Beginning Readers

The books that started it all! Silly rhymes, wacky characters, and words that bounce. These are the classics that have helped millions of kids learn to read.

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The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss

A rainy day turns wild when a tall cat in a hat shows up with tricks, games, and two mischievous Things!

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One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss

Fish of every color, silly creatures everywhere! Count along and meet the wackiest pets you've ever seen.

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Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss

Sam-I-Am won't give up! He asks and asks: will you try green eggs and ham? In a box? With a fox?

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I Wish that I Had Duck Feet by Dr. Seuss

What if you had duck feet, or a whale spout, or an elephant nose? Would that really be better? Hmm...

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Put Me in the Zoo by Robert Lopshire

A spotty fellow can do amazing things with his spots! But does he really belong in the zoo?

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A Big Ball of String by Marion Holland

What can you do with string? Tie things, fly kites, make a leash—or find yourself in a very tangled mess!

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A Fly Went By by Mike McClintock

A fly zooms past, running scared. Then a frog, then a cat! Who's chasing who? The chase gets bigger and sillier!

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The Best Trick by Gwendolyn Hooks

It's pet show day! Every pet has a trick to show off. Which one will be the very best?

Stories told for hundreds of years, now in words just right for beginning readers. Meet brave heroes, silly villains, and learn why these tales never get old.

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Little Red Hen by Virginia Allyn

Little Red Hen plants wheat, grinds flour, and bakes bread—all by herself! Will her lazy friends get any cake?

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The Emperor's New Clothes by Marina Le Ray

Two sneaky tailors say they've made magic clothes. Everyone pretends to see them—until one honest kid speaks up!

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The Ugly Duckling by Ladybird

A fuzzy gray duckling feels different from everyone. But wait until you see what he becomes!

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The Enormous Turnip by Ladybird

Grandpa plants a turnip that grows SO big! He pulls and pulls but can't get it out. Who will help?

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The Big Pancake by Ladybird

A pancake jumps out of the pan and rolls away! Can anyone catch it before it escapes?

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The Magic Porridge Pot by Ladybird

Say the magic words and the pot cooks porridge! But what happens when you forget how to make it stop?

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The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Ladybird

Trip-trap, trip-trap! Three goats need to cross a bridge, but a grumpy troll lives underneath. Who's brave enough?

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The Princess and the Pea by Ladybird

Is she a real princess? There's only one way to find out—a tiny pea hidden under twenty mattresses!

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Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Ladybird

A curious girl finds a cottage in the woods. The porridge, chairs, and beds—she tries them all!

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Sleeping Beauty by Richard Johnson

A princess pricks her finger and falls into a deep sleep. Only true love's kiss can wake her up!

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Stop Complaining, Chicken Little by Jan L. Coates

Something bonks Chicken Little on the head! Is the sky really falling? A classic tale with a twist.

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The Three Little Mice by Lily Erlic

Three little mice build three little houses. Will their homes be strong enough when trouble comes knocking?

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Teeny Tiny by Jill Bennett

A teeny tiny woman finds a teeny tiny bone. But someone wants it back! A spooky-fun story for brave readers.

Bigger-than-life heroes from American folklore! Giants who shaped the land and kind souls who planted trees.

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I Can Read About Paul Bunyan by J. I. Anderson

The biggest, strongest lumberjack ever! Paul and his blue ox Babe have adventures so huge they change the land itself.

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I Can Read About Johnny Appleseed by J. I. Anderson

A kind man walks across America planting apple seeds everywhere he goes. Thanks to him, apple trees still grow!

Your favorite characters from TV! Peppa splashes in puddles, learns new things, and has silly adventures with family and friends.

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Going Boating by Ellen Philpott (Peppa Pig)

Peppa and her family go boating! But can Daddy Pig steer without getting everyone splashed?

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The Family Computer by Ellen Philpott (Peppa Pig)

Mummy Pig works on the computer. When it breaks, can Daddy Pig fix it? Uh oh!

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Fun at the Fair by Lorraine Horsley (Peppa Pig)

Rides, games, and treats at the fair! Peppa wants to go on everything—especially the big slide!

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Why Giraffe has a Long Neck (Tinga Tinga Tales)

Long ago, Giraffe had a short neck. What happened to make it stretch so tall? A colorful African tale!

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Peanuts Best Friends by Charles M. Schulz

Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the whole gang! Stories about friendship, baseball, and Snoopy's daydreams.

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Little Creatures by Lorraine Horsley

Bugs, frogs, and tiny critters! Discover the small creatures that live all around us.

Funny tales with words that are just right for readers getting started. Giggles guaranteed!

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Hello, House! by Linda Hayward

Brer Rabbit plays a trick that's so silly, even the house joins in! A funny tale from the Brer Rabbit stories.

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All Stuck Up by Linda Hayward

Brer Rabbit meets the Tar Baby and gets stuck—really stuck! How will he get out of this mess?

