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Early and Beginning Readers for Kids

Award-winning classics, new favorites and beloved characters await young readers who are just starting their literary journey. Shop the best books for early and beginning readers, from Mo Willems to Dr. Seuss and everything in between.

Dr. Seuss

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Classics for Beginning Readers

Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.

The Cat in the Hat Deluxe (B&N Exclusive Edition)
The Cat in the Hat Deluxe (B&N Exclusive Edition)
Dr. Seuss
Beginner Books(R)
BN Exclusive
$12.99
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Go, Dog. Go!
Go, Dog. Go!
P. D. Eastman
Beginner Books
Hardcover
$9.99
Green Eggs and Ham
Green Eggs and Ham
Dr. Seuss
Beginner Books: Green Eggs and Ham
Hardcover
$9.99
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Fox in Socks
Fox in Socks
Dr. Seuss
Beginner Books
Hardcover
$9.99
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One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
Dr. Seuss
Beginner Books
Hardcover
$9.99
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Are You My Mother?
Are You My Mother?
P. D. Eastman
Beginner Books
Hardcover
$9.99
The Cat in the Hat
The Cat in the Hat
Dr. Seuss
Beginner Books: Cat In The Hat
Hardcover
$9.99
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Dr. Seuss's Beginner Book Collection: The Cat in the Hat; One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish; Green Eggs and Ham; Hop on Pop; Fox in Socks
Dr. Seuss's Beginner Book Collection: The Cat in the Hat; One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish; Green Eggs and Ham; Hop on Pop; Fox in Socks
Dr. Seuss
Beginner Books
Hardcover
$49.95

Mo Willems

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Elephant and Piggie

From the picture book master Mo Willems, meet best friends Piggie and Gerald. This modern classic series will delight and amuse beginning readers.

Elephant & Piggie: Plush Toy
Elephant & Piggie: Plush Toy
Yottoy
Elephant and Piggie Series
Other Format
$36.99
Waiting Is Not Easy! (Elephant and Piggie Series)
Waiting Is Not Easy! (Elephant and Piggie Series)
Mo Willems
Elephant and Piggie Series
Hardcover
$10.99
We Are in a Book! (Elephant and Piggie Series)
We Are in a Book! (Elephant and Piggie Series)
Mo Willems
Elephant and Piggie Series
Hardcover
$10.99
An Elephant & Piggie Biggie!
An Elephant & Piggie Biggie!
Mo Willems
Elephant and Piggie Series
Hardcover
$19.99
There Is a Bird on Your Head! (Elephant and Piggie Series)
There Is a Bird on Your Head! (Elephant and Piggie Series)
Mo Willems
Elephant and Piggie Series
Hardcover
$10.99
Should I Share My Ice Cream? (Elephant and Piggie Series)
Should I Share My Ice Cream? (Elephant and Piggie Series)
Mo Willems
Elephant and Piggie Series
Hardcover
$10.99

Bluey Storybooks

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Read Together With Bluey

Early reader storybooks based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey.

Mini Bluey: A Bluey Storybook
Mini Bluey: A Bluey Storybook
Penguin Young Readers
Bluey Series
Paperback
$5.99
BLUEY PLUSH 3D BACKPACK
BLUEY PLUSH 3D BACKPACK
ACCESSORY INNOVATIONS
Other Format
$29.99
Bingo: A Bluey Storybook
Bingo: A Bluey Storybook
Penguin Young Readers
Bluey Series
Paperback
$5.99
Granny Mobile: A Bluey Storybook
Granny Mobile: A Bluey Storybook
Penguin Young Readers
Bluey Series
Paperback
$5.99
Hammerbarn: A Bluey Storybook
Hammerbarn: A Bluey Storybook
Penguin Young Readers
Bluey Series
Paperback
$5.99
Swim School: A Bluey Storybook
Swim School: A Bluey Storybook
Penguin Young Readers
Bluey Series
Paperback
$5.99
Featherwand: A Bluey Storybook
Featherwand: A Bluey Storybook
Penguin Young Readers
Bluey Series
Paperback
$5.99

Frog and Toad

Arnold Lobel's Beloved Series

Few characters are as treasured as Frog and Toad. These early reader classics featuring the dynamic duo are rich with wisdom and joy.

