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Books in I Can Read Books series

  • The High-Rise Private Eyes #2: The Case of the Climbing Cat

    Cynthia Rylant, G. Brian Karas

    Paperback (Greenwillow Books, Aug. 7, 2001)
    Deep in the heart of the city. . .Miss Nancy saw somebody run off with her binoculars. . .Where did the thief go? And will she get her binoculars back?This sounds like a case for the High-Rise Private Eyes--Case #002, to be exact, The Case of the Climbing CatBecause no mystery is too mysterious, no puzzle to puzzling, no crime too criminal, no trouble too troubling for ace detectives and very best friends Bunny Brown and Jack Jones.
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  • Little Bear's Friend, An I Can Read Book

    Else Holmelund Minarik, Maurice Sendak

    Hardcover (Harper & Row, Jan. 1, 1960)
    This is the third book about Little Bear. All his old friends are back—Owl, Cat, Duck, and Hen—and a new friend has come for the summer—a little girl named Emily. Emily has her doll, Lucy, with her, and she promptly introduces Lucy to Little Bear. The three get along wonderfully, and when summer ends, Emily finds the perfect parting gift for her friend.Beginning readers who already know Little Bear will welcome him joyously, and youngsters who meet Little Bear and Emily here for the first time have a treat in store, for the story and the pictures are better than ever.
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  • Mad Maddie Maxwell: Biblical Values, Level 1

    Stacie K.B. Maslyn, Jane Schettle

    Paperback (Zonderkidz, June 10, 2007)
    Maddie stormed out of her room. Her jump rope was missing. She yelled at her brother and sisters, “You took it!” What really happened to the jump rope? Who will have to say sorry? And who will have to forgive?This is a Level One I Can Read! book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level J and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 3rd grade.
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  • The Big Balloon Race, Level 3

    Eleanor Coerr, Carolyn Croll

    Paperback (HarperCollins, June 6, 1984)
    This Level 3 I Can Read book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. It’s a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.Ariel would love to be in the basket of Lucky Star on the day of the big balloon race against Bernard the Brave. Her mother, Carlotta the Great, is the best lady balloonist in America. But Ariel's parents think she is too young. Little do they know she is asleep in the Odds and Ends box when Carlotta the Great orders "Hands off!" and the balloon race begins. The thrills of Ariel's first ride in a hydrogen balloon come to life in this story based on a real ballooning family of the late 1800's. Carolyn Croll's pictures capture the pageantry and drama of the race, and will have readers rooting to the end for Ariel and her mother.
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  • The Berenstain Bears' Lemonade Stand

    Mike Berenstain

    Paperback (HarperCollins, April 15, 2014)
    Drink lemonade with the Berenstain Bears!When Mama shares some fresh lemonade with the cubs, Brother and Sister Bear have a great idea—why not make a lemonade stand and share with the whole neighborhood? Sure enough, everyone stops by for a refreshing glass of lemonade, and the day turns into a wonderful event.The Berenstain Bears' Lemonade Stand is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
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  • How to Train Your Dragon: Meet the Dragons

    Catherine Hapka, Charles Grosvenor, Justin Gerard

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Feb. 1, 2010)
    Did you know that Gronckles can turn rocks into lava balls? Or that Nadders canÂ’t see you if you stand completely still? Meet all the ferocious, fire-breathing characters from How to Train Your Dragon!
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  • Little Bear

    Else Holmelund Minarik, Maurice Sendak

    Library Binding (Harper & Bros., Feb. 18, 2003)
    Meet Little Bear, a friend to millions of children. And meet Mother Bear, who is there whenever Little Bear needs her. When it is cold and snowy outside, she finds just the right outfit for Little Bear to play in. When he goes to the moon, she has a hot lunch waiting for him on his return. At night she helps him get to sleep. And, of course, she "never" forgets his birthday.
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  • Little Bear

    Else Holmelund Minarik, Maurice Sendak

    Audio CD (HarperFestival, May 24, 2005)
    Celebrate the timeless warmth of a mother's love with the very first ever I Can Read book. Meet Little Bear, a friend to millions of children. And meet Mother Bear, who is there whenever Little Bear needs her. When it is cold and snowy outside, she finds just the right outfit for Little Bear to play in. When he goes to the moon, she has a hot lunch waiting for him on his return. And, of course, she never forgets his birthday. This classic from Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak was written in 1957 and remains as beloved today as it was then. An ALA Notable Children's Book, this Level One I Can Read is full of warm and lovingly playful stories that are perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.I Can Read Books are the premier line of beginning readers encouraging children to learn—and love—to read. Featuring award-winning authors and illustrators, I Can Read Books offer a full spectrum of entertaining stories for every stage of a child's reading development.Now the beloved characters and adventures from this popular line of books come to life with I Can Read Book and CDs. Each package includes a best-selling beginning-reader storybook and a lively audio recording featuring:Word-for-word narrationMusic and sound effectsOne version with turn-the-page signalsOne version of uninterrupted reading
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  • Amelia Bedelia Tries Her Luck

    Herman Parish, Lynne Avril

    Paperback (Greenwillow Books, Aug. 27, 2013)
    Amelia Bedelia Tries Her Luck is a funny I Can Read adventure, starring Amelia Bedelia as a young girl, that is just right for beginning readers. Amelia Bedelia, America's favorite housekeeper, has been making readers laugh for fifty years!America's favorite housekeeper investigates all kinds of good luck and bad luck in this beginning reader starring Amelia Bedelia as a young girl. Why is it unlucky for a black cat to cross your path? Why does a horseshoe bring good luck? If you step on a crack, will you really break your mother's back? Amelia Bedelia, who always takes things literally, tries to understand common superstitions in this funny book about friendship
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  • Amelia Bedelia CD Audio Collection

    Peggy Parish, Suzanne Toren

    Audio CD (Greenwillow Books, Aug. 17, 2004)
    Ever since Amelia Bedelia made her debut almost thirty years ago, young readers have been laughing out loud at the antics of this literal-minded but charming housekeeper. From dressing the chicken to drawing the drapes, Amelia Bedelia merrily does exactly what Mr. and Mrs. Rogers tell her to do. But even when things get a bit mixed up in the process, Amelia Bedelia always finds a way to make everything turn out perfectly in the end. Peggy Parish's beloved classic is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Through Amelia Bedelia's hilarious adventures, kids learn the difference between literal and nonliteral language and begin to grasp wordplay. Supports the Common Core Learning Standards.
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  • Will You Cross Me?

    Marilyn Kaye

    Hardcover (Harpercollins, March 1, 1985)
    Two friends living on opposite sides of the street must rely on passersby to help them cross the street to play with each other.
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  • Meet the Robinsons: Keep Moving Forward

    Katherine Emmons, Ron Husband, Disney Storybook Artists

    Paperback (HarperFestival, Feb. 20, 2007)
    Lewis is an inventor . . . but his inventions never seem to work. He's ready to give up when a boy named Wilbur Robinson arrives in a Time Machine and whisks Lewis off to the future. The two boys embark upon an exciting adventure traveling through time. Along the way, Lewis learns to let go of the past and keep moving forward.
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