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Books in Green Light Reader Level 2 series

  • Daniel's Mystery Egg/El misterioso huevo de Daniel

    Alma Flor Ada, G. Brian Karas

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, March 1, 2007)
    Daniel finds an egg. What kind of animal will this mystery egg hatch? Imaginations run wild as the kids in Daniel's class guess what sort of surprise the egg has in store. Teachers comment that this is an excellent book to practice prediction, since Daniel's friends are actually predicting which animal may hatch from the surprising egg. Of course they are also enjoying it as a book to talk about animals who hatch from eggs. Some teachers have paired this book with another of Alma Flor's books Who's Hatching Here? / ¿Quién nacerá aquí?
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  • Perrazo y Perrito van a pasear/Big Dog and Little Dog Going for a Walk

    Dav Pilkey

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, May 9, 2017)
    Perrazo y Perrito van a pasear ahora en una edición bilingüe español-inglés para lectores tempranos. ¿Cuán sucios pueden terminar dos perros durante una corta caminata? ¡Muy! Big Dog and Little Dog are at it again in this Spanish/English bilingual early reader edition of Dav Pilkey’s Big Dog and Little Dog Going for a Walk! When best friends Big Dog and Little Dog go out for a walk, they run into a sticky situation. How dirty can two dogs get on one short walk? Very! This Green Light Reader will help young children build basic reading skills in two languages (which are clearly set in different colors), while also tickling their funny bone. Parents and kids looking for skill-building activities will find a bonus activity section at the back of the book.
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  • Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake

    Dav Pilkey

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, April 26, 2016)
    Big Dog and Little Dog love chasing kitties, like the black and white one in this story. At least they thought it was a kitty! With simple text, graphic illustrations, and tongue-in-cheek humor, Captain Underpants creator Dav Pilkey brings the joys of childhood friendships to life in his tales of two lovable dog pals. This Green Light Reader will help young children build basic reading skills, while also tickling their funny bone. Bonus activities include amazing dog facts, a word scramble, fill-in-the-blank, maze, and story sequencing exercise.
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  • The Chick That Wouldn't Hatch

    Claire Daniel, Lisa Campbell Ernst

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, July 1, 2003)
    There are six eggs in Mother Hen’s nest, but--Chip! Chip! Chip! Chip! Chip!--only five eggs hatch! The sixth egg goes on a high-rolling adventure across the barnyard, past the pig and the tomato patch, and, finally, into Mother Hen’s waiting wings. What a wild ride! Lisa Campbell Ernst’s bold, energetic illustrations transform a short trip across the barnyard into a rollicking good time.
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  • Big Dog and Little Dog Going for a Walk

    Dav Pilkey

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, June 16, 2015)
    Canine companions Big Dog and Little Dog are always getting into sticky situations. Their second adventure is about a particularly muddy situation! But friends who endure baths together are friends 'til the end--or, at least until their next muddy walk. With simple text, graphic illustrations, and tongue-in-cheek humor, Captain Underpants creator Dav Pilkey taps into the joys of childhood friendships through his tales of two lovable dog pals. This Green Light Reader will help children build basic reading skills while also tickling their funny bones. Look for skill-building exercises in the bonus activity section at the back of the book.
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  • Big Dog and Little Dog Tales of Adventure

    Dav Pilkey

    Hardcover (HMH Books for Young Readers, April 23, 2019)
    From the creator of Dog Man and Captain Underpants comes a collection of capers with canine companions Big Dog and Little Dog. These simple beginning reader stories include bonus skill-building activities like word scrambles, mazes, spot-the-difference games, and more! With simple text, graphic illustrations, and his classic tongue-in-cheek humor, Dav Pilkey captures the joy of friendship with his beloved canine companions Big Dog and Little Dog. In this special collection of the five-book Big Dog and Little Dog Green Light Reader series, the youngest Pilkey fans can enjoy all of the adventures and mishaps of these lovable dog buddies in one big book -- and build reading skills at the same time. This big book of adventures includes hours of fun bonus skill-building activities including word scrambles, mazes, spot-the-difference games, and much more!
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  • Farmers Market/Dia de mercado

    Carmen Parks, Edward Martinez, Alma Flor Ada, F. Isabel Campoy

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, July 12, 2010)
    Colorful vegetables, delicious fruits, and lots of friends. . . . The farmers market is always fun! Includes a note from the translators.
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  • Buster the Very Shy Dog Finds a Kitten

    Lisze Bechtold

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, June 16, 2015)
    Praise for Buster series: "A good choice for kids just past the easiest reader stage." —Booklist The adventures of Buster continue in two new easy-to-read stories. In the first, Buster is startled by noises and rustling in the dark space under the porch. Upon discovering a homeless kitten, Buster musters up the courage to help the kitty, despite loud objections and humorous antics from his canine pal Phoebe and two territorial cats. The fun continues in a second story when Buster and Phoebe introduce the kitty to the dog next door, and the four furry friends try to find a game they can all play together. Get set for laugh-out-loud results.
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  • What Day Is It?

    Alex Moran, Daniel Moreton

    Paperback (Green Light Readers, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Gil the ant thinks all of his friends have forgotten his special day! Have they, or are they planning a special surprise?
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  • My Robot

    Eve Bunting, Dagmar Fehlau

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, March 1, 2006)
    A robot can do a lot of things. But what is the very best thing this robot can do?
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  • Celebrating California: 50 States to Celebrate

    Marion Dane Bauer, C.B. Canga

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, June 18, 2013)
    Meet Mr. Geo, everybody’s favorite geography teacher! He loves to explore new places. Today, he’s visiting California, the Golden State. His first stop is a TV studio for a front-row seat at his favorite television talent show! Then he will feed the sea lions at the San Diego Zoo. He’ll cheer for the Los Angeles Angels, ride a cable car in San Francisco, visit the Redwood Forest and even pan for gold! He’ll also visit fun-filled theme parks, beautiful beaches, and many other exciting places. Join Mr. Geo on his travels all around California. Together, you will discover what makes this a state to celebrate. This entertaining and educational mix of travel, geography, history, and pop culture includes maps and learning activities. Great for beginning readers!
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  • Fourth of July Mice!

    Bethany Roberts, Doug Cushman

    Paperback (Clarion Books, June 3, 2014)
    “A light, rhymed romp through the holiday.”—Publishers Weekly Hooray! It's the Fourth of July, and the parade is ready to start! The Holiday Mice lead the way to a day full of nonstop fun, including a picnic, a baseball game, a sack race, and a splashy-sploshy dip in the stream. The best part comes at the end of the day when fireworks go BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! Level 1 beginners will delight in the wordplay, rhyme, and repetition. Three cheers for the red, white, and blue!
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