New & Coming Soon Books for Developing Readers

A classic story gets a modern retelling in this early reader! The well-known and much beloved folktale of Ratoncito Perez comes to life with vibrant illustrations and easy-to-read text in this early reader guaranteed to make children laugh while sharpening their comprehension skills.

From bestselling author Katie Cotugno and illustrator Amy Jindra Hodgson comes a charming new chapter-book series about a plucky seven-year-old who can see things other people miss, perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean. For two hours every day, seven-year-old Penelope Positano wears an eye patch. Her eye muscles don't quite match, and wearing the patch on her strong eye helps her less-strong eye catch up. And whenever she wears her eye patch, Penelope notices things that other people overlook. The Positanos are getting a dog, and it's Penelope's job to find the perfect pup for her family. It's only with the encouragement of her grandma--and the help of her trusty eye patch--that Penelope realizes the perfect dog might be closer than she thinks.

In the first original Mermicorno graphic novel, join Astra, Gwen, Squishella, Kameko, and Nautique on a mer-mazing adventure to save the Pearl Kingdom and stop Ika Inkblot's evil plan! The Mermicornos' quest brings them to the sunken ship hideout of the Bottom Feeder Bandits, who challenge them to a series of games. Will the Mermicornos be able to best these fishy foes and escape the trap? This fun early graphic novel will appeal to emergent readers, especially the millions of young fans of the top-rated hit show Mermicorno: Starfall.

The little fish says it is really a big fish. The other fish andsea creatures do not believe the little fish! Then, when they are in danger, the little fish shows just how big it really can be!

Mrs. Connor's class learns about Juneteenth.

Bee and her best friends Sarah and Tiam--the Winged Wonder gang--love parties almost as much as they love bugs. So when their Grade 3 teacher announces that the class must come up with a winning party idea, the friends are so excited. But when Bee realizes that it's to celebrate the upcoming Mother's Day weekend, she is confused and worried: Bee has two dads. Is she allowed to celebrate, and are her dads allowed to come? But Bee quickly learns that she might not be the only one who's feeling left out. With the help of her friends and her parents, Bee must figure out how she and others in her class with non-traditional families can not only take part in the class party, but feel celebrated too.

Full of heart and humor, this early reader graphic novel series stars two best friends in a fantastical medieval setting, perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Peter & Ernesto. Wallace is a knightly horse who loves rules. Poppy is a free-spirit dragon who loves adventure. These two unlikely pals disagree on most everything--but still manage to have a lot of fun-filled shenanigans together in the Land of La-Dee-Dah.

Batcat is back in this heartfelt exploration of love and family in the latest installment of Meggie Ramm's critically acclaimed early-reader graphic novel series! Once a year, a star falls on Spooky Isle. But this is no ordinary star, it's a wishing star, and will grant the wish of one lucky island resident. Batcat has been looking forward to this day all year, but when it becomes clear that their wish isn't going to come true, they become quiet, withdrawn, and oh-so . . . blue. Literally. Al the Ghost will do anything to help their friend--after all, Batcat has always had Al's back, now Al can return the favor! 

Learn all about one of the most popular sports in the world--soccer!--in this fun Level 2 Reader from National Geographic Kids! From passing balls and scoring goals to how soccer got its name and where it started, kids will love learning all about the world's most popular team sport. 

A jokester worm finds out that friendship means more than just playing around in this candy-colored young graphic novel.