Staff Picks
Best Youth Titles of 2024 - Beginner Reader Honors
Collection
Although these beginner readers did not make my top 24 books of 2024, they are still wonderful titles to check out and share with family and friends.
Words Are Magic!
Published in 2024
"Scripps National Spelling Bee champion Zaila Avant-garde teaches young readers about the joy of learning new words in this Step 1 leveled reader"-- Provided by publisher.
The Best Worst Camp out Ever
Published in 2024
"A boy and his father go on a camping trip and despite one disaster after another, in the end father and son agree it was their best weekend ever!"-- Provided by publisher.
Totally Turtles!
Published in 2024
"Did you know that leatherback turtles can weigh up to two thousand pounds? Or that the Florida softshell turtle can breathe through its snout and its skin? Turtles have been around for millions of years and we're still learning more about them! With simple language and vivid photographs, Totally Turtles! is perfect for emerging readers curious about turtles and how they have managed to adapt, survive, and thrive for so long"-- Provided by publisher.
Libby Loves Science
States of Matter
Published in 2024
Libby and her classmates, including a new student, learn about the three states of matter when the ice cream for a welcome party melts, in this STEM-themed book that's perfect for aspiring scientists and newly independent readers.
I Want to Be a Scientist
Published in 2024
This accessible behind-the-scenes look at being a scientist takes beginning readers on a research boat to the North Pole where they can discover what type of scientist they want to be.
Vacation
Three-and-a-half Stories
Published in 2024
When friends and roommates Bat, Cat, and Rat decide to take a vacation, they have trouble agreeing on a destination until Rat finds the perfect solution.
Market Day
Published in 2024
"It's time to go to the market! Mama Cat is selling her most delicious desserts, from bright rainbow cookies to shimmering sunshine muffins. Can cute kitten siblings Nutmeg, Cinnamon, and Ginger find the perfect present to treat their Mama? Maybe a colorful shell, a shimmering sweater, or an enchanted packet of seeds? Time to explore a colorful, crowded, and dazzling fantasy market"-- Provided by publisher.
A Sweet Diwali
Published in 2024
Raina and her sweet-toothed dog, Lion, celebrate Diwali by decorating their home, creating rangoli designs, and sharing sweet treats.
King of the Mountain
Published in 2024
"All the fleas want to be king of the mountain and race to the top--until the mountain starts to move! They discover their mountain is a small part of a world that is bigger than the fleas ever imagined. Could it be some things are more important than being first?"-- Provided by publisher.
Rabia's Eid
Published in 2024
Rabia tries fasting for the first time on Eid al-Fitr, the last day of Ramadan.
Showtime!
Published in 2024
"Ty loves playing the instruments, but something's missing--his friends! With the help of his vivid imagination, Ty and his friends are onstage in a band making great music together"-- Provided by publisher.
Reina Ramos Tour Guide
Published in 2024
When Reina's cousin Andrés comes for a visit, it's not as much fun as she'd imagined it would be, but their friendship soon blossoms when Reina shares her city with Andrés.
Makeda Makes a Home for Subway
Published in 2024
"Makeda is excited to bring Subway, the class guinea pig, home for the weekend. But Subway seems sad so Makeda and her friend Glory decide to make him an fun new cage to cheer him up. But what if what is fun for Makeda is not fun for Subway?"--Provided by publisher.