My Early Reader Library – 30-Book Box Set for Independent Reading

A complete 30-book first-reader library designed to help children move from shared reading to reading independently with confidence. My Early Reader Library brings together short, engaging illustrated stories by well-known children’s authors including Margaret Mahy, Liz Kessler, Vivian French, Phil Earle, Francesca Simon, Linda Chapman, Steven Butler, Kaye Umansky and Lauren St John.

Best suited to emerging independent readers around ages 5–7, the books use manageable story lengths, accessible vocabulary, supportive illustrations and short chapters. They are especially useful for children who can already read simple sentences and are ready to build fluency, stamina, comprehension and confidence before moving into longer chapter books.

30 books in the collection

1. Shumba's Big Adventure
2. Mercy and the Hippo
3. Anthony Ant Saves the Day
4. A Friend for Christmas
5. Horrid Henry's Stinkbomb
6. Horrid Henry's Holiday
7. Don't Be Horrid, Henry!
8. The Haunted House of Buffin Street
9. Rampage in Prince's Garden
10. Jogger's Big Adventure
11. Cafe at the Edge of the Moon
12. The Ant's Pants
13. The Boy Who Made Things Up
14. Poppy the Pirate Dog's New Shipmate
15. Poppy the Pirate Dog
16. Jenny the Pony's Big Day
17. Micky's Magic Pencil
18. Blood and Guts and Rats' Tail Pizza
19. Grandad's Medal
20. Elsie and the Magic Biscuit Tin
21. Albert and the Garden of Doom
22. Mr Monkey Plays Football
23. Mr Monkey and the Magic Tricks
24. Mr Monkey and the Fairy Tea Party
25. The Witch of the Ditch
26. Robbie and the Raaah
27. Jungle
28. Arctic
29. Space
30. Sea

Why it works for growing readers

• Short, achievable books that make finishing a whole story feel manageable.
• A mix of fiction and high-interest subjects to encourage regular reading.
• Illustrations support meaning without replacing the reading work.
• Useful for home reading, classroom libraries, homeschool programmes and school reading practice.

Reading stage: Early independent reader | Suggested age: 5–7 years (ability matters more than age).

Available from Kids Library Kenya for families, schools and educators in Nairobi, with delivery across Kenya.