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Books for Young Readers That Spark Life-Long Literary Habits

Books can bring us so much joy and knowledge. There is no better way to set your child up for a lifelong love of reading than by giving them imaginative, quality books for young readers. 

Young readers books are intended for children beginning to read on their own. These books, with simple sentence structures, engaging stories, and often colorful pictures, are the perfect starting point for children to grow as independent readers. This independence is important for growth and development and these books bring joy to that process. 

We’ve compiled some of the very best books for young readers below, to start your child on the path towards a love for literature and spark their creativity and enjoyment while growing independence.  

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Miracle on 34th Street
Miracle on 34th Street
by Valentine Davies
Baby's First Bible
Baby's First Bible
by Sally Lloyd Jones
Minnie & Moo
Minnie & Moo
by Denys Cazet
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The Sisters Grimm: A Very Grimm Guide
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by Michael Buckley, Peter Ferguson
All About Drawing: Sea Creatures & Animals
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by Quarto Publishing Group
The Kite Fighters
The Kite Fighters
by Linda Sue Park
Pinky Pye
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by Eleanor Estes
Mama, Do You Love Me?
Mama, Do You Love Me?
by Barbara M. Joosse, Barbara Lavallee
Quintessence
Quintessence
by Jess Redman
Introduction to Norse Mythology for Kids
Introduction to Norse Mythology for Kids
by Peter Aperlo
Twas the Night Before Christmas
Twas the Night Before Christmas
by Clement C. Moore, Sofia Sita
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Rainbow Valley
Rainbow Valley
by L. M. Montgomery
Danger Guys: Hollywood Halloween
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by Tony Abbott
The Stitchers
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by Lorien Lawrence
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A Little Princess
A Little Princess
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Mice of the Round Table: A Tail of Camelot
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by Julie Leung
Becoming Madeleine
Becoming Madeleine
by Charlotte Jones Voiklis, Lena Roy
Perfect Cover
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by Carolyn Keene
After Us
After Us
by Amber Hart
Alien Superstar
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by Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver
Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere
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by Julie T. Lamana
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The Hike
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by Alison Farrell
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Ghosts Beneath Our Feet
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by Betty Ren Wright
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
by Beatrix Potter
When We Were Very Young
When We Were Very Young
by A. A. Milne, Ernest H. Shepard
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by Jon M Fishman
Classic Children's Adventure Stories
Classic Children's Adventure Stories
by J. M. Barrie, L. Frank Baum, Lewis Carroll, Johann David Wyss
The Emerald City of Oz
The Emerald City of Oz
by L. Frank Baum
Aesop's Fables
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by Aesop
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The Story of Doctor Dolittle
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by Hugh Lofting
The Moffats
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by Eleanor Estes
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Carli Lloyd
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by Jon M Fishman
Brave Black Women
Brave Black Women
by Ruthe Winegarten, Sharon Kahn
Jack the Castaway
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by Lisa Doan, Ivica Stevanovic
Gordon Parks
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by Ann Parr
Curious George Librarian for a Day
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by H.A. Rey
Edward Almost Sleeps Over
Edward Almost Sleeps Over
by Rosemary Wells
Ask Anybody
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by Constance C. Greene
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by Peter Roop, Connie Roop
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by Chris Platt
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Crushing on a Capulet
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by Betsy Byars
The Boxcar Children
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by Gertrude Chandler Warner, L. Kate Deal
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by Robert Munsch, Michael Martchenko
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by Kacen Callender
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Election!
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Dragon Magic
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by Andre Norton
Emily of New Moon
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by L. M. Montgomery
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A young readers edition is a book, originally intended for an adult audience, that has been adapted to be suitable and accessible for a younger readership. Young readers editions allow children to gain the important messages of books with a faster pace and simpler writing that will keep them hooked on the story while comprehending its plot.

Some classic children’s books are must-reads for young readers, such as The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, which has remained a favorite for over 100 years! Other enduring favorites include the books of authors like Kevin Henkes, Tomie dePaola, and Jacqueline Woodson.