Buyer's Guide Summer 2023: Beginning Readers

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Sejal Sinha Battles Superstorms By Maya Prasad, Abira Das (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Maya Prasad, Abira Das (Illustrator)
$6.99
ISBN: 9781665911771
Availability: On Our Shelves Now (Subject to Availability)
Published: Aladdin - May 2nd, 2023

This new beginner reader series is packed with science, adventure, and imagination. Sejal wants to stop Hurricane Ruin-Everything from messing up her family’s Diwali festivities, so she and Professor Cheetah (her trusty side-kick) hop in their plane to learn some facts about hurricanes. The book is absolutely perfect for fans of Zoey & Sassafrass and The Questioneers.

Anna


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Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories By Jarvis, Jarvis (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jarvis, Jarvis (Illustrator)
$15.99
ISBN: 9781536228328
Availability: On Our Shelves Now (Subject to Availability)
Published: Candlewick - May 9th, 2023

Frog and Toad fans... this one’s for you. This funny yet delightful beginner chapter book is sure to be your next favorite read. Follow Bear and Bird along on four different adventures through Jarvis’ beautifully crafted world. The illustrations filled with muted colors and the wit that this duo has is sure to make any reader giggle with joy and join in on the fun!

Jess


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Henry, Like Always: Book 1 By Jenn Bailey, Mika Song (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jenn Bailey, Mika Song (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9781797213897
Availability: On Our Shelves Now (Subject to Availability)
Published: Chronicle Books - March 21st, 2023

After the popularity of picture book A Friend for Henry, Henry is back in his very own beginner chapter book. Henry, a boy with ASD, like routines and schedules - a lot. When his teacher announces a class parade during their usual Share Time, he has a difficult time handling the change. He learns how to roll with the punches, and even participate in the parade, with a little bit of patience.

Anna