Books in I Can Read! / Howie Series series

This attractive paperback book-and-audiocassette combination is a new title in Barron's "I Can Read" series. They introduce a second language to children of pre-school and early school age. An appealing story comes with full- color illustrations on every page, accompanied by simple text in two languages. The tapes repeat the books' bilingual texts so kids can hear the actual sounds of spoken French and English.

Nine books are "I Can Read" Beginning Reading 1 and My First Shared Reading. Titles include: (1) Going to the Sea Park; (2) Amelia Bedelia Makes a Friend; (3) Biscuit Takes a Walk; (4) Biscuit Finds a Friend; (5) Pinkalicious Pink Aaround the Rink; (6) Pinkalicious Princess of Pink Slumber Party; (7) Fancy Nancy and the Boy From Paris; (8) Fancy Nancy at the Museum; (9) Marley & Me, Marley to the Rescue. Three books are Ready-to-Read Level 1 and Hello Reader Level 1. Titles include: (10)Nick Jr. The Backyardigans, Riding the Range; (11) Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble; (12) My Dog's the Best.