Books like There Was an Old Lady Who Said Trick or Treat! (Scholastic Reader, Level 1)
What Would You Rather Be? A Tiger or a Tiger Shark (Scholastic Reader, Level 1)
Jerry Pallotta, 2025
32 pages
Why to read
Fun animal facts keep kids engaged.
Interactive questions encourage critical thinking.
Simple text supports new readers.
Highlights habitats and conservation.
What Would You Rather Be? A Tiger or a Tiger Shark (Scholastic Reader, Level 1)
Jerry Pallotta, 2025
An Elephant & Piggie Biggie! Volume 3 (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Mo Willems, 2025
320 pages
Why to read
Boosts early reading skills with simple, repetitive text.
Delivers laugh-out-loud humor and expressive illustrations.
Models empathy, sharing, and problem-solving.
Perfect length for bedtime or classroom read-alouds.
An Elephant & Piggie Biggie! Volume 3 (An Elephant and Piggie Book)
Mo Willems, 2025
A Kiss for Little Bear (I Can Read Level 1)
Else Holmelund Minarik, 2025
32 pages
Why to read
Promotes kindness and gratitude.
Perfect length for beginners.
Funny animal antics entertain.
Beautiful, timeless illustrations.
A Kiss for Little Bear (I Can Read Level 1)
Else Holmelund Minarik, 2025
Award winning
Butt or Face?: A Hilarious Animal Guessing Game Book for Kids
Kari Lavelle, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Promotes laughter and joy through playful animal visuals.
Enhances observational skills with engaging guessing games.
Strengthens decision-making abilities in young readers.
Encourages family interaction and shared reading moments.
Butt or Face?: A Hilarious Animal Guessing Game Book for Kids
Kari Lavelle, 2023
Narwhal's Sweet Tooth (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #9)
Ben Clanton, 2025
72 pages
Why to read
Funny visuals keep pages turning quickly.
Promotes balanced eating habits playfully.
Celebrates caring, supportive friendships.
Great starter graphic novel format.
Narwhal's Sweet Tooth (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #9)
Ben Clanton, 2025
Award winning
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney, 2021
224 pages
Why to read
Sparks creativity with whimsically spooky narratives.
Strengthens reading skills, enriches vocabulary.
Encourages emotional intelligence through relatable fears.
Ideal for shared parent-child reading moments.
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Jeff Kinney, 2021
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
272 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with interstellar adventure.
Introduces resilience through quirky, relatable characters.
Encourages problem-solving in whimsical scenarios.
Provides a fun, engaging reading journey.
The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom
Mac Barnett, 2024
Award winning
My First Halloween Joke Book for Kids Ages 4-9
Scripto Love Press, Emily McKeon, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Sparks laughter with age-appropriate Halloween-themed jokes.
Enhances vocabulary through repetitive and rhythmic joke structures.
Encourages social skills development via sharing jokes.
Provides holiday-specific fun, nurturing cultural awareness.
