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I Am Going! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
I Am Going! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Piggie says she's going, and Gerald panics. A funny friendship story for early readers.
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Early Readers Picture Books
The best Early Readers picture books for parents and teachers, sorted by grade. Read alouds from our channel come first.
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Books for kids starting to read on their own.
38 books · 27 with a read aloud on our channel
The Cat in the Hat
The Cat in the Hat
PreK to 2nd grade
On a rainy day, a mischievous cat shows up and turns a quiet house upside down. A Dr. Seuss classic that has helped generations of kids learn to read.
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Listen to My Trumpet!
Listen to My Trumpet!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Piggie has a trumpet and Gerald has to listen. Big laughs and a lesson about being a kind friend.
Hi! Fly Guy
Hi! Fly Guy
Fly Guy seriesK to 2nd grade
Buzz catches a fly for the Amazing Pet Show, and Fly Guy proves he can be a real pet. A funny, easy early reader for beginning readers.
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The Thank You Book
The Thank You Book
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Piggie sets out to thank everyone, and the last thank you is for the reader. A sweet farewell to Elephant and Piggie and a perfect gratitude book.
Amelia Bedelia
Amelia Bedelia
PreK to 2nd grade
Amelia Bedelia takes every instruction literally, so she dusts the furniture with dusting powder and dresses the chicken in clothes. A classic about wordplay and misunderstandings.
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I'm a Frog!
I'm a Frog!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Piggie is pretending to be a frog, and Gerald is very confused. A funny intro to the fun of pretending.
Are You My Mother?
Are You My Mother?
PreK to 2nd grade
A baby bird hatches while his mother is away and asks everyone he meets if they're his mother. A sweet, simple classic for beginning readers.
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My New Friend Is So Fun! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
My New Friend Is So Fun! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald worries Piggie's new friend will replace him. A sweet story about jealousy and friendship.
Green Eggs and Ham
Green Eggs and Ham
PreK to 2nd grade
Sam I Am won't stop asking a grumpy friend to try green eggs and ham, in a house, with a mouse, or on a train. A rhyming classic about trying new things.
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Can I Play Too?
Can I Play Too?
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A snake wants to play catch with Gerald and Piggie. A funny way to talk about including everyone.
Henry and Mudge: The First Book
Henry and Mudge: The First Book
Henry and Mudge seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Henry finally gets a puppy, Mudge, who grows into an enormous, loyal, drooling best friend. A warm early reader series that kids fall in love with.
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Should I Share My Ice Cream? (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Should I Share My Ice Cream? (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 1st grade
Gerald has a big decision to make, and it's melting fast. A funny, relatable book about sharing.
Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same!
Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same!
PreK to 2nd grade
Twins Ling and Ting look alike but prove they're not exactly the same in six funny little stories. A Geisel Honor early reader that's perfect for new readers.
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A Big Guy Took My Ball!
A Big Guy Took My Ball!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A whale takes Piggie's ball, and Gerald finds a kind solution. Great for talking about sharing and size.
Little Bear
Little Bear
PreK to 2nd grade
Little Bear and Mother Bear share four cozy stories about birthday soup, a trip to the moon, and more. A gentle, timeless early reader.
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I Love My New Toy! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
I Love My New Toy! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald breaks Piggie's new toy and their friendship is tested. A great one about forgiveness.
Mercy Watson to the Rescue
Mercy Watson to the Rescue
Mercy Watson seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Mercy the pig snuggles into bed with the Watsons, and they wake up with the bed crashing through the floor. A hilarious early chapter book for new readers.
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Happy Pig Day!
Happy Pig Day!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald worries he can't celebrate Pig Day. A sweet story about being included.
Nate the Great
Nate the Great
K to 2nd grade
Boy detective Nate the Great fuels up on pancakes and solves the case of his friend's missing picture. A classic early chapter book mystery for new readers.
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Pigs Make Me Sneeze! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Pigs Make Me Sneeze! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald thinks he's allergic to Piggie. Big laughs and a happy ending.
A Little SPOT Learns to Read
A Little SPOT Learns to Read
A Little SPOT seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Little SPOT encourages kids as they start sounding out words and reading on their own. Upbeat support for brand new readers.
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I Really Like Slop!
I Really Like Slop!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Piggie loves slop, and Gerald has to decide whether to try it. A funny book about trying new things for a friend.
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We Are in a Book!
We Are in a Book!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 1st grade
Gerald and Piggie discover they're in a book and someone is reading them. So clever and fun.
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Let's Go for a Drive!
Let's Go for a Drive!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald plans everything for a drive, and they forget one thing. Silly and fun for early readers.
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I Will Take a Nap! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
I Will Take a Nap! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald is cranky and wants a nap, but Piggie isn't helping. Funny and relatable for tired families.
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I Will Surprise My Friend! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
I Will Surprise My Friend! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald and Piggie try to surprise each other. A funny, sweet friendship story.
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I Broke My Trunk!
I Broke My Trunk!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald tells a long, wild story about how he broke his trunk. Kids love the big ending.
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Watch Me Throw the Ball! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Watch Me Throw the Ball! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Piggie can't throw well but has the most fun. A great reminder that fun matters more than winning.
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I Am Invited to a Party! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
I Am Invited to a Party! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald and Piggie prepare for a party, and they overdress. Silly fun for early readers.
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There Is a Bird on Your Head! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
There Is a Bird on Your Head! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald has a bird on his head, then a nest, then babies. Kids crack up every time.
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Waiting Is Not Easy!
Waiting Is Not Easy!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Piggie has a surprise, and Gerald has to wait for it. Every kid who's ever been impatient will relate.
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Frog and Toad Are Friends
Frog and Toad Are Friends
Frog and Toad seriesPreK to 3rd grade
The book that started it all for Frog and Toad. Gentle, funny, and still perfect for early readers.
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Frog and Toad Together
Frog and Toad Together
Frog and Toad seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Five short stories about the best friendship in children's books. Perfect for new readers and for reading together.
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Today I Will Fly!
Today I Will Fly!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Piggie is sure she'll fly today, and Gerald isn't so sure. Funny and great for big dreamers.
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My Friend Is Sad
My Friend Is Sad
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 1st grade
Gerald is sad and Piggie tries everything to cheer him up. Funny and sweet, and it shows kids what being a good friend looks like.
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Elephants Cannot Dance!
Elephants Cannot Dance!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Gerald is sure he can't dance, but he gives it a try. A sweet reminder that trying is what counts.
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Are You Ready to Play Outside? (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Are You Ready to Play Outside? (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Rain ruins their plans, until it doesn't. A great book about making the best of things.