Children are encouraged to read anything at their reading level. The lists are only suggestions and examples. Many of the books may be out being enjoyed by another reader but don't panic--simply place a hold or choose another book.
Many of the books on these lists can be checked out of the library in Quincy and many of them are also owned by other South Shore libraries in the Old Colony Library Network. If the book you want is checked out, you can place a hold on it either at the library or online. Click on the underlined titles to check availability in the library catalog.
For Families with Up-and-Coming Readers (Age 5 to 7)
Fancy Nancy (series) [1] by Jane O'Connor
All books by Eric Carle [2]
Strega Nona [3] by Tomie dePaola
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs [4] by Judi Barrett
Owen [5] by Kevin Henkes
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs [6] by John Scieszka
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble [7] by William Steig
Diary of a Fly [8] by Doreen Cronin
Here's a Little Poem: A Very First Book of Poetry [9] by Jane Yolen
Roberto Clemente: Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates [10] by Jonah Winter
A Story for Bear [11] by Dennis Haseley
Ira Sleeps Over [12] by Bernard Waber
All books by Gail Gibbons [13]
Scaredy Squirrel [14] by Melanie Watt
Elephant and Piggie (series) [15] by Mo Willems