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Books in My First I Can Read Books series

  • Pete the Cat: Pete's Big Lunch

    James Dean

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Feb. 26, 2013)
    New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings young readers a lunchtime treat! Pete the Cat makes one giant, tasty sandwich for lunch. But what's the fun in eating lunch without your friends? Pete the Cat fans will enjoy Pete's funny food creativity and Pete's joy in sharing with friends. Pete the Cat: Pete’s Big Lunch is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.
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  • Duck, Duck, Dinosaur: Bubble Blast

    Kallie George, Oriol Vidal

    Paperback (HarperCollins, May 16, 2017)
    It’s bath time for two little ducklings and one big dinosaur! Spike loves soap, but Feather and Flap don’t want to scrub. What will Spike do to make getting clean fun for everyone? This short, sweet, and very bubbly story will help show kids how much fun bath time can be.Duck, Duck, Dinosaur: Bubble Blast is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.
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  • Mia and the Too Big Tutu

    Robin Farley, Olga Ivanov, Aleksey Ivanov

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Oct. 5, 2010)
    Meet Mia, the kitten who loves ballet! This sweet I Can Read story’s adorable illustrations and dance dictionary is perfect for fans of the Tallulah books and for aspiring ballerinas of all ages. On her first day at dance class, Mia can’t wait to put on her bouncy pink tutu. There’s only one problem: her tutu is too-too big! It falls down and Mia falls over it with every step. But just as Mia starts to get upset, she meets Ruby—and Mia realizes that no setback is too hard to handle with a good friend by your side.Mia and the Too Big Tutu is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.
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  • Snowball Soup

    Mercer Mayer

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 25, 2007)
    Join Mercer Mayer's classic and beloved character, Little Critter®, on a snowy day full of fun in this My First I Can Read book!When Little Critter, Little Sister, and Dog go out play in the snow, they decide to build a big snowman. But when it's time to go inside for lunch, the Critters decide to feed their new snowy friends, too! And what does a snowman like to eat? Snowball soup, of course....Little Critter: Snowball Soup is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child.
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  • Pete the Cat: Too Cool for School

    James Dean, Kimberly Dean

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Feb. 25, 2014)
    New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings readers along for a groovy adventure at school with Pete the Cat!Pete the Cat can't decide what to wear to school in Pete the Cat: Too Cool for School. With so many groovy options to choose from, Pete finds the perfect way to show off his creativity. Pete the Cat: Too Cool for School is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child.
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  • Pete the Cat: Snow Daze

    James Dean

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Oct. 4, 2016)
    New York Times bestselling author and artist James Dean brings readers along for a fun, surprising, snowy adventure with Pete the Cat! In Pete the Cat: Snow Daze, school is canceled, and Pete cannot wait to play in the snow with all his friends. Imagine a day filled with snowball fights, hot chocolate, snowcats, and more. But when the next day and the day after that are all snow days, Pete comes to a sudden realization—it is possible to have too many snow days.Pete the Cat: Snow Daze is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.
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  • Biscuit in the Garden

    Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Pat Schories

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Feb. 19, 2013)
    For fans of Clifford and Spot, welcome everybody’s favorite little yellow puppy, Biscuit, in an I Can Read adventure!Biscuit is excited to explore the garden. From the prettiest flowers to the smallest bugs, there's so much to see. And the little puppy even finds his own special way to add to the garden's bounty!Biscuit in the Garden, a My First I Can Read book, is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations—which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers. Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, engaging stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.
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  • Biscuit Phonics Fun

    Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Pat Schories

    Paperback (HarperCollins, June 24, 2008)
    Phonics is fun with Biscuit! An introduction to phonics from everyone’s favorite little yellow puppy. Biscuit makes reading fun! This 12-book box set, each book focusing on a specific phonics sound, is a fun teaching tool for early readers. Based on the latest research about how children learn to read, these twelve full-color books feature repeated examples of short vowel sounds and common sight words. The simple stories about everyone's favorite little yellow puppy will make the process of learning to read fun.
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  • Pete the Cat and the Surprise Teacher

    James Dean

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Jan. 3, 2017)
    Everyone, even teachers, can learn something new at school in this Pete the Cat I Can Read adventure from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator, James Dean.When Pete goes to school, he finds out his teacher is out sick and the substitute teacher is . . . his mom! It’s up to Pete to teach the teacher what school is all about. Beginning readers will enjoy this story about Pete and his mom working together to make the most awesome teaching team ever!Pete the Cat and the Surprise Teacher is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.
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  • Pete the Kitty Goes to the Doctor

    James Dean, Kimberly Dean

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 24, 2019)
    From New York Times bestselling author/illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean comes a new I Can Read story featuring everyone’s favorite kitty, Pete the Kitty! This My First I Can Read book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.Oh no! Pete the Kitty has a tummyache. Good thing his dad knows just what to do. It’s time to go to the doctor!Except Pete may be a teensy-weensy bit nervous about his first visit to the doctor. With the help of his dad, Pete discovers the doctor isn’t scary! Beginning readers will easily relate to Pete the Kitty as he overcomes his fear of going to the doctor's office. My First I Can Read books are perfect for shared reading with a child.
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  • Amelia Bedelia

    Peggy Parish, Fritz Siebel

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Dec. 26, 2012)
    Learn to read with the classic Amelia Bedelia! Ever since Amelia Bedelia made her debut in 1963, 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 does exactly what Mr. and Mrs. Rogers tell her to do. If things get a bit mixed up, well, that's okay. When Amelia Bedelia is involved, everything always turns out perfectly in the end! This Level 2 I Can Read is perfect for kids who read on their own but still need a little help."No child can resist Amelia [Bedelia] and her literal trips through the minefield of the English language—and no adult can fail to notice that she's usually right when she's wrong."—The New York Times Book Review
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  • Baby Shark: Baby Shark and the Balloons

    Pinkfong

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Aug. 6, 2019)
    Based on the global phenomenon, this official Pinkfong Baby Shark book is perfect for sharing with the Baby Shark fan in your life! This My First I Can Read book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.When Baby Shark realizes his friends aren’t having a great day, he gives them all a special balloon to make them smile. Baby Shark and the Balloons is a My First I Can Read, perfect for shared reading with a child.This official title is fully endorsed by Pinkfong and is based on characters from the YouTube global phenomenon with over 4.4 billion views.
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