New & Coming Soon Books for Developing Readers

Looking for something new for your child to read independently or for you to read aloud to them? Check out this list of new and coming soon books for kindergarten - 3rd graders. You can place a hold in the catalog by clicking on a title. 

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Agostini, Alliah L

Ava loves rocks! But what she really really loves are fossils! Ava and her family are on a mission to dig up some fossils. They dig in their backyard, in the park, and by the creek but still no fossils. But Ava will not give up! The family head out to the beach for one more fossil hunting adventure! Will Ava finally be able to dig up her very own own fossil?

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Brownfield, Hf

Enchanted unicorn horns, pirate prawns, dangerous mega sea creatures, and MORE await Quinnelope and friends as they embark on an iridescent island adventure to prove unicorns are really real in the third hilarious volume from comic duo Kayla Coombs and HF Brownfield!

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de Rose-Ahern, Jacqueline

Ariana Treasure loves animals but what happens when a mischievous frog accidentally ends up at her mother's thrift shop, The Treasure Chest? Can Ariana help get the lost frog home before it causes too much trouble? 

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DK

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about how dentists help to keep our teeth clean and healthy with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.

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DK

DK Super Readers Level 1: A Trip to the Zoo will help kids understand how animals are looked after and kept safe in today's zoos and wildlife parks, and includes fun facts and a quiz to support development. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading.

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Haghgoo, Sahar

A suspenseful and slightly spooky story, the third in a full-color, humorous series perfect for readers just moving up from picture books. The King and Queen have DISAPPEARED! The townsfolk saw them go into the Wicked Wood with Lorenzo the dragon and they haven't come back. One by one, Minna's friends set off to find them. But they don't come back either! So Minna takes a deep breath and heads into woods, where she finds everyone eating the gingerbread walls of the Wicked Witch's house! 

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Jackson, Bea

Lily invites her human friend, Willow, to join the fairy fashion show in this second Level 1 Ready-to-Read in the Fairies Welcome series from New York Times bestselling illustrator Bea Jackson. Fairies love dressing up and creating clothes out of the lovely things they find in nature. Lily would like her human friend, Willow, to share in the fairy fashion fun. Can Lily and the other fairies create the perfect outfit for Willow to wear?

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Long, Ethan

Learning how to read should be a walk in the dog park! Follow four curious canines on letter-replacement adventures in this phonics-based early reader series starter from Theodor Seuss Geisel Medalist Ethan Long.

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Lyons, Kelly Starling

Ty soars as a superhero in this new book in the Geisel Honor-winning series!

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McDonald, Megan

It has a golden horn. It has a purple mane and white wings. Could it be? Stink's friend Sophie takes the lead in this final, buoyant Judy Moody and Friends adventure.

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McGee, Joe

The Junior Monster Scouts are throwing a party with a jack-o-lantern carving contest, but when Vamprya, Franky, and Wolfy get to the pumpkin patch, they must figure out how to get the pumpkins back to Castle Dracula with them.

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Pizzoli, Greg

Earl and Worm couldn't be more different--but they also are also the best of friends. So when Earl's mess gets out of hand, Worm is sure she can help. And when a lucky penny turns rotten, rain-soaked Earl helps Worm see the sunny side. Through it all, the pair's funny hijinks turn tender . . . and the big mess ends up where they least expect it!

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Punset, Ana

When the Unicornia cupcake contest is announced, the entire kingdom gets baking! Of course, this is Unicornia, so every ingredient is magical. From cotton candy sugar to glittery frosting, there are so many amazing ingredients to be discovered. Can Claudia and her friends master the art of magical baking in time for the competition? Find out in this sparkle-dusted adventure packed with cakes, bakes, and unicorns!

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Rex, Michael

The tunneler tunnels in the tunnel. But why? And where is he going? Find out in this fun story with a surprise ending!

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Slack, Michael

Two aliens discover an amusement park in this out-of-this-world Level 2 Ready-to-Read! Smoosh and Mallow are travelers and best friends. They teleport to a fun park, but one of the roller coasters is closed. They will not let it get in the way of a good time!

Summaries provided by DPL's catalog unless otherwise noted. Click on each title to view more information.

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