This list intends to act as introduction to the library’s collection of books, resources, and games (!!!) that all help reinforce the concepts that help our brains learn to read. Whether you are about to start Kindergarten, supporting a reluctant reader at home, or are perhaps yourself a struggling reader here are some whimsical, empowering, and low-stress ways that the library can support you in learning to read.

Sep 24, 2026

In the Catalog

Zingo!: Sight Words

Zingo!: Sight Words

Zingo! Sight Words brings young children the fun of the classic game of bingo while they learn to recognize sight words. Players learn to quickly read these important, commonly used words that don’t always “sound out” easily, such as that and our.

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Ezra Makes Magic

Ezra Makes Magic

Leanna Koch

Decodable – With his magic sack packed, Ezra sets off on a long journey to the palace to attend his long-awaited advanced magic class. Along the way, he meets several friends who need his help. The items in his magic sack just might save their day, but will Ezra make it to the palace for class?

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Phonics Party!

Phonics Party!

Kids will explore rhyming, digraphs, consonant blends, and more about phonics with this WhaZoodle!

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Zigzag

Zigzag

The Sound of Z

Alice K. Flanagan

Simple text and repetition of the letter ‘z’ help readers learn how to use this sound.

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The Mud

The Mud

Jacques Golson

Decodable – Dogs can be wonderful friends. Will Gus find a new friend or just a big mess?

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Jobs With Pets

Jobs With Pets

Christina Rodriguez

Decodable – Many people enjoy working with animals. Learn more about some of these fun jobs!

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Nat the Cat Finds A Map

Nat the Cat Finds A Map

Jarrett Lerner

Nat the Cat finds a treasure map. Nat the Cat loves treasure! Pat the Rat loves treasure too. Nat the Cat does not want Pat the Rat to get his treasure, but there is something funny about this map…and the treasure too!

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See Zip Zap

See Zip Zap

David Milgrim

Illustrations and simple text introduce Zip, an unlucky alien magician, and his friend Bip. Includes note to parents, introduction to the book’s vocabulary, and reading comprehension questions.

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See Zip Zap

See Zip Zap

David Milgrim

Illustrations and simple text introduce Zip, an unlucky alien magician, and his friend Bip. Includes note to parents, introduction to the book’s vocabulary, and reading comprehension questions.

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Explore Phonics!

Explore Phonics!

Kids will explore digraphs, the silent ‘e’, pronouncing word endings, and more about phonics with this WhaZoodle!

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Discover and Learn Scavenger Hunt

Discover and Learn Scavenger Hunt

Feed very hungry minds with exciting discoveries! Embark on learning adventures with your preschool explorer. They’ll hunt for colors and patterns, numbers and shapes and even things that are furry, sparkly, soft and more.

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Boggle Jr. Letters

Boggle Jr. Letters

Helps child practice object and word recognition, letter recognition and letter matching, spelling, sorting and grouping, concentrating and remembering, taking turns and sharing.

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