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Five Faves: Easy Readers of 2024

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Hello world! I know you have been anticipating the release of this list all year... my favorite easy readers! Whether they're funny or sweet, these titles are all great for kids taking their first steps for reading. So without further ado...here are my five favorite easy readers of 2024.

Lone Wolf Goes to School
Written by Kiah Thomas
Illustrated by K-Fai Steele
New York: Neal Porter Books/Holiday House, 2024. Easy Reader. 

Lone wolf would spend all of his time alone if he could. Unfortunately, he has to go to school with the "snotty" kids, and even when he leaves school there's people at the beach, on the mountains, and at the movie theater. What's a wolf to do? Invite them all to a party at his house and then leave so that all the places he wants to be are empty, of course! If you're looking for a moralistic read-aloud that will teach the virtues of making friends so that you aren't lonely, you should definitely look elsewhere. However, if you're looking for an absolutely hilarious book to read with or to your children, check this one out! If you love this one, make sure to also check out the hysterical second book in the series, Lone Wolf Gets a Pet.

Chip Plays Grown-Up
By Maddie Frost
New York: Harper Alley, 2024. Easy Reader. 

In this easy-to-read comic Chip isn't ready for bed, no matter how much his mother asks him to please get under the covers. Instead he decides to play grown-up which means mom is the kid for the night. He thinks he'll be able to just sit and watch TV, but soon finds out that mom's bedtime routine involves being tucked in, being read the longest story in the house, and choosing between one of many, many stuffed animals. When Mom is finally comfortably in bed ready to sleep, however, Chip is given a list of tasks that must be completed before the next morning like doing the dishes, packing lunch for the next day, and more. By the time he's finally able to sit down to watch TV, he can barely keep his eyes open. This funny comic will be relatable to both kids and adults who have struggled with bedtime and it's easy-to-read format is perfect even for kids who have never read a comic before. 

The Good Game
By Arihhonni David
New York: Holiday House, 2024. Easy Reader.

When his grandson is sad that he's too small to play lacrosse, Toto relates to him the story of a lacrosse game between animals. Mouse and Squirrel want to play lacrosse with the other animals but team land say they can't play because they're too small. Team wings also sees issues with them playing on their team, since they can't fly. Eventually Eagle outfits them with wings of their own and they find that their small size is advantageous. This book uses short sentences and plenty of sight words, making it great for kids just starting out on their reading journey. If you're looking for a great easy reader to share during these last few days of Native American Heritage Month, this is an excellent choice.

Dog Gets a Pet
By Jeff Mack
New York: Simon Spotlight, 2024. Easy Reader.

Dog is looking forward to getting a cool new pet, like maybe a cow, or a T-Rex, or a moose, so when Pony brings him a pet rock, it's fair to say he's a little underwhelmed. Pony's sure though that if he just names the rock, surely he'll love the new pet. Naturally, he names it Lulu the T-Rex who has an appetite for ponies. Dog continues to assign his pet rock increasingly funny traits as the story goes on. If you're kids love Elephant and Piggie and want a new funny duo to cheer for, give Dog and Pony a try!

Fox Versus Fox
By Corey R. Tabor
New York: Balzer + Bray, 2024. Easy Reader.

When Fox stumbles across his arctic counterpart, he doubts that they can also be fox. He sets out to prove that they must not be a fox through a series of of physical tests including skateboarding tricks, hiding behind a tree, and jumping. If you haven't checked out the Fox series, give them a try. There's a reason why Tabor has won multiple Geisel awards for this cute creature. Small words, repetition, and adorable illustrations make these books PERFECT for kids just starting out on reading. 




 
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