Easy readers are books with simple words and short sentences for children who are learning how to read. While picture books are read to a child by an adult, easy readers are meant to be read by the child himself. Easy readers are the bridge between picture books and chapter books. (You'll know you've found an easy reader when you see the words "read," "reader," or "reading" on the cover.
Learning to read takes place on a continuum, and the books reflect that. Easy readers range from 8 page books with a single word or a simple phrase on each page to 64 page books divided into chapters. (After children have become fluent readers, they move up to longer chapter books.)
In the Easy Reader category of the Cybils, we are looking for high-interest books with active stories (whether true or imaginary) that are told with simple plot patterns, predictability, and repetition. The art in these books should support the child reading the book by clearly illustrating what is taking place in the story.
Did you find an 8-64 page easy reader book that a child just had to read again and again? Nominate it so we can read it too!
--Anastasia Suen, organizer
Please leave a nomination -- including author and title -- in the comments below. One nomination per person, per category, please. Avoid duplicate nominations--it only takes ONE nomination to add a book to the list.
Clementine's Letter by Sara Pennypacker
Posted by: Natasha @ Maw Books | October 01, 2008 at 01:05 AM
In the easy reader category I would like to nominate:
Get up, Tom by Betty Ward Cain
Posted by: Tweakysmom | October 01, 2008 at 04:59 AM
KNUCKLEHEAD
by Jon Scieszka
Posted by: Sarah Miller | October 01, 2008 at 05:52 AM
"Stinky" by Eleanor Davis
TOON Books
Posted by: Scope Notes | October 01, 2008 at 05:53 AM
MAYBELLE GOES TO TEA by Katie Speck
Posted by: Kim | October 01, 2008 at 08:17 AM
Cork & Fuzz: The Collectors by Dori Chaconas, illustrated by Lisa McCue
Viking
Posted by: JoAnn Early Macken | October 01, 2008 at 10:54 AM
I'm nominating for my son (he's under 13!) and picking one of his favorite books this year.
Mr. Putter and Tabby Run the Race by Cynthia Rylant
Posted by: Tricia | October 01, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Late for School! by Stephanie Calmenson
Posted by: Elizabeth | October 01, 2008 at 02:20 PM
A Girl, A Boy, And Three Robbers by Gail Gauthier.
Posted by: Becky | October 01, 2008 at 04:29 PM
I will surprise my friend! by Mo Willems.
Posted by: Alys | October 01, 2008 at 06:01 PM
I nominate I Love My New Toy (Elephant and Piggie Series) by Mo Willems
Posted by: Nan Hoekstra | October 01, 2008 at 06:35 PM
Houndsley and Catina and the Quiet Time by James Howe, illustrated by Marie-Louise Gay.
Posted by: Fuse #8 | October 01, 2008 at 07:05 PM
Let's go with Dodworth in Paris, by Tim Egan (Houghton Mifflin, September 22). (If I'm eligible to nominate as a judge in the category).
Posted by: Jen Robinson | October 01, 2008 at 10:38 PM
Hooray for Fly Guy! by Tedd Arnold
Posted by: Heather | October 02, 2008 at 05:29 AM
for YA - TEN CENTS A DANCE by Christine Fletcher
Posted by: Sally Nemeth | October 02, 2008 at 08:47 AM
Dodsworth in Paris by Tim Egan (there's a lot of non-easy readers on this list...)
Posted by: david e | October 02, 2008 at 12:19 PM
Hey David E:
Not to worry. We're making sure books land where they're supposed to go. There's always a bit of swapping around that goes on.
And I love Dodsworth too, for what it's worth!
Thanks,
Anne
Posted by: Anne | October 02, 2008 at 01:06 PM
I'd like to nominate a book my seven-year-old loves: SUPERNATURAL RUBBER CHICKEN by D.L. Garfinkle.
Posted by: Kim Baccellia | October 02, 2008 at 01:48 PM
HOW TO DRIVE YOUR SISTER CRAZY by Diane Z. Shor
Posted by: mary ann rodman | October 02, 2008 at 08:40 PM
Quinito, Day and Night / Quinito, dia y noche written by Ina Cumpiano and illustrated by Jose Ramirez
Posted by: Christina | October 03, 2008 at 10:36 AM
Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa: Rain or Shine.
More fun adventures on the ranch!
Posted by: lover of children's books | October 03, 2008 at 05:44 PM
A Brand New Day for Mouse and Mole by Wong Herbert Yee.
And I'm so thrilled to see this category in the Cybils this year!
Posted by: Wizards Wireless | October 05, 2008 at 12:32 AM
I liked Big Words for Little People by Jamie Lee Curtis (July or August 2008)
Posted by: Queen of the Click http://www.queenoftheclick.com | October 05, 2008 at 05:54 PM
I'd like to nominate Brand New School, Brave New Ruby, by Derrick Barnes
Posted by: Kelly Starling Lyons | October 06, 2008 at 07:13 AM
Goose and Duck by Jean Craighead George
Posted by: Jennifer | October 06, 2008 at 05:39 PM
When I was 8, Fancy Nancy would have been my hero! I love the new Easy Reader series! My nomination is for Fancy Nancy Sees Stars, a level 1 "I Can Read" book.
