Books about Early Reader
Award winning
Why Can't I Fly? (Hello Reader! Level 1)
Rita Golden Gelman, 1985
48 pages
Why to read
Inspires curiosity with captivating animal adventures.
Enhances vocabulary with simple, repetitive phrases.
Supports early reading skills for young children.
Encourages resilience through problem-solving narratives.

Why Can't I Fly? (Hello Reader! Level 1)
Rita Golden Gelman, 1985
Award winning
Roo's Fine Flapping Day: At Flaky Acres Feather Farm (Auralee Arkinsly Picture Books for Early Readers Book 2)
Auralee Arkinsly, Kathy Joy, Yolanda Van Heerden, 2022
44 pages
Why to read
Engaging story set at Flaky Acres Feather Farm.
Teaches problem-solving through relatable characters.
Encourages imaginative thinking and exploration.
Ideal for shared reading and family bonding.

Roo's Fine Flapping Day: At Flaky Acres Feather Farm (Auralee Arkinsly Picture Books for Early Readers Book 2)
Auralee Arkinsly, Kathy Joy, Yolanda Van Heerden, 2022
Award winning
Annie and Snowball and the Book Bugs Club: Ready-to-Read Level 2 (9)
Cynthia Rylant, SUÇIE STEVENSON, 2011
40 pages
Why to read
Engaging story encourages fluent reading skills.
Themes of friendship bolster social development.
Simple language suitable for beginner readers.
Illustrations complement text, enhancing comprehension.

Annie and Snowball and the Book Bugs Club: Ready-to-Read Level 2 (9)
Cynthia Rylant, SUÇIE STEVENSON, 2011
Award winning
Tumbleweed Stew/Sopa de matojos (Green Light Readers Level 2) (Spanish and English Edition)
Susan Stevens Crummel, Janet Stevens, F. Isabel Campoy, 2009
36 pages
Why to read
Bilingual narrative enhances language development.
Engaging animal characters spark imagination.
Encourages understanding of diverse cultures.
Supports early reading skills in two languages.

Tumbleweed Stew/Sopa de matojos (Green Light Readers Level 2) (Spanish and English Edition)
Susan Stevens Crummel, Janet Stevens, F. Isabel Campoy, 2009
Where Is Tabby Cat? (Brand New Readers)
Phyllis Root, Katharine McEwen, 2000
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging hide-and-seek storyline captivates young readers.
Encourages visual literacy and attention to detail.
Supports early reading skills with simple, repetitive text.
Tabby Cat character is charming and memorable.

Where Is Tabby Cat? (Brand New Readers)
Phyllis Root, Katharine McEwen, 2000
Award winning
Sienna the Slushicorn: Unicorn Island Book 5: early readers age 5-7
Becci Murray, 2023
103 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with whimsical, magical storytelling.
Encourages early literacy skills and vocabulary expansion.
Builds empathy through relatable unicorn characters.
Reinforces problem-solving in engaging narrative form.

Sienna the Slushicorn: Unicorn Island Book 5: early readers age 5-7
Becci Murray, 2023
Award winning
Hippo & Rabbit in Brave Like Me (3 More Tales) (Scholastic Reader, Level 1)
Jeff Mack, 2011
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tales encourage courage and confidence.
Simple text supports early reading skills.
Illustrations enhance understanding and engagement.
Perfect for shared parent-child reading sessions.

Hippo & Rabbit in Brave Like Me (3 More Tales) (Scholastic Reader, Level 1)
Jeff Mack, 2011
Reading Champion: Goldilocks Met Three Bears: Independent reading Purple 8 (Reading Champion)
Damian Harvey, 2024
24 pages
Why to read
Adaptation of classic tale with unique, engaging twists.
Supports independent reading for developing readers.
Highlights moral lessons about respect and responsibility.
Colorful illustrations enhance understanding and enjoyment.
