Penguin Young Readers imprint: 325 books

The very youngest readers can learn all about sharks-the fiercest of the fish family-in this informative Level 1. The simple, clear text and striking pictures makes this a perfect first introduction to these amazing creatures.

What a bad, bat cat! He tears the pillows, he eats the plants, and he even scratches the furniture. He just won't behave! But his family loves him anyway. The simple and repetitive text will provide new readers with a true sense of accomplishment when they finish this book all by themselves. The adorable and quirky illustrations bring this frisky, troublemaking feline to life.

Cork is a short muskrat who can swim. Fuzz is a tall possum who can't. They are best friends. Cork wants to teach Fuzz how to swim, but Fuzz isn't so sure he wants to learn . . . . The funny story and adorable illustrations in this seventh Cork and Fuzz easy-to-read will delight beginning readers.

The creators of Grossology continue the icky, sticky history lesson with this reader about mummies from around the world. With hilarious illustrations and disgusting facts about mummies, this Level 4 reader will keep readers wrapped up for hours!

Even though Cork is a short muskrat and Fuzz is a tall possum, they can still be best friends. Or can they? "I am older," Cork said. "I need to be taller. It is a rule." Can friendship break such rules? The gentle, humorous story in this second Cork & Fuzz title will captivate beginning readers, while the charming illustrations add just enough visual cues to help them along.

Based on the Disney Jr. animated series for preschoolers! Kate goes on the adventure of a lifetime in Mimiloo as Little Kate Riding Hood! This leveled reader is a sweet interpretation of a classic story that emerging readers are sure to love.

More than 200 years ago, explorers went on a journey to the Pacific Ocean. With the help of a young American Indian girl, the trip was a success. Her name was Sacajawea.

Learn all about the creator of Peter Rabbit and celebrate Beatrix Potter's 150th birthday on July 28, 2016! Born to a wealthy family in Victorian London, Beatrix Potter never had many playmates. When she got lonely, she turned to the animals in her playroom: rabbits, mice, frogs, hedgehogs......

Young children can try out their reading wings as they learn about the life cycle of a butterfly. The simply written text goes hand-in-hand with the striking cut-paper artwork of Spider's Lunch artist Ron Broda to create a colorful introduction to these fascinating insects.

This adorable book all about sloths is perfect for young animal-lovers! This fact-and-photo-filled book features one of the cutest and most unique animals out there--the sloth! Did you know that sloths sleep up to twenty hours a day? Did you know they descend from their trees once a week to...

Little Roy lives on a ranch. He can rope like a cowboy, and round up strays like a cowboy. But will he ever learn to "ride" a two-wheeler that is? This is a funny and very easy-to-read "yarn" for any young reader who dreams of the Wild West.

A young bug takes a buggy bath, collects his teddy bug, gets a buggy hug from Mama Bug, and snuggles into his tissue-box bed. But he is soon startled by the appearance of a big moving creature! What could it be?

While studying the tough, seafaring life of a pirate at P.S. 1, two young pirates discover buried treasure at the same time, and the amusing results are observed by everyone.

Meet two unlikely—and adorable—friends! Dogs and cats aren’t supposed to be friends. Dogs chase and bark at cats. But this dog and cat know real friendship when they feel it, and nothing will keep them apart! This simple Level 1 reader will give young children a sweet introduction to both reading and friendship.