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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.
  • Narwhal and Jelly 7: Narwhalicorn and Jelly

    $17.20

    Written and Illustrated by Ben ClantonpaperbackWhen Jelly wonders what a unicorn is, Narwhal explains that they’re pretty much narwhals of the land...

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    $17.20
  • If You Love Books, You Could Be...

    $8.50

    Written by Elizabeth DennispaperbackLearn all about the careers you could have if you love books in this nonfiction reader, part of a series that g...

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    $8.50
  • Narwhal and Jelly 5: Happy Narwhalidays

    $17.20

    Written and Illustrated by Ben ClantonpaperbackDive into three new stories about Narwhal’s favorite time of the year! It’s the festive season in t...

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    $17.20
  • Yasmin the Singer

    $10.00

    Written by Saadia Faruqi  |  Illustrated by Hatem AlypaperbackYasmin is excited to attend a wedding party. But when the singing starts, Yasmin is t...

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    $10.00
  • Donut Feed the Squirrels

    $22.50

    Written and Illustrated by Mika SonghardcoverTwo squirrel best friends meet their match: a donut food truck! A hilarious young graphic novel perfec...

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    $22.50
  • Ella Diaries: I Heart Pets

    $12.00

    Written by Meredith Costain  |  Illustrated by Danielle McDonaldpaperback Ella is resourceful, caring and real, and the writing is sharp and funny....

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    $12.00
  • Narwhal and Jelly 6: Narwhal's School of Awesomeness

    $17.20

    Written and Illustrated by Ben ClantonpaperbackDive into four new stories about Narwhal and Jelly becoming substitute teachers! The two best friend...

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  • Narwhal and Jelly 4: Narwhal's Otter Friend

    $17.20

    Written and Illustrated by Ben ClantonpaperbackNarwhal and Jelly . . . and Otty?! Exuberant Narwhal and skeptical Jelly test the waters of adding ...

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    $17.20
  • Narwhal and Jelly 2: Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt

    $17.20

    Written and Illustrated by Ben ClantonpaperbackNarwhal and Jelly are back in action for a SUPER adventure! Join Super Narwhal and sidekick Jelly J...

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    $17.20
  • Narwhal and Jelly 3: Peanut Butter and Jelly

    $17.20

    Written and Illustrated by Ben ClantonpaperbackNarwhal and Jelly are back and Narwhal has a new obsession - peanut butter! He’s so obsessed he eve...

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    $17.20
  • Layla and the Bots: Happy Paws

    $8.50

    Written by Vicky Fang  |  Illustrated by Christine NishiyamapaperbackLayla and the Bots are in an awesome rock band! They also use problem-solving ...

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    $8.50
  • Dealing with Feelings: This Makes Me Sad

    $10.00

    Written by Courtney Carbone  |  Illustrated by Hilli KushnirpaperbackIf feeling blue isn’t bad enough, it’s even worse without your best furry fri...

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    $10.00
  • Dealing with Feelings: This Makes Me Jealous

    $10.00

    Written by Courtney Carbone  |  Illustrated by Hilli KushnirpaperbackIn This Makes Me Jealous, a young girl is proud of being the star athlete at ...

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    $10.00
  • Dealing with Feelings: This Makes Me Scared

    $10.00

    Written by Courtney Carbone  |  Illustrated by Hilli KushnirpaperbackA young boy is terrified about taking swim lessons. The water is cold, chlorin...

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    $10.00
  • Dealing with Feelings: This Makes Me Happy

    $10.00

    Written by Courtney Carbone  |  Illustrated by Hilli KushnirpaperbackThis Makes Me Happy follows a young girl on a field trip to the fair, complet...

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    $10.00
  • The Bad Guys Episode 10: The Baddest Day Ever

    $12.00

    Written and Illustrated by Aaron BlabeypaperbackIt's not looking good for the Bad Guys! Marmalade's villainous forces have victory in their grasp, ...

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    $12.00
  • The Bad Guys Episode 12: The One?!

    $12.00

    Written and Illustrated by Aaron BlabeypaperbackThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it o...

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    $12.00
  • Truth or Lie: Dinosaurs!

