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Books in Backyardigans Ready-to-Read series

  • Phonics Box Set

    Sonia Sander

    Paperback (Scholastic, Aug. 1, 2006)
    The Backyardigans are off on a phonics adventure!Based on the best research on how children develop reading skills, this twelve-book box set introduces a carefully selected progression of letter sounds to help build a young reader's confidence. With repeated examples of the letter sounds being focused on, as well as "words to learn" and "words to sound out," these books will readily appeal to The Backyardigans' audience of beginning readers as they capture all of the familiar elements from the hit TV show.
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  • Clowning Around

    Emma Leigh, The Artifact Group

    Hardcover (Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon, Aug. 28, 2007)
    Help clowns Pablo, Uniqua and Austin tumble, juggle, and spin their way into Ringmaster Tyrone's circus!
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  • The Shaped-Jewel Hunt

    Irene Kilpatrick, A&J Studios

    Board book (Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon, July 1, 2008)
    When Lady Tasha's most precious jewel goes missing, her friends help her look for it, but although they keep finding jewels, none of them is the right shape to be the missing gem.
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  • A Is for Adventure

    Irene Kilpatrick, Susan Hall

    Board book (Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon, April 24, 2007)
    From astronaut to zeppelin, join the Backyardigans on alphabetic adventures!
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  • The Trash Planet

    Emily Sollinger, The Artifact Group

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon, March 10, 2009)
    This exciting new level 1 Ready-to-Read story based on a favorite episode adventure, takes place in space! Trash Grabbers and Aliens meet and learn they have a common interest-- garbage!-- in this silly story based on a favorite episode with rebus icons!
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  • Journey Around the World

    Sarah/susan Albee/ hood, The Artifact Group

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon, Nov. 25, 2008)
    The brave explorers know the world is round...but can they convince Queen Tasha?
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  • Time for a Snack!

    Maggie Testa, MADA Design Hall

    Board book (Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon, May 19, 2009)
    It’s the prestigious international food fair, and photojournalist Tasha is covering the main event: Judge Pablo will be handing out the award for best snack. Come along as Chefs Uniqua, Tyrone, and Pablo compete for the prize with their delicious treats.
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  • The Soccer Ball Mystery

    n/a, Zina Saunders

    Board book (Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon, Dec. 20, 2005)
    Uniqua's favorite soccer ball is missing, and Detective Tyrone is on the case! Where did the ball go, and who took it? Pull the magic tabs and follow clues to find out!
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  • Mars, Here We Come!

    Zoey Zucker, Robert Dress

    Board book (Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon, Aug. 29, 2006)
    Uniqua, Pablo, and Austin travel to Mars and encounter aliens.
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  • Robot Rampage!

    Jodie Shepherd, The Artifact Group

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon, Sept. 8, 2009)
    Austin is a robot repairman in Mega City, where robots never seem to break down. Then Uniqua calls and says Robot Reba is broken and on a rampage--she won't stop making cookies and refuses to share her cookies with anyone. Then, one robot after another has a breakdown. Professor Bug (Pablo) announces that he is controlling all of the robots, and he's going to rule Mega City! Can Austin and Uniqua save Mega City?
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  • Mission to Mars

    Nickelodeon

    Paperback (Simon & Schuster Children's, Feb. 4, 2008)
    Excellent Book
  • Opposites Race

    Irene Kilpatrick, Susan Hall

    Board book (Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon, March 4, 2008)
    Get ready for an exciting race around the world with the Backyardigans...and learn opposites along the way!
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