Mary E. Pearson

Do you like pickles on your sandwiches? What about pickles mixed into a big bowl of warm soup? Meet a silly young girl who absolutely loves eating pickles with everything! No matter what she is having for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, she always finds a way to add her favorite crunchy green snack. She tries them in the most unusual and wacky combinations you can possibly imagine. This funny story will make you giggle as you see all the strange ways she enjoys her food. As you read along, you will get to practice sounding out words and spotting rhymes, making it the perfect choice for readers who are just starting out. You might even find yourself wondering if you would be brave enough to try a pickle in your soup!

Being a big sister means you get to be a great role model, and what is better than learning how to share? Meet an older sister who is extremely generous to her younger sibling. She is more than happy to give away all of her green broccoli at dinnertime! She is also perfectly willing to let her little sister take over her daily chores, like taking out the trash and cleaning up the toys. This hilarious story puts a very funny spin on the idea of generosity. You will laugh out loud as you see exactly which unwanted things this clever big sister tries to pass along. With simple words and silly situations, it is a great book for young readers who know all about the ups and downs of living with siblings. You might even get a few sneaky ideas of your own!

Meet Dan, the speediest kid in the entire neighborhood! When he wakes up, he zips out of bed like a rocket. He eats his morning cereal in a flash, runs to the park faster than the wind, and finishes his homework in record time. Everyone knows that Dan does absolutely everything as fast as he can. But there is one very important time of day when this speedy boy suddenly slows all the way down. Can you guess when that is? It is bedtime! Suddenly, Dan takes forever to put on his pajamas, brush his teeth, and climb under the covers. This funny and relatable story is perfect for young readers who also try to delay going to sleep. With simple words and a silly main character, you will love reading all about the boy who is fast at everything except catching his ZZZs!

Have you ever wanted to fly an airplane, build a towering castle, or explore the deep blue ocean? When a young boy steps into his local library, he discovers a wonderful secret. Simply by opening a book, you can pretend to be anyone and do absolutely anything you can dream up! This delightful story shows you just how powerful your imagination can be. As you turn the pages, you will follow along on exciting adventures that help you practice reading and spotting clever rhymes. Every colorful picture brings a new world to life, proving that the perfect adventure is always waiting for you right on the bookshelf. Grab your favorite spot to sit and get ready to discover all the amazing things you can do!

Oh no, the classroom cage is totally empty! Max the friendly class gerbil has somehow managed to escape, and now he is hiding somewhere in the school room. Where could a tiny, furry pet possibly go? All of the children must team up to search high and low, looking under desks, behind bookshelves, and inside the toy bins. This exciting mystery will keep you guessing as the class tries to figure out exactly how to rescue their missing friend. Through teamwork and a little bit of clever thinking, the students come up with a brilliant plan to guide Max safely back to his cozy home. As you follow along with this fun adventure, you will practice your reading skills while learning about the importance of working together and taking good care of animals. Will you be the first one to spot where Max is hiding?