Frog and Toad Are Friends (50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition) (Caldecott Honor Book)
Frog and Toad Are Friends (50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition) (Caldecott Honor Book)
Arnold Lobel
Hardcover
$19.99
Frog and Toad Storybook Favorites: Includes 4 Stories Plus Stickers!
Frog and Toad Storybook Favorites: Includes 4 Stories Plus Stickers!
Arnold Lobel
I Can Read Book 2 Series
Sticker Book
$16.99
Frog 12" Soft Toy
Frog 12" Soft Toy
YOTTOY
Other Format
$30.99
Toad 9" Soft Toy
Toad 9" Soft Toy
YOTTOY
Other Format
$30.99
Frog and Toad All Year (I Can Read Book Series: Level 2)
Frog and Toad All Year (I Can Read Book Series: Level 2)
Arnold Lobel
I Can Read Book 2 Series
Paperback
$5.99
Frog and Toad Together (I Can Read Book Series: Level 2)
Frog and Toad Together (I Can Read Book Series: Level 2)
Arnold Lobel
I Can Read Book 2 Series
Paperback
$5.99
Days with Frog and Toad (I Can Read Book Series: Level 2)
Days with Frog and Toad (I Can Read Book Series: Level 2)
Arnold Lobel
I Can Read Book 2 Series
Paperback
$5.99
Frog and Toad: 4 Classic Stories of Friendship: All 4 Books From the Classic Animal Friendship and Adventure Series in 1 Paperback, Great for Growing Reading Skills and Early Literacy Development for Kids [ages 4-8]; Value Price!
Frog and Toad: 4 Classic Stories of Friendship: All 4 Books From the Classic Animal Friendship and Adventure Series in 1 Paperback, Great for Growing Reading Skills and Early Literacy Development for Kids [ages 4-8]; Value Price!
Arnold Lobel
I Can Read Book 2 Series
Paperback
$9.99
Frog and Toad Are Friends (I Can Read Book Series: Level 2) (Caldecott Honor Book)
Frog and Toad Are Friends (I Can Read Book Series: Level 2) (Caldecott Honor Book)
Arnold Lobel
I Can Read Book 2 Series
Paperback
$5.99
Frog and Toad: A Complete Reading Collection: A Box Set of all 4 Books From the Classic Animal Friendship and Adventure Series, Great for Growing Reading Skills and Early Literacy Development for Kids [ages 4-8]
Frog and Toad: A Complete Reading Collection: A Box Set of all 4 Books From the Classic Animal Friendship and Adventure Series, Great for Growing Reading Skills and Early Literacy Development for Kids [ages 4-8]
Arnold Lobel
I Can Read Book 2 Series
Paperback
$23.96

More Early Reader Series

National Geographic Readers

DK Readers

World of Reading

Ready-to-Read

Angelina Ballerina and the Tea Party: Ready-to-Read Level 1
Snoopy Came to Play: Ready-to-Read Ready-to-Go!
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type (Ready-to-Read Series: Level 2) (Caldecott Honor Book)
Daniel Visits a Pumpkin Patch: Ready-to-Read Pre-Level 1
The Vampire Bunny (Bunnicula and Friends Series #1)

Early Readers - Kids Fiction/Nonfiction

When your child is starting to learn to read, browse our collection of early and beginning readers books that make it easy to read. From rhyming books by Dr. Seuss to the I Can Read book series with books for different reading levels, there are a variety of easy-to-read books to choose from for beginners. Emerging readers love Bob Books that help with reading phonics, and the nonfiction Step Into Reading books feature a variety of fun topics that kids will enjoy reading about from dinosaurs and sharks to Taylor Swift and space. Classic early reader books include stories like Elephant and Piggie by Mo Willems, Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel, Pete the Cat, and Biscuit.

10 Books for Beginning Readers

  1. One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss
  2. Pete the Cat’s Family Road Trip by James Dean
  3. Frog and Toad are Friends by Arnold Lobel
  4. Biscuit by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
  5. Waiting Is Not Easy by Mo Willems
  6. Fox versus Fox by Corey R. Tabor
  7. Hammerbarn: A Bluey Storybook by Penguin Young Readers
  8. Barbie in a Mermaid Tale by Christy Webster
  9. Taylor Swift: Superstar! By Shana Corey
  10. Bob Books – Set 1: Beginning Readers Box Set by Bobby Lynn Maslen