Easy Readers
Easy readers by Karen Gray Ruelle are perfect for kids aged 4-7, especially those who are first learning to read. Level 2.
Easy as Apple Pie
Written & illustrated by Karen Gray Ruelle
(Holiday House) Level 2
Harry loves apples. And who doesn’t? Emily, that’s who. Emily doesn’t want to eat apples or sleep over at Grandma and Grandpa’s with Harry. And she certainly doesn’t want to make yucky apple pie. What kind of sleepover is this going to be?
REVIEWS:
“Cheery and pleasant.” –Kirkus Reviews
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Book Award
Selected for inclusion in ABC Choices for Children, Association of Booksellers for Children
The Thanksgiving Beast Feast
Written & illustrated by Karen Gray Ruelle
(Holiday House) Level 2
Thanksgiving is Harry’s favorite holiday. He loves turkey and pumpkin pie. But Thanksgiving isn’t only about food. It’s also about giving thanks. When Harry and Emily learn about the first Thanksgiving they get some ideas, and have their own Thanksgiving with some unusual guests.
REVIEWS:
“Delightful.” –School Library Journal
Selected for inclusion in Children’s Books Mean Business exhibition and catalog, American Booksellers Association/Children’s Book Council Joint Committee
Just in Time for New Year’s!
Written & illustrated by Karen Gray Ruelle
(Holiday House) Level 2
It’s almost New Year’s Eve. Harry and Emily plan to be up until midnight. But how will they stay awake?
REVIEWS:
“A fun story that beginning readers will enjoy.” –School Library Journal
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award
Great Groundhogs!
Written & illustrated by Karen Gray Ruelle
(Holiday House) Level 2
It’s nearly Groundhog Day, but where are the groundhogs? Emily tries to lure them out with marshmallows. Will they come out?
REVIEWS:
“Harry and Emily celebrate Groundhog Day in their own unique way.” –Scholastic
The Monster in Harry’s Backyard
Written & illustrated by Karen Gray Ruelle
(Holiday House) Level 2
What a great birthday! Harry got just what he wanted—a new tent. Harry loves sleeping in his tent in the house. Camping outside will be even more fun. Or will it?
REVIEWS:
“Ideal for beginners.” –Kirkus Reviews
Spookier Than a Ghost
Written & illustrated by Karen Gray Ruelle
(Holiday House) Level 2
Harry is worried. He just can’t get his dinosaur costume to look right. His sister Emily isn’t worried at all. Her costume will be spookier than a ghost. It will also be pretty, and big. What is she going to be?
REVIEWS:
“An easy reader that will delight children.” –School Library Journal
April Fool!
Written & illustrated by Karen Gray Ruelle
(Holiday House) Level 2
Harry is coming up with his best tricks for April Fools’ Day. Emily is also planning tricks. But is she too little to think of a really good trick?
REVIEWS:
“Offers both challenge and appeal.” –Booklist
Easter Egg Disaster
Written & illustrated by Karen Gray Ruelle
(Holiday House) Level 2
Crack! Harry and Emily are decorating eggs for Easter. But it’s not so easy. It’s messy. It’s only the beginning of an Easter egg disaster!
REVIEWS:
“Funny.” –Booklist
Mother’s Day Mess
Written & illustrated by Karen Gray Ruelle
(Holiday House) Level 2
Harry and Emily planned some great surprises for Mother’s Day. But Emily’s flower seeds didn’t grow and the pancake batter looks funny. What a mess!
REVIEWS:
“Entertaining.” –Booklist
Snow Valentines
Written & illustrated by Karen Gray Ruelle
(Holiday House) Level 2
Harry needs a valentine and not just any old valentine. He needs something great. He and his sister Emily put their heads together, but time is running out. Will they think of something good before the big day?
REVIEWS:
“An attractive addition to holiday shelves.” –School Library Journal
Dear Tooth Fairy
Written & illustrated by Karen Gray Ruelle
(Holiday House) Level 2
Dear Tooth Fairy, Emily has a loose tooth. She is sure it will fall out soon. Emily cannot stand waiting. She is driving me crazy! Sincerely, Harry.
REVIEWS:
“Entertaining, satisfying chapters about a familiar rite of passage.” –Booklist