Now what do I read?

School’s almost out for the summer…now what do I read?

You want your child to keep reading this summer, but want something they will be interested in…. you’ve come to the right place.  Here’s some of our most popular books.  Not exactly what you are looking for?  Stop in and talk to us, send us an email at youthservices@sailsinc.org or call us 508-697-3331.  We can make personalized recommendations or help point you in the right direction.

 

Easy Readers

Perfect for children beginning to read on their own.  These books feature simple words and short sentences; this is where you find level 1, 2 or 3 books.  

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Superheroes. Spider-man, Batman, Green Lantern and more.  We have a large selection of superhero easy reader books waiting to be checked out.  Some of these books are superhero Lego books, so if your child is a fan of both, these cannot be beat.

Disney. We have a lot of Disney characters featured in Easy Readers, from Princess Sophia to Frozen.  You’ll also find some movie tie ins here, such as Toy Story.

Katie Woo. Katie Woo is a Chinese-American girl who is good at getting into trouble.  Written by Fran Manushkin, this series contains over 40 books in the series and now has a spin off series about Katie's friend, Pedro, called Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries.  This series is perfect for those looking for simple mysteries.

 

 

 

 

Picture books

Whether it’s time for bed or just time to read, curl up in a chair and read these books with your child.

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Llama Llama. These fun to read books contain rhyming text and plenty of humor.  Join Llama Llama, a preschooler, who has many adventures from going to school, to meeting the babysitter and missing mama.

Pete the Cat  This groovy cat has a number of books including Pete the Cat: Rocking in my School Shoes, Trick or Pete, Pete the Cat and his Four Groovy Buttons, Pete and Cat: I love my white shoes, and many others.  Pete the Cat also has books available as easy readers for those who are ready to read on their own.

5 Minute Stories  Always popular for those looking for just one more story, these books contain multiple short stories about various characters.  Disney, Paw Patrol, Superheroes, Hello Kitty and Barbie are just some of the subjects featured in these books.

 

Chapter books

Our chapter books section, separated from juvenile fiction, are where we have put “easier” fiction books.  Often, these books contain more illustrations and less pages than a typical chapter book and might be less intimidating for those just starting out in longer books.

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Magic Tree House/ Merlin’s Missions

What once was just Magic Tree House has continued with Merlin’s Missions.  Both series follow the same characters of Jack and Annie, however Merlin’s Missions are slightly longer and contain a higher reading level.  In Magic Tree House, Jack and Annie travel to different locations using their magic tree house; while in Merlin’s Missions, they are given quests to complete.

Heidi Heckelbeck

Heidi Heckelbeck’s series of over 25 books follows eight year old Heidi, who is a witch in disguise.  She is trying to live like a normal kid while hiding her powers.  These books have simple text and illustrations on almost every page.  There is also a spin off series, Henry Heckelbeck, which features Heidi’s younger brother and his own book of spells.

Mia Mayhem

Mia Mayhem is a witty, action-packed series about a regular girl who has a super-secret—she's a superhero-in-training as she goes on adventures.  This series has 11 (and counting books), so you can follow Mia and her mishaps!

 

 

 

Juvenile Fiction

 Talons of power coverStick Dog 

Follow the adventures of Stick Dog and his stray dog friends – A Dalmatian named Stripes, a Dachshund named Karen, a mutt named Mutt and a Poodle named Poo-Poo, as they go on adventures.  Whether it’s chasing a pizza or crashing a party, this series is sure to please those fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid or Cat Kid.  Also check out Stick Cat, by the same author. 

Wings of Fire

The Wings of Fire series contains three arcs, each consisting of five books.  Each arc focuses on young dragons fulfilling prophecies in a fantasy world.  This series has also been adapted to graphic novels.

Baby-Sitters Club

Made popular once again by the Netflix series, the Baby-Sitters Club series is being released once again with new covers and some updating to keep it current.  We also own the Baby-Sitters Club Little Sister series, for those with young children or looking to reread childhood favorites.  (Yes, adults are more than welcome to check out children’s books and enjoy them!  Sometimes you just need that comforting read!).  The Baby-Sitters Club books have also been released in graphic novel form, but not all books are being released and they are not as true to the chapter books.  

 

 

 

Juvenile Non-Fiction

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If you’re looking for nonfiction books, we suggest the ever popular “Who was?” book series (also Who is?, What is? and Where is?), which is a very popular biography series that has encompassed popular historical events as well.  Animal fanatics may be interested in “Who would win?”, which pits two animals against each other and determines who would win.  Great way to learn about dangerous animals, as you learn each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more alongside photos, charts, illustrations, and amazing facts.