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  1. 1Mercy Watson to the rescue (2005)Mercy Watson to the rescue (2005) 6.5/10 on Open LibraryPublished Jan 1, 2005Mercy is a pig who thinks about toast with the seriousness most characters reserve for emergencies. When the Watsons’ bed starts to sink through the floor, they assume she’s gone for help. The full-color pictures and quick chapters make that difference in intentions a joke even a new reader can…0
  2. 2Meet Yasmin! (2018)Meet Yasmin! (2018) 8.0/10 on Open LibraryPublished Jan 1, 2018Yasmin makes a map of her neighborhood so a trip to the market can become an expedition. Her habit of turning ordinary things into projects is what makes this Pakistani American second grader fun to follow. This introductory collection gives new readers four short stories they can finish one at a…0
  3. 3Anna Hibiscus (2007)Anna Hibiscus (2007) 8.0/10 on Open LibraryPublished Jan 1, 2007Anna lives with a lively extended family in a West African city. Some stories stay within the family compound, and one takes her outside the gate to see what it’s like to sell oranges. The short episodes and generous illustrations give younger readers time to get to know Anna and the relatives…0
  4. 4Eva's Treetop Festival (2022)Eva's Treetop Festival (2022)Published Jan 1, 2022Eva puts her name down to organize a spring festival and makes more plans than she and her best friend can manage. Reading it as Eva’s illustrated diary lets children see how she talks herself into the big ideas. This is where Owl Diaries begins, and it works especially well for readers who like…0
  5. 5Judy Moody (2000)Judy Moody (2000) 6.5/10 on Open LibraryPublished Jan 1, 2000Judy begins third grade with low expectations and a sizable bandage collection. A class project gives this aspiring doctor an excuse to make her odd interests everyone else’s business. Start here if your reader likes a prickly, funny character who can turn a minor school assignment into an event.0
  6. 6The infamous Ratsos (2016)The infamous Ratsos (2016) 8.0/10 on Open LibraryPublished Jan 1, 2016Louie and Ralphie Ratso try to prove they’re as tough as their dad, then keep accidentally doing kind things. Once children catch on, they can start guessing how each attempt will backfire. The short illustrated chapters set up the brothers’ running joke and the warmth underneath it.0
  7. 7Fergus and Zeke (2017)Fergus and Zeke (2017) 10.0/10 on Open LibraryPublished Jan 1, 2017Fergus, the classroom mouse, sneaks into a backpack on museum day. Zeke knows his way around the place and helps him explore everything from moon rocks to a dinosaur skeleton. Their friendship gives young readers two very small guides to places and school activities they already know.0
  8. 8Dragons and marshmallows (2017)Dragons and marshmallows (2017) 8.0/10 on Open LibraryPublished Jan 1, 2017Zoey and her cat Sassafras have a sick baby dragon on their hands in their first book. The series gives Zoey a different creature to help each time, with drawings and notebook entries that let readers follow her reasoning. Try it for a child who wants magic to come with something to investigate.0
  9. 9Rise of the earth dragon (2014)Rise of the earth dragon (2014) 6.0/10 on Open LibraryPublished Jan 1, 2014At the castle, eight-year-old Drake joins three other children learning to work with dragons. Each animal has abilities its young partner has to discover. This first Dragon Masters book suits new chapter readers who want a fantasy team to follow, with large print, short chapters, and drawings to…0
  10. 10Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea!Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea!Narwhal is enthusiastic about nearly everything. Jelly usually has a question first. Their shared love of waffles makes for an easy alliance, even if their reactions are seldom alike. Start here for a graphic chapter-book alternative that gives readers short scenes and two recognizable voices.0