Posted by: Amanda | October 06, 2008 at 06:30 PM
The Ghosts Child by Sonya Hartnett
ISBN-10: 0763639648
ISBN-13: 978-0763639648
Nominated for Young Adult Fiction
Due for US release on 14th October, 2008 I believe. Both my wife and I loved this book. It reminded us a bit of The Alchemist. Australian Sonya Hartnett is recent winner of the Astrid Lindgren Prize worth over a Million US dollars but I don't think she is well known in America?
Posted by: Kevin Parker aka Book Award Tragic | October 06, 2008 at 06:39 PM
Howie Goes Shopping
by Sara Henderson
Posted by: David C. | October 06, 2008 at 08:26 PM
Nomination for Easy Readers category:
" A Isn't for Fox, an Isn't Alphabet"
Wendy Ulmer, Author
Laura Knorr, Illustrator
ISBN 1585363197
Posted by: Mark Braught | October 07, 2008 at 05:54 AM
This is a wonderful story that is true about bipolar disorder in children. It is insightful and written in a way that is attractive to all ages.
Posted by: Scott Rose | October 07, 2008 at 08:54 AM
I would like to nominate:
CAVEMEN DO DRIVE SCHOOL BUSES
By: Marcia T. Jones
Posted by: Mindy Sexton | October 07, 2008 at 09:09 AM
VAMPIRES DO HUNT MARSHMALLOW BUNNIES by
Marcia Thornton Jones and Debbie Dadey
Kids have loved the Bailey School Kids Adventures for years and this latest in that series with all their favorite characters is sure to please the easy readers!!
Posted by: Barbara S. Underhill | October 07, 2008 at 09:13 AM
I would like to nominate: VAMPIRES DO HUNT MARSHMALLOW BUNNIES by Marcia Thornton Jones and Debbie Dadey
Posted by: Marie Murphy | October 07, 2008 at 09:45 AM
Fancy Nancy and the Boy From Paris by Jane O'Connor
Posted by: Beverly Bixler | October 07, 2008 at 10:03 AM
I would like to nominate Cavemen Do Drive School Buses by Marcia T. Jones.
Posted by: Charlene Jones | October 07, 2008 at 11:51 AM
I would like to nominate Vampires Do Hunt Marshmallow Bunnies by Marcia T. Jones and Debbie Dadey
Posted by: Charlene Jones | October 07, 2008 at 11:52 AM
I would like to nominate Vampires Do Hunt Marshmallow Bunnies by Marcia T. Jones and Debbie Dadey
Posted by: Martha Peaslee Levine | October 07, 2008 at 12:35 PM
I would like to nominate Cavemen Do Drive School Buses by Marcia Thornton Jones
Posted by: Martha Peaslee Levine | October 07, 2008 at 12:37 PM
I would like to nominate Vampires Do Hunt Marshmallow Bunnies and Cavemen Do Drive School Buses, by Marcia Jones and Debbie Dadey
Posted by: Margo | October 07, 2008 at 12:41 PM
I would like to nominate Vampires Do Hunt Marshmallow Bunnies by Marcia T. Jones and Debbie Dadey
Posted by: Amanda Fow | October 07, 2008 at 12:41 PM
I would like to nominate Cavemen Do Drive School Buses by Marcia Thornton Jones and Debbie Dadey.
Posted by: Susan Rosson Spain | October 07, 2008 at 12:45 PM
I would like to nominate "Vampires Do Hunt Marshmallow Bunnies" by Marcia Thornton Jones and Debbie Dadey.
Posted by: Nathan Dadey | October 07, 2008 at 12:49 PM
Please nominate Vampires Do Hunt Marshmallow Bunnies for a cybil at http://dadtalk.typepad.com/cybils/2008/10/2008-nomination.html
Thanks, Debbie
Posted by: Debbie | October 07, 2008 at 12:51 PM
I would like to nominate Vampires Do Hunt Marshmallow Bunnies by Marcia T. Jones and Debbie Dadey
Posted by: ashley | October 07, 2008 at 12:54 PM
I would like to nominate "Vampires Do Hunt Marshmallow Bunnies" by Marcia Thornton Jones and Debbie Dadey.
Posted by: Kelley | October 07, 2008 at 01:01 PM
I would like to nominate Vampires Do Hunt Marshmallow Bunnies by Marcia T. Jones and Debbie Dadey
Posted by: Jeremi | October 07, 2008 at 01:02 PM
I would like to nominate Vampires Do Hunt Marshmallow Bunnies by Marcia T. Jones and Debbie Dadey
Posted by: Jeremi | October 07, 2008 at 01:02 PM
I would like to nominate Vampires Do Hunt Marshmallow Bunnies by Marcia T. Jones and Debbie Dadey
Posted by: Andrew Ford | October 07, 2008 at 01:06 PM
I would like to nominate Vampires Do Hunt Marshmallow Bunnies by Marcia T. Jones and Debbie Dadey
Posted by: Caitlin | October 07, 2008 at 01:23 PM
I would like to nominate "Vampires Do Hunt Marshmallow Bunnies" by Marcia Thornton Jones and Debbie Dadey.
Posted by: Nicki | October 07, 2008 at 01:24 PM