dog, there seems no limit to his potential size!
Clifford, el gran perro colorado
Bridwell, Norman.
Paper Book
Versión en español de Clifford the Big Red Dog. Conoce a Clifford y verás por qué no solo es el perro colorado preferido de Emily Elizabeth, sino de todo Estados Unidos. Cuando era pequeña, mis padres me decían que si soñaba en grande, todo era posible. Decían que el cielo era el límite....
Sapo y Sepo son amigos
Lobel, Arnold.
Paper Book
Our endearing pair hop along through five stories, looking for lost buttons, greeting the spring, and waiting for mail. Their true affection for each other makes Frog and Toad two of the finest amphibian role models to be found.
El punto
Reynolds, Peter H.
Paper Book
Un cuento precioso que habla sobre la importancia del refuerzo positivo en los niños para potencia la confianza en ellos mismos y ayudarles a desarrollar al máximo sus capacidades y su creatividad. No tienes más que hacer una pequeña marca y observar adónde te lleva. Vashti dice...
Henry and Mudge : the first book of their adventures
Rylant, Cynthia.
Paper Book
For use in schools and libraries only. A series about an only child and his huge best friend, a mastiff named Mudge.
Harry and the lady next door
Zion, Gene.
Paper Book
A funny I Can Read story featuring the beloved Harry the Dirty Dog! Harry, the mischievous little white dog with black spots, tries everything he can think of to get the lady next door to stop singing. Every time Harry tries to stop her, he gets in trouble! Can Harry solve the neighborhood...

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