Books in Axel the Truck: My First I Can Read! series

It’s time for the big parade, Biscuit!The parade is here, and Biscuit can’t wait to see the fire trucks, jugglers, and even clowns! But when will it be his turn to march?The sweet little yellow puppy proves that with a little might and a lot of heart, any dream—big or small—can come true. Biscuit and the Big Parade! is a My First I Can Read, perfect for shared reading with a child.

Learn to read with Axel the Truck!Axel is a little red truck with big wheels and big dreams. In this My First I Can Read! book, Axel and his dog, Rex, go to the speed track and race against trucks and cars that are bigger, better, and faster than he is. Does Axel win? Let’s find out!Short declarative sentences, lots of action and fun, age-appropriate vocabulary, sound effects and onomatopoeia, and bold, detailed illustrations make Axel the Truck: Speed Track a great choice for building confidence in emerging readers.Perfect for children who love trucks and other vehicles that go!

Learn to read with everyone's favorite yellow puppy!Biscuit: More Phonics Fun features 12 mini stories, each including a new phonics sound to help beginning readers master the staples of reading.This new collection is a must-have for young readers who are ready to take the next step toward reading on their own. The gentle, sweet Biscuit stories are proven winners for children who are starting the journey to reading.Phonics teaches children the relationship between letters and the sounds they make. A child who has mastered these relationships has an excellent foundation for learning to read and spell. According to the National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, a child who has learned phonics has a method to recognize familiar words and “decode” unfamiliar ones.

New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings Pete the Cat’s world to life under the sea in this new I Can Read book.Pete the Cat is going scuba diving! Before he hits the water, Captain Joe tells him about all the sea creatures he can encounter, and Pete is super excited to see a seahorse. But when he is suited up and swimming around, he has to search high and low to find the little guy. In this aquatic adventure, Pete makes a new friend and gets a big surprise!Pete the Cat: Scuba-Cat is a My First I Can Read Book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child. New readers will love the easy-to-read format and groovy illustrations in Pete the Cat’s first I Can Read underwater journey!

Join Mercer Mayer's beloved Little Critter in a brand-new My First I Can Read storybook! Little Critter is excited to join the Critterville Kite Flying Contest. He just needs to find the perfect kite to fly. With a little help from his family, he just might bring home the big prize.I Can Read books are designed to encourage a love of reading. Little Critter: Just a Kite is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child.

Axel is a little truck with great big wheels. Axel loves to explore, have fun, go fast, and get dirty. The Axel books are ideal for children just learning to read, and feature fun art and an easy-to-read text that builds vocabulary, phonics skills, and the joy of reading.Rocky Road is the second book about Axel, the little truck with great big wheels. Axel heads to the mountains and races, bumps, and speeds up and down rocky roads. He even races a mountain goat or two! When he gets muddy, Axel heads to the car wash before heading home. The Axel books offer a fast-paced and fun first reading experience for emergent readers and build comprehension and phonics skills.

Pete the Cat is back with another groovy I Can Read adventure from New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean.Pete the Cat can’t wait to get a new pet! He gets a goldfish he names Goldie. Pete paints a cool painting of Goldie and now everyone wants a piece of it! But Pete doesn't have enough time to make one for everyone. Will Pete find a way to have fun painting Goldie and have time to finish his homework? From New York Times bestselling artist and author James Dean, Pete the Cat: A Pet for Pete is a My First I Can Read Book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child.

Ty can’t wait to ride his brand-new scooter at the park. Other kids zip and zoom by like race cars, but all Ty can do is wobble! Ty wants to give up, but a new friend helps Ty give it another try.Celebrate imagination and the power of persistence in Ty's Travels: Zip, Zoom! by the acclaimed author and illustrator team Kelly Starling Lyons and Nina Mata. With simple, rhythmic text and joyful, bright art, this Guided Reading Level I and My First series I Can Read is perfect for shared reading with a child.

For fans of Clifford and Spot, welcome everybody’s favorite little yellow puppy, Biscuit, in an I Can Read adventure!Ruff! Sam is a big dog and Biscuit's newest friend. Biscuit wants to do everything that Sam does -- like running fast and fetching sticks. But it sure is hard for a puppy like Biscuit to keep up with such a big dog.In this encouraging story of friendship, Biscuit shows that small puppies can do big things! Biscuit’s Big Friend, a My First I Can Read book, is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations—which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers.