Fun
and Easy Reads for Kids
Call number
is ER plus the author's last name.
Adler, David.
Bones and the Dinosaur Mystery
Young detective Jeffrey Bones investigates the disappearance of a toy
dinosaur his grandfather bought him at a museum gift shop.
Baker, Barbara.
Digby and Kate 1, 2, 3
Digby the dog and Kate the cat don’t always see things the same
way, but at least they agree that it’s fun to be friends.
Byars, Betsy.
The Golly Sisters Ride Again
The singing, dancing Golly sisters have some wild west adventures.
Cazet, Denys.
Case of the Missing Jelly Donut
Cows Minnie and Moo search for a jelly donut thief who may have left
a blue feather behind as a clue.
Cowley, Joy.
Agapanthus Hum and the Angel Hoot
When she loses a tooth Agapanthus Hum discovers what fun it is to have
a hole in her mouth!
Cutler, Jane.
Rose and Riley
Two good friends celebrate un-birthdays, prepare for rain and figure
out how to deal with worries.
Danziger, Paula.
Second Grade Rules Amber Brown
Amber loves second grade, but wonders if her desk will ever be neat
enough to earn a treat from Deskarina the desk fairy.
Guest, Elissa
Haden. Iris and Walter and the Field Trip
Iris and Walter forget the rules during a school field trip to the aquarium.
Hoban, Lillian.
Arthur’s Camp-Out
Arthur the chimp is bored during spring vacation, and decides to go
on an overnight field trip to collect specimens.
Howe, James.
Pinky and Rex and the Just-Right Pet
Pinky wants a dog, but when it’s time to choose a pet the rest
of his family votes for a cat.
Krensky, Stephen.
Lionel’s Birthday
Lionel is counting down the days until his birthday, and tries to think
up the perfect birthday wish.
Lobel, Arnold.
Frog and Toad Together
Five stories about two best friends who are always together, whether
it’s in the woods, in the garden or on a mountaintop.
Marshall, James.
Fox and His Friends
In three different stories Fox wants to play with his friends, but something
always gets in the way.
McDonald, Megan.
Beezy
Beezy, who lives in Flordia, waits out a hurricane, finds a stray dog
and meets a circus performer.
McMullan, Kate.
Pearl and Wagner, Two Good Friends
Pearl and Wagner, a rabbit and a mouse, work together to build a robot
for their science project.
Nolen, Jerdine.
Max and Jax In Second Grade
Twin alligators Max and Jax are starting the summer off right, with
a slumber party and a fishing trip.
Rylant, Cynthia. Mr. Putter and Tabby Make a Wish
Mr. Putter thinks he’s too old to celebrate his birthday, until
he remembers all the fun he had on previous birthdays.
Sharmat, Marjorie.
Nate the Great Saves the King of Sweden
In his first-ever international case, Nate the Great hunts for a missing
present Rosamond brought him from Sweden.
Smith, Janice
Lee. Wizard and Wart in Trouble
When Zounds the buzzard announces that Trouble is coming, Wizard and
his dog Wart do their best to get ready.
Stock, Catherine.
Gus and Grandpa Show-and-Tell
Gus had plenty of ideas for show-and-tell in first grade. Maybe Grandpa
can give him some new ideas for second grade.
Thomas, Shelley
Moore. Happy Birthday, Good Knight
A good knight helps three dragons plan the perfect birthday.
Van Leeuwen,
Jean. Amanda Pig and the Really Hot Day
Amanda Pig and her family and friends try to find different ways to
beat the heat.
Wells, Rosemary.
The School Play
When her class does a play about taking care of your teeth, Yoko isn’t
happy to be playing the part of a cavity.
Wheeler, Lisa.
New Pig In Town
Can a pig and a wolf ever be friends? Fitch and Chip decide to find
out.
Many of these authors have
written more books you will enjoy!
We welcome your
suggestions and comments, and we do read and consider each one.
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