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Books in Bank Street Ready-To-Read Books Level 2 series

  • MR. GARBAGE

    William H. Hooks

    Paperback (Bantam Books for Young Readers, June 1, 1996)
    Every book in the Bank Street Ready-to-Read series is targeted at the individual abilities of children ages three to eight as they develop reading skills.Level 3 (Grades 2-3) books are designed for children able to read on their own. They also can be enjoyed as read-alouds.Mr. GarbageRemember Mr. Dinosaur? Well, Eli's at it again. Only this time he's Mr. Garbage, recycling almost everything he touches. (You better watch out or he'll take this book too!) Soon he and his disgusted big brother are into garbage up to their eyebrows. Can they dig their way out of all that trash before their room becomes an ecological nightmare? Help the garbage gang save the earth in this hilarious and inspiring book.
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  • The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

    Ellen Schecter

    Hardcover (Bantam Books for Young Readers, Feb. 1, 1995)
    The adaptation of a beloved Aesop fable about two mouse cousins features the country mouse from the quiet lane and the town mouse from the bustling city streets and reveals how they learn what "Home Sweet Home" really means.
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  • Good Times!

    Erica David, The Artifact Group

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon, Sept. 8, 2009)
    The Year of the Sponge continues with this Ready-to-Read tie-in to the spectacular primetime movie event, The Great Escape! In Good Times!, SpongeBob remembers the best times he's had with all his friends in Bikini Bottom: his first Krabby Patty, decorating the Krusty Krab, when he married Sandy Cheeks. . . . All these memories make for an unforgettable Ready-to-Read story!
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  • YOU ARE MUCH TOO SMALL

    Betty D. Boegehold

    Hardcover (Bantam Books for Young Readers, Aug. 1, 1990)
    Too small to help family members with their chores, Totty Pig surprises everyone by building a tent.
  • The Show-and-Tell Frog

    Joanne Oppenheim

    Paperback (Bank Street, April 1, 1992)
    When Allie brings her frog to school for show-and-tell, it disappears! Watchful readers will get the first and the last laugh as they follow the mischievous frog.
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  • Next Time I Will: An Old English Tale

    Doris Orgel, Betsy Day

    Paperback (Bantam Books for Young Readers, May 1, 1993)
    In attempting to follow his mother's instructions, a good-hearted boy always does the right thing at the wrong time.
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  • Annie's Pet

    Barbara Brenner

    Paperback (Bank Street, June 1, 1989)
    Annie's on her way to but a pet with five birthday dollars. But by the time she reaches the pet store, the money is gone! Keep track of the disappearing dollars and find out how Annie ends up with a lot more than she bargained for.
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  • The Warrior Maiden

    Ellen Schecter

    Hardcover (Bantam Books for Young Readers, Oct. 1, 1992)
    When Apache raiders attack the Hopi pueblo, a young girl must think fast--and run faster--to save her people. Will Huh-ay-ay's plan scare off the fearsome Apache? An edge-of-your seat adventure in four easy-to-read chapters.From the Trade Paperback edition.
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  • HOW DO YOU MAKE A BUBBLE?

    Barbara Brenner

    Hardcover (Bantam Books for Young Readers, April 1, 1992)
    A boisterous group of dogs enjoys a fun-filled frolic at the summer carnival as they learn how to make a bubble, pitch a ball, and other delightful pastimes.
  • Rebus Bears

    Seymour Reit

    Paperback (Bantam Books for Young Readers, July 1, 1989)
    The Rebus Bears The interweaving of words and pictures within a rebus framework turns this charmingly funny retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears into a visual puzzle, adding fresh spice to a well-loved fairy tale.
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  • TOO MANY MICE

    Barbara Brenner

    Hardcover (Bantam Books for Young Readers, July 1, 1992)
    A playful caper follows a group of mice as they attempt to scare off the elephant who scared off the alligators that chased away the dogs that frightened the cats that got rid of the mice.
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  • NOAH AND THE FLOOD

    Barbara Brenner

    Paperback (Bantam Books for Young Readers, April 1, 1992)
    Noah builds an ark and rounds up all God's critters two by two in this lyrical retelling of one of the best-love stories from the Old Testament. An unforgettable adventure for beginning readers!
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