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    EARLY READERS

    for ages 4-8

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    I like to call these early readers "bridge books" because they bridge the gap between reading picture books and reading chapter books aloud to your children. The "bridge books" I've listed below are heavily illustrated, have short chapters and fast-moving plots. I'd suggest trying these for ages 4-8.

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    Try these if...

    - Your child is ready to listen to something longer than a picture book, but isn't sure about

    picture-less chapter books.

     

    - You need something fun and engaging to break up longer or more challenging books for a reluctant reader.

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    ** Many of these are part of a larger series.

    MR. PUTTER & TABBY

    MR. PUTTER & TABBY

    Mr. Putter has always wanted to write a mystery novel--and Tabby is happy to help. But who knew there would be so many delicious distractions along the way?

    OBADIAH THE BOLD

    OBADIAH THE BOLD

    In this tale, Obadiah has determined to become a fearless pirate when he grows up to roam the seas with buried treasure in secret places! But the gift of an heirloom telescope and a gentle lesson from his father on true bravery give Obadiah an entirely new perspective on courage.

    PONY SCOUTS

    PONY SCOUTS

    The Pony Scouts series is full of all the rich details young horse lovers devour, from pony-centric plots to a "Pony Pointers" vocabulary page at the end of each book. Go camping with the Pony Scouts!

    COWGIRL KATE & COCOA

    COWGIRL KATE & COCOA

    Cowgirl Kate and her horse, Cocoa, love getting up early and herding cattle on the range. They are the closest pals, even though they don't always see eye to eye.

    MR. PINE'S PURPLE HOUSE

    MR. PINE'S PURPLE HOUSE

    Mr. Pine lived on Vine Street in a little white house. "A white house is fine," said Mr. Pine, "but there are FIFTY white houses all in a line on Vine Street. How can I tell which house is mine?"

    CORK & FUZZ

    CORK & FUZZ

    Cork is a muskrat. Fuzz is a possum. Cork eats only veggie stuff. Fuzz eats beetles and worms. Cork likes to play hide-and-seek. Fuzz likes to play find-and-eat. Cork and Fuzz have nothing in common. Or do they?

    BILLY & BLAZE

    BILLY & BLAZE

    Billy was a little boy who ā€œloved horses more than anything else in the world.ā€ Imagine how happy he was when he got his very own pony for his birthday! From that day on, Billy was seldom seen without his new friend, Blaze.

    OWL AT HOME

    OWL AT HOME

    Owl lives by himself in a warm little house. But whether Owl is inviting Winter in on a snowy night or welcoming a new friend he meets while on a stroll, Owl always has room for visitors!

    MOUSE TALES

    MOUSE TALES

    When Papa's seven little mouse boys ask for a bedtime story, Papa does even better than thatā€”he tells seven stories, one for each boy!

    LING & TING

    LING & TING

    a charming tale about a pair of Chinese-American twins who insist that, despite their physical appearance, they are NOT alike.

    PENNY & HER SONG

    PENNY & HER SONG

    When Penny comes home from school, she is ready to sing her song. But the babies are sleeping, and Mama and Papa are worried that Penny will wake them up. Oh, but it is a good song, a really wonderful song . . . and Penny wants more than anything to sing it. Will it ever be the right time to sing it?

    DETECTIVE DINOSAUR

    DETECTIVE DINOSAUR

    First, Detective Dinosaur solves the mystery of the missing hat. Then he cracks the case of the squeaky shoe. Then he goes on night patrol, and spots a scary shadow in a dark alley. Can it be a monster? Help Detective Dinosaur follow the clues and find out!

    HENRY & MUDGE

    HENRY & MUDGE

    Henry, feeling lonely on a street without any other children, finds companionship and love in a big dog named Mudge.

    FROG & TOAD

    FROG & TOAD

    From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each otherā€”just as best friends should be.

    GUS & GRANDPA

    GUS & GRANDPA

    Gus and Grandpa, a pair whose enthusiasm and affection will captivate beginning readers.

    RED FOX & HIS CANOE

    RED FOX & HIS CANOE

    Red Fox wants a big canoe. And when he gets it, he's off to catch a million fish. But Red Fox gets more than he bargained for in his roomy new canoe -- a bear and his buddies, two otters, a raccoon and... soon there won't be any room left for Red Fox!

    PENNY & HER MARBLE

    PENNY & HER MARBLE

    When Penny spots a marble in Mrs. Goodwin's front yard, she picks it up, puts it in her pocket, and takes it home. It's a beautiful marbleā€”it's big, shiny, blue, smooth, and fast, and Penny loves it. But does the marble really belong to Penny?

    LITTLE PENGUIN & THE MYSTERIOUS OBJECT

    LITTLE PENGUIN & THE MYSTERIOUS OBJECT

    Little Penguin has found something. But heā€™s not sure what it could possibly be. Luckily, penguins are great detectivesā€”and he and his friends are on the case! Will they be able to solve the mystery?

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