    $10.00

    Written by Erica S. Perl  |  Illustrated by Michael SlackpaperbackDinosaur fanatics will love hunting down the truth about their favourite prehisto...

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    $10.00
  • Give This Book a Title: Over 100 Activities to Kick-Start Your Creativity

    $21.90

    Written and Illustrated by Jarrett LernerpaperbackKick-start creativity with this collection of fun-filled activities prompting kids to use and gro...

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    $21.90
  • Narwhal and Jelly 1: Unicorn of the Sea!

    $17.20

    Written and Illustrated by Ben Clantonpaperback Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot...

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    $17.20
  • Bird and Squirrel: On the Run

    $17.00

    Written and Illustrated by James BurkspaperbackBird and Squirrel outwit Cat and become best friends in this zany adventure.Squirrel is afraid of hi...

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    $17.00
  • The Bad Guys Episode 11: Dawn Of The Underlord

    $12.00

    Written and Illustrated by Aaron BlabeypaperbackThe Bad Guys I mean, Shadow Squad-G have saved the world from butt-handed evil and now its time to ...

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    $12.00
  • The Big Fat Cow That Goes Kapow

    $14.60

    Written by Andy Griffiths  |  Illustrated by Terry Dentonpaperback Look inside!This book has a mouse with a house,and a mole in a hole,and a squir...

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    $14.60
  • Ella Diaries: Dreams Come True

    $12.00

    Written by Meredith Costain  |  Illustrated by Danielle McDonaldpaperbackWARNING: You are about to read my UTTERLY BIGGEST SECRETS. Can I trust you...

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    $12.00
  • The Bad Guys Episode 13: The Bad Guys in Cut to the Chase

    $12.00

    Written and Illustrated by Aaron Blabeypaperback They may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it ...

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    $12.00
  • The Bad Guys Episode 14: The Bad Guys in They're Bee-Hind You!

    $12.00

    Written and Illustrated by Aaron BlabeypaperbackPop quiz! You are on the roof of a skyscraper. Every floor of that building has nasty things that j...

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    $12.00
  • Ella Diaries: Ballet Backflip

    $12.00

    Written by Meredith Costain  |  Illustrated by Danielle McDonaldpaperbackElla is resourceful, caring and real, and the writing is sharp and funny. ...

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    $12.00
  • Olivia's Secret Scribbles: My (Almost) Perfect Puppy

    $12.00

    Written by Meredith Costain  |  Illustrated by Danielle McDonaldpaperbackOlivia's dog Bob is friendly and cuddly. He is a perfect puppy (almost). B...

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    $12.00
  • Ella Diaries: Double Dare You

    $12.00

    Written by Meredith Costain  |  Illustrated by Danielle McDonaldpaperbackWARNING: You are about to read my UTTERLY BIGGEST SECRETS. Can I trust you...

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    $12.00
  • Diary of a Pug: Paws for a Cause

    $12.00

    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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    $12.00
  • Diary of a Pug: Pug Blasts Off

    $12.00

    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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    $12.00
  • Truth or Lie: Sharks!

    $10.00

    Written by Erica S. Perl  |  Illustrated by Michael SlackpaperbackShark lovers will enjoy hunting down the truth about their favourite ocean predat...

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    $10.00
  • Storybots: Tyrannosaurus Rex

    $10.00

    Written by Jibjab Bros StudiospaperbackFans of the StoryBots will recognise the colourful art from the hugely popular dinosaur video “Tyrannosaurus...

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    $10.00
  • Unicorn Diaries: Bo's Magical New Friend

    $10.60

    Written and Illustrated by Rebecca ElliottpaperbackBo Tinseltail loves going to Sparklegrove School with the other unicorns. Every unicorn has a ma...

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    $10.60
  • Unicorn Diaries: Bo and the Dragon-Pup

    $10.60

    Written and Illustrated by Rebecca ElliottpaperbackWith easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page...

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    $10.60
  • A Positive Power Story: I Am Strong

    $10.00

    Written by Suzy Capozzi  |  Illustrated by Eren UntenpaperbackI Am Strong follows a young boy on a fun-filled day as he learns what it means to be...

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    $10.00