We Give Thanks written by Cynthia Rylant and illustrated by Sergio Ruzzier is an exceptional book especially for early readers. The book states why we should give thanks anytime, anywhere and encourages kindness. The creative illustrations add great visuals on how to give thanks. The book rhymes and has a rhythm that flows nicely. The beautiful illustrations make you want to turn the page to see more. Early readers will love this book, as will older, more experienced readers..

The Chicken House written by Doreen Cronin and illustrated by Stephen Gilpin is a sweet and amusing story for beginner readers. Sugar, Sweetie, Poppy and Moosh, an interesting chicken family, hang out in J.J. the dog’s doghouse and play. The chickens’ unique characters are fun to read about and show the value of family, and the cute illustrations make this story even more heartwarming. Early and intermediate readers will enjoy the new vocabulary. All readers will enjoy the one-of-a-kind characters and their corresponding illustrations.

This graphic novel, Barb, The Last Berzerker, by Dan & Jason, is sure to be appreciated by early readers due to its bold colors and silly vocabulary. Barb and Porkchop must save their friends from the evil Witch Head before it’s too late. The readable layout lets the captivating art shine. Both a graphic novel and comedy, this will delight those looking fora casual read while still sneaking in a classic moral. The illustrations are complicated, with fairly intricate line work, yet still simple enough to focus on. Primary readers will gawk at the art and stay tuned until the very last page, and even adults will enjoy reading this to their children. Although this is geared towards early readers, everyone who appreciates a good quest will love this book. Containing a fierce and unique storyline, this graphic novel is a must-read for all early readers.

Snakes Smell With Their Tongues! and Other Amazing Facts by Thea Feldman is sure to appeal to early intermediate readers. Lee Cosgrove complements the documentary images and facts with eye catching comic book based illustrations, backgrounds and text. Snakes Smell With Their Tongues! and Other Amazing Facts, provides an appealing informative, and interesting narrative that describes numerous facts and characteristics relating to snakes. The simple and easy to read text complemented by the vivid images and the bubbly art style of this book provides an engaging and striking read for younger readers. More intermediate readers will enjoy the interesting facts that this book includes, while younger readers will like all the images, art, and easy to read text. This non-fiction book is one that I would suggest to younger readers with an interest in biology, animals, and snakes and reptiles; it’s a nice and easy book to pick up and enjoy.