Best Books of 2013 for Newly Independent Readers

by Caroline Adderson ; illustrated by Ben Clanton

Early chapter book or read-aloud, this effort will leave its audience with lots of smiles, too. Full review >

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by Cecil Castellucci ; illustrated by Sara Varon

This clever celebration of individuality delights. Full review >

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by Ann Hassett ; John Hassett ; illustrated by Ann Hassett ; John Hassett

Hello, Ben! We’re glad you’re here. Full review >

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by Kevin Henkes ; illustrated by Kevin Henkes

Another gem. Full review >

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by Kevin Henkes ; illustrated by Kevin Henkes

Sweetly low-key and totally accessible. Full review >

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by Andrew Joyner ; illustrated by Andrew Joyner

The brief text and a chapter format both make this a manageable and entertaining accomplishment for most young readers as... Full review >

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by Laurie Keller ; illustrated by Laurie Keller

Like triumphant Mr. Bing, Keller walks off with a “Stiffy Stu McShiny” award for this yummy chapter-book series opener. Full review >

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by David Macaulay with Sheila Keenan ; illustrated by David Macaulay

Even readers who received fastidious toilet training and admonitions against potty humor will let down their guard and find... Full review >

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by Paul Meisel ; illustrated by Paul Meisel

New readers will dig this. Full review >

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by Dana Meachen Rau ; illustrated by Wook Jin Jung

A straightforward tale of conflict and reconciliation for newly emergent readers? Not exactly, which raises it above the... Full review >

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