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Oh, the Places You'll Go! and it is not for show.  The last Seuss book  and oh what a hook with an eye-catching look.  Perfect for all ages and for those at many stages.   

Grades: P-3 Ages: 4-99 Reading Level: E

The Cat In The Hat is worth a good chat.  No child should grow up without one not even a sprat.  Practice your phonics while looking at comics.  Yes a bit of  trouble with  thing 1 and thing 2 that could double.  

Grades: P-2 Ages: 3-99 Reading Level: E

Fox In Socks who wises he was probably eating lox and you can read it from a box or standing on some blocks. Here's an easy game to play. Here's an easy thing to say...  

Grades:  P-2 Ages: 3-99 Reading Level: E  

One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish so many you might want to  wish.  Some are bad and some are glad, but none were caught by your dad.  Near and far, so many silly things to fill a jar.   

Grades:  P-2 Ages: 3-99 Reading Level: E  

Green Eggs and Ham you should not slam.  Try them if you might, but don't always go by site.  You might like them here or there, you can eat them everywhere. 

Grades:  P-2 Ages: 3-99 Reading Level: E  

ABC's everywhere you can see, one for you and two for me.  A funny way to learn how to say.  The letters that make up the alphabet in a book to help us not forget. 

Grades:  P-2 Ages: 3-99 Reading Level: E  

Dr Seuss's 1 2 3 Book will make you take a look.  Practice your numbers even in the thunder.  Add them up and put them in a cup.  One, two, three how many can there be.

Grades:  P-2 Ages: 3-99 Reading Level: E  

Oh the Thinks You Can Think! even if they do stink.  No matter what you do and even if you love blue.  The book with help you think about a hook, look or brook..  

Grades: P-2 Ages: 3-99 Reading Level: E

What Pet Should I Get?  will let you know if you might need a net.  A pup or a cat, what about that?  A fish or dish what do you wish. But of course a parrot could have some merit.

Grades:  P-2 Ages: 3-99 Reading Level: E  

Mr Brown Can Moo! Can You?  Do you need  a clue that might make it  be true.  Make a sound that can be found and stack them up in a huge mound.     

Grades:  P-2 Ages: 3-99 Reading Level: E  

There's A Wocket In My Pocket!  and you might want to put it in a socket.  It might rhyme with rocket and unhinge a sprocket.  

Grades:  P-2 Ages: 3-99 Reading Level: E  

Horton Hears A Who!!  how about you?  A reminder to be kind that is a message for all time.  

Grades:  P-2 Ages: 3-99 Reading Level: E  

Hop on Pop will take you to the top, but there is a good chance he will want you to stop. The pup is up and you will find him in a cup.    

Grades:  P-2 Ages: 3-99 Reading Level: E  

The Foot Book starts with left and goes to the right and is a great book to read day and night.    There are slow feet and quick feet but smelling them is never a treat.  

Grades:  P-2 Ages: 3-99 Reading Level: E  

Sleep Book will bring a yawn and should rarely be read at dawn.  A good idea right before naps everywhere.  

Grades:  P-2 Ages: 3-99 Reading Level: E  

Sheep Go To Sleep - A wonderful rhyming sheep tale that makes learning phonics fun for new readers.  This board book is Authored by Nancy E. Shaw and illustrated by Margot Apple.  You might also try Sheep in the Jeep

Grades: P Ages: Baby-5 Reading Level: E 

Time For Bed - A terrific way to introduce your child to a love of words, pictures and phonics.  The perfect way to end the day  or prepare for naptime with this beautiful book by author Mem Fox and illustrated by Jane Dyer.     

Grades: P Ages: Baby-5 Reading Level: E 

Little Blue Truck -  A great book about friendship that is filled with fun animal noises, wonderful artwork and an easy to ready style that is a terrific for reading and listening.  The collection of Little Blue Truck books is authored by Alice Schertle and illustrated by Jill McElmurry.

