Series That Hook New Readers on Books

Whether you want to encourage your beginning reader to dream, help him work things out, or teach him about the world, these engaging series are perfect for reading aloud or on his own when he's ready.

Sea Serpents Don't Juggle Water Balloons

by Marcia Thornton Jones Debbie Dadey

Eddie and his friends are determined to find out if his new math tutor, who is a juggler at the Bailey City Summer Festival, is, in fact, a sea serpent planning to harm the residents of Bailey City.

Bailey School Kids series: book 46

Arthur and the Big Blow-Up

by Stephen Krensky Marc Tolon Brown

When the Brain and Francine have a dispute during a soccer game, Arthur tries several ways to end their disagreement. What will the Brain and Francine do when Arthur tries to fool them into being friends...

Arthur Chapter Book series: book 20

Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 1

by Dav Pilkey

New from Dav Pilkey-a Captain Underpants story that's so full of action, adventure, laffs, danger, romance (just kidding!), Flip-O-Rama, that we couldn't fit it into just one book! We're SERIOUS!!!

Captain Underpants series: book 6

Bedtime for Frances

by Russell Hoban

Frances finds it difficult to go to sleep with the strange noises and menacing shapes that seem to fill her room after dark.

Frances series

Franklin's Blanket

by Paulette Bourgeois

Franklin has misplaced his blue blanket, and he can't sleep without it. He searches everywhere, but he still can't find it by bedtime. What will Franklin do?

Franklin series

Frog and Toad Are Friends

by Arnold Lobel

Five tales recount the adventures of two best friends, Frog and Toad, who swim together, tell stories to each other, and have many fun times.

Frog and Toad series: book 1

Junie B. Jones Is Captain Field Day

by Barbara Park

Junie B. Jones is captain of Room Nine's kindergarten field day team. Can she lead her team to victory?

Junie B. Jones series: book 16

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