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Ready-to-Reads are books for beginning readers, usually kids ages 3-5. Whether it is Christmas, Easter, or Women's History Month, we have Ready-to-Reads for every holiday! Check out this list to make sure you're stocked for the next holiday coming up! 
Easter
Bunny Will Not Jump!

Ready-to-Read Level 1

Illustrated by Jason Tharp

From the endless imagination of Jason Tharp comes a hilarious and interactive Level 1 Ready-to-Read that’s perfect for fans of Mo Willems and Jim Benton and for beginning readers who like to giggle!

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No Rest for the Easter Beagle

Ready-to-Read Level 2

Adapted by Tina Gallo / Illustrated by Scott Jeralds

Get ready for Easter with Snoopy and the Peanuts gang in this special Level 2 Ready-to-Read!

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First-Grade Bunny

Ready-to-Read Level 1

Illustrated by Mike Gordon

New readers will love this sweet tail about a bunny joining Mrs. Connor's classroom!

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Click, Clack, Peep!/Ready-to-Read Level 2
Illustrated by Betsy Lewin

New York Times bestselling duo Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin’s beloved story about a noisy duckling is now available as a Level 2 Ready-to-Read!

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Bunny Will Not Be Quiet!

Ready-to-Read Level 1

Illustrated by Jason Tharp

From the endless imagination of Jason Tharp comes a brand-new, interactive Level 1 Ready-to-Read that’s perfect for fans of Mo Willems, Jim Benton, David Milgrim, and for beginning readers who like to giggle!

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Women's History Month
Susan B. Anthony

Fighter for Women's Rights (Ready-to-Read Level 3)

Illustrated by Amy June Bates

Unlike most girls of her time, Susan B. Anthony received an education. And besides reading and writing, her schooling taught her that women should have the same rights as men, above all the right to vote. So from the time she was a young woman until the day she died, Susan worked very hard to change America and make her dream reality.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Ready-to-Read Level 3

Get to know Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the inspiring Supreme Court justice, in this fascinating nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series of biographies about people “you should meet!”

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Women Who Launched the Computer Age

Ready-to-Read Level 3

Illustrated by Alyssa Petersen

Meet the women who programmed the first all-electronic computer and built the technological language kids today can’t live without in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series of biographies about people “you should meet!”

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Misty Copeland

Ready-to-Read Level 3

Illustrated by Monique Dong

Pirouette across the stage and get to know Misty Copeland—the first African-American woman to become a principal ballerina with the American Ballet Theater—in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series of biographies about people “you should meet.”

Mae Jemison

Ready-to-Read Level 3

Illustrated by Monique Dong

Blast off into space and get to know Mae Jemison—the first African-American woman to ever go to space—with this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series of biographies about people “you should meet.”

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Halloween
Click, Clack, Boo!/Ready-to-Read Level 2

A Tricky Treat

Illustrated by Betsy Lewin

New York Times bestselling duo Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin’s beloved Halloween story is now available as a Level 2 Ready-to-Read!

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Max & Mo's Halloween Surprise

Ready-to-Read Level 1

Illustrated by Brian Floca

From award-winning author Patricia Lakin and Caldecott Medal–winning illustrator Brian Floca comes a Level 1 Ready-to-Read starring the adorable hamsters, Max and Mo. Celebrate Halloween with their class!

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Katy Duck's Happy Halloween

Ready-to-Read Level 1

Katy Duck goes trick-or-treating in this Halloween-themed Level 1 Ready-to-Read story for beginning readers.

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The Tricks and Treats of Halloween!

Ready-to-Read Level 3

Illustrated by Rich Wake

Unmask the haunted history of Halloween in this fact-tastic, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series all about the history of fun stuff!

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You Got a Rock, Charlie Brown!

Ready-to-Read Level 2

Adapted by Maggie Testa / Illustrated by Robert Pope

Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang as they go trick-or-treating in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read!

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Thanksgiving
Thank You Day

Ready-to-Read Pre-Level 1

Adapted by Farrah McDoogle / Illustrated by Gord Garwood

A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood!

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We Are Thankful

Ready-to-Read Level 1

Illustrated by Mike Gordon

The Robin Hill School first graders learn about being thankful in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read, the twenty-ninth book in the Robin Hill School series!