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Sports Day by Lorraine Horsley

It's Sports Day! Running, jumping, and cheering—who will win the big race?

Everyone's favorite aardvark! Arthur and his friends face everyday adventures—reading races, giant pumpkins, and more.

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Arthur's Reading Race by Marc Brown

Arthur bets his sister D.W. that she can't read ten words. But D.W. is full of surprises!

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Buster and the Giant Pumpkin by Marc Brown

Buster grows the biggest pumpkin ever! But getting it to the fair is going to take some teamwork.

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Buster's Sugartime by Marc Brown

It's maple syrup season! Buster learns how trees give us sweet syrup for pancakes.

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Wings on Things by Marc Brown

Birds, planes, butterflies—so many things have wings! A fun look at everything that flies.

Pigs, bears, goats, and more! Gentle stories about unlikely friendships and everyday adventures with lovable animal characters.

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Big Pig and Little Pig by David McPhail

Big Pig and Little Pig do everything together—eating, playing, and being the best of friends!

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A Bug, a Bear, and a Boy by David McPhail

A boy, a bear, and a tiny bug become friends. Three very different pals having fun together!

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The Day the Sheep Showed Up by David McPhail

A sheep appears at the farm one day! Where did it come from, and will it stay?

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A Girl, a Goat, and a Goose by David McPhail

A girl makes friends with a goat and a goose. Together they share a wonderful day!

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Jack and Rick by David McPhail

Jack and Rick are best friends who stick together through thick and thin.

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Pig Pig Goes to Camp by David McPhail

Pig Pig is nervous about camp, but once he gets there—swimming, crafts, and new friends await!

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The Great Race by David McPhail

Ready, set, go! The animals are racing. Who will cross the finish line first?

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Pig Pig Rides by David McPhail

Pig Pig tries riding all sorts of things—bikes, horses, and more! What's the most fun way to ride?

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The Blue Door by David McPhail

Fox and Rabbit find a mysterious blue door. Where does it lead? An adventure awaits!

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The Puddle by David McPhail

A boy and his boat find a puddle. But soon a frog, a turtle, and more want to play too!

Everyone loves Biscuit! The little yellow puppy with the wagging tail discovers the world one adventure at a time.

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Biscuit Flies a Kite by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

It's a windy day—perfect for kites! Biscuit wants to help fly one. Woof, woof!

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Biscuit and the Box by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

There's a big box! Biscuit sniffs and pokes around. What could be inside?

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Biscuit and the Duck by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

Biscuit meets a duck! Quack, quack! Woof, woof! Will they become friends?

Simple words, fun stories, and pictures that help you understand every page. Perfect for your very first books!

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Surprise by Mary Packard

Something exciting is about to happen! Can you guess what the surprise will be?

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I am not a Dinosaur by Mary Packard

This creature looks like a dinosaur... but is it? Learn what makes dinosaurs special!

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I am King by Mary Packard

Who's the king? A fun story about being brave and in charge—even if you're small!

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Where is Jake? by Mary Packard

Jake is hiding! Look under the bed, behind the door—can you find him?

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The Kite by Mary Packard

Up, up, up goes the kite! Watch it soar and dance in the wind.

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Little Chipmunk's Wiggly, Wobbly Tooth by Mary Packard

Little Chipmunk has a loose tooth! Will it come out today? Wiggle, wiggle!

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Don't Make a Sound by Mary Packard

Shhhh! Everyone needs to be quiet. But staying silent is harder than it looks!

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My Messy Room by Mary Packard

Toys everywhere, clothes on the floor! Sound familiar? Time to clean up!

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Bubble Trouble by Mary Packard

Bubbles floating everywhere! Big ones, small ones—but watch out, they pop!

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The Pet That I Want by Mary Packard

A dog? A cat? A fish? Picking the perfect pet is a big decision!

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Moose and Mouse by Mary Packard

Moose is big. Mouse is small. But they're friends who have a ball!

Roosters, piglets, dogs, and hares! Heartwarming stories about animal families and the love they share.

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Rooster's Surprise by Vicki Coghill

Rooster has a surprise for his friends! Cock-a-doodle-doo—what could it be?

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Piglet and Mama by Margaret Wild

Piglet loves Mama. Mama loves Piglet. A sweet story about a little pig and her mom.

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Harry and Hopper by Margaret Wild

Harry and his dog Hopper are best friends. A touching story about love and memories.

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Piglet and Granny by Margaret Wild

Piglet visits Granny! They bake, they play, and share a wonderful day together.

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Hop, Little Hare! by Margaret Wild

Little Hare is learning to hop! Jump, bounce, leap—he's getting better every day!

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Lucy Goosey by Margaret Wild

Lucy is a goose who marches to her own beat. Being different is pretty great!

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The Pocket Dogs by Margaret Wild

Two tiny dogs small enough to fit in a pocket! Big adventures for the littlest pups.