Books like Buck and His Truck (Starters)
Award winning
Bed Hog & Other Tales: A Decodable Graphic Novel
Sue Marasciulo, Mangoyu, 2023
81 pages
Why to read
Engaging, decodable graphic novel format.
Enhances early reading skills with simple, repetitive text.
Illustrations aid in decoding and comprehension.
Supports individual and shared reading sessions.
Bed Hog & Other Tales: A Decodable Graphic Novel
Sue Marasciulo, Mangoyu, 2023
Award winning
Get Down Bad Cat: A Decodable Graphic Novel
Margot Debot, 2022
26 pages
Why to read
Engages young readers with interactive, dynamic storytelling.
Enhances phonemic awareness through relatable cat characters.
Encourages early literacy with fun, decodable text.
Supports developmental milestones in reading progression.
Get Down Bad Cat: A Decodable Graphic Novel
Margot Debot, 2022
Reading Gems Phonics: Pem’s Little Brother
QED Publishing, 2019
32 pages
Why to read
Enhances phonics skills through engaging storytelling.
Supports early reading development effectively.
Encourages sibling bonding and family values.
Captures young imaginations with vivid illustrations.
Reading Gems Phonics: Pem’s Little Brother
QED Publishing, 2019
Award winning
An Alpaca in My Pocket
Mindy J. B. Whitten, 2011
36 pages
Why to read
Vibrant illustrations captivate and stimulate young imaginations.
Encourages empathy and understanding through animal character interactions.
Supports language development with simple, rhythmic text.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
An Alpaca in My Pocket
Mindy J. B. Whitten, 2011
Award winning
Shh... Mommy's Working: Operation: Quiet Play
Melissa Lag, Stacey Gittens, Uliana Barabash, 2023
36 pages
Why to read
Promotes independent and quiet play for children.
Encourages creativity and imaginative thinking.
Strengthens problem-solving skills through engaging narrative.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.
Shh... Mommy's Working: Operation: Quiet Play
Melissa Lag, Stacey Gittens, Uliana Barabash, 2023
Zug the Bug
Colin Hawkins, Jacqui Hawkins, Colin and Jacque Hawkins, 1988
16 pages
Why to read
Vibrant, engaging illustrations captivate young readers.
Teaches valuable life lessons through Zug's adventures.
Encourages curiosity and exploration in children.
Supports language development and early literacy skills.
Zug the Bug
Colin Hawkins, Jacqui Hawkins, Colin and Jacque Hawkins, 1988
Award winning
Do You Have My Purr? (My First Storybook)
Judy West, Tim Warnes, 1999
32 pages
Why to read
Ideal for enhancing early language skills.
Stimulates imagination with a playful storyline.
Supports emotional development and empathy.
Encourages interaction through read-aloud moments.
Do You Have My Purr? (My First Storybook)
Judy West, Tim Warnes, 1999
Award winning
Sub Trouble: A Bad Cat Decodable Graphic Novel for Beginning Readers
Margot Debot, 2023
35 pages
Why to read
Engages early readers with simple, repetitive text.
Supports phonics skills and literacy development.
Colorful illustrations enhance understanding and engagement.
Encourages independent reading through supportive narrative structure.