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Annie and Snowball and the Thankful Friends

Ready-to-Read Level 2

Illustrated by Suçie Stevenson

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Annie and Snowball in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read story from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award–winning creators of Henry and Mudge!

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Owlette and the Giving Owl

Ready-to-Read Level 1

Illustrated by Style Guide

Owlette learns the importance of giving in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read based on PJ Masks, the hit preschool series airing on Disney Junior!

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Gobble Up, Snoopy!

Ready-to-Read Level 2

Adapted by May Nakamura / Illustrated by Scott Jeralds

Snoopy enjoys a feast in this special Level 2 Ready-to-Read that’s perfect for every Peanuts fan!

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Christmas
A Gift from Daniel

Ready-to-Read Pre-Level 1

Illustrated by Jason Fruchter

A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood!

Daniel Tiger makes gifts for family and friends in this holiday-themed Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read.

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Christmas Is Here!

Ready-to-Read Level 2

Illustrated by Robert Pope

Celebrate the Christmas season with Snoopy and the Peanuts gang in this special Level 2 Ready-to-Read!

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Eloise Decorates for Christmas

Ready-to-Read Level 1

Illustrated by Tammie Lyon / Other primary creator Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight

Eloise decorates for Christmas in this hilarious Level 1 Ready-to-Read that’s perfect for emerging readers. How marvelous!

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Merry Christmas, Bugs!

Ready-to-Read Level 1

Illustrated by David A. Carter

It’s Christmastime in Bugland! David A. Carter’s bestselling Bugs characters are in the holiday spirit in this Ready-to-Read story that’s perfect for beginning readers!

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The Fright Before Christmas

Ready-to-Read Level 3

Illustrated by Jeff Mack

LEVEL 3 READY-TO-READ

It's Christmas Eve, and Howie the dachshund puppy is scared.

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See Santa Nap

Ready-to-Read Pre-Level 1

Illustrated by David Milgrim

Otto helps Santa find a place to rest after a busy night delivering presents in this Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read by New York Times bestselling author/illustrator, David Milgrim.

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Valentine's Day
Happy Valentine's Day, Charlie Brown!

Ready-to-Read Level 2

Adapted by Maggie Testa / Illustrated by Scott Jeralds

Join Charlie Brown, Lucy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang as they celebrate Valentine’s Day in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read!

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I Love You, ZooBorns!

Ready-to-Read Level 1

Adorable baby animals populate the pages of this Level 1 Ready-to-Read story that’s ideal for beginning readers.

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Katy Duck and the Secret Valentine

Ready-to-Read Level 1

Katy Duck has a secret admirer in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read story for beginning readers.

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Mouse Loves Love

Ready-to-Read Pre-Level 1

Illustrated by Buket Erdogan

It’s always a beautiful day when Mouse and Minka come to play! Minka loves Mouse and shows it in this charming Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read book about siblings!

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Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper's House

Ready-to-Read Level 2

Illustrated by Carolyn Bracken / Other primary creator Suçie Stevenson

A Special Valentine's Day for Henry and Mudge

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Black History Month
Sojourner Truth

Path to Glory (Ready-to-Read Level 3)

Illustrated by Julia Denos

Sojourner Truth had a tough childhood. She was born a slave, and many of the families she worked for treated her poorly. But when she was finally freed, Sojourner used her life to teach others about women's rights and the power of freedom.

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Harriet Tubman and the Freedom Train

Ready-to-Read Level 3

Illustrated by Felicia Marshall

Harriet Tubman was born a slave. But she always knew that someday she would be free. After realizing her dream Harriet decided she had to help others find freedom too.

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Martin's Dream

Ready-to-Read Level 1

Illustrated by Amy June Bates

In 1963 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave a speech that proclaimed that it was time - long overdue - for all men to be treated as equals.

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Shirley Chisholm

Ready-to-Read Level 3

Get to know Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman to enter the Democratic presidential race, in this fascinating nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series of biographies about people “you should meet!”

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Jesse Owens

Ready-to-Read Level 3

Sprint around the track and get to know Jesse Owens in this fascinating, nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a new series of biographies about people “you should meet.”

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