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Books in Early Reader series

  • Tilly and the Blue Pearl

    Angela McAllister

    Paperback (Hachette Children's Group, July 2, 2015)
    A brand new blue Early Reader by KATE GREENAWAY MEDAL-shortlisted author, Angela McAllister, illustrated by Maxine Lee. Can Tilly the mermaid find the perfect present for her best friend?
  • Algy's Amazing Adventures in the Jungle

    Kaye Umansky

    Paperback (Hachette Children's Group, May 2, 2013)
    There are lots of things Algy doesn't like - top of the list is his own name. Algernon is just weird. Pugh sounds a bit like - well, never mind. Other things on his list include: girls, the dark, and having adventures. So imagine Algy's surprise when he finds a jungle at the bottom of the garden of his new house! And imagine his irritation when his annoying next door neighbour, Cherry - yes, a GIRL - wants to come and explore it with him. She'll only giggle and whisper if he doesn't go with her. But will they ever make it home again?
  • Monstar Finds a Home

    Steve Cole

    Paperback (Hachette Children's Group, April 10, 2014)
    She's green. She's fluffy. She loves porridge. She's Monstar. Jon and Jen are so excited to meet Monstar. They have wanted a pet for ages. But Monstar is MUCH more trouble than they could ever have imagined!
  • Emily and Her Monkey Plant a Garden

    Patricia Ryan, Emily Grossman

    Hardcover (Warner Juvenile Books, April 1, 1989)
    In Emily's dream, she and her toy monkey surprise Grandpa with vegetables that she planted, watered, and picked
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  • Miranda the Castaway

    James Mayhew

    Paperback (Hachette Children's Group, July 10, 2014)
    'Early Readers' are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. Miranda is on a desert island - all by herself! Luckily she has some very clever ideas.
  • Algy's Amazing Adventures in the Arctic

    Kaye Umansky

    Paperback (Hachette Children's Group, June 6, 2013)
    Algy can't wait to see what world is waiting for him at the bottom of the garden this time. But when his best friend Cherry shows up with her little brother Brad in tow, he is not impressed. Everyone knows small children just cry and break other people's toys. What use is Brad going to be on an adventure?
  • Archie and George and the New Bikes

    James Brown

    Paperback (Orion Children's, July 26, 2016)
    A blue Early Reader about Archie and George, twin brothers who may look the same but are VERY different.Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.Archie and George are identical twins. Archie is six minutes older than George. They look the same but are very different. Archie loves ball games and running and being outside. George loves drawing and reading and being inside.When Grandma and Grandad give the twins their very first bikes, Archie can't wait to have a go. George feels a bit scared but luckily Grandma is on hand to help!A blue Early Reader story about learning to ride your first bike - and how practice can often make perfect.
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  • Cafe At The Edge Of The Moon

    Francesca Simon

    Paperback (Orion Children's, May 14, 2013)
    Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey.Janey is fed up of being told what to do by her mum and dad. So she jets off to the cafe at the edge of the moon where she can do anything she likes - eating pudding first, splashing in puddles and racing a dinosaur.
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  • Lottie and Dottie Sow Sunflowers

    Claire Burgess

    Paperback (Hachette Children's Group, May 7, 2015)
    A brand new blue Early Reader about two little girls who love gardening, from one of the UK's top gardening bloggers, with tips on growing your own sunflowers.
  • Mr Monkey and the Fairy Tea Party

    Linda Chapman

    Paperback (Orion Children's, Aug. 2, 2016)
    A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your child's reading journey.Meet Mr Monkey, who belongs to Class Two. He's more than just an ordinary toy. He's magic! No one can quite remember now how long he's been at the school or where he came from, but once a week one of the children has to take him home and write a diary about their time with him.
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  • In the Land of the Music Machine: Stories

    Ane Weber, Mark D. Pendergrass

    Paperback (Chariot Family Pub, June 1, 1984)
    Animals and things in nature demonstrate ways to be good and kind.
  • Mondays at Monster School

    Ruth Louise Symes

    Paperback (Orion Children's Books, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Even little monsters get worried about their first day at school. It's a big step to take. Fred and Ted are two little monsters who aren't at all sure they want to go . . . but once they do, they soon find out it's fun. After a day filled with mud splashing and slime painting, some howling and growling practice, and a good stomp and stamp, not to mention big helpings of worms for lunch—they can't wait for Tuesday!
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