For the Littles: Mouse Tales by Arnold Lobel I love all of Arnold Lobel’s books, but this collection of connected stories (told by a papa mouse to his 7 sons) is one of my children’s favorites. It is great for an emerging reader but also pleasant to read aloud; and since it is a collection of short stories, it can give a young reader a good stopping point with a sense of accomplishment. I also recommend checking out
I love anything by Arnold Lobel!