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Emerging Readers

Congratulations on having a newly/almost-independent reader! Here are some stories to kickstart your child's reading journey.
  • Aquamanatee

    $18.50

    Written by Ben Clanton  |  Illustrated by Cassandra Federmanhardcover Marlow the manatee isn’t exactly superhero material. He sleeps a lot, eats a ...

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    $18.50
  • Stella and Marigold

    $14.00

    Written by Annie Barrows  |  Illustrated by Sophie BlackallpaperbackStella, who’s seven, is kind, a good storyteller, and ponders big questions lik...

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    $14.00
  • Gordon the Meanest Goose on Earth: In the City

    $16.30

    Written and Illustrated by Alex Latimerpaperback A unique and hilarious series-the road to redemption has never been so silly! Join THE MEANEST GOO...

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    $16.30
  • Murray and Bun: Murray the Viking

    Original price $16.30
    Current price $16.00

    Written and Illustrated by Adam Stowerpaperback Murray the cat likes the quiet life. His favorite activities are snoozing, sleeping, and napping. T...

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    Original price $16.30
    Current price $16.00
  • Murray and Bun: Murray the Ghosthunter

    $16.30

    Written and Illustrated by Adam Stowerpaperback Murray is a cat. Murray loves snoozing, fluffy blankets, and peace and quiet. Bun is a bun. Bun lov...

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    $16.30
  • Hello Twigs, Let’s Find Treasure

    $12.00

    Written and Illustrated by Andrew McDonald and Ben Woodpaperback Ziggy Twig wants to find some treasure, to prove she’s an awesome explorer. So she...

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    $12.00
  • Hello Twigs, Time to Paint

    $12.00

    Written and Illustrated by Andrew McDonald and Ben Woodpaperback Noodle isn’t just a twig – she’s an ARTIST too. And she knows exactly what she wan...

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    $12.00
  • Tater Tales: The Greatest in the World!

    Original price $15.00
    Current price $14.70

    Written and Illustrated by Ben Clantonpaperback Two spud siblings face off in a series of epic challenges in this first “delightful laugh-on-every-...

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    Original price $15.00
    Current price $14.70
  • Diary of a Pug: Pug Blasts Off

    $13.00

    Written by Kyla MaypaperbackBaron von Bubbles, a.k.a "Bub," is the self-proclaimed cutest pug on the planet! Things he loves: fashion, peanut butte...

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    $13.00
  • Diary of a Pug: Pug's Snow Day

    $13.00

    Written by Kyla Maypaperback It's a snow day, and Bella is thrilled. There's no school, so she and Bub can play outside all day. Trouble is, Bub d...

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    $13.00
  • Diary of a Pug: Paws for a Cause

    $13.00

    Written and Illustrated by Kyla Maypaperback When the local animal shelter can't afford new toys, it's up to Bub and his human, Bella, to save the...

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    $13.00
  • Who Would Win? Ultimate Bug Rumble

    $10.00

    Written by Jerry Pallotta  |  Illustrated by Rob BolsterpaperbackWhich insect creature would win a deadly battle? In this edition of the Who Would ...

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    $10.00
  • Who Would Win? Hyena vs. Honey Badger

    $10.00

    Written by Jerry PallottapaperbackCheck out how these amazing real-life creatures match up. Who's the strongest, fastest, biggest, and baddest-in a...

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    $10.00
  • Who Would Win? Walrus vs. Elephant Seal

    $10.00

    Written by Jerry PallottapaperbackThis non-fiction reader compares and contrasts walruses and elephant seals. Readers will learn about each animal'...

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    $10.00
  • Diary of a Pug: Super Pug

    $13.00

    Written and Illustrated by Kyla Maypaperback The local firefighters have asked Bub to star as the pet superhero in their new fire safety commercial...

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    $13.00
  • Team Unihorn and Woolly: Dawn of the Dino Tooth Fairies

    $14.70

    Written and Illustrated by Alexis Frederick-Frostpaperback Team Unihorn (and Woolly) is excited to enter Burlap Beach’s sandcastle competition, the...

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    $14.70
  • Team Unihorn and Woolly: Attack of the Krill

    $14.70

    Written and Illustrated by Alexis Frederick-Frostpaperback Raina the rhino, Nigel the narwhal, Shu the horseshoe crab, and Woolly the mammoth have ...

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    $14.70
  • The Great Puptective

    $14.70

    Written by Alina Tysoepaperback Truffles the cat is the only pet in the house and reigns in peace and quiet, only exerting himself to find the best...

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    $14.70
  • Pick a Story: A Superhero + Dragon + Mermaid Adventure

    $19.60

    Written by Sarah Coyle  |  Illustrated by Adam Walker-Parkerpaperback Do you love dragons? How about mermaids? And superheroes? Find them ALL in th...

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    $19.60
  • Pick a Story: A Pirate + Alien + Jungle Adventure

    $19.60

    Written by Sarah CoylepaperbackWhere has Vincent’s dog Trouble disappeared to? Has Trouble been abducted by aliens? Pilfered by pirates? Wandered d...

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    $19.60
  • Real Pigeons Fight Crime

    $15.90

    Written by Andrew McDonald  |  Illustrated by Ben WoodpaperbackDid you know your city is protected by a secret squad of crime-fighting pigeons? It...

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    $15.90
  • Surviving the Wild: Sunny the Shark

    $15.00

    Written and Illustrated by Remy Laipaperback Planet Earth meets Narwhal and Jelly in this funny and suspenseful early reader graphic novel series f...

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    $15.00
  • Real Pigeons Eat Danger

    $15.90

    Written by Andrew McDonald  |  Illustrated by Ben WoodpaperbackWhat do Real Pigeons do? They EAT DANGER, of course! This squad of crime-fighting fe...

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    $15.90
  • Surviving the Wild: Star the Elephant

    $15.00

    Written by Remy Laipaperback Planet Earth meets Narwhal and Jelly in this funny and suspenseful young reader graphic novel adventure series featuri...

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    $15.00