Early Literacy Roundup: Series That Build Strong Reading Foundations
Librarians and educators know that strong early literacy skills are key to later academic success. These fall series from Lerner Books make it easy to engage young readers with approachable text, visual support, and age-appropriate topics that build comprehension and confidence, one book at a time.
Let’s Celebrate Holidays (Pull Ahead Readers — Fiction)
Interest Level: Preschool – Grade 1
Follow characters from different backgrounds as they celebrate national and cultural holidays in this engaging series. Each fictional story features colorful illustrations and simple text to help beginning readers flourish.
Let’s Celebrate Holidays (Pull Ahead Readers — Nonfiction)
Interest Level: Preschool – Grade 1
Introduce kids to a variety of holidays and traditions in these colorful nonfiction books. Engaging photographs and accessible text offer the support beginning readers need.
Little Word Seekers
Interest Level: Preschool – Grade 2
Children will learn to identify 120 first words in each bold and colorful book in this series. The exciting seek-and-find format includes bonus puzzles and mazes, enhancing new readers’ observation skills while they have fun.
Young Explorers
Interest Level: Preschool – Grade 3
This exciting and engaging first science series is designed for early learners who will be eager to discover the wonders of the natural world. Readers will uncover fascinating facts about dinosaurs, bugs, ocean life, and mammals.
Celebrate American Symbols (Early Bird Stories ™)
Interest Level: Kindergarten – Grade 2
From the bald eagle to the United States flag, celebrate US symbols! These entertaining, illustrated stories follow characters as they discover the rich history and significance of US icons.
Huxley Higgins
Interest Level: Kindergarten – Grade 2
Huxley Higgins is a small seven-year-old with a BIG imagination . . . an imagination that often gets him into ridiculous predicaments. Young readers will laugh along with Hux’s entertaining adventures in these early chapter books.
World’s Best Animal Dads (Little Acorns)
Interest Level: Kindergarten – Grade 3
Through beautiful photos, these books introduce life cycles by focusing on the role of some animal fathers. From defending against predators to actually giving birth, these animal dads are the best in the world!
JoJo
Interest Level: Grade 1 – Grade 3
JoJo Jupiter loves glitter, fashion, and the pop singer Ruby Red. And spending time with her besties is a must! These early chapter books contain fun and fabulous everyday stories that will excite young readers.
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