Books in Hamster Holmes: Ready to Read, Level 2 series

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Annie is looking forward to wearing her favorite ""ribbons and bows and lace and fancy little shoes"" for her birthday celebration and invites Henry, his parents, and Mudge to join her for a ""Dress-up Birthday.

Abe Lincoln is on his way to give an important speech when he comes across a pig stuck in the mud. If he stops to help the pig, he'll get his brand-new suit dirty. But young Abe can't stand to see an animal in trouble. What should he do?Level 2Reading IndependentlyMore complex storiesVaried sentence structure Paragraphs and short chapters

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Justin, Jordan, and Jade's mother agrees to buy cupcakes if the trio will wait until after dinner to eat them, but one cupcake goes missing and until the mystery is solved, no one will get dessert.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. When Jordan, Justin, and Jade get a new dog, they must learn to share the work of caring for her, as well as her love.

A trip to Grandmother's house in the country presents new challenges to Henry and Mudge in this perfect marriage of pictures and words (School Library Journal). Full-color illustrations.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. An elaborately illustrated adaptation of the mythological story follows the experiences of Pandora, who after receiving a shiny gold box and instructions not to open it succumbs to her curiosity and unleashes troubles on the world.

Offers simple instructions for children learning to use in-line skates.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. When Gargamel chases the Smurfs to New York City, Clumsy tries to help get them safely back to Smurf Village but his clumsiness gets in the way.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. When the Dragon Warrior and the Furious Five aren't getting along, Master Shifu sends them on a road trip to bring the gang closer together.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY.

Despite being happily married and very much in love, Sadie and Samuel simply cannot see things in the same light and so argue over everything, in an amusing tale for beginning readers. Reprint.

Henry and his 180-pound dog Mudge are best friends forever. And in this seventh book of their adventures, they spend a scary - but reassuring - day at the vet.