First Chapter Books

Come Fly With Me by Satomi Ichikawa



Woggy and Cosmos, a toy dog and a toy airplane, go on an adventure in Paris.

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A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever by Marla Frazee

Friends James and Eamon enjoy a wonderful week at the home of Eamon’s grandparents during summer vacation.

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Bandit by Karen Rostoker-Gruber

When Bandit’s family moves to a new house, the cat runs away and returns to the only home he knows, but after he is brought back, he understands that the new house is now home.

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Pigs Make Me Sneeze by Mo Willems

Gerald, a cautious and pessimistic elephant, believes he is allergic to his best friend, the optimistic and occasionally reckless Piggie, and is concerned that he will need to stay away from his pal forever.

Liz says:

“For those of you already familiar with Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, you will be thrilled to see a similar format in these graphic easy chapter books. Elephant and Piggie are paired together much like Frog & Toad and Henry and Mudge in these fun and meaningful stories about friendship and life.”

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Elephants Cannot Dance! by Mo Willems

Piggy loves to dance and wants to teach everyone.

Liz says:

“For those of you already familiar with Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, you will be thrilled to see a similar format in these graphic easy chapter books. Elephant and Piggie are paired together much like Frog & Toad and Henry and Mudge in these fun and meaningful stories about friendship and life.”

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Uh-oh, Cleo by Jessica Harper

What starts out as a perfectly ordinary day in the Small house turns into Stitches Saturday when Cleo gets a cut on the head after her twin brother, Jack, accidentally pulls down their Toy House.

Liz says:

“Perfect for beginning readers this book is both playful and meaningful as it delves into family dynamics, most notably sibling relationships.”

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Pictures from Our Vacation by Lynne Rae Perkins


Given a camera that takes and prints tiny pictures just before leaving for the family farm in Canada, a young girl records a vacation that gets off to a slow start, but winds up being a family reunion filled with good memories.

Liz says:

““Newbery Award winning author, Perkins, received 5 starred reviews for this awesome book. Told through text and illustrations of “vacation photos”, kids will love to learn about another family’s trials and tribulations during their family vacation.”

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Nothing by Jon Agee

When Suzie Gump, the richest lady in town, walks into Otis’s empty antique shop and insists on buying nothing, she starts a fad that has everyone buying nothing and emptying their homes and stores to make room for it–until Suzie realizes things have gone too far.

Liz says:

“Reminiscent of The Emperor’s New Clothes this silly satire about trends and material goods will delight kids and adults alike. This book is really something!”

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Little Rat Sets Sail by Monika Bang Campbell


With a little courage and a lot of practice, Little Rat overcomes her fear of sailing.

Liz says:

“Little Rat is an endearing character who has a determined spirit. She will take you through some challenging moments with great rewards in the end for Little Rat and those who read her stories. (One interesting note – at least according to me – these books are written and illustrated by a mother-daughter team!)”

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Little Rat Makes Music by Monika Bang Campbell

Little Rat loves the violin but hates to practice, until her teacher suggests she perform a duet with one of the advanced students at the holiday concert.

Liz says:

“Little Rat is an endearing character who has a determined spirit. She will take you through some challenging moments with great rewards in the end for Little Rat and those who read her stories. (One interesting note – at least according to me – these books are written and illustrated by a mother-daughter team!)”

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