I am thrilled to be judging the Cybils in the category of Easy Readers and Early Chapter Books but mum’s the word on my opinion of the shortlist until the winners are announced on February 14th (also International Book Giving Day!).
All I can say is that this is a great list for emerging readers and newly independent readers. I’ve read the entire list there is something great about every single book! Feel free to find it at your local library!
Cybils 2015 Best Easy Readers
Extraordinary Warren: A Super Chicken by Sarah Dillard
Okay, Andy! by Maxwell Eaton
Clara and Clem Under the Sea by Ethan Long
Pigsticks and Harold and the Incredible Journey by Alex Milway
The Ice Cream Shop: A Steve and Wessley Reader by Jennifer E. Morris
Inch and Roly and the Sunny Day Scare by Melissa Wiley
My New Friend Is So Fun! by Mo Willems
Cybils 2015 Best Early Chapter Books
Violet Mackerel’s Possible Friend by Anna Branford
The Chicken Squad: The First Misadventure by Doreen Cronin
The Lion Who Stole My Arm by Nicola Davies
Dory Fantasmagory by Abby Hanlon
Lulu and the Rabbit Next Door by Hilary McKay
Like Carrot Juice on a Cupcake by Julie Sternberg
Lulu’s Mysterious Mission by Judith Viorst
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Looks like a great list, Mia!
Hi Jim,
I am really enjoying reading this book list. Every single book has something great about it!
Lots of wonderful books to choose from here!
Hi MaryAnne,
Oh!! Such a wonderful list!!! I can’t wait to share the winners on February 14th!!!
So cool that you judge the Cybils! I am going to check out ALL of these easy readers for my son!
Hi Ann,
They are so great. I wish I could tell you which ones are my favs but I can’t until the winners are announced on Feb 14th. But read them all; you will not be disappointed. My only observation is that the easy readers range in age from very simple short books to a kind of easy chapter book … still very short but with distinct chapters and more words. They are all great though!
I love the Elephant and Piggie books. They are so much fun to read aloud.
Hi Samatha,
We love Elephant and Piggie so much too!!!