Transitioning to the bigger adventures of early chapter books is an exciting step. As we start a new year, why not start with a chapter book series? These series openers invite new chapter book readers into a diverse array of situations and perspectives, with plenty of heart and humor to keep them reading the next adventures.
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Bat’s mom, a veterinarian, has brought home a baby skunk, which she needs to take care of until she can hand him over to a wild-animal shelter. But the minute Bat meets the kit, he knows they belong together. And he’s got one month to show his mom that a baby skunk might just make a pretty terrific pet. You can also check out this title as eBook on OverDrive/Libby, as eAudio on OverDrive/Libby, as eBook on Hoopla or eAudio on Hoopla.
Join Myron, a third-grade detective with a unique perspective from the autism spectrum, and the ragtag crew of students with special needs from room 15 of West Meadows Elementary, as they sift through crime scenes and evidence to solve the mystery of who stole snacks from the school kitchen.
Eight-year-old EllRay’s father has promised a family trip to Disneyland if EllRay can stay out of trouble for a week, but not defending himself against Jared, the class bully, proves to be a real challenge. You can also check out this title as eBook on OverDrive/Libby.
When seven-year-old Bean plays a mean trick on her sister, she finds unexpected support for her antics from Ivy, the new neighbor, who is less boring than Bean first suspected. You can also check out this title as eBook on OverDrive/Libby, eBook on Hoopla or eAudio on Hoopla.
A spunky young girl from Colombia loves playing with her canine best friend and resists boring school activities, especially learning English, until her family tells her that a special trip is planned to an English-speaking place.
Mindy Kim wants to fit in at her new school, but her favorite lunch leads to scorn, then a thriving business, and finally big trouble.
Fourth-grader Jada’s best friend moved away but a class project on rocks and minerals, her favorite topic, could mean new friends. For Jada, rocks are easier to find than friends. Or are they? You can also check out this title as eAudio on Hoopla.