Grades: P Ages: Baby-4 Reading Level: E 

Grumpy Monkey - A skillfully written children's book that will help you explain  that it is ok to be grumpy every now and then. A good reminder to let children know it is a good idea to express their feelings.   Written by Suzanne Lang and illustrated by Max Lang 

 
Grades P-2 Ages: 3-7 Reading Level: E 

Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See?- Explore the amazement of books with this sing-song style text that is both fun to read and a clever way to spend time with four important site words  “What do you see?”  Written by Bill Martin an educator, principal and poet and illustrated in a fabulous collage style design by Eric Carle.

Grades: P Ages: Baby - 4 Reading Level: E 

Me I Am! - A wonderful book to help children about being different and accepting those who are not like you.  Embrace with your child the benefit of being Me I Am!  Written by Jack Prelutsky and illustrated by Christine Daveiner who is able to capture emotions, personality and uniqueness perfectly.

Grades: P Ages: Baby - 4 Reading Level: E 

The Very Hungry Caterpillar - See the world through the eyes of author Eric Carle's hungry little caterpillar.  Whimsical pictures will transport little minds through a fun adventure as the caterpillar eats his way.   For more The Very Hungry Caterpillar ideas and book crafts. 

Grades: P Ages: Baby - 4 Reading Level: E 

I Need A Hug - Explore the joy of friendship and introduce discussions of not judging people by what you see on the outside in this expressive book about a porcupine that just wants a hug.  It is also a great book to begin talk about hugs and options when a real hug is not possible.  Written and illustrated by Aaron Blabey.

Grades: P Ages: Baby - 4 Reading Level: E 

Sticks - Give your child the opportunity to read about a popsicle who finds himself a stick and has to figure out his "new normal" with the help of new friends.  A great read for the family and a wonderful message for new readers of all ages.  Written and illustrated by Diane Alber.

Grades:  P-3 Ages: 4-99 Reading Level: E  

Click, Clack MOO Cows That Type - Your child will laugh out loud as they see the world through the eyes of the animals at the farm and witness the cows expressing themselves in a found typewriter.  A lesson in standing up for others, this cleverly written by author Doreen Cronin and Illustrated by Betsy Lewin

Grades: P-3 Ages: 4-99 Reading Level: M 

I'm Not Just A Scribble - Art and words come together to inspire creativity and to teach a valuable lesson that it is ok to be unique.  Written and illustrated by artist Diane Alber to encourage parents to encourage art and bring out their child's creative side, even when their work may not look like someone else's .   

Grade: K-2 Ages: 5-99 Reading Level: E

The Day The Crayons Quit - Destined to be read over and over again, this quick-witted book will have both kids and adults giggling.  A good reminder to pay attention to how others are feeling and a way to help children express their feelings even if it is in subtle ways.  Author Drew Daywalt and illustrator Oliver Jeffers create a fun read for kids and adults!   

Grades: P-2 Ages: 3-99  Reading Level:  E

What Do You Do With An Idea? - Inspire confidence in expressDiane Albering new ideas, exploring possibilities and surpassing hurdles  with this clever book written by Kobi Yamada and ideal for idea people of all ages.  Illustrator Mae Besom captures the message in a soft and flowing artistic style.  You might also try What To Do With A Problem?

Grade: 1-3 Ages: 6-99 Reading Level: E

Waffles The Chicken In The Kitchen - Your child will experience life through the eyes of Waffles the chicken as he learns a bit about a giving spirit and building relationships.   Written by authors Ashley and Ken Matthews.

Grades: P-3 Ages: 4-8 Reading Level: M 

The Secret Lake - Introduce the reader into a new world with this time travel mystery.  Your child will be transported to new lands as author Karen Inglis describes in this chapter book format visions that replace photos with beautifully written descriptive words.  Ideal for reading to school age children or independent reading when you are looking for a book that will keep their attention.   

