PREDICTABLE BOOKS FOR EMERGENT READERS

The Following picture books use repetitious language or story patterns that help children learn to read naturally as they join in on refrains or predict the action of the story. (All books are located in the EPIC section of the Children's Room unless otherwise noted.)

Ten Seeds by Ruth Brown
Sometimes you have to plant ten seeds to get one flower.

Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow
The classic action rhyme comes to life.

Where's the Fly? by Caron Lee Cohen
The fly is on the dog's nose. But where's the dog?

Where's Pup? by Dayle Ann Dodds
A tiny clown wanders the circus looking for his misplaced dog.

Hunky Dory Fount It by Katie Evans
An adventurous dog delights in hiding things under his owner's bed.

Good-night Owl! by Pat Hutchins
With all the other animals in the forest making noise, Owl finds it difficult to sleep during the day.

Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? by Bill Martin, Jr.
In this rhyming story, animals come in more colors then you can imagine.

In My Garden by Ward Schumaker
There are many things to see and count in a garden.

Carlo Likes Reading by Jessica Spanyol
With the help of labels, Carlo the giraffe learns new words.

I Went Walking by Sue Williams
A simple walk turns into a parade of animals for a small child.

Hoptoad by Jane Yolen
A toad makes a perilous journey across a very wide road.

EARLY BEGINNING READERS

These books contain many sight words (familiar words that children recognize and read easily), short sentences, simple, fast moving plots, and illustrations that often give contextual clues to the story. The typeface is large and there is lots of white space between lines and around the words. (Books are located in the E Beginning section unless otherwise noted.)
 

Oh, Cats! by Nola Buck
A little girl befriends three frisky kitties.

Biscuit by Alyssa Capucilli
Biscuit the puppy knows how to be adorable and prolong his bedtime as well.

How Many Fish? by Caron Lee Cohen
Six little fish encounter six little feet while swimming in the bay.

Go Dog Go! by P.D. Eastman
"Look at those dogs go!"

Happy & Honey by Laura Godwin
A little kitten is determined to have some fun with a big sleepy dog.

Scat, Cats! by Joan Holub
A houseful of cats seems like too much until they are gone.

I Like Mess by Marcia Leonard
Tess does not mind the mess in her room, but her parents do.

Big Pig and Little Pig by David McPhail
Big Pig and Little Pig enjoy doing the same activities but in a slightly different way.

Monkey Trouble by David Martin
Four stories about a busy little monkey.

Tiny's Bath by Cari Meister
A pool is the only place to bathe a big dog named Tiny.

See Otto by David Milgrim
After falling off his spaceship and landing on earth, Otto the robot meets a not so friendly rhino and two silly monkeys.

Come Here, Tiger by Alex Moran
While looking for her cat, a little girl finds a variety of pets in her home.

Popcorn by Alex Moran
What happens when a pink cat pops too much popcorn? He shares it with the whole neighborhood.

Go Away, Dog by Joan Nodset
A boy agrees to play with a stray dog in exchange for being left alone.

Here Comes Tabby Cat by Phyllis Root
Four short stories about an orange tabby cat.

Toad on the Road by Susan Schade
New driver Toad takes his friends on a fun and safe road trip.

Winnie All Day Long by Leda Schubert
Although she is unable to talk, Winnie the dog communicates very well.

Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss
A silly classic that has appealed to beginning readers for nearly forty years.

Mud! by Charnan Simon
Sometimes friends and mud can go together quite nicely.

Turtle and Snake Go Camping by Kate Spohn
Turtle and snake are all set to camp out in the woods--until it gets dark.

Cat is Back at Bat by John Stadler
14 silly rhymes about different animals will keep early readers smiling.

JUST A LITTLE HARDER

Books in this section have slightly more complex sentence structure. Some sentences will alternate simple and compound words. There is an occasional unfamiliar word, and the sentences are longer, but the lines are still short. (Books are located in the E Beginning section unless otherwise noted.)

The Bike Lesson by Jan and Stan Berenstain
Father Bear teaches his son to ride a bike with hilarious results.

And I Mean It Stanley by Crosby Bonsall
A little girl plays by herself until her dog arrives.

Hungry, Hungry Sharks by Joanna Cole
Explore the world of this fascinating sea creature. E597.31 C

Boss for a Day by Tomie DePaola
It isn't always easy being a twin.

The Best Nest by P.D. Eastman
Mr. and Mrs. Bird's search for a new nest leads them to some unexpected places.

Five Silly Fishermen by Roberta Edwards
Five friends, unable to count properly, are convinced that one of their group has drowned.

Who Will Be My Friends? by Syd Hoff
Moving to a new neighborhood can be tough!

The Fat Cat Sat on the Mat by Nurit Karlin
And Rat tries everything to get him off.

Will You Cross Me? by Marilyn Kaye
Two friends need help crossing the street to play.

Kick, Pass and Run by Leonard Kessler
A group of animals aren't sure what to do when they find a football.

Put Me in the Zoo by Robert Lopshire
A large spotted animal performs amazing tricks.

Bears are Curious by Joyce Milton
All about bears for budding naturalists.

Nina, Nina Ballerina by Jane O'Connor
Nina breaks her arm just before the big ballet recital.

Dinosaur Time by Peggy Parish
Find out how much you really know about these creatures of long ago. E 568 P

Cat on Ice by Susan Schade and John Bullen
Cat and Rat learn to skate.

Ten Apples Up on Top! by Dr. Seuss
Three animal friends balance apples on their heads.

Morris the Moose by Bernard Wiseman
Morris is convinced that the cow he meets is really a fellow moose.