New Readers for a New School Year

The useful part

Finding books that excite new and early readers is a wonderful way to help them discover the joy of reading. Here are some fun and engaging new-reader and early chapter books to spark curiosity, build confidence, and inspire a love of books. I've also included a few graphic books, which can be a helpful bridge to longer stories.

How it works

• Just be sure to offer a variety of books so children continue to build the ability to create pictures and stories in their own minds as they read.
• Ready-to-Read (Ready to Go!), by Blake Marsden and brightly illustrated by Daniel Roode, features the alphabet letters enjoying a day in the sun.
• With its simple text and playful story, this is a fun choice for children just beginning to read.