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Early Readers About Growing Up – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Early Readers About Growing Up

Explore early readers books about growing up for children.

101 books

Cover of When I Grow Up

For young children curious about their future, this book encourages imaginative thinking about various career paths and

Cover of Baby Monkey, Private Eye

Baby Monkey, Private Eye

Brian Selznick, David Serlin

Baby Monkey is a brave detective who can solve any mystery—from missing pizza to stolen spaceships—if only he can figure

Cover of What's the Matter, Kelly Beans?

What's the Matter, Kelly Beans?

Judith Ross Enderle, Stephanie Gordon Tessler

For the child who feels like they aren't 'the best' at anything and is searching for their own unique talent or spark.

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Cover of Kamala Harris

DK Readers

Kamala Harris

DK Publishing

For the child curious about the people who lead our country. This early reader introduces Kamala Harris's journey from a

Ages 5–8

Cover of The Little Mermaid

Usborne First Reading

The Little Mermaid

Hans Christian Andersen

For the child grappling with the idea of giving up something important to follow their heart or find where they truly be

Cover of Third Grade Is Terrible

Third Grade Is Terrible

For the child feeling nervous about a strict new teacher or a changing school routine. This story validates the jitters

Cover of Eggs and Chicks

Usborne Beginners

Eggs and Chicks

For the curious child who wonders what happens inside an eggshell. This gentle guide explores the miracle of life as tin

Cover of Boss for a Day

Moffie is used to being in charge of her twin brother, but she decides to see what happens when she steps back and lets

Cover of Kiki: My Stylish Life

Kiki: My Stylish Life

Kiki loves fashion, her best friends, and writing in her diary. Follow her adventures as she tackles school, popularity,

Cover of Luke on the Loose

Luke on the Loose

A simple fascination with pigeons turns into a wild, breathless chase that leaps from Central Park across the city and i

Cover of Lionel in the Spring

Lionel in the Spring

Stephen Krensky

For the child exploring the changing world outside, these gentle stories help navigate the chores and charms of a new se

Cover of Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar

Pete the Cat: I Can Read!

Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar

Pete the Cat is thrilled with his new caterpillar friend, but he's in for a big surprise when his tiny buddy suddenly go

Cover of The Berenstain Bears: Patience, Please

The Berenstain Bears: Patience, Please

Mike Berenstain

The excitement of planting seeds turns to frustration when the cubs realize a garden won't grow overnight, leading to a

Cover of Flies from the Nest

The Magic School Bus TV Tie-ins #3

Flies from the Nest

Carlos gets a little too close to a bird's nest, prompting Mrs. Frizzle and her class to swoop in for a high-flying resc

Cover of Too-Loose Tooth

Fancy Nancy: I Can Read! #14

Too-Loose Tooth

Nancy is desperate to keep her first loose tooth from falling out until she gets to school to claim a special prize from

Cover of Grasshopper on the Road

Grasshopper on the Road

Join Grasshopper on a series of six charming adventures as he travels down a road, encountering new friends and unexpect

Cover of Christopher: The Holy Giant

Christopher: The Holy Giant

A giant named Reprobus seeks the world's most powerful ruler and finds his true purpose one stormy night while carrying

Cover of Operation Eiffel Tower

Operation Eiffel Tower

Join a young protagonist as they navigate the emotional ups and downs of their parents' separation. This touching and hu

Cover of Penny and Her Marble

Penny and Her Marble

A beautiful blue marble in a neighbor's grass proves too tempting for Penny, but the weight of her secret is much heavie

Cover of The Rock

Witness the electric rise of Dwayne Johnson as he transforms from a powerhouse WWE Champion into one of the world's bigg

Cover of Diving Dolphin

A young dolphin learns to navigate the waves and play with the pod under the careful guidance of its mother.

Cover of An Eagle's Tale

An Eagle's Tale

Soar through the life of a majestic bird of prey and uncover the ancient stories and beliefs people have shared about ea

Cover of Drew's New Fits

Stairway Decodables: Sounds of Phonics #1

Drew's New Fits

Drew is getting taller every day, but while Mom can fix his old clothes, only a trip to the shoe store can help his grow

Cover of The Mall

Richie Tankersley Cusick

Trish loves her mall job until a strange customer and creepy phone calls reveal that someone is watching her every move.

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