If your young readers are looking for new books to practice on, some of our favorite Children’s Department staff are here to share some of their favorite Early Reader books of 2021. There are more where these came from at the Homewood Public Library Children’s Department or feel free to browse through our catalog at www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org. Read more about these titles on our Kid’s Blog (link in bio). Enjoy!
-Miss Cristina
- Bunny Will Not Jump! by Jason Tharp
- This interactive story about friendship is a cute pick to read along with. Not only does this story encourage readers to act along Bunny and Big, but it also teaches the importance of confidence and working together.
- Bat and Sloth Throw A Party! by Leslie Kimmelman
- When Bat wants to throw a party, his friend Sloth seems like he’s not up for it. Sleeping is what Sloth wants to do all the time, but Bat’s excitement and enthusiasm might wake up Sloth for a fun party with their other friends. The Bat and Sloth series is perfect for early readers who enjoy humor and friendship.
- StoryBots: Stop That Virus! by Scott Emmons
- With simple sentences and colorful illustrations, young readers are going to learn about viruses and their impact on people with the StoryBots from Netflix’s Ask the StoryBots. Perfect for the current climate of the world, this book is a must read!
- I’m On It! by Andrea Tsurumi
- This playful early reader book is sure to add more prepositions in every young readers’ vocabulary. Perfect for fans of Elephant and Piggie, this book co-written by Mo Willems is this year’s new favorite for early readers.