Books like Keith Baker’s
Award winning
But I Want It! Red Reader: Levels 1-2
Dr. Holly Karapetkova, Holly Karapetkova, 2011
24 pages
Why to read
Teaches valuable lessons on patience and delayed gratification.
Engaging story fosters early literacy and reading confidence.
Characters model positive decision-making and emotional understanding.
Supports child development in alignment with educational standards.

But I Want It! Red Reader: Levels 1-2
Dr. Holly Karapetkova, Holly Karapetkova, 2011
Award winning
Hill Readers Book10
Hill Learning Center, Scholastic Inc., Scholastic, Liza Charlesworth, Scholastic Teaching Resources, 2003
249 pages
Why to read
Enhances advanced reading skills and comprehension.
Engages with complex characters and rich narratives.
Supports cognitive development through challenging text.
Fosters a love for ongoing learning and reading.

Hill Readers Book10
Hill Learning Center, Scholastic Inc., Scholastic, Liza Charlesworth, Scholastic Teaching Resources, 2003
Award winning
Franklin's Big Book of Stories: A Collection of 6 First Readers (Kids Can Read)
Sharon Jennings, Sean Jeffrey, Alice Sinkner, Sasha McIntyre, Céleste Gagnon, Jelena Sisic, Shelley Southern, John Lei, Violeta Nikolic, 2013
184 pages
Why to read
Enhances vocabulary with simple, age-appropriate language.
Engages young readers with diverse, captivating stories.
Fosters empathy through relatable character experiences.
Supports early reading skills development.

Franklin's Big Book of Stories: A Collection of 6 First Readers (Kids Can Read)
Sharon Jennings, Sean Jeffrey, Alice Sinkner, Sasha McIntyre, Céleste Gagnon, Jelena Sisic, Shelley Southern, John Lei, Violeta Nikolic, 2013
Five Minute Bedtime Tales
Nicola Baxter, Armillillo, 2012
80 pages
Why to read
Enriches bedtime with delightful, quick-to-read stories.
Fosters imagination and curiosity in young minds.
Features diverse characters, promoting inclusivity.
Strengthens parent-child bonding through shared reading.

Five Minute Bedtime Tales
Nicola Baxter, Armillillo, 2012
The Children'S First [ -Fourth] Reader, Book 2
Ellen M. Cyr, 2012
202 pages
Why to read
Enhances vocabulary through simple, repetitive text structures.
Strengthens reading skills with engaging narratives.
Cultivates empathy through character-driven stories.
Supports early literacy development effectively.
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The Children'S First [ -Fourth] Reader, Book 2
Ellen M. Cyr, 2012
Go-With Words (Rookie Readers)
Bonnie Dobkin, Bonnie Dobkin Tom Payne, Tom Payne, Teora USA, 2004
31 pages
Why to read
Boosts early vocabulary development effectively.
Engaging illustrations captivate young readers.
Encourages curiosity about language and reading.
Perfect for early learners' engagement.

Go-With Words (Rookie Readers)
Bonnie Dobkin, Bonnie Dobkin Tom Payne, Tom Payne, Teora USA, 2004
The Taylor School Readers: Second Reader
Frances Lilian Taylor, 2012
178 pages
Why to read
Engaging stories enhance reading and comprehension skills.
Characters model positive behaviors and values.
Supports vocabulary expansion and language skills.
Designed to resonate with second-grade developmental stages.

The Taylor School Readers: Second Reader
Frances Lilian Taylor, 2012
Award winning
Stories To Share
Tiger Tales, Claire Freedman, Angela Mcallister, A. H. Benjamin, Kathryn White, Elizabeth Baguley, 2015
176 pages
Why to read
Engaging tales fostering imagination and emotional development.
Features relatable characters, enhancing empathy among young readers.
Encourages language skills through repetitive, rhythmic phrasing.
Perfect for bedtime stories and family bonding time.