Grades: 4-6  Ages: 9-99  Reading Level:  E

Wish - Barbara O'Connor authors this heartfelt story about a young girl who often wished for things to be, but learns that things happen for the right reasons that are not always wished for.   This book explores abandonment and other thought provoking concepts.  A quick read before sharing with our child might be in order.   

Grades: 4-6  Ages: 9-99  Reading Level:  M

A Whale of the Wild - Explore life through the eyes of an orca whale in a book about overcoming obstacles, survival and finding your skills.  This adventure is written by Rosanne Parry and takes new readers to a world under water.   This novel explores concepts that may be better suited for older children.

Grades: 6-7 Ages: 10-99 Reading Level: M

The Ickabog - Explore life through the eyes of an orca whale in a book about overcoming obstacles, survival and finding your skills.  This adventure is written by Rosanne Parry and takes new readers to a world under water.   This novel explores concepts that may be better suited for older children.

Grades: 6-7 Ages: 8-99 Reading Level: M

Home of the Brave - See a new work through Kek's eyes as he leaves Africa for America on his own to face a life very different from the one he has known.  His father and brother were both killed and his mother is missing.  A uniquely written story by author Katherine Applegate.

Grades: 5-8 Ages: 8-99 Reading Level: M

The Gold Of Black Rock Hill - Written for new readers and for those who struggle with Dyslexia.  Follow the journey Dan embarks on as he follows the treasure map and encounters a few obstacles along the way.  Written by Cigdem Knebel who had struggled to find high-interest/low-level decodable chapter books for her 7-year-old son. 

Grades: 4-7 Ages: 8-12 Reading Level: M

Final Season - Author Tim Green takes the reader into the mind of a  middle school quarterback who is faced with a big decision when his dad is diagnosed with ALS.  A great read for students of all ages and those who love the game.  100% of the proceeds from the sale of the book goes to fight ALS 

Grades: 5-12 Ages: 8-99  Reading Level:  M

To Kill A Mockingbird - A remarkable novel that is often voted best read of all time.  This coming-of-age story is set in a South poisoned by virulent prejudice, it views a world of great beauty and savage inequalities through the eyes of a young girl, as her father—a crusading local lawyer—risks everything to defend a black man unjustly accused of a terrible crime.  Authored by Harper Lee

Grades: HS  Ages: 13-99  Reading Level:  M

Night - A quick read by author Elie Wiesel that is ideal for the beginner reader.  He offers the autobiographical account of his survival as a teenager in the Nazi death camps.  Night is a wonderful introduction to books filled with historic significance.  

Grades: 9-12  Ages: 15-99  Reading Level:  M

The Giver - Explore a world where freedom is balanced with security as young boy Jonus navigates a life assignment in this renowned book by author Lois Lowry.  This book is recommended for older children due to a darker themed and some violence. 

Grades: HS  Ages: 14-99  Reading Level:  M

The Old Man and the Sea - A novel with contemporary style by Ernest Hemingway that is ideal for new adult readers.  Told in language of great simplicity and power, it is the story of an old Cuban fisherman, down on his luck, and his supreme ordeal. 

Grades: 4-10  Ages: 9-99  Reading Level:  E

The Five People You Meet In Heaven -
An inspiring book that encourages new readers to explore life through a written book.  Author Mitch Albom offers a number of additional books to facilitate the reading process.  

Grades: 7-12  Ages: 12-99  Reading Level:  D

The Wind In The Willows - A wonderful book for new readers both young and old.  Explore life by the river through the eyes of 4 animal friends in this English literature novel by Kenneth Grahame and illustrated by Robert Ingpen

Grades: 5-9  Ages: 10-99  Reading Level:  E

The Ickabog - Author of the famed Harry Potter books, J.K. Rowling introduces the reader to a new world, Cornucopia.  The book may be best suited for older children and written at a reading level that is ideal for new readers.    

Grades: 5-12  Ages: 10-99  Reading Level:  E

After Intelligence - The Hidden Sequence - .    

Grades: 7-12  Ages: 13-99  Reading Level:  M