Books in Bank Street Ready-To-Read, Level 2 series

Adopted into a family by a young girl, an enthusiastic puppy, Ruff, teaches his new owner everything that is necessary to provide a good home for a dog, from taking him on walks to providing plenty of loving care. Simultaneous.

A mother lark knows her babies are safe in the cornfield as long as the farmer is depending on others to help cut the corn. But what will she do when the farmer decides to cut it himself? Aesop's clasic fable is charmingly retold in simple narrative, perfect for reading aloud.From the Trade Paperback edition.

I Love To Sneeze A good sneeze can be a relief-but it can also cause quite a ruckus! Zebras lose their stripes, cows go flying over the moon, and leaves get blown back onto the trees! Read-aloud audiences and beginning readers alike will laugh out loud as total chaos ensues in this wacky romp!

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A tortoise realizes the need for a shell after several scary encounters.

Leyo, small and meek, has much to learn from his brave older brother. And in this authentic Masai folktale, Tipilit shows Leyo how to respect--not fear--the mighty river and trees of the forest. But are the brothers courageous enough to fight off an evil nine-headed demon? A thrilling adventure perfect for reading together.

In order to obtain a cure for her father's blindness, a loving young girl agrees to marry a terrifying dragon

Silly Bill tries so hard to follow his mother's instructions, but, unfortunately, he interprets all of her directions literally--with some humorous results.

Treating a mysterious elderly woman with kindness, the abused Claire is rewarded when beautiful jewels begin falling from her mouth with every word, and when her cruel sister is selfish to the same old woman, she gets a slimy surprise.

Provides a dramatic retelling of the Old Testament tale of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba in an easy-to-read, read-together version.

In a town in Italy during World War II the people have surrendered without firing a shot. But American warplanes are due to arrive, and the radio's broken, so no one can tell them to call off the attack! G. I. Joe, a carrier pigeon, is the only one who can take the message to the Americans. Will he make it in time and save the town?

Helen Keller cannot see or hear. But that does not stop her from playing tricks on people, including her new teacher, Annie Sullivan. Still, Annie will not give up on Helen. Can Helen ever learn to trust her teacher?

The interweaving of words and pictures within a rebus framework adds a playful new twist to The Three Billy Goats Gruff, an old favorite.