New Readers - Reading Independently
A child who is beginning to read independently is mastering vowel and consonant sounds, improving reading comprehension and speed and using longer words and sentences in small chapters. This list has resources at the end for parents. (Updated December 2025)
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Libby Loves Science
A new student arrives in Libby’s class, and when the ice cream at the welcome party starts to melt, Libby and her classmates learn firsthand about the states of matter: solid, liquid and gas.
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The Beginning
Orris the rat lives alone in an old barn surrounded by his treasures. One day his solitude is disrupted by the sudden flutter of wings and loud screeching of a small owl who gets caught in a trap.
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Availability: All copies in use
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Best Friend!
Tomorrow is the first day of first grade, and Ava is determined to find a best friend!
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Ali the Great and the Robot Meltdown
Ali and his classmates decide to make robots in the class makerspace. When Ali’s robot doesn’t turn out as he’d hoped, he lets his emotions get the better of him – until he realizes that friends working together is the answer.
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Welcome to the Woofmore
Dapper dog Rufus and chic chihuahua Ms. Coco open a grand hotel that aims to treat all its canine guests as VIPs – Very Important Pooches!
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Best Day Ever
Spend the day with adopted pets Moose, Bear and Tiger, as they deal with an unexpected vet visit, competition over the comfy chair, and a scary night at home alone. But at day’s end, all is well, since they’re together!
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Seashell Key
Summer is here, and the children of Seashell Key are excited to welcome visitors to their cozy beach town.
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How to Spy A Spy
When Bo the farm dog happens upon a mysterious quacking visitor on the family farm, he sets out to uncover what Drake the duck is up to.
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The Secret and Other Stories
Four funny stories about Bear and Bird, who overcome misunderstandings to stay best friends.
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Forever Friends
Though fire-breathing dragon Drag and ultra-patient dinosaur Rex don’t have much in common, they’re still the best of friends.
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