Media Matters

 Book with pictures, by Tomie dePaola. This is probably the first beginning chapter book autobiography I have come across, and it is delightful. Perfect for 5-6 year olds to read or be read aloud. I listened to the audiobook of the first 4 books in the series (there are 8 total) and it was great, but I’m sad to have missed out on the illustrations!

 Picture book by Gary Schmidt.  A charming beginning chapter book that reminded me a lot of Mercy Watson.

 Picture book by Jeff Mack. Pretty clever for a book with only one word! Funny surprise ending too.

 Picture book by Michael Emberley. A very basic beginning reader with darling illustrations and a message to keep trying if you don’t succeed